BSc. Physician Assistantship
Entry requirements
Minimum/General Entry Requirements: WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS: An applicant for admission to a degree Program in the University must have CREDITS in the THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), and CREDITS in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Elective Subjects or its equivalent relevant to the chosen Program with aggregate 24 or better (WASSCE: A1- C6/SSSCE A-D). D7, E8 & F9 ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR ADMISSION PURPOSES. **It is worth noting that the THREE CORE SUBJECTS are prerequisite for all Programs of study at our university. ** GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE): Applicants must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes in THREE Elective Subjects including Business Mathematics. GCE/IGCSE (CAMBRIDGE) ‘A’ & ‘O’LEVELS/MATURE APPLICANTS: Applicants must have FIVE credits at the GCE/IGCSE O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics (or its approved equivalent), plus passes in at least THREE (3) subjects at the Advanced Level/Three Credits in the case of mature applicants. In addition, the applicant must fulfill the appropriate Faculty or Departmental requirements. ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE): Applicants must have passed in THREE Compulsory Subjects plus THREE (3) Optional Subjects relevant to the Program of study. 6 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB): International Baccalaureate holders should have a minimum of grade 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in Three (3) Subjects relevant to the Program of choice and minimum of grade 5 in Chemistry for Health and Allied Sciences. For Engineering, at least grade 5 at the Higher level (HL) in Mathematics. In addition, one must have a minimum of grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics at the Standard Level (SL) and at least grade C in a Science subject at the IGCSE. Applicants from French Speaking Countries must provide a minimum of one-year English Proficiency Certificate.
Career prospects
B.Sc Physician Assistant job scope is wide due to the education they receive. They can work in both government and private jobs as the career scope is very accommodating for both sectors. The education they receive enables them to work under doctors and surgeons and work in hospital management.