University of Ghana College of Health Sciences, Courses, Requirements and How to Apply

The college of Health Sciences was the first college established by the University of Ghana in 1999. The college is aimed at training health professional in various field. The college of Health Science houses five schools and one research Centre.

This article is aimed at providing relevant information that will enable you to make the right choice in choosing your desired course.

University of Ghana Medical School, UGMS (School of Medicine and Dentistry)

This school is a merger between the Medical Department of the University and the Dentistry department of the University of Ghana.

What are the programmes UGMS run?

Undergraduate Programme

Bachelor of Medicine (Med. Sci)
Bachelor of Surgery (Mb, CHB), degree programmes.
Bachelor of Dental surgery.

What are the requirements for Legon Medical School first degree?

Individuals must have a maximum aggregate of seven (7). In the following relevant subject; Physics, chemistry and biology/ mathematics.
Individuals with “O” and “A” level of the G.C.E must satisfy general requirements for admission.
Individuals with a minimum of CGPA of 50% from the faculty of science from the University of Ghana who has completed level 100 in Biological science or Bio Mathematical Science (Chemistry option).

Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP)

This is a programme with a duration of four years.

Individuals are required to;

Hold a first degree with a pass of at least Second class lower or better in the following courses Basic medical, Bio-Mathematics, Physics Sciences etc. and other relevant science-related courses.

Have completed National service.
Pass a 3 hour written entrance examination on MCQs on the sciences (chemistry, Physics, Biology) = 50% and a short essay on General knowledge, Reasoning Ability and English = 50%.
Pass an interview session.

The programmes are divided into two phases.

Phase 1 is a one and half years’ programme that comprises 3 semesters and Phase 2 is a two and half years’ programme that comprises Junior and Senior clinical clerkships.

Elective programme/ Undergraduate electives

Regular elective

The following courses are offered for electives for 4-8 weeks

Internal medicine
Obstetrics/ Gynecology
Anesthesia
Hematology
Pediatrics
Surgery
Radiology
Psychiatry
Community health
Family medicine and Dentistry.

Applicants from visiting schools should have complete at least a year of clinical study in their own medical school and must have a command of the English language.

Exchange Electives

It is organized by the student executive body under IFMSA.

How many Departments does UGMS have?

There are fourteen departments in UGMS and one research Centre. Both the Medicine and Dentistry departments have seven (7) departments each;

Medicine Department

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Surgery
Child health
Medicine and Therapeutics
Radiology
Psychiatry
Anaesthesia

Dentistry Departments

Oral Pathology and Oral medicine
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Restorative Dentistry
Orthodontics and Pedodontics
Oral Biology

NB; All individual who wishes to apply for UGMS must be ready to undergo a rigorous selection and interview process

School of Nursing and Midwifery

The school is aimed at developing good nurses who will provide quality health services to the nation.

How many departments does the School of Nursing and Midwifery in Legon have?

There are five departments in the school of nursing and midwifery. They are namely;

Department of Community health
Department of maternal and child health
Department of mental health.
Department of Research, Education and administration.
Department of Adult Health.

What are the Programmes and requirement available in the school of nursing and midwifery?

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSC) with options in;

General Nursing
Community Health nursing
Paediatric nursing
Mental health Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

This is a four-year undergraduate programme.

Requirements;

Individuals who are WASSCE applicants are to have a minimum of C6 in all Core subjects and the following electives,

Chemistry
Physics
Biology/Elective mathematics
General Agriculture, Physics Chemistry
Three General Arts electives
Food and Nutrition
Economics
Management in Living
General knowledge in Art and French

Can a diploma holder apply to the school of Nursing and Midwifery?

YES, a Diploma holder from a reorganized institution with a Diploma in nursing education, administration and nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.25 or a minimum of B+ average or second class upper can apply.

Does the school of nursing and midwifery of the University of Ghana offer Graduate Programme?

YES, the school offers 2 graduate programmes, that is;

Master of Science (MSc)/ Master of Philosophy (M.phl) in nursing.

The school’s master of science programme is a year-long programme whiles the Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) last for 2 years.

Admission Requirement.

Individual must be a registered nurse practised for a minimum of 2 years.
Individual must hold a degree of (BA/BSc) in nursing with at least second class lower.
Should pass an Interview session.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in paediatric in Nursing programme.

It is a year programme aimed at making sure theory with practice is integrated into the teaching and learning process.

Note: The school of nursing and Midwifery of the University of Ghana also runs a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in nursing. An individual who plans to attend must;

Have a first degree in nursing or midwifery
Have a research masters (Mphil, MSc, Mn) in nursing or midwifery or any. research masters in any related discipline with a minimum 2.5-grade point.
Be proficient in the English language.
Write a selection exam
Attend interview
Submit and defend a proposal during the interview.

School of Pharmacy

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Departments in School of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmaceutic Chemistry.
Department of Pharmaceutics and Microbiology.
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department of Pharmacology and Herbal Medicine
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy.

The school is located on the Legon main campus premises of formal occupant Biochemistry Department.

Programme and Requirements

The school of pharmacy of the university of Ghana runs a four-year Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. pharm) degree programme.

Requirement

Ghanaian candidate must have at least C6 in these subjects English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Elective Mathematics and a pass in core social studies.

Can a foreign candidate apply?

Foreign candidate with the following requirement can apply

International Baccalaureate (IB)
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
General Certificate of Education (GCE)
The American grades I2 and 13 Examinations.

The school also runs a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programme

It is a 24months pharmacy programme which gains the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.

Requirements Needed

A Bachelor of Pharmacy as any related pharmacy degree from any recognized institution.
A minimum of three years of working experience.
A registered Pharmacist in Ghana.
The quality of your transcript.

School of public health University of Ghana

The school of Public Health UG is aimed at promoting the knowledge required to change public health in Ghana.

What are the departments in the School of Public Health University of Ghana?

The school has six departments in namely;

Biostatistics
Epidemiology and Disease Control
Health Policy, Planning and Management.
Population, Family and Reproductive Health.
Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Programmes available at the school

Undergraduate programmes

Bachelor of Public health (BPH) programme.

It is currently the only undergraduate programme in the school.
It is a three year full-time starting from level 200.

Requirements

Individuals must hold a diploma from the University of Ghana or any other recognized university.
Must have an FGPA of 3.2 or better.
There would be a selection interview for applications.

Graduate Programmes.

Master of Public health

It’s a full 12months course, individuals must have a good first degree in a relevant discipline and a good working experience of 3 years would be an added advantage.

NB: The school also provides Weekend/Sandwich Programmes for the following course.

Master of Health Informatics

Individuals must have a good first degree in any of the following;

Mathematics
Statistics
Information Technology
Health
Biomedical Sciences

Must be strong in both quantitative and computing.

Master of Science in Applied Health Social Science

Individuals with Social Science degrees, managers or health science providers and a minimum of 3 years of working experience can apply.

Master of Science in Clinical Trials

Individuals must have a good first degree in a Science discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.

Master of Science in Occupational Hygiene

Individuals must have a relevant science degree and a minimum of 3 years of working experience.

Master of Science in Occupational Medicine.

Individuals must have an MB.CHB or any relevant course from any recognized institution.

Master of Science Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation

Individuals must have the following requirements;

A minimum of second class lower in a first degree of

Social Science
Environment Health
Biomedical Science
Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Public Health

At least 3 years writing relevant working experience in the public sector, international agencies as an NGO.

Note: Individuals must understand that the courses the masters are a full-time 1-year course with a minimum of three years relevant working experience.

Mphil in applied Epidemiology and Disease Control.

It is a 24 months course duration, Individuals must have;

A background or interest in Public Health
A good first degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper.
At least 3 years of working experience.

Also individuals with MPH, MSc and MBCHB can apply.

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health

Individuals with a master degree and research work can apply for this.

The School of Public Health provides short causes every year in the following areas,

Malaria Monitoring and Evaluation.
HIV/AIDS Monitoring and Evaluation.
Improving Public Health intervention in Management
Epidemiology and Health Systems Management for District Health mangers (For Sierra Leoneans)

NB; Applicant might be called for an interview if necessary.