School of Nursing & Midwifery | Wisconsin International University College, Ghana

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BSc Nursing - (Accra and Kumasi)
OVERVIEW
Summary
WIUC-Ghana intends to train and to prepare nurses with holistic-evidence based knowledge, access to real-time nursing care and skill sets adequate to meet the healthcare demands in compliance with contemporary socio-cultural health system. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme is intended to produce nurses who will provide preventive, curative, promotive and rehabilitative nursing care at all levels of the health care system to individuals, families and communities.
Study Options:
Regular
Weekend
Career Options:
Certified Dialysis Nurse
Legal Nurse Consultant
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Case Manager
Nurse Educator
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Researcher
Courses Offered Include:
Anatomy & Physiology I
Basic Nursing
First Aid, Emergency and Disaster Management
Therapeutic Communication
Health Promotion
Personal and Environmental Health
Psychiatric Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Introductory Sign Language
ELIGIBILITY
WASSCE & SSSCE:
The School will admit students with West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSCE) with at least credits in six courses (C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and three (3) elective subjects in Science, General Arts or Home Economics subjects with an overall aggregate of 36 or better. Preference will be given to students with Science electives. Senior Secondary School applicants will enter the programme at level 100. As part of the NMCs requirement for students to be enrolled on the programme, all students must have credit (A1-C6) in integrated science for admission into the program.
Mature Students
Diploma Holders
Holders of a Diploma in Nursing from recognized institutions and a pass in the licensure examination conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana will be admitted to level 300.
Other Mature Candidates
Professional nurses with Diploma in Nursing Education/Administration with a minimum of B+ average will enter at level 200. These professional nurses include midwives and registered mental health nurses
State Registered Nurses (enter the programme in the second year)
Auxiliary nurses such as health assistant clinical personnel, Community will enter the programme at level 200 and 100 respectively after a selection examination.
Mature students who are not professional nurses at the time of admission should have the minimum requirement for admission as stated for SSSCE/WASSCE.
Others:
Foreign students must have result slips translated into English. The results must meet the set standards for the programme. In addition, applicants must be able to speak and write fluently in English. As part of the NMC’s requirements for nurses, foreign students must have the WASSE/SSSCE equivalent for admission into the programme.
Local and International Fee Payment Options
BSc Midwifery
OVERVIEW
Summary
Wisconsin’s Department of Midwifery under the School of Nursing offers a four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Midwifery aimed at preparing students for careers as midwives. Graduates may go on to acquire further experience and qualifications to enable them to become specialists in various areas of antenatal and postnatal care.
Study Options:
Regular
Weekend
Career Options:
Certified Midwife
Birthing Partner
Courses Offered Include:
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Paediatric and Neonatal Care
Medical and Surgical Nursing
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Antenatal &Postnatal Care
Reproductive Health & Family Planning
Traditional and Alternative Medicine
Current trends in Community Health Nursing
Guidance and Counselling
Entrepreneurial Skill
Gender Studies
ICT Skills, Sign Language, Introduction to French
ELIGIBILITY
WASSCE & SSSCE:
The School will admit students with West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSCE) with at least credits in six courses (C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and three (3) elective subjects in Science, General Arts or Home Economics subjects with an overall aggregate of 36 or better. Preference will be given to students with Science electives. Senior Secondary School applicants will enter the programme at level 100. As part of the NMCs requirement for students to be enrolled on the programme, all students must have credit (A1-C6) in integrated science for admission into the program.
Mature Students
Diploma Holders
Holders of a Diploma in Nursing from recognized institutions and a pass in the licensure examination conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana will be admitted to level 300.
Other Mature Candidates
Professional nurses with Diploma in Nursing Education/Administration with a minimum of B+ average will enter at level 200. These professional nurses include midwives and registered mental health nurses
State Registered Nurses (enter the programme in the second year)
Auxiliary nurses such as health assistant clinical personnel, Community will enter the programme at level 200 and 100 respectively after a selection examination.
Mature students who are not professional nurses at the time of admission should have the minimum requirement for admission as stated for SSSCE/WASSCE.
Others:
Foreign students must have result slips translated into English. The results must meet the set standards for the programme. In addition, applicants must be able to speak and write fluently in English. As part of the NMC’s requirements for nurses, foreign students must have the WASSE/SSSCE equivalent for admission into the programme.
Local and International Fee Payment Options
BSc Public Health Nursing
OVERVIEW
Summary
The Wisconsin International University College Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing programme is affiliated with the University for Development Studies.
WIUC-Gh
intends to train and to prepare nurses with holistic-evidence based knowledge, access to real-time nursing care and skill sets adequate to meet the healthcare demands in compliance with contemporary socio-cultural health system.
Study Options:
Regular
Weekend
Career Options:
Government Departments.
Armed Forces.
Maternal Clinics.
Communicable Diseases.
School Health.
Tuberculosis Care
Voluntary Programs.
Outbreak Prevention.
Courses Offered Include:
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Fundamentals of Surgical Nursing
Sociology for Health
Psychology and Health
Foundations of Community Health Nursing
Physiology
Therapeutic Communication
ELIGIBILITY
WASSCE & SSSCE:
The School will admit students with West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSCE) with at least credits in six courses (C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and three (3) elective subjects in Science, General Arts or Home Economics subjects with an overall aggregate of 36 or better. Preference will be given to students with Science electives. Senior Secondary School applicants will enter the programme at level 100. As part of the NMCs requirement for students to be enrolled on the programme, all students must have credit (A1-C6) in integrated science for admission into the program.
Mature Students
Mature applicants include:
Diploma Holders
Holders of a Diploma in Community Nursing from recognized institutions with a minimum GPA of
2.50
and a pass in the licensure examination conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana will be admitted to level 300.
There will also be a selection examination and interview.
Holders of Registered Nurse Assistants (Preventive) – RNAP and Certificate Community Health Nursing
Registered Nurse Assistants (Preventive) and Certificate Community Health Nursing will enter at Level 200 after a 6-week access course. Certificate Community Health Nurses and Nurse Assistant Preventive certificates from the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Ghana will be verified by the Council before students would be admitted into the programme. Prospective access students would be required to go through a selection interview session before they would be recruited into the programme.
Holders of Registered Health Assistant Clinical (NAC/HAC) certificate
Registered HAC/NAC holders will enter the BSc Public Health programme at level 100 after passing a six week access programme.
Other Mature Candidates
Professional nurses with Diploma in Nursing Education/Administration with a minimum of B+ average will enter at level 200. These professional nurses include midwives and registered mental health nurses
State Registered Nurses (enter the programme in the second year)
Others:
Foreign students must have result slips translated into English. The results must meet the set standards for the programme. In addition, applicants must be able to speak and write fluently in English. As part of the NMC’s requirements for nurses, foreign students must have the WASSE/SSSCE equivalent for admission into the programme.
Duration of Study Programmes:
The minimum period for completion of the Bachelor’s degrees shall be 8 semesters and the maximum period shall be 11 semesters for those entering at level 100. Students who would enter at level 200 hundred would use a minimum of 6 semesters and a maximum of 9 semesters to complete the Bachelor’s degree in public Health Nursing. Finally, students who would enter the programme at level 300 shall spend a minimum of 4 semesters and a maximum of 7 semesters to complete the programme.
Local and International Fee Payment Options
Executive Summary: Ghana’s Premier Nursing & Midwifery Training Labs and First High-Definition Anatomy Laboratory
The WIUC School of Nursing and Midwifery laboratories are state-of-the-art, academic-based training facilities dedicated to shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. These labs are equipped to provide students with real-world clinical experiences, from maternal and child health practice to emergency and critical care simulations, ensuring graduates are ready to meet the pressing health needs of society with competence and compassion.
The High-Definition Anatomy Laboratory offers an unparalleled learning experience, bringing the human body to life through advanced, high-resolution technology. This facility empowers students with a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, enhancing practical study with precision tools and immersive exploration. Together, these laboratories provide world-class training that bridges theory with practice, preparing learners to deliver excellent healthcare across diverse settings.
BSc Nursing - (Accra and Kumasi)
OVERVIEW
Summary
WIUC-Ghana intends to train and to prepare nurses with holistic-evidence based knowledge, access to real-time nursing care and skill sets adequate to meet the healthcare demands in compliance with contemporary socio-cultural health system. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme is intended to produce nurses who will provide preventive, curative, promotive and rehabilitative nursing care at all levels of the health care system to individuals, families and communities.
Study Options:
Regular
Evening
Weekend
Career Options:
Certified Dialysis Nurse
Legal Nurse Consultant
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Case Manager
Nurse Educator
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Researcher
Courses Offered Include:
Anatomy & Physiology I
Basic Nursing
First Aid, Emergency and Disaster Management
Therapeutic Communication
Health Promotion
Personal and Environmental Health
Psychiatric Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Introductory Sign Language
ELIGIBILITY
WASSCE & SSSCE:
The School will admit students with West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSCE) with at least credits in six courses (C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and three (3) elective subjects in Science, General Arts or Home Economics subjects with an overall aggregate of 36 or better. Preference will be given to students with Science electives. Senior Secondary School applicants will enter the programme at level 100. As part of the NMCs requirement for students to be enrolled on the programme, all students must have credit (A1-C6) in integrated science for admission into the program.
Mature Students
Diploma Holders
Holders of a Diploma in Nursing from recognized institutions and a pass in the licensure examination conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana will be admitted to level 300.
Other Mature Candidates
Professional nurses with Diploma in Nursing Education/Administration with a minimum of B+ average will enter at level 200. These professional nurses include midwives and registered mental health nurses
State Registered Nurses (enter the programme in the second year)
Auxiliary nurses such as health assistant clinical personnel, Community will enter the programme at level 200 and 100 respectively after a selection examination.
Mature students who are not professional nurses at the time of admission should have the minimum requirement for admission as stated for SSSCE/WASSCE.
Others:
Foreign students must have result slips translated into English. The results must meet the set standards for the programme. In addition, applicants must be able to speak and write fluently in English. As part of the NMC’s requirements for nurses, foreign students must have the WASSE/SSSCE equivalent for admission into the programme.
COURSE FEES
Fees For Ghanaian Students
Freshers
Continuing Student
GHS3,950.00 per semester
GHS 3,850.00 per semester
Fees For Foreign Students
Freshers
Continuing Student
$2,262.00 per semester
$2,262.00 per semester
Local and International Fee Payment Options
BSc Midwifery
OVERVIEW
Summary
Wisconsin’s Department of Midwifery under the School of Nursing offers a four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Midwifery aimed at preparing students for careers as midwives. Graduates may go on to acquire further experience and qualifications to enable them to become specialists in various areas of antenatal and postnatal care.
Study Options:
Regular
Evening
Weekend
Career Options:
Certified Midwife
Birthing Partner
Courses Offered Include:
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Paediatric and Neonatal Care
Medical and Surgical Nursing
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Antenatal &Postnatal Care
Reproductive Health & Family Planning
Traditional and Alternative Medicine
Current trends in Community Health Nursing
Guidance and Counselling
Entrepreneurial Skill
Gender Studies
ICT Skills, Sign Language, Introduction to French
ELIGIBILITY
WASSCE & SSSCE:
The School will admit students with West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSCE) with at least credits in six courses (C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and three (3) elective subjects in Science, General Arts or Home Economics subjects with an overall aggregate of 36 or better. Preference will be given to students with Science electives. Senior Secondary School applicants will enter the programme at level 100. As part of the NMCs requirement for students to be enrolled on the programme, all students must have credit (A1-C6) in integrated science for admission into the program.
Mature Students
Diploma Holders
Holders of a Diploma in Nursing from recognized institutions and a pass in the licensure examination conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana will be admitted to level 300.
Other Mature Candidates
Professional nurses with Diploma in Nursing Education/Administration with a minimum of B+ average will enter at level 200. These professional nurses include midwives and registered mental health nurses
State Registered Nurses (enter the programme in the second year)
Auxiliary nurses such as health assistant clinical personnel, Community will enter the programme at level 200 and 100 respectively after a selection examination.
Mature students who are not professional nurses at the time of admission should have the minimum requirement for admission as stated for SSSCE/WASSCE.
Others:
Foreign students must have result slips translated into English. The results must meet the set standards for the programme. In addition, applicants must be able to speak and write fluently in English. As part of the NMC’s requirements for nurses, foreign students must have the WASSE/SSSCE equivalent for admission into the programme.
COURSE FEES
Fees For Ghanaian Students
Freshers
Continuing Student
GHS3,950.00 per semester
GHS3,850.00 per semester
Fees For Foreign Students
Freshers
Continuing Student
$2,262.00 per semester
$2,262.00 per semester
Local and International Fee Payment Options
BSc Public Health Nursing
OVERVIEW
Summary
The Wisconsin International University College Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing programme is affiliated with the University for Development Studies.
WIUC-Gh
intends to train and to prepare nurses with holistic-evidence based knowledge, access to real-time nursing care and skill sets adequate to meet the healthcare demands in compliance with contemporary socio-cultural health system.
Study Options:
Regular
Evening
Weekend
Career Options:
Government Departments.
Armed Forces.
Maternal Clinics.
Communicable Diseases.
School Health.
Tuberculosis Care
Voluntary Programs.
Outbreak Prevention.
Courses Offered Include:
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Fundamentals of Surgical Nursing
Sociology for Health
Psychology and Health
Foundations of Community Health Nursing
Physiology
Therapeutic Communication
ELIGIBILITY
WASSCE & SSSCE:
The School will admit students with West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSCE) with at least credits in six courses (C6) in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and three (3) elective subjects in Science, General Arts or Home Economics subjects with an overall aggregate of 36 or better. Preference will be given to students with Science electives. Senior Secondary School applicants will enter the programme at level 100. As part of the NMCs requirement for students to be enrolled on the programme, all students must have credit (A1-C6) in integrated science for admission into the program.
Mature Students
Mature applicants include:
Diploma Holders
Holders of a Diploma in Community Nursing from recognized institutions with a minimum GPA of
2.50
and a pass in the licensure examination conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana will be admitted to level 300.
There will also be a selection examination and interview.
Holders of Registered Nurse Assistants (Preventive) – RNAP and Certificate Community Health Nursing
Registered Nurse Assistants (Preventive) and Certificate Community Health Nursing will enter at Level 200 after a 6-week access course. Certificate Community Health Nurses and Nurse Assistant Preventive certificates from the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Ghana will be verified by the Council before students would be admitted into the programme. Prospective access students would be required to go through a selection interview session before they would be recruited into the programme.
Holders of Registered Health Assistant Clinical (NAC/HAC) certificate
Registered HAC/NAC holders will enter the BSc Public Health programme at level 100 after passing a six week access programme.
Other Mature Candidates
Professional nurses with Diploma in Nursing Education/Administration with a minimum of B+ average will enter at level 200. These professional nurses include midwives and registered mental health nurses
State Registered Nurses (enter the programme in the second year)
Others:
Foreign students must have result slips translated into English. The results must meet the set standards for the programme. In addition, applicants must be able to speak and write fluently in English. As part of the NMC’s requirements for nurses, foreign students must have the WASSE/SSSCE equivalent for admission into the programme.
Duration of Study Programmes:
The minimum period for completion of the Bachelor’s degrees shall be 8 semesters and the maximum period shall be 11 semesters for those entering at level 100. Students who would enter at level 200 hundred would use a minimum of 6 semesters and a maximum of 9 semesters to complete the Bachelor’s degree in public Health Nursing. Finally, students who would enter the programme at level 300 shall spend a minimum of 4 semesters and a maximum of 7 semesters to complete the programme.
COURSE FEES
Fees For Ghanaian Students
Freshers
Continuing Student
GHS3,950.00 per semester
GHS3,850.00 per semester
Fees For Foreign Students
Freshers
Continuing Student
$2,262.00 per semester
$2,262.00 per semester
Local and International Fee Payment Options
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