UDS Access, Distance & Sandwich Admission Form 2025/2026
The University for Development Studies (UDS) non-regular undergraduate (access, distance, s-andwich, mature/top-up) admission form for the 2025/2026 academic year is out.
Admission Forms to Diploma and Undergraduate programmes in the University for Development Studies (UDS) will be available online from Monday, April 24, 2023.
- West African Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE)
- HND/Diploma Certificates, State Registered Nurses (SRN)
NB: WASSCE applicants who are awaiting their results are eligible to apply by selecting Awaiting option and indicating their examination details. Upon release of the 2024 WASSCE results, the University will automatically update all awaiting results.
The following programmes are currently offered by the University.
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REGULAR / NONREGULAR PROGRAMMES
REGULAR/ NON-REGULAR PROGRAMMES
A. TAMALE CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (SoM)
Entry requirements
- Admission to 6-Year Medicine (MBChB) Regular programme
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations or West Africa Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE/WASSCE) with their equivalences such as:
GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ levels
IGCSE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Any other external qualifications, which have equivalences to the SSSCE/WASSCE as determined by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
Prospective students should have obtained passes in 6 subjects in the WASSCE/SSSCE examination. This is in line with basic entry requirements as per Ghana Tertiary Education Commission into Tertiary institutions. Cut-off point will be year dependent. Candidates should have obtained credits or better in the core subjects: English, Mathematics, Integrated Science and any three elective subjects (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics) or equivalent.
ALL APPLICANTS WITH AGGREGATE 6-9 WILL BE SHORTLISTED FOR AN ENTRANCE EXAMINATION/ INTERVIEW
AN EXAMINATION/INTERVIEW FEE OF THREE HUNDRED GHANA CEDIS (GHC 300.00) WILL BE CHARGED.
Candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission under “A” Level of the G.C.E. or its equivalences in Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics) with a maximum aggregate of Nine (9). In addition, candidates must have at least credit passes (Grade 6 or better) in five (5) GCE Ordinary level subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and General Science plus Additional Science or any two of the individual science subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
All undergraduates shall enter at Level 100 (first year) of the programme.
NB: WASSCE applicants who are awaiting their results are eligible to apply by selecting Awaiting option and indicating their examination details. Upon release of the 2025 WASSCE results, the University will automatically update all awaiting results.
Mature/Diploma
2/3-Year BSc (Nurse Anaesthesia) (For only RGN (Diploma), RGN (BSc Nursing), or Advanced Diploma in Nurse Anaesthesia)
There will be interviews for all candidates (Diploma Holders) scheduled in July, 2023 at the Tamale Campus
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (SAHS)
6-Year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS.D)
Admission / Entry Requirement
Applicants to the 6-Year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS.D) degree must have Credit in the THREE WASSCE core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits in THREE WASSCE electives: Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics).
Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS.D)
Admission / Entry Requirement
a) Graduates of allied disciplines such as Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology etc. Candidates with GCE ‘A’ level with minimum of credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics with “O” level 5 credit passes in Mathematics and English in maximum of 2 sittings, may enter the Programme in Year Two after passing an assessment examination and interview
OR
b) Holders of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Diploma and HND in Science Laboratory Technology that have at least 6 WASSCE/SSSCE credit passes) as indicated above may enter the Programme in Year Two after passing an assessment examination and interview.
c) Top-Up Programme for 2-Years into MLS.D (Fee Paying only)
Graduates with Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science may enter the Programme in Year 5 (2 years duration) after passing an assessment examination and interview.
Interviews for holders of Diploma/Degree for top-up in Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLSD) will be conducted in July, 2023.
1. Mature Applicants
Diploma
This category of applicants includes Radiographers and Radiologic Technicians with Diploma or HND in Radiography, Diagnostic Imaging (or Radiologic Technology), or Ultrasonography. Applicants must haveat least three (3) years radiography work experience andmust pass an interview. Successful applicants will be admitted into Year Three of the programme.
Degree Holders
Applicants with Bachelor’s degree in the Basic Sciences such as Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Health Information Management, Bioinformatics, Biometrics, etc. with good first degree (Second Class Lower or better) will beadmitted into Year Two of the programme. Applicants must pass an interview to be held in July, 2023.
Allied Health Professionals
Applicants with good Diploma or Degree (Grade Point Average not below 2.5, i.e. Second Class Lower or better) in other Allied Health Professions (e.g., Physician Assistant, Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Midwifery, Nutrition, etc.) will also be considered for admission into Year Two; if they have WASSCE passes in science-based elective subjects (Chemistry, Physics and Biology). Applicants in this category will be admitted after passing an interview.
Note that Allied Health Professionals from non-science background DO NOT qualify to apply for admission into the programme.
4-year BSc Community Nutrition Degree Programme
Entry Requirements
SSSCE Candidates: This is a science-based programme. Applicants seeking admission into the BSc Community Nutrition programme must have credit passes (A – D) in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and credit passes in three (3) elective subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. Admission for this programme is very competitive so an aggregate score of 14 or less is required to be successful.
WASSCE Candidates: Applicants seeking admission into the BSc Community Nutrition programme must have credit passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and credit passes in three (3) elective subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. Admission for this programme is very competitive so an aggregate score of 16 or less is required to be successful.
Top-up Applicants: Applicants must hold diploma in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited, relevant, science-based institution. Work experience in any nutrition-related field will be an advantage. All applicants must pass a competitive interview to be conducted by the Department. Applicants will be considered for entry at level 200 or 300 depending on the class of their Diploma and performance in the admission interview. Successful top-up applicants will be admitted as fee-paying students.
Mature Applicants: Applicants must be 25 years or above (must show proof). SSSCE/WASSCE holders must have passes in at least three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and passes in at least two (2) elective subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. Mature applicants will be expected to pass an entrance examination and interview. Successful mature applicants will be admitted as fee-paying students into level 100.
4-Year BSc Dietetics Degree Programme
Entry Requirements
SSSCE Candidates: This is a science-based programme. Applicants seeking admission into the BSc Dietetics programme must have credit passes (A – D) in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and credit passes in three (3) elective subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. Admission for this programme is very competitive so an aggregate score of 14 or less is required to be successful.
WASSCE Candidates: Applicants seeking admission into the BSc Dietetics programme must have credit passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and credit passes in three (3) elective subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. Admission for this programme is very competitive so an aggregate score of 16 or less is required to be successful.
Top-up Applicants: Applicants must hold diploma in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited, relevant, science-based institution. Work experience in any dietetics-related field will be an advantage. All applicants must pass a competitive interview to be conducted by the Department. Applicants will be considered for entry at level 200 or 300 depending on the class of their Diploma and performance in the admission interview. Successful top-up applicants will be admitted as fee-paying students.
Mature Applicants: Applicants must be 25 years or above (show proof). SSSCE/WASSCE holders must have passes in at least three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and passes in at least two (2) elective subjects i.e., any two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. All mature applicants will be expected to pass an entrance examination and interview. Successful mature applicants will be admitted as fee-paying students into level 100.
4-Year BSc Medical Imaging Technology (MIT)
This is a science-based programme for WASSCE holders). Applicants to the 4-Year Medical Imaging Technology degree must have Credit in the THREE WASSCE core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits in THREE WASSCE electives: Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics).
1. SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Four – Year BSc. Nursing and BSc. Midwifery
- 4-Year BSc (Nursing) (for WASSCE holders) Candidates with business subjects are advised not to apply for Nursing. Only Pure Science, Agricultural Science, Arts or Home Economics candidates are eligible to apply
- 4-Year BSc (Midwifery) (for WASSCE holders) Candidates with Business subjects are advised not to apply. Only Pure Science, Agricultural Science, Arts or Home Economics candidates are eligible to apply.
Requirement/Subject Combination
| Three Core (compulsory) Subjects | Three Elective Subjects (Any three from the following groupings) |
| Science | |
| 1. English Language Advertisements 2. Mathematics 3. Integrated Science | 1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology 4. Elective mathematics |
| Non-Sciences | |
| 1. History Advertisements 2. Geography 3. Economics 4. Government 5. Literature in English 6. French Advertisements 7. Biology 8. Physics 9. Chemistry 10. Management in living 11. Food and nutrition Advertisements 12. Christian religion 13. Islamic religion 14. General agricultural science 15. Any Ghanaian Language (Dagbani, Twi Fante, etc.) |
NB : Social Studies is not accepted as a core subject and therefore not used in calculating the aggregate score.
1. Aggregate Cut-Off Point
BSC NURSING
| Category | Aggregate Cut-Off Point |
| Science Students | |
| Male | 9 |
| Female | 10 |
| Non-Science Students | |
| Male | 7 |
| Female | 8 |
BSC MIDWIFERY
| Category | Aggregate Cut-Off Point |
| Science Students | |
| Male | 9 |
| Female | 10 |
| Non-Science Students | |
| Male | 7 |
| Female | 8 |
A. MATURE/Top-Up APPLICANTS .
i. Mature Applicants
a. Bachelor of Science (BSc) Midwifery
Admission / Entry Requirement
Applicant to the 3-year BSc Midwifery programme must be a Registered Nurse with Diploma (RGN), a State Registered Nurse (SRN) or a Registered Midwife (RM) with post-basic Certificate. Applicants must be in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana with at least three (3) years post registration work experience. International applicants must show evidence of registration with their home Professional Regulatory Bodies. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must also show evidence of English Language proficiency.
Options for study : Modular/Sandwich/Weekend
Closing date for applications: June 30, 2023
Interviews to be conducted in July 2023.
b. Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nurse Practitioner
Applicants to the 3-year BSc Nurse Practitioner programme must be a Registered Nurse with Diploma (RGN), a State Registered Nurse (SRN) or Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) with Diploma. Candidates must be in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana with at least three (3) years post registration work experience. International applicants must show evidence of registration with their home Professional Regulatory Bodies. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must also show evidence of English Language proficiency.
Closing date for applications: June 30, 2023
Interviews to be conducted in July 2023.
Top-Up Programme
Bachelor of Science (BSc) General Nursing
Applicants to the 2-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in General Nursing Programme must be Registered Nurses with a Diploma and in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. Candidates must have at least three (3) years post registration work experience. International applicants must show evidence of registration with their home Professional Regulatory Bodies. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must also show evidence of English Language proficiency.
Closing date for applications: June 30, 2023
Interviews to be conducted in July 2023.
Options for study : Modular/Sandwich/Weekend.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Midwifery
Applicants to the 2-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Midwifery Programme must be Registered Midwives with a Diploma and in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. Candidates must have at least three (3) years post registration work experience. International applicants must show evidence of registration with their home Professional Regulatory Bodies. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must also show evidence of English Language proficiency.
Options for study : Modular/Sandwich/Weekend.
Closing date for applications: June 30, 2023
Interviews to be conducted in July 2023.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Paediatric Nursing
Applicants to the 2-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Paediatric Nursing Programme must be Registered Nurses/Midwives with a Diploma or State Registered Nursing Certificate. Candidates must be in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana with at least three (3) years post registration work experience. International applicants must show evidence of registration with their home Professional Regulatory Bodies. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must also show evidence of English Language proficiency.
Closing date for applications: June 30, 2023
Interviews to be conducted in July 2023.
Contact for enquiries :
SoNM Office Line: 0372094289
Email: sonm@uds.edu.gh
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Undergraduate Programmes
BSc. Health Information Management
BPH. Public Health
BSc. Health Education and Promotion
Entry Requirements for BSc in Health Information Management
Regular Programme
- 4-Year BSc (Health Information Management): This is a science-based programme. For WASSCE holders, candidates with business subjects should reflect carefully before applying for this programme. Pure Science, Agricultural Science, Arts, or Home Economics candidates are eligible to apply. Candidates should possess credit passes from A1 to C6 in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science) and three (3) elective subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Government, Accounting, Management, General Arts, Animal Husbandry, General Agriculture, Information Communication Technology, Management in Living and Food & Nutrition). For SSSCE holders, candidates should possess a General Science background with credit passes from A to D in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science) and three Electives (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, and Geography).
Post Basic Entry (Fee Paying option)
- 3-Year BSc (Health Information Management): For Professional Certificate holders ( Medical Records, Community Health, Health Promotion, Health Information Management, Biostatistics, and Disease Control & Surveillance ) from a Ministry of Health Training Institution(s) whose certificates are recognized by the UDS will be enrolled into the 4-Year BSc Health Information Management Programme at Level 200. Candidates must have at least a PASS in the Certificate Programme. Candidates should also have at least three (3) years of relevant work experience. Candidates will be enrolled after successfully passing an assessment and interview at the University for Development Studies.
- 2-Year BSc (Health Information Management): For Professional Diploma Certificate holders ( Medical Records, Community Health, Health Promotion, Health Information Management, Biostatistics, Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, and Disease Control & Surveillance ) from a Ministry of Health Training Institution(s) whose Diplomas are recognized by the UDS will be enrolled into the 4-Year BSc Health Information Management Programme at Level 300. Candidates must have at least a PASS in the Diploma Programme. Candidates should also have at least three (3) years of relevant work experience. Candidates will be enrolled after successfully passing an assessment and interview at the University for Development Studies.
BPH. PUBLIC HEALTH (with options in Health Promotion, Environmental Health, and Occupational Health & Safety)
The general requirements for admission to first degree programmes are three (3) credit passes in three core subjects and three (3) credit passes in three relevant elective subjects.
i. SSSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
ii. WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
iii. GBCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
Entry Levels
- 4 Year Year BPH. Bachelor of Public Health Programme – This is for holders of Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) with passes as indicated above.
- 3 Year Year BPH. Bachelor of Public Health Programme – This is for holders of Certificates in Health-related programmes (including Nursing, Midwifery, Environmental Health, Nutrition, Disease Control, Health Promotion, Health Information Management etc.) with six (6) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE as indicated above and at least a pass in the licensure examination. Prospective applicants must have at least 3 years of working experience as Health professionals.
Those who have certificates but do not have six credit passes in WASSCE/SSCE/GBCE as indicated have the opportunity to be admitted through an access upgrade. To be qualified for admission through the access upgrade, prospective applicants must have been invited for a 2 months access course (comprising of English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).
- 2 Year BPH. Bachelor of Public Health Programme – This is for holders of Diplomas in Health-related programmes (including Nursing, Midwifery, Environmental Health, Nutrition, Disease Control etc.) with at least a pass in the licensure examination. Prospective applicants must have at least 3 years of working experience as Health Professionals.
There are two options for the top up programmes; They include top up regular and sandwich. The regular students are supposed to attend lectures on campus throughout their study while the sandwich students receive tuition via virtual means and only come to campus for revision and exams.
Foreign applicants :
This category of applicants refers to applicants who are from nations other than Ghana and may or may not be resident in Ghana with foreign certificates.
They may be admitted based on similar qualifications and knowledge in any Public Health discipline equivalent to what prevails in Ghana and are subjected to approval by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
BSc. Health Education and Promotion
The general requirements for admission to first degree programmes are three (3) credit passes in three core subjects and three (3) credit passes in three relevant elective subjects.
iv. SSSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
v. WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
Entry Levels
- 4 Year Year BSc. Health Education and Promotion Programme – This is for holders of Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with passes as indicated above.
- 3 Year Year BSc. Health Education and Promotion Programme – This is for holders of Certificates in Health-related programmes (including Nursing, Midwifery, Environmental Health, Nutrition, Disease Control, Health Promotion, Health Information Management etc.) with six (6) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE as indicated above. Prospective applicants must have at least 3 years of working experience as Health professionals.
Those who have certificates but do not have six credit passes in WASSCE/SSCE as indicated have the opportunity to be admitted through an access upgrade. To be qualified for admission through the access upgrade prospective applicants must have been invited for a 2 months access course (comprising of English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).
- 2 Year BSc. Health Education and Promotion Programme – This is for holders of Diploma in Health-related programmes (including Nursing, Midwifery, Environmental Health, Nutrition, Disease Control etc.). Prospective applicants must have at least 3 years of working experience as Health professionals.
Foreign applicants :
This category of applicants refers to applicants who are from nations other than Ghana and may or may not be resident in Ghana with foreign certificates.
They may be admitted based on similar qualifications and knowledge in any Public Health discipline equivalent to what prevails in Ghana and are subjected to approval by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
6-YEAR DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PharmD) PROGRAMME
Category A: Undergraduate entry
The following qualifications are accepted for entry:
· Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations or West Africa Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE/WASSCE) with t hree credit passes in English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science, plus credit passes in two elective courses including Chemistry and Biology and any one of Physics or Elective Mathematics.
· Equivalences of the SSSCE/WASSCE such as:
i. GCE (Cambridge)- ‘A’ levels
ii. IGCSE (Cambridge)- ‘A’ Levels
iii. Baccalaureate (French)
iv. International Baccalaureate (IB)
v. American High School Grade-Grade 12 and 13 examinations
vi. Any other external qualifications, which have equivalences to the SSSCE/WASSCE as determined by the National Accreditation Board.
· Short-listed applicants would be invited to take a written entry examination and an interview.
· Applicants must obtain at least 50% in both the assessment examinations and interviews to be admitted into the programme.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department: Basic Education Studies
i. Sandwich Programmes
a. Certificate In Early Childhood Education
Programme Description:
This is a comprehensive certificate sandwich course for Nursery Attendants who want to sharpen the skills in Early Childhood Education and people who may not meet the requirement for a degree or Diploma in Basic Education or Early Grade Education but still want to have a University Education. The programme will last for 2 sandwich sessions (July -August every academic year for 2 consecutive years)
The programme seeks to achieve the following objectives:
i. To empower practitioners of early childhood care and education to adopt developmentally appropriate programmes and practices in their centres.
ii. To provide opportunities for experienced pre-school teachers and attendants to upgrade themselves while on the job in order to enhance the quality of early childhood care and education services
iii. To provide trained personnel for the government’s expansion programme for extending basic education with a further two years of pre-school education.
iv. To equip participants with basic skills and competencies for further progression.
Entry Requirements:
A minimum of four passes (E8 or D7) in four WAEC examinable subjects including English and Mathematics.
b. Diploma in Basic Education
Programme Description:
It is intended to provide the teeming number of pupil-teachers in private schools and Cert A holders in public schools the opportunity to access professional teacher education to become competent basic school teachers to deliver quality education in Ghanaian Basic Schools. It offers candidates the flexibility to be working while pursuing their dream of obtaining a university qualification. The programme duration is 3 sandwich sessions (July -August every academic year for 3 consecutive years)
The programme seeks to achieve the following objectives:
i. Provide pre-service basic education teacher trainees with the opportunity to apply the principles, techniques, and strategies of teaching to classroom practice.
ii. Provide all student teachers with basic knowledge on the foundations of teaching and learning for effective classroom practice at the basic school.
iii. Introduce trainees to reflective teaching practice where learning from their own classroom practices and other teachers in their schools of practice will serve as the basis for improving their teaching and learning
iv. Create opportunities for serving non-professional teachers to achieve basic professional qualifications and advance their careers for contributing more meaningfully to the on-going reforms in education
v. Contribute to addressing quality teaching and instructional management challenges in Basic Schools.
Entry Requirements:
A minimum of 2 passes (E8 or D7) in English and Maths in addition to C6 or better in any three (3) elective subjects.
c. Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
Programme Description:
It is intended to provide the teeming number of pupil-teachers in private schools and Cert A holders in public schools the opportunity to access professional teacher education to become competent Early Childhood teachers to deliver quality preschool education in Ghanaian Nurseries and Kindergartens. It offers candidates the flexibility to be working while pursuing their dream of obtaining a university qualification. The programme duration is 3 sandwich sessions (July -August every academic year for 3 consecutive years)
The programme seeks to achieve the following objectives:
i. Provide pre-service basic education teacher trainees with the opportunity to apply the principles, techniques, and strategies of teaching to classroom practice.
ii. Provide all student teachers with basic knowledge on the foundations of teaching and learning for effective classroom practice at the basic school.
iii. Introduce trainees to reflective teaching practice where learning from their own classroom practices and other teachers in their schools of practice will serve as the basis for improving their teaching and learning
iv. Create opportunities for serving non-professional teachers to achieve basic professional qualifications and advance their careers for contributing more meaningfully to the on-going reforms in education
v. Contribute to addressing quality teaching and instructional management challenges in
Basic Schools.
Entry Requirements:
A minimum of 2 passes (E8 or D7) in English and Maths in addition to C6 or better in any three (3) elective subjects.
d. Post-Diploma in Basic Education (SANDWICH)
The programme is part of the effort to respond to local demand and directed towards building capacities for meeting on-going basic education reforms for quality education in Ghana. It will provide Diploma holders in education the opportunity to pursue a top-up degree programme in Basic Education at the University. It will train and upgrade their skills on best pedagogical practices and current trends in Basic Education. It offers candidates the flexibility to be working while upgrading their professional qualifications to obtain a first degree in education. This programme will last for 3 sandwich sessions (July -August every year for 3 consecutive years).
The programme seeks to achieve the following objectives:
i. Provide pre-service and in-service students with the opportunity to apply the principles, techniques, and strategies of teaching to classroom practice.
ii. Provide trainee-students with in-depth knowledge of the foundations of teaching and learning for effective classroom practices.
iii. Equip and expand the research capacities of students for conducting classroom-based research and for translating knowledge into action within the pedagogical space.
iv. Create opportunities for serving diploma teachers to upgrade their qualifications and advance their careers for contributing more meaningfully to the on-going reforms in education
v. Equip the graduates with modern methodologies for effective delivery of basic skills in numeracy, literacy and ICT;
vi. Contribute to addressing the teaching quality and managerial challenges in Basic Schools.
Entry Requirement:
A Diploma in Basic Education or Early Childhood Education with a CGPA of 2.5 or above.
e. Post-Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education
The programme is as part of the effort to respond to local demand and directed towards building capacities for meeting on-going basic education reforms for quality education in Ghana. It provides Diploma holder in education the opportunity to pursue a top-up degree programme in Early Childhood Care and Education at the University. It will train and upgrade their skills on best pedagogical practices and current trends in Early Childhood Education. It offers candidates the flexibility to be working while upgrading their professional qualifications to obtain a first degree in education. This programme duration is 3 sandwich sessions (July -August every year for 3 consecutive years).
The programme seeks to achieve the following objectives:
i. Promote classroom-based research and instructional development training
ii. Enable students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching and managing preschools.
iii. Equip the graduates with modern methodologies for effective delivery.
iv. Address the teaching and managerial challenges in Early Childhood Care and Development Centres.
v. Promote the professional identity, prestige and respect for the early childhood Educators.
vi. Demonstrate the ability to motivate and help pre-schoolers build the basic foundations for their development in the three domains (cognitive, affective, and psychomotor).
ii. Regular Programmes
a. Diploma in Basic Education
Programme Description:
This programme is intended to provide Senior High School graduates who narrowly miss the requirements for pursuing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programme. This is to give them an opportunity to access direct university education to be trained as qualified and professional Basic Education teachers. It aims at building capacities for meeting the on-going basic education reforms towards the provision of quality education in Ghanaian Basic Schools. This is a two-year programme.
The programme seeks to achieve the following objectives:
i. Provide pre-service basic education teacher trainees with the opportunity to apply the principles, techniques, and strategies of teaching to classroom practice.
ii. Provide all student teachers with basic knowledge on the foundations of teaching and learning for effective classroom practices at the basic school.
iii. Introduce trainee to reflective teaching practice where learning from their own classroom practices and other teachers in their schools of practice will serve as the basis for improving their teaching and learning
iv. Create opportunities for serving non-professional teachers to achieve basic professional qualifications and advance their careers for contributing more meaningfully to the on-going reforms in education
v. Contribute to addressing quality teaching and instructional management challenges in Basic Schools.
Entry Requirements:
A minimum of 2 passes (E8 or D7) in English and Maths in addition to C6 or better in any three (3) elective subjects.
b. Diploma In Early Childhood Care and Education (Regular)
Programme Description:
This programme is intended to provide Senior High School graduates who narrowly miss the requirements for pursuing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programme. This is to give them an opportunity to access direct university education to be trained as qualified and professional Early Childhood Education teachers. It aims at building capacities for meeting the on-going basic education reforms towards the provision quality education in Ghanaian Basic Schools. This is a two-year programme.
The programme seeks to achieve the following objectives: