Bsc. Diagnostic Medical Sonography
About this programme
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a healthcare professional who uses sound waves generating equipment (transducer) to identify and evaluate soft tissue structures in the human body for disease and pathology. With an expert faculty, we train students to perform imaging evaluations on patients in our B.Sc. Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. They utilize their medical knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathology, and ultrasound physics to perform different operations. We equip our students with the following competencies in sonography through our B.Sc. Sonography program: Abdominal sonography Cardiac sonography Obstetrics/gynaecology sonography Understanding vascular ultrasound technology Our BSc. Sonography program is accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). Upon completion of this four (4) year program, you shall be eligible to write the licensure exams by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) of Ghana. Aim of our BSc. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programme: The main goals of our Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program are to: Make the students familiar with the basic principles of ultrasound and learn how to implement them practically according to the requirement. Teach students to generate ultrasound images using a proper technique and analyze them effectively to derive meaningful data from the reports. Enable the students to actively contribute to various healthcare facilities in Ghana and introduce their own business related to diagnostic medical sonography. Create a good foundation for learning with the help of basic concepts that make them capable of pursuing higher studies. Preparing professionals who have a learning attitude, allowing them to practice evidence-based medicine effectively.
Entry requirements
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Applicants Applicant must obtain passes (A1- C6) i.e., have an aggregate of 36 or better in six subjects (3 core and 3 electives). The core subjects and minimum grades are: (C4, C5, and C6) or better in Mathematics, English Language, and Integrated Science. The elective subjects should include passes in 3 science subjects, i.e., Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Applicants Applicant must obtain passes (A-D) i.e., have an aggregate of 24 or better in six subjects (3 core and 3 electives). The core subjects and minimum grades are grade D (6) or better in Mathematics, English Language, and Integrated Science. The elective subjects should include passes in 3 science subjects, i.e., Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Applicants Candidates should obtain three passes at the GCE Advanced Level or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, And Biology or Agricultural Science and a pass in General Paper (E or better). The candidates must in addition have 5 credits at the Ordinary Level Examination or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, and either (I) Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agricultural Science or (II) General Science and any other subject. Mature Applicants Mature applicants must be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth. Mature applicants will be taken through an access course and must pass an entrance examination which will be coordinated by the mentoring institution and Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC). All successful applicants shall be admitted to Level 100. Diploma Holders Diploma holders in this category include other paramedics and nurses with State Registered Nurse (SRN), Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), Registered General Nurse (RGN), and Mental Health Nurses (MHN) Certificates. For Diploma in Radiologic Technology or other relevant scientific disciplines, you can be admitted to level 300 depending on the content of your transcript. Higher National Diploma (HND) or Degree Applicants Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e., at least 2nd Class Lower division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post-HND qualification working experience. In addition to the above, institutions under mentorship will follow their Mentor Institutions’ practice with regard to entry levels for HND applicants. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed by NAB to be equivalent to HND may similarly be considered for admission. This category of applicants, when successful, may be admitted to Level 200. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Applicants The applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) or Senior School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSSCE). This category of applicants, when successful will be admitted into Level 200 of the medical imaging sciences degree programme. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Applicants should have credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics) and three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level. International Baccalaureate (IB) Applicants should have a minimum of grade 5 at the Higher Level in three (3) subjects relevant to the programme. Applicants should, in addition, have a minimum of grade 4 in English/Literature and Mathematics (SL). Foreign Students Foreign students may be admitted on the basis of a qualification from their home country for which the National Accreditation Board shall determine equivalence. Evidence of proficiency in the English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. Other Entry Requirements Applicants with qualifications/certificates other than those already listed above will be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for the determination of equivalences. Upon the recommendation from the Commission, the applicant’s eligibility for admission into Klintaps College of Health and Allied Sciences will be determined.