UHAS 2018/2019 Admissions – Top-Up Applicants
UHAS 2018/2019 Admissions – Top-Up Applicants
It is announced for the information of prospective Applicants and the general public that E-vouchers for application forms for programmes for the 2018/2019 Academic Year are now on sale till 30th April, 2018 at GH¢ 220.00
The 2018/2019 Academic Year is expected to commence in August, 2018.
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (TOP UP – WEEKEND) – HO CAMPUS
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Public Health Nursing
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have certification by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana.
- Applicants must hold a Diploma in their professional area of practice i.e. Nursing / Midwifery 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).
- Short-listed applicants may be required to attend a selection interview.
- Applicants MUST have practiced in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.
- The point of entry will be Level 300.
- Crossing over from one programme to another (e.g. General Nursing, Public Health Nursing and Midwifery) is allowed but the point of entry is Level 200 instead of Level 300 and they must write the Licensing Examination.
- Post NAC/NAP Midwifery applicants will progress in the field of Midwifery and are exempted from writing the Licensing Examination. The point of entry is Level 300 but this is at the discretion of the University. The University may decide to put an applicant at Level 200.
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (TOP UP – WEEKEND) – HO CAMPUS
Mature applicants with the relevant qualifications can apply to pursue a Top-Up programme in any of the five (5) Bachelor degree programmes (Dietetics; Medical Laboratory Sciences; Medical Imaging; Physiotherapy and Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences) in the School of Allied Health Sciences.
General Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the application forms.
- Applicants MUST hold a certificate accredited by the AHPC, Ghana (where applicable)
- Applicants should upload a scanned copy of their Licensing Certificates showing their Identification Number (PIN), Academic Certificate and Transcript.
- A proof of a minimum of three (3) years working experience.
- Short listed applicants will have to pass a selection interview.
- All successful applicants will be admitted as fee-paying students.
The entry path for applicants into top-up programmes is outlined below:
A. Diploma Holders
Interested applicants with any Professional Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology; Nutrition/Dietetic Technology; Physiotherapy Technology; Radiologic Technology; Audiology and Speech Therapy, from recognised institutions with FGPA of not less than 2.5 with a minimum of three (3) years certified working experience, will have to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, for admissions.
Successful Applicants will enroll at Level 300 Sandwich (4-Long Vacations) or Full-time (for those who show evidence of having obtained a study leave) degree programme in the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho.
B. HND Holders/Diploma in a Non-Health Related Profession
Interested applicants with any HND in Science Laboratory Technology; Hospitality Management, or any non-profession related health programme, from recognized institutions,with FGPA of not less than 2.5 with a minimum of three (3) years certified working experience, will have to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho.
Successful Applicants will enroll at Level 200 Sandwich (Six-Long Vacations) or Full-time (for those who show evidence of having obtained a study leave approval).
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (TOP UP) – HOHOE CAMPUS
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSc. PH) with the following options:
- Disease Control
- Environmental Health
- Health Information
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
- Mental Health
Entry Requirements
- Candidates with Diploma awarded by accredited 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.
- A holder of a two year or three year diploma in any Environmental Health discipline with a minimum of FGPA of 2.50 may apply for Bachelor of Science in Public Health (Environmental Health option).
- Applicants MUST have practiced in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.
- The point of entry will be Level 300.
- In addition to the above requirements, applicants for BSc. PH (Mental Health) should possess any of the following qualifications:
- Diploma in Nursing (General / Psychiatry Nursing and Midwifery.
- Diploma in either Disease Control, Nutrition, Health Promotion or Health Information
- Any other Diploma awarded by accredited Health Institutions
