Admissions into the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) 2017/2018 Academic Year
The University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry (UGSMD) is inviting applications from qualified applicants for admission into the Graduate Entry Medical Programme for the 2017/2018 Academic Year.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants should have a good (B.Sc) First Degree (Minimum of 2nd Class Lower) in the following science-based courses: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, Nursing, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Engineering, Laboratory Sciences, Physiotherapy and Radiography.
• Candidates should have obtained a good WASSCE/SSSCE grade in three (3) core subjects.
• There should be evidence of having completed National Service (if applicable).
NATURE OF PROGRAMME
The Graduate Entry Medical Programme is an integrated 4-year Medical Programme which leads to the award of MB ChB. The Programme will begin in April, 2017 and will be run on a FULL-TIME and NON-RESIDENTIAL BASIS.
COST OF ONLINE APPLICATION VOUCHER
Ghanaian Applicants
University of Ghana online application E-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢200.00 at the following banks: Ecobank, HFC Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Zenith Bank, Merchant Bank, UniBank, Prudential Bank and Fidelity Bank.
Foreign Applicants
Foreign Applicants are to pay One Hundred US Dollars (US$100.00) as application fee into FGN-USD (0161034485694301) College Health Sciences, Korle Bu Campus. SWIFT CODE: ECOCGHAC. Kindly indicate SMD-GEMP on the pay slip and upload as part of the application form.
ACCESS COURSE
Access Course Form sells at Three Hundred and Ninety Ghana Cedis (GH¢390.00) for all Applicants. The price of the form covers tuition cost. Payment to be made at the cash office, School of Medicine and Dentistry.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prospective applicants should take note of the following dates regarding the Graduate Entry Medical Programme admissions:
| Access Course | Monday, 30th January – Friday, 10th February, 2017 |
| Entrance Examination | Tuesday, 14th February, 2017 |
| Interview | Wednesday – Thursday, 15th – 16th February, 2017 |
| Orientation/Med. Exams | Monday, 27th Mar – Friday, 31st Mar, 2017 |
| Workshop on Teaching & Learning Methodologies | Monday, 3rd April – Thursday, 6th April, 2017 |
| Lectures Begin | Monday, 10th April, 2017 |
Eligible applicants will be admitted into the Programme subject to passing an Entrance Examination and Oral Interview.
Entrance Exams
The Entrance Examination into the Graduate Entry Medical Programme is on Tuesday, 14th February, 2017.
HOW TO APPLY
Ghanian Applicants are to apply online by visiting http://admission.ug.edu.gh/undergrad.
Foreign Applicants are to apply online by visiting http://admission.ug.edu.gh/fs
Bank Statements of sponsors are however to be submitted to the Academic Affairs Office of the College of Health Sciences, Korle-Bu (Room 26).
COST OF ONLINE APPLICATION VOUCHER
Ghanaian Applicants
University of Ghana online application E-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢200.00 at the following banks: Ecobank, HFC Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Zenith Bank, Merchant Bank, UniBank, Prudential Bank and Fidelity Bank.
Foreign Applicants
Foreign Applicants are to pay One Hundred US Dollars (US$100.00) as application fee into FGN-USD (0161034485694301) College Health Sciences, Korle Bu Campus. SWIFT CODE: ECOCGHAC. Kindly indicate SMD-GEMP on the pay slip and upload as part of the application form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All online applications should be completed by Friday, 20th January, 2017.
CONTACT US
For further information, please contact the College of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs, Korle-Bu (Room 26).
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
+233 302-665103/4
+233 302-661446
+233302-666987
Email: Academic.ugms@chs.edu.gh