Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
Degree Requirements
Two categories of applicants are considered to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programme:
West Africa Senior High School Certificate or its equivalent.
Diploma in Nursing Holders (enter at Level 200)
WASSCE Applicants
General University requirements are applied
School requirements
In addition, to the above, applicants must have:
- A minimum of C6/D in Core courses
- A minimum of C6/D in each of the elective subjects preferably science electives.
Diploma Holders
Two categories of diploma holders will be considered for admission:
Holders of Diploma in Nursing Education/Administration from a recognized University should have a minimum of B+ average or second class upper.
Holders of a Diploma in nursing from a recognized institution of nursing with a minimum of CGPA of 3.25.
Master of Science (MSc)/Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Nursing
The School also runs a Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Nursing prorammes for 12 and 24 months duration respectively.
The candidate for admission should have:
- BA/BSc in Nursing with a minimum of second class lower division,
- Must be a registered nurse and practised nursing for not less than 2 years and
- Pass a selection interview
Paediatric in Nursing programme – MPhil
The Paediatric Nursing Programme is a collaboration between the School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana and the SickKids International of Canada. The 12-month Certificate in Peadiatric Nursing Programme ensures integration of theory with practice by incorporating didactic teaching and learning sessions, interactive workshops with case-based learning, paediatric skill development, simulation and intensive clinical placement opportunities in diverse practice settings. The programme which is being sponsored by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and supported by SickKids Foundation of Canada is being hosted by the School. Plans are far advanced to run the paediatric nursing programme at the masters level.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D) PROGRAMME IN NURSING Admission Requirements
Applicants with a good first degree in nursing or Midwifery and research Master’s degree in nursing or Midwifery (MPhil, MSc, MN) or research Masters in any related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 grade point and above will be admitted into the PhD in Nursing programme.
Prospective students should be proficient in English language. Applicants with a good grade in research methods and statistics at the Masters level as well as a conference presentation and scientific publication will have an added advantage.
Persons applying to pursue a programme leading to the award of a PhD shall:
i. Write a selection examination
ii. Attend an interview organized by the School
iii. Submit and defend a proposal during admission interview.