By | July 6, 2023

UHAS Admissions For WASSCE/SSSCE/A-Level/Mature Applicants ? Do you want to enrol at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) as a prospective student? Look nowhere else! For applicants with WASSCE/SSSCE/A-Level/Mature credentials, this thorough guide offers useful information that will help you have a smooth admissions process at UHAS. We can help you with everything from eligibility requirements to application processes.

Overview Of UHAS and its Undergraduate Degree Programs

In Ho, Ghana’s Volta Region, there is a public institution called the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS). One of Ghana’s newest public universities is UHAS. Its operations commenced in September 2012 with the admission of the first group of 154 students.

UHAS Undergraduate Degree Programs And Its Requirement

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS

  • Bachelor of Dietetics
  • Bachelor of Diagnostic Imaging (Radiography)
  • Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Entry Requirements:

i. All Core Subjects listed in ‘a’ above in addition to any 3 of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Elective Mathematics.

ii. Applicants with Food and Nutrition, Management in Living and General Knowledge in Arts can apply to Bachelor of Dietetics.

iii. Non-Science students who wish to apply for Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences must possess a grade of at least  B2/B in Integrated Science.

NB: All shortlisted applicants may be required to pass a selection interview.

SCHOOL OF BASIC AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS

  • Bachelor of Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Entry Requirements:

i. All Core Subjects listed in ‘a’ above in addition to Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Elective Mathematics

ii. General Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Horticulture, Chemistry and Physics or Elective Mathematics

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) (6 years)
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (6 years)
  • Bachelor of Physician Assistantship (Clinical)(4 years)

Entry Requirements:

All Core Subjects listed in ‘a’ above in addition to Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Elective Mathematics.

NB: All shortlisted applicants, shall be required to pass entrance examinations and a selection interview.

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS

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

Entry Requirements:

All Core Subjects listed in ‘a’ above in addition to any three (3) of the following:
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Elective Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Christian Religious Studies or Islamic Religious Studies, Literature-in-English, French, Ghanaian Language, General Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, General Knowledge in Arts and Management in Living.

NB: There may be a selection interview for all shortlisted applicants.

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) – 6 years

Entry Requirements:

i. WASSCE/ SSSCE applicants must have obtained three (3) credits in all the Core Subjects listed in ‘a’ above in addition to (3) credits in the following Elective Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Elective Mathematics.

ii. Candidates who apply must have General Certificate of Education (O-Level) in five (5) subjects, including English and Mathematics, in addition to Chemistry, Physics and Biology at the A-Level

iii. Mature applicants must have obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dispensing Technology/related courses or its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least three (3) years relevant working experience.

OR

Applicant must have attained the age of 25 at the time of submitting the application forms and must have five (5) credits at A-level, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

F. N. BINKA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (REGULAR) – HOHOE CAMPUS

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

  • Disease Control
  • Health Information
  • Health Promotion
  • Nutrition


Entry Requirements:

i. Pure Science students who have all Core Subjects listed in ‘a’ above in addition to any three (3) of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Elective Mathematics are qualified to apply for all programmes.

ii. Disease Control: Economics, Geography, General Agriculture Crop & Soil Science, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture.

iii. Nutrition: General Agriculture Crop & Soil Science, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Management in Living, Food and Nutrition.

iv. Health Information: Elective Mathematics and Elective ICT, Economics, Geography, General Agriculture Crop & Soil Science, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture.

v. Health Promotion: Government, Literature in English, Economics, History, French, Geography, General Agriculture Crop & Soil Science, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Management in Living, General Knowledge in Art, Food and Nutrition.

SCHOOL OF SPORTS AND EXERCISE MEDICINE (REGULAR) – HO CAMPUS

  • Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Medical Sciences

Entry Requirements:

All Core Subjects listed in “a” above in addition to three credits (A1-C6/A-D) in Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Elective Mathematics.

UHAS Admissions For WASSCE/SSSCE/A-Level/Mature Applicants Admission Process

(1) Purchase an UHAS E-Voucher (GH¢220.00)

 (2) Start Application

Applications are received from both Ghanaian and Foreign applicants. Foreign applicants are however advised to contact the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) for a detailed interpretation of their results.

 Domestic Applicants

  • In completing the online form, applicants will be required to upload their passport size photograph (not more than 400KB) with a white background.
  • Upon completing the APPLICATION PROCESS, print three (3) copies of the PREVIEW PAGE (i.e. application summary), then submit online.
  • Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before they finally submit their online applications. A form, once submitted cannot be edited.
  • Upon printing the application summary; Access, Sandwich or equivalent applicants should attach 2 copies of each result slip; Access Course / Sandwich / MPhil /MPH / PHD applicants should attach their transcripts and certificates.
  • Applicants should purchase UHAS EMS envelopes (one big size envelope and one quarto size self-address envelope) from the nearest Ghana Post office.
  • The application documents and the result slips in addition to the quarto size self-addressed envelope should be put in the big UHAS EMS envelope and be submitted at the nearest Ghana Post office.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION PICTURE

a. The intended admission Picture must be taken on a white background with both ears showing and without shadow at the background.

b. For religious purpose, scarfs are allowed but both ears must be exposed in the picture.

c. Wearing of glasses / shades are not allowed, except for medical purpose, clear glasses revealing the eyes are permitted.

d. The Picture should have a dimensions of 300 x 360 pixels (1 x 1.2inches), resolution of 300, JPEG file format and a size not more than 400 kilobytes.\

Securing admission at UHAS is an exciting step toward a successful career in the health and allied sciences. By understanding the eligibility criteria, following the application process diligently, and staying informed about important dates, you can increase your chances of gaining admission. Remember to prepare well for entrance examinations or interviews if you are a mature applicant. Best of luck on your journey to becoming a part of the esteemed UHAS community!

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