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Admission Requirements for Nursing Programmes
Here are the Admission Requirements for Nursing Programmes including Certificate programmes, Diploma programs, and other information you may find relevant.
NURSING PROGRAMMES
2.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING PROGRAMMES
2.1.1 Auxiliary Programmes
- Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC )
- Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP)
Table 5: Requirements for Auxiliary Programmes ENTRY REQUIREMENT
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||
| WASSCE | SSSCE | |
| Age | 16 – 35 years | |
| Overall Aggregate | A cut-off aggregate score of Forty-Eight (48) or better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and 3 elective subjects. | A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty (30) or better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and 3 elective subjects. |
| Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | AT LEAST credits (A1-E8) in three core subjects. .e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. | AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three core subjects i.e English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. |
| Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | AT LEAST passes (A1-E8) in three Elective subjects | AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three Elective subjects |
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Diploma Nursing programmes offered in Health Training Institutions are as follows:
- Registered General Nursing
- Registered Mental Nursing
- Registered Midwifery (Females only)
- Registered Community Health Nursing
Table 6: Requirements for Basic Nursing Programmes
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | |||||
| WASSCE | SSCE | ||||
| Age | 16 – 35 years | ||||
| Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of thirty (30) or better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and 3 elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and 3 elective subjects. | |||
| Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. | |||
| Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three Elective Subjects. | Credits (A – D) in three Electives Subjects. |
2.1.3 Post Basic Programmes (BSc)
Requirements for Post Basic Nursing and Midwifery Programmes vary according to the programme of study. Programme specific requirements are given in Table 7 below.
Age: Not more than 50 years, subject to medical fitness.
Table 7: Programme Specific Requirements for Post Basic programmes
| PROGRAMME | SERVICE REQUIREMENT | QUALIFICATION REQUIRED |
| Peri-Operative Nursing Critical Care Nursing | Mandatory one-year Rotation/Internship/National Service Three years’ experience in a relevant Basic area OR two (2) years’ work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. | RGN Physician Assistants RMN RM RCN |
| ENT Nursing Ophthalmic (BSc) | ||
| Public Health Nursing (BSc) | Mandatory one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service Three (3) years experience in a relevant Basic area OR two (2) years’ work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. | RGN RMN RM RCN |
| Post NAC/NAP Midwifery | an At least three (3) years experience in a relevant Auxiliary area. | Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) |
| (BSc) Anesthesia | At least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service Two (2) years experience in a relevant Basic area OR one (1) year work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. | General Nurse Physician Assistant (Medical) |
| BSc Environmental Health | Products from Accra School of Hygiene. WASSCE students with Pure Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | Possess Diploma in Environmental Health from KNUST, Kumasi Possess WAHEB/GHAHEB Pure Science WASSCE |
ALLIED HEALTH PROGRAMMES
3.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3.1.1 Certificate Programmes
1. Environmental Health (HO AND TAMALE SCHOOLS OF HYGIENE)
Table 7: Requirements for Auxiliary Programmes
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||
| WASSCE | SSSCE | |
| Age | 16 – 35 years | |
| Overall Aggregate | A cut off aggregate score of Forty-Eight (48) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective | A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) |
| Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | AT LEAST credits (A1-E8) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. | AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three (3) core subjects i.e English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. |
| Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | AT LEAST passes (A1-E8) in three (3) Elective subjects | AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three (3) Elective subjects |
3.1.2 Diploma Programmes
- Environmental Health (Diploma)
- Technical Officer (Dental Technology)
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Community Nutrition
- Health Informatics
- Prosthesis and Orthotic Technology
- Optical Technology
Table 8: Requirements for Diploma Programmes
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||
| WASSCE | SSCE | |
| Age | 16 – 35 years | |
| Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
| Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. |
| Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Elective Subjects. | Credits (A – D) in three (3) Electives Subjects. |
COLLEGE OF HEALTH, KINTAMPO (CoHK)
The College of Health and Wellbeing, Kintampo, formerly known as the Rural Health Training School runs about fourteen (14) different programmes. These programmes range from Certificate (Auxiliary) through to the Bachelors level and cover both preventive and curative health care. Some of the programmes are direct entry programmes (for SSSCE graduates) whilst others are Post basic Entry Programmes (for serving officers).
4.1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4.1.1 Certificate (Auxiliary) Programmes
- Field Technician (Community Health)
- Health Records Management
Table 10: Requirements for Certificate Programmes
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||
| WASSCE | SSSCE | |
| Age | 16 – 35 years | |
| Overall Aggregate | A cutoff aggregate score of Forty-Eight (48) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | A cutoff aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
| Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | AT LEAST credits (A1-E8) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. | AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three (3) core subjects i.e English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. |
| Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | AT LEAST passes (A1-E8) in three (3) Elective subjects | AT LEAST passes (A-E) in three (3) Elective subjects |
4.1.2 Diploma Programmes
Requirements for entry into these programmes vary according to the programme offered.
- Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes requiring General Science as an elective
- Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes which do not require General Science as an elective
- Post Basic Entry (for serving officers)
1. Direct Entry Diploma Programmes
a. Programmes Requiring General Science as an Elective
1. Technical Officer (Medical Laboratory Technology)
Table 11: Requirements for Programmes which require General Science as an Elective
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||
| WASSCE | SSCE | |
| Age | 16 – 35 years | |
| Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of thirty (30) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
| Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. |
| Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Science Elective Subjects. i.e. Biology, Physics, Chemistry | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Science Elective Subjects. i.e. Biology, Physics, Chemistry |
Programmes that do NOT Require General Science as an Elective
- Technical Officer (Health Information Option)
- Technical Officer (Community Health – Disease Control& Surveillance Option)
- Technical Officer (Community Health- Nutrition Option)
- Technical Officer (Health Promotion and Social Marketing Option) – Direct Entry 5. Technical Officer (Registered Dental Surgery Assistant)
Table 12: Requirements for Programmes that do NOT require General Science as an Elective
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ||
| WASSCE | SSCE | |
| Age | 16 – 35 years | |
| Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of thirty-six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
| Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. |
| Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Elective Subjects. | Credits (A – D) in three (3) Electives Subjects. |
2. Post-Basic Entry Programmes
- Technical Officer (Health Information Option)
- Technical Officer (Community Health – Disease Control & Surveillance Option)
- Technical Officer (Community Health- Nutrition Option)
- Technical Officer (Health Promotion and Social Marketing Option)
- Technical Officer (Dental Surgery)
- Community Mental Health
Age: Not more than 50 years, subject to medical fitness
SERVICE REQUIREMENT
At least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service Two (2) years experience in a relevant Basic area OR one (1) year work experience upon a request from a facility after internship.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
Certificate as a Field Technician Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) Health Records Assistant
4.1.4 Diploma Community Mental Health – Two (2) Years
(Previously Community Mental Health – One (1) year)
Table 13: Requirements for Diploma Community Mental Health
SERVICE REQUIREMENT
A practicing officer and must have served two (2) years minimum in deprived areas or three years minimum in non-deprived areas.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
Certificate as a Field Technician, Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP), Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC), Health Records Assistant Environmental Health.
NB: Foreign students may be considered for admission if they hold qualifications equivalent to those stated above, proved they are proficient in English, Equivalent qualifications include; A-levels, High School Certificate. Applicants will be required to pass an entrance examination before gaining admission to the programme.
Direct Entry BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical) – (Four) 4 years
Table 14: Requirements for Direct Entry BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical)
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (BSc. Community Medicine & Health – Direct Entry) | ||
| WASSCE | SSCE | |
| Age | 16 – 35 years | |
| Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
| Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. |
| Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Elective Subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology only. | Credits (A – D) in three (3) Electives Subjects. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology only. |
| PROGRAMME | SERVICE REQUIREMENT | QUALIFICATION REQUIRED |
| BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical) | At least one (1) year rotation/Internship/National Service Two (2) years experience in a relevant Basic area OR one (1) year work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. | Diploma as a Registered General Nurse Registered Mental Nurse Registered Midwife |
NB: Graduate Nurses from the Universities can also apply for the Post Basic
Programmes (Previously Direct Medical Assistant)
4.1.6 BSc. Physician Assistant (Medical) Post Basic – Two (2) years
Age: Not more than 50 years, subject to medical fitness
4.1.7 Direct Entry BSc. Community Mental Health – Four (4) Years
BSc. Community Health (Nutrition option) – Four (4) Years
BSc. Health Information Management – Four (4) Years
Table 16: Requirement for Direct Entry BSc. Community Mental Health/ BSc. Community Health (Nutrition option)/ BSc. Health Information Management
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (BSc. Community Mental Health – Direct Entry) | ||
| WASSCE | SSCE | |
| Age | 16 – 35 years | |
| Overall Aggregate | An aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. | An aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects. |
| Core Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. | Credits (A- D) in three (3) Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. |
| Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades | Credits (A1 – C6) in three (3) elective subjects the following: General Arts, General Science, Home Economics (Food and Nutrition Option), and Agricultural Science (excluding crop and animal husbandry). | Credits (A – D) in three elective subjects the following: General Arts, General Science, Home Economics (Food and Nutrition Option), and Agricultural Science (excluding crop and animal husbandry). |
NB: Foreign students may be considered for admission if they hold qualifications equivalent to those stated above and prove that they are proficient in English. Equivalent qualifications include; A-levels, High School Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree in Science (BSc.)
4.1.8 BSc. Physician Assistant Dental
Table 17: Requirements for BSc. Physician Assistant Dental
| PROGRAMME | SERVICE REQUIREMENT | QUALIFICATION REQUIRED |
| BSc. Physician Assistant Dental | i. Registered Dental Surgery Assistants with two (2) years work experience will be admitted to level 300 | Certificate as a 1. Registered Dental Surgery Assistant. |
NB: In the case of foreign students, their equivalent qualifications may be considered for admission by the college. The applicant should prove they are proficient in English.
NB: Applicants must add their research proposal to the Application Form when submitting
College of Health Yamfo (CoHY) – Academic Year Admissions
1. Sandwich Degree Applicants
Post Basic applicants with the relevant qualifications can apply to pursue a sandwich
Degree programme in any of the following three (3) Bachelor of Science programmes;
- BSc. Community Mental Health
- BSc. Community Health (Nutrition option)
- BSc. Health Information Management
- Diploma/HND Holders
Entry Requirements
Interested applicants with any Professional Diploma in Technical Officer (Community Health-Disease Control & Surveillance Option, Community Health-Nutrition Option, Health Promotion and Social Marketing Option), Community Mental Health, Registered Community Health Nursing, Registered Mental Nursing and Registered General Nursing, HND in Biostatistics from accredited institutions with at least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service, two(2) years working experience in a relevant basic area or one(1) year working experience upon a request from a facility after internship.
Successful Applicants will enroll at Level 300.
- Certificate Holders
Entry Requirements
i. Certificate Holders with credits (C6 or better) in English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science from West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)
ii. Certificate Holders without credits (C6 or better) in English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science from West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) will have to pass an entrance examination based on an Access Curriculum, which will be accessible at www.cohy.edu.gh.
Interested applicants with Certificate in Field Technician, Nurse Assistant, Preventive (NAP), Community Health Nursing, Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC), Health Records Assistant and Environmental Health from accredited institutions with at least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service, two(2) years working experience in a relevant basic area or one(1) year working experience upon a request from a facility after the internship, will have to pass an entrance examination to be conducted by the College of Health Yamfo.
Successful Applicants will enroll at Level 200.
All Certificate Applicants should visit the College website to enroll on a learning and assessment platform in preparation for the entrance examination.
These are the admission requirements for Nursing Programmes in Ghana.