BSc. Nursing
About this programme
The aim of the programme is to train first degree holders in Nursing, who will demonstrate spiritual maturity, moral integrity, academic excellence, and professional competence in the health sector. The Nursing Programme of Christian Service University College also aims at affecting the individual personality positively, preparing him/her adequately to qualify for certification and registration with the Nursing and Midwives Council of Ghana and empowering him/her to and within ethical and legal framework contribute to the body of knowledge of nursing through life-long learning for professional excellence and research.
Entry requirements
SSCE Holders: Applicants should have passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising THREE core Subjects (Mathematics, Integrated Science and English Language), plus credits in THREE (3) electives. The elective subjects should be selected from (a) Science; (Chemistry & Biology are compulsory, Physics and elective Mathematics are alternatives), (b) Home Economics, (c) General Arts and (d) Agricultural Science options. The overall aggregate must be 24 or better. WASSCE Holders: Applicants should have credit passes (A1- C6) in six (6) subjects comprising THREE core Subjects (Mathematics, Integrated Science and English Language), plus credits in THREE (3) electives. The elective subjects should be selected from (a) Science; (Chemistry & Biology are compulsory, Physics and elective Mathematics are alternatives), (b) Home Economics, (c) General Arts and (d) Agricultural Science options. The overall aggregate must not exceed 36 for level 100 placement. Diploma Applicants: Holders of the Registered General Nursing (RGN) Diploma from recognised institutions plus the licensure examination of the Nursing and Midwifery Council who have at least 1 – 3 years’ working experience and a pass at Diploma level may be admitted to Second Year (Level 200) of the degree programme after a successful interview. The interview panel will comprise representatives from College of Health Sciences (KNUST) and Christian Service University College. Mature applicants: Mature applicants must be nurses with SRN, RMN, RM, PHN or relevant nursing certificates. Nurses with one year or more of practice and good recommendation and have attained the age of 25 years or above possessing Five (5) GCE Credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics or Credits in Core English Language and Mathematics and Integrated Science and Three (3) Elective subjects with an aggregate of 24 or better at SSSCE/WASSCE; and passing a qualifying examination conducted by the University College, moderated by KNUST, shall form the basis of a short-listing of applicants for an interview. The final requirement is passing an interview conducted by the University College. The panel will include representatives from College of Health Sciences (KNUST) and Christian Service University College. Mature students are admitted to Level 200 of the programme.
Career prospects
Hospitals Clinics Nursing homes Community/public health care Family health units School health care Industrial health care Nursing educational institutions Other educational institutions (institutional care)