Diploma in General Nursing (Wenchi)
Methodist University · Faculty of Science
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 Methodist University you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Diploma in General Nursing at Methodist University's Wenchi location prepares you for a hands-on career in healthcare. Offered within the Faculty of Science, it covers the essentials of nursing practice and patient care. Entry here is less competitive than at public nursing training colleges, making it a practical route into the profession.
What general nursing covers
Programmes of this kind usually give you a solid foundation in the human body, disease prevention, and patient care. Expect to study anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and nutrition, alongside practical clinical skills like taking vital signs, administering medication, and dressing wounds. Nursing also emphasises communication and compassion, since you will support patients and their families through stressful moments.
How competitive is entry at Wenchi?
This diploma is less competitive than similar programmes at public nursing training colleges in Ghana. That means your chances of gaining admission are better here, giving you a more accessible route into nursing. The entry requirements still matter, so check the specific WASSCE grades you need and compare them with your own results before applying.
Where a nursing diploma can take you
Graduates of general nursing often begin as staff nurses in hospitals, clinics, and health centres. Many later specialise in areas such as paediatrics, midwifery, or community health. With experience, some move into nursing education or health management, and the diploma serves as a stepping stone for further studies in nursing and related fields.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Methodist University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Diploma in General Nursing (Wenchi) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Staff nurse
- Clinic nurse
- Community health nurse
- Specialised nursing (e.g. midwifery, paediatrics)
- Nursing education