University Of Health And Allied Science ( UHAS ) Admission Requirement

The University will run Top-Up programmes for professional Nurses and other health workers during the academic year. Candidates for the Top-up programme will be admitted to Level 300 of the following programmes:

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (WEEKEND)

  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Midwifery
  • Bachelor of Public Health Nursing
  • Bachelor of Mental Health Nursing

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants must have certification by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana.
  • Applicants must hold a Diploma with Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.50 or better.
  • Applicants must hold Certificate(s) in any of the following areas: SRN and Public Health Nursing (PHN), Midwifery and Mental Health Nursing / Registered Mental Health Nursing (RMN).
  • Applicants must have practiced in their chosen field for three(3) years or more.
  • Short-listed applicants may be required to attend a selection interview.
  • The point of entry will be level 300.

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (REGULAR)

 Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) with the following options:

  • Disease Control
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Information 
  • Health Promotion
  • Nutrition      

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Candidates with Diploma awarded by recognized Health Institutions and Institutions under the Ministry of Health shall require an FGPA of 2.50 or better/equivalent.
  • Short-listed applicants shall be required to attend a selection interview.
  • The point of entry will be Level 300.
  • A holder of a two year or three year diploma in any Environmental Health discipline with an FGPA of 2.50 or better may apply for Bachelor of Public Health (Environmental Health option).
  • Applicants MUST have practiced in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

The School of Allied Health Sciences of the University will run Top-Up programme (week-ends) for professional Medical Laboratory Technicians and other health workers during the academic year. Candidates for the Top-up programme will be admitted to Levels 200 and 300 respectively leading to the award of Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science.

Entry requirements for Level 300 

  • Applicants must hold a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science/Technology awarded by institutions recognized by UHAS with Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.5 or better.
  • Applicants must have not less than 3 years certified practice in medical laboratory science.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a selection interview
  • Point of entry of successful candidates will be level 300
  • Other candidates with a BSc degree in Laboratory/biological sciences with minimum FGPA of 2.5 or Second Class Division who wants a professional carrier in medical laboratory science may also apply
  • The point of entry is level 300

Entry requirements for Level 200

  • Applicants who have no medical laboratory qualification but have HND (Science Laboratory Technology) qualification and with Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.0 or better
  • Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in the laboratory setting
  • Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a selection interview
  • Point of entry of successful candidates will be level 200

                                           OR

  • Applicants with certificates in Medical Laboratory Technology and with Final Grade Point (FGPA) of 2.0 or better from a recognized Ministry of Health Institution or any institution accredited by National Accreditation Board and Allied Health Professional Council respectively
  • Applicants must have not less than 3 years certified practice in medical laboratory science
  • Applicants will be required to pass an access course examination organized by the university
  • Point of entry of successful candidates will be level 200

Coming soon

  • Physician Assistants  for Diploma Nurses in Anaesthesia and General Nursing