BSc. Physician Assistantship (Dental)
Public Nursing Training Colleges · All Public Nursing Training Colleges
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 Public Nursing Training Colleges you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThis degree trains you as a physician assistant specialising in dental and oral health. It is offered at Public Nursing Training Colleges and leads to work in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. Entry is less competitive than at some other institutions, making it a practical option for many SHS leavers.
What dental physician assistantship covers
Programmes of this kind typically prepare you to work as a physician assistant with a focus on oral and dental health. You learn to assess patients, carry out dental examinations, assist in dental procedures, and provide preventive oral care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. The training builds practical clinical skills alongside knowledge of biology, chemistry, and patient care.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry to this programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges is less competitive than many health-related degrees. That means your chances of admission are stronger compared to programmes at institutions like the University of Health and Allied Sciences, where competition is highly competitive. To apply, you need three elective subjects in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or other relevant electives. Since competition varies between institutions, you should check whether your grades meet the requirements for the specific school you prefer.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or relevant electives).
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Public Nursing Training Colleges publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc. Physician Assistantship (Dental) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Dental physician assistant
- Dental therapist
- Community oral health officer
- Clinic assistant in dental surgery
- Oral health educator