BSc General Nursing
Ghana Baptist University College · School of Health and Allied Sciences (SHAS)
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Ghana Baptist University College you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyBSc General Nursing at Ghana Baptist University College is a degree programme offered through the School of Health and Allied Sciences. It prepares students for professional nursing careers, with a focus on patient care and clinical skills. Entry is less competitive than many other health degrees, making it a realistic option if you meet the university's requirements.
What a General Nursing degree normally covers
Programmes of this kind usually cover the science behind nursing, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and nutrition. You also learn practical clinical skills such as assessing patients, giving treatment, and supporting recovery. Clinical placements are typically a major part of the degree, giving you hands-on experience under qualified nurses.
Where nursing graduates typically work
Most graduates go into nursing roles in hospitals, clinics, and health centres, working in wards, emergency units, or outpatient care. Others move into community health, school health, or health promotion. Some continue their studies in specialist areas like public health or nursing education.
How hard it is to get a place
This programme is less competitive than many other health programmes, so if you meet the basic requirements you have a good chance of admission. You still need to satisfy the university's specific subject and grade criteria, so check directly with Ghana Baptist University College to see whether your WASSCE results qualify.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Ghana Baptist University College publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc General Nursing at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Staff nurse
- Community health nurse
- School health nurse
- Nursing educator
- Public health officer