Public Health Nursing (PHN)
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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 Public Nursing Training Colleges you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyPublic Health Nursing is a diploma programme offered at Public Nursing Training Colleges across Ghana. It trains you to promote health and prevent disease at the community level, rather than only in hospitals. If you are an SHS leaver with electives in General Arts or Science, this is a path into a practical and people-focused branch of nursing.
What public health nursing actually involves
Programmes of this kind focus on community health: you learn how to assess the health needs of communities, plan and deliver health education, and support prevention of infectious and chronic diseases. Typical subjects include maternal and child health, immunisation, environmental health, nutrition, and health promotion. The training builds practical skills in communication, empathy, and community mobilisation, so you can work confidently in homes, clinics, and community settings.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry is competitive, so prepare to apply with your best WASSCE grades. The requirement we can confirm is that you need three electives in General Arts or Science. Beyond that, each training college assesses applicants based on their overall results, so it's essential to check their specific admission rules.
What you can do after graduation
With a diploma in Public Health Nursing, you can work as a community health nurse, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and basic curative care at community health posts. Many graduates join the Ghana Health Service, while others work with NGOs, schools, or private healthcare facilities. The diploma also provides a foundation for further study in nursing or public health if you choose to specialise later.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives in General Arts or Science.
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.
Where graduates work
- Community health nurse
- Public health nurse
- School health officer
- NGO health programme officer