Bsc. Nursing
Programme Summary
The BSc. Nursing programme aims at preparing graduates to be responsibly informed nurses through the acquisition and application of knowledge, skills and right professional attitudes.
After completion of this programme, graduates will be able to assume responsibilities as professional and competent nurses who provide promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
Requirements
WASSCE Holders
Passes (A1-C6) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
Credit in at least five (5) subject at the GCE ‘O’ level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, with at least two passes in the relevant subject at the Advanced Level.
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Applicants must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd class division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post –HND work experience. Other diploma certificates equivalent to HND may be considered.
Mature Students
Applicants must be at least 25 years old. Documentary evidence of age may be required. In addition, applicants must have passes in English Language and Mathematics. Level 100 applicants without credit passes in English Language and Mathematics must pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination in English Language, Mathematics and Aptitude Test.
Foreign Students
Certificates of foreign origin would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Admission of Certificate Holders into BSc. Nursing/ Diploma in Midwifery
Certificate holders in Health Assistant Clinical (HAC), Nurse Assistant Community (NAC), NAP or Nurse Assistant Public Health (NAP) may be admitted to various levels in the BSc. Nursing programme, after passing an Access Course run by the University College.
