Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Health Sciences
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Bachelor of Herbal Medicine degree at KNUST is offered through the College of Health Sciences, within the field of natural and applied sciences. It focuses on the scientific study and use of medicinal plants. This page gives you a clear picture of what the programme involves, how hard it is to get a place, and the kind of careers it can lead to.
What herbal medicine programmes usually cover
Programmes of this kind combine the study of traditional herbal remedies with modern scientific methods. You can expect to learn about the botany and chemistry of medicinal plants, how they act in the human body, and how to prepare and standardise herbal products. Many programmes also include clinical training, so you learn how to assess patients and prescribe herbal treatments safely.
How competitive it is to get a place
Entry to this programme is competitive. That means the number of qualified applicants is higher than the places available, and not everyone with the right subjects will be admitted. It is important to check your own grades against the published requirements and apply promptly. The strength of your WASSCE results will determine whether you are offered a place.
Which SHS backgrounds are accepted
The College of Health Sciences at KNUST considers applicants from three Senior High School backgrounds for this programme: Agriculture, General Science, and Home Economics. If you have studied any of these, your background is one they will consider. Make sure you also meet the specific subject requirements for the programme itself.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Herbal medicine practitioner
- Phytotherapy researcher
- Quality analyst in herbal pharmaceutical companies
- Regulatory affairs officer for herbal products
- Herbal product development specialist