Bachelor of Nursing
About this programme
The Bachelor of Nursing programme is intended to produce competent professional nurses who will give quality health care and services in the community, clinics and hospitals; nurses that will give emotional support to clients and their relatives by collaborating with other health workers. The goal of the programme, therefore, is to produce a professional nurse who will provide nursing care and services under the supervision of senior professional nurses, both in the clinical and community settings, with emphasis on nursing operational research, which will help to provide information for quality of nursing education and practice (care). The UHAS Nursing programme is an upgrade on the Diploma in Nursing curriculum being used by the Nursing Training Institutions in the country.
Entry requirements
WASSCE / SSSCE ENTRY Passes (A1-C6 / A-D) in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies in addition to three elective subjects applicable to the programme of choice (Applicants should note that they are expected to have at least C6/D in Social Studies. However, the core subjects considered for calculating their aggregates are English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science) OR Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the application forms AND must have five (5) credits at O-level including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Short-listed applicants must pass an interview. Top-Up Applicants Applicants must have certification by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana. Applicants must hold a Diploma with Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.50 or better. Applicants must hold Certificate(s) in any of the following areas: SRN and Public Health Nursing (PHN), Midwifery and Mental Health Nursing / Registered Mental Health Nursing (RMN). Access Course Applicants • All applicants MUST hold a certificate accredited by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana • Applicants MUST hold certificate(s) in any of the following: Community Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing or HATS Certificate (EN), Midwifery certificate Post – CHN and Post – EN and Post HAC Midwifery • Applicants MUST have practised in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more. • A holder of a diploma from a Ministry of Health Training Institution with a final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.00 or better may apply. • Crossing over from one programme to another (e.g. General Nursing, Public Health Nursing and Midwifery) is allowed but the point of entry is Level 100 instead of Level 200. • Health Assistant (Clinical) (HAC) / Nurse Assistant (Clinical) (NAC) applicants will progress in General Nursing programme and write the Licensing Examination as Registered General Nursing (RGN). The entry point is Level 200. • Community Health Nurse (CHN) / Nurse Assistant (Preventive) (NAP) applicants will progress in Public Health Nursing programme and write the Licensing Examination as Registered Community Nursing (RCN). The entry point should be at Level 200. • Applicants should upload a scanned copy of their Auxiliary Identification Card showing the Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN) instead of their transcript Short-listed applicants may be required to attend a selection interview. Applicants MUST have practised in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more. The point of entry will be Level 300. Crossing over from one programme to another (e.g. General Nursing, Public Health Nursing and Midwifery) is allowed but the point of entry is Level 200 instead of Level 300 and they must write the Licensing Examination. Post HAC/CHN having Diploma in Health Science Education from UCC will enter at Level 300 and must write the Licensing Examination. Post NAC/NAP Midwifery applicants will progress in the field of Midwifery and are exempted from writing the Licensing Examination. The point of entry is Level 300 but this is at the discretion of the University. The University may decide to put an applicant at Level 200.