BSc. Physiotherapy
University of Ghana · 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 University of Ghana you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BSc Physiotherapy at the University of Ghana is a degree in the College of Health Sciences. It prepares students to assess, treat, and prevent movement and physical function problems. Entry is competitive, so a strong WASSCE result in General Science or Home Economics is important.
What physiotherapy study involves
Physiotherapy programmes of this kind focus on human movement and function. You would study anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and rehabilitation techniques, and learn how to help people recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their mobility. Clinical practice is a major part of the field, and most graduates go into healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, sports clubs, and rehabilitation centres.
How admission competition looks
Getting a place at the University of Ghana is competitive, meaning you will need strong WASSCE results. The university considers applicants with a General Science or Home Economics background from SHS. The same programme at KNUST is highly competitive, while at UHAS it is competitive. There is no single published cut-off point, so you should check your grades against the university's typical requirements.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
University of Ghana publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc. Physiotherapy at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Physiotherapist
- Sports rehabilitation specialist
- Paediatric physiotherapist
- Geriatric physiotherapist
- Health researcher
- Rehabilitation consultant