Degree Nursing Programs in Ghana

Written by Prince Assandoh-Mensah in 2019

The degree nursing program is a 4year (8 semesters in all) basic nursing education program. There are three different specializations applicants can choose from when applying for the program.

Candidate who successfully go through the program are required to take the prescribed examination conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. Successful candidates will be required to undergo 1 year mandatory internship and then register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana before they can practice as Professional Nurses or Midwives in Ghana.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) holders must have an aggregate score of thirty (30) or better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and 3 electives. They must have Credits (A1 – C6) in three Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Applicants must also have Credits (A1 – C6) in three Elective Subjects.

Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) holders must have an aggregate score of Twenty-Four (24) or better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and 3 electives. They must have Credits (A– D) in three Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Applicants must also have Credits (A – D) in three Electives Subjects.

ADMISSION

Admissions are usually done August. However, in government universities, admissions forms are sold several months before the month of admission. Applicants may be required to go through interview session and write an entry examination.  Some private universities admit students twice in a year; i.e in February and in August.

SOME GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES OFFERING DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM

• University of Ghana, Legon
• University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast
• University of Development Studies, Tamale
• Kwame University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
• University of Health and Allied Sciences

SOME PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES OFFERING DEGREE NURSING PROGRAMS

• West End University College, Accra
• Central University, Accra
• Ghana Baptist University College, Kumasi
• KAAF University College, Accra
• Pentecost University College, Accra
• Ghana Christian University College, Dodowa
• Garden City University College, Kumasi
• All Nations University College, Koforidua
• Christian Service University College, Kumasi
• Valley View University, Accra
• Wisconsin University College, Accra