BSc Public Health Nursing

Catholic University of Ghana · School of Nursing & Midwifery (SONAM)

Degree Health & Medical Sciences Less competitive

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 Catholic University of Ghana you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

The BSc Public Health Nursing at Catholic University of Ghana is a degree programme within the School of Nursing & Midwifery. It prepares you to focus on improving the health of communities, not just treating individuals. This page explains what the field covers, how challenging it is to get a place, and where it can lead.

What public health nursing actually involves

Public health nursing blends clinical nursing with a population-focused approach. Programmes of this kind usually cover health promotion, disease prevention, community health assessment, and coordinated care for families and groups. You learn how to plan and deliver health education, support people with chronic conditions, and work closely with local communities, schools, and health agencies.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this programme is less competitive than at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, where demand is high. It is similarly competitive to the same programme at KAAF University College, Methodist University, and public nursing training colleges. While you still need to meet the university's published entry requirements, fewer applicants per place mean your chances are better than at the most sought-after nursing schools.

Where this degree can take you

Graduates typically work as public health nurses in hospitals, clinics, or community health centres. Others become health educators, school nurses, or programme coordinators with NGOs and government agencies. The degree also provides a foundation for further study in nursing, public health, or epidemiology.

Entry requirements

SHS backgrounds accepted

Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.

Aggregate needed

Catholic University of Ghana publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.