BSc. Nursing

Nursing is one of the most sought-after health programmes in Ghana, and the University of Ghana offers it through its College of Health Sciences. This page explains what nursing study involves, how competitive a place is, and where the degree can take you.

What nursing study actually covers

A nursing degree is a professional qualification that prepares you to care for patients across a range of settings. Programmes of this kind usually combine classroom teaching in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and public health with clinical placements in hospitals and clinics, where you learn to assess patients, plan care, administer medication and work as part of a health team. The training is demanding because you are being prepared for the responsibility of people's lives.

How hard it is to get a place

Getting a place on the BSc Nursing at University of Ghana is competitive. The College of Health Sciences admits students from General Science and Home Economics backgrounds, and the university publishes additional requirements that differ depending on whether your background is science or non-science. You should check the latest details on the university's admissions page to see whether your results meet them. For context, most other public universities offering nursing in Ghana describe entry as highly competitive, while Catholic University of Ghana is less competitive.

What nursing graduates do next

After completing a nursing degree, you are typically required to pass the licensure exam set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana before you can practise as a registered nurse. Graduates work in hospitals, clinics, schools, community health posts, and private healthcare facilities. Some go into nursing education, research, or hospital administration, while others specialise later in areas such as midwifery, paediatrics, or critical care. The degree also provides a foundation for postgraduate study in health-related fields.