BSc. Nurse Practitioner
University for Development Studies · School of Nursing and Midwifery
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 University for Development Studies you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BSc Nurse Practitioner programme at the University for Development Studies trains students for advanced nursing roles with a focus on clinical care and decision-making. It is offered through the School of Nursing and Midwifery and sits within the health and medical sciences field.
What nurse practitioner training involves
Programmes of this kind typically cover advanced clinical assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology and patient education. You learn to diagnose and treat common conditions, manage chronic illnesses and work with communities to promote health. The emphasis is on hands-on clinical skills as well as theory, so most courses include practical placements in hospitals and health centres.
What you can do after graduation
Most graduates work as nurse practitioners in hospitals, clinics and primary care settings. Others go into public health, health programme management or specialist areas such as maternal and child health. With further study, you can also move into teaching, research or health policy.
How competitive entry is
This programme is less competitive than many other health and medical sciences degrees. That means it is not as hard to get a place as, for example, medicine, but you still need to meet the university's subject requirements. Check the published criteria to see if your WASSCE grades qualify.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University for Development Studies publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Nurse practitioner
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Primary care provider
- Public health officer
- Maternal and child health specialist