UHAS Postgraduate Admission Forms 2024/2025
UHAS Admissions for MPhil/MPH/PhD Applicants is Out. The University Of Health And Allied Science, UHAS postgraduate Admission Forms for the academic year – MPhil/MPH/PhD Applicants have been released.
It is announced for the information of prospective Applicants and the general public that E-vouchers for application forms for programmes for the Academic Year will start selling from May 2, 2023.
Contents
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
i. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL) IN MEDICAL IMAGING
The M.Phil programme has two pathways – the two (2) years Full-Time (regular) and the three years Part-Time (sandwich) options. The timeline for the full time (regular) format will be consistent with the academic timetable of the University (usually runs from (August to June). For Part-Time students, the first year will consist of two long vacations (June – August). Each long vacation period will be equivalent to one semester.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must hold a first degree (at least 2nd class lower or 2.2 CGPA) in Medical Imaging (Diagnostic/therapy Radiography), Nuclear Medicine or related Medical Imaging area from a recognised University.
• Applicants must have at least two years work experience as a diagnostic or therapy radiographer, mammographer, sonographer or other related MI specialties.
• Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees
• Applicants must pass an admission interview.
ii. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)
The Ph.D programme is a four (4)-year full-time or six years’ part-time programme to be conducted in similar formats as the MPhil full time (regular) and part-time (sandwich)]. In the first academic year, candidates will undertake same taught courses to enable them identify areas of research interest in MI to conduct their research. The timeline for the full time (regular) format will be consistent with the academic timetable of the university (usually runs from August to June). For Part-Time students, the first year will consist of two long vacations (June – August). Each long vacation period will be equivalent to one semester.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must hold an M.Phil or MSc. in Medical Imaging, Therapy Radiography, Nuclear Medicine or related MI area from a recognised University.
• Applicants must have at least three years work experience as a diagnostic or therapy radiographer, mammographer, sonographer or other related MI specialties.
• Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees.
• Applicants must pass an admission interview
• Research proposal (not more than 700 words)
• Statement of purpose (not more than 500 words).
SCHOOL OF BASIC AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
i. MASTER OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must hold a first degree (at least 2nd class lower or 2.0 CGPA) from a recognized university in areas such as Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Health related degrees such as Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nutrition, Nursing.
• Research proposal (not more than 700 words)
• Applicants with third class may be considered for admission based on work experience and/or other qualifications.
• Applicants must pass an admission interview.
• Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees.
ii. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL) IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must hold a first degree (at least 2nd class lower or 2.0 CGPA) from a recognized university in areas such as Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Health related degrees such as Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nutrition, Nursing.
• Research proposal (not more than 700 words)
• Applicants with third class may be considered for admission based on work experience and/or other qualifications
• Applicants must pass an admission interview
• Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees.
iii. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)
The Ph.D programme is a four (4)-year full-time or six years’ part-time programme to be conducted in similar formats as the M.Phil full time (regular) and part-time (sandwich). In the first academic year, candidates will undertake taught courses to enable them identify areas of research interest to conduct their research. The timeline for the full time (regular) format will be consistent with the academic timetable of the university. For Part-Time students, the first year will consist of two long vacations. Each long vacation period will be equivalent to one semester.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must hold an MSc or M.Phil in Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences.
• Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees.
• Applicants must pass an admission interview
• Research proposal (not more than 700 words)
• Statement of purpose (not more than 500 words).
F. N. BINKA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH – HOHOE CAMPUS
i. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL) IN APPLIED EPIDEMIOLOGY (REGULAR)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• A good first degree (with a minimum of second-class lower division) in relevant health and health related field.
• Applicants with three (3) years relevant working experience are preferred.
• All candidates should have a background or interest in Public Health.
• Applicants will be required to submit their Curriculum Vitae, pass an entrance examination and/or an interview, and required to submit a 500-word concept note on their chosen research area of interest.
• Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees.
• Ghanaian and foreign applicants are eligible to apply.
Duration of the Programme: The programme will be full time for a period of 24 months.
ii. MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) (OPTIONS: REGULAR & WEEKEND)
- Epidemiology and Disease Control
- General
- Health Promotion
- Health Systems Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Nutrition
- Family and Reproductive Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• A good first degree (minimum of second class lower) from a recognized accredited University.
• Relevant working experience in the health sector will be an advantage.
• Candidates with high Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) but limited post-qualification experience are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants are required to submit their Curriculum Vitae, pass an entrance interview.
• Applicants are required to submit a 500-word concept note on their chosen area of interest.
Duration of the Programme: The programme is a Full Time programme for a period of 12 months.
iii. DOCTOR of PHILOSOPHY (PhD in PUBLIC HEALTH) – ONLY FULL-TIME (Ghanaian and International)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must hold a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Master of Public Health, other Masters degrees in Medical/Health Sciences or equivalent degrees in a relevant field from a recognized institution/university.
• Two reference statements/letters from professional and/academic referees.
• A Statement of Purpose from the candidate (not more than 500 words).
• Applicants are required to submit a 500-word concept note on their chosen area of interest.
• Applicants are required to visit the university website to identify and make preliminary contacts with prospective thesis supervisors.
• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements upon submission of relevant documents, will be invited to undergo a rigorous academic interview.
• Minimum of 2yrs of demonstrated public health experience.
Duration of the Programme: The duration of this PhD programme is a minimum of three (3) years for Full-time study
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL) NURSING
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must hold a good first degree in Nursing/Midwifery with a minimum second-class lower division.
• Applicants must have practiced NursinglMidwifery for at least two years and must be in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.
• Applicants will be required to submit two professional and/or academic references.
• Applicants will be required to submit their CV and pass an admission interview.
• Applicants will be required to submit a 500-word proposal on their chosen area of interest.
Ghanaian and foreign applicants are eligible to apply for both all postgraduate programmes.
How to Apply for UHAS Postgraduate Admissions
Applicants are required to read the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS carefully before proceeding to apply and they must use the UHAS online admission portal to apply.
- Make a payment of GH¢ 220.00 (Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis) for the UHAS E-Voucher at any Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB), Zenith Bank, Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), and Ghana Post Office nearest to you.
- The E-Voucher contains the PIN and Serial Number required in completing the online form.
Foreign Applicants Only
Applicants outside Ghana can buy UHAS vouchers electronically using Master and VISA cards. Please kindly click the “Buy Now” button below to purchase for the voucher. You will use the voucher to apply for admission. The voucher will be sent to you as soon as payment is successfully made – $130.00
(2) Start Application
Applications are received from both Ghanaian and Foreign applicants. Foreign applicants are however advised to contact the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) for a detailed interpretation of their results.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION PICTURE
a. The intended admission Picture must be taken on a white background with both ears showing and without shadow at the background.
b. For religious purpose, scarfs are allowed but both ears must be exposed in the picture.
c. Wearing of glasses / shades are not allowed, except for medical purpose, clear glasses revealing the eyes are permitted.
d. The Picture should have a dimensions of 300 x 360 pixels (1 x 1.2inches), resolution of 300, JPEG file format and a size not more than 400 kilobytes.
Please Note:
All application document(s) should be submitted via Ghana Post. The University will not accept any application document DIRECTLY from applicants.
Applicants should note that the picture used in the admission process will appear on all subsequent files, documents and portals (Student identity card) when admitted as a student of University of Health and Allied Sciences.
We therefore advise prospective applicants to take the necessary steps in uploading a good quality picture of the stated specifications.
