BSc. Nursing - Top up
About this programme
Diploma Applicants who are 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 Third Year (Level 300) of the degree programme after a successful interview. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a two year top-up course. Mature applicants: Mature applicants who are nurses with SRN, RMN, RM, PHN or relevant nursing certificates with one year or more of practice and good recommendation and have attained the age of 25 years are admitted to Level 200 of the programme. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a three year course.
Entry requirements
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)