UHAS Undergraduate Sandwich Admission Forms 2024/2025

UHAS Sandwich Admission Forms 2024/2025 is out – The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Sandwich admission forms for the 2024/2025 academic year have been released.

LATEST UPDATE: As of the time of publication, the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) mature access form for the 2024/2025 academic year is not yet out. This post is intended to serve as a guide to prospective applicants.

It is announced for the information of prospective applicants and the general public that E-vouchers for application forms for 2020/2021 Sandwich Programmes of the University of Health and Allied Sciences will start selling from February 21, 2022 at a cost of GHC220.00.

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (SANDWICH) – HO CAMPUS

Sandwich Programme in the School of Allied Health Sciences is a programme designed for certificate holders in Medical Laboratory Technology, HND holders in Hospitality Management and Certificate in Orthotics or Physiotherapy Assistantship who have successfully qualified the Module I Access course to be enrolled onto the degree programmes (Sandwich). It will be organized in two modules.

Module I 

The Sandwich Module I programme will be a blend of online and face-to-face teaching and learning starting from August 15, 2022 to September 2, 2022 (i.e. 3 weeks Online) and face-to-face teaching and learning/ Examinations from September 5, 2022 to October 21, 2022 (ie. 4 weeks) at Ho Campus.

Module II

The Sandwich programme module II programme will also commence with the face-to-face teaching and learning starting/ Examinations from October 31, 2022 to December 20,  2022 (i.e. 11 weeks) at Ho Campus.

Applicants with the relevant qualifications can apply to pursue a sandwich programme in any of the following three (3) Bachelor programmes (Dietetics; Medical Laboratory Sciences; and Physiotherapy) in the School of Allied Health Sciences.

General Entry Requirements

• Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the application forms.
• Applicants MUST hold a certificate accredited by the AHPC, Ghana (where applicable)
• Applicants should upload a scanned copy of their Licensing Certificates showing their Identification Number (PIN), Academic Certificate and Transcript.
• Proof of a minimum of three (3) years working experience.
• Short-listed applicants will have to pass a selection interview.
• All successful applicants will be admitted as fee-paying students.

The entry path for applicants into sandwich programmes is outlined below:

A. Diploma Holders

Interested applicants with any Professional Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology; Nutrition; Radiologic Technology and Physiotherapy Assistantship from accredited institutions with FGPA of not less than 2.5 with a minimum of three (3) years certified working experience, will have to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, for admissions.

Successful Applicants will enroll at Level 300 Sandwich, except for Physiotherapy Assistants who will enroll at level 200 and for Radiologic Technology (Full-time for applicants working and showing evidence of having obtained a study leave approval) degree programme in the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho.

B. HND Holders/Diploma in a Non-Health Related Profession

Interested applicants with any HND in Science Laboratory Technology; Hospitality Management, or any non-profession related health programme, from accredited institutions, with FGPA of not less than 2.5 with a minimum of three (3) years certified working experience, will have to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho.

Successful Applicants will enroll at Level 200 Sandwich degree programme in the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho.

The deadline for completion of the online application form for Sandwich is May 25, 2022.

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (SANDWICH) – HO CAMPUS

Sandwich Programme in the School of Nursing and Midwifery is a programme designed for certificate holders in any of the following: Nurse-Assistant Clinical (NAC)/ Health Assistant Clinical (HAC); Nurse-Assistant Preventive (NAP)/Community Health Nurse (CHN); and post NAC/HAC; NAP/CHN Midwifery from training institutions accredited by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana. See detailed entry requirements below:

The Sandwich programme will be organized in two modules.

Module I

Access course to be enrolled onto the degree programmes (Sandwich). It will be organized in two modules.

The Sandwich Module I programme will be a blend of online and face-to-face teaching and learning starting from August 15, 2022 to September 2, 2022 (i.e. 3 weeks Online) and face-to-face teaching and learning/ Examinations from September 5, 2022 to October 21, 2022 (ie. 4 weeks) at Ho Campus.

Module II

The Sandwich programme module II programme will also commence with the face-to-face teaching and learning starting/ Examinations from October 31, to December 20, 2022 (i.e. 11 weeks) at Ho Campus.

Entry Requirements for Certificate Holders

Successful Candidates from the Access course would enroll onto the degree programmes (Sandwich) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho Campus.

Programmes to be enrolled in, on successful completion of the access course in the School of Nursing and Midwifery are as follows:

Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Public Health Nursing

• All applicants MUST hold a certificate accredited by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana.
• Applicants MUST hold a certificate(s) in any of the following: Nurse-Assistant Clinical (NAC)/ Health Assistant Clinical (HAC); Nurse-Assistant Preventive (NAP)/Community Health Nurse (CHN); and post NAC/HAC; NAP/CHN Midwifery. Applicants MUST have practiced in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.
• Crossing over from one programme to another (e.g. General Nursing Public Health Nursing and Midwifery), is allowed but the point of entry is Level 100 instead of Level 200.
• Health Assistant Clinical (HAC) / Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) applicant will progress in General Nursing programme and write the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Licensing Examination to be qualified as Registered General Nurse (RGN). The entry point is Level 200.
• Community Health Nurse (CHN) / Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) applicant will progress in Public Health Nursing programme and write the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Licensing Examination to be qualified as Registered General Nurse (RGN). The entry point is Level 200.
• Post NAP/CHN and post NAC/HAC Midwifery applicant will progress in Midwifery programme and will not have to write the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) examination. Entry point is Level 200.
• Applicants will be required to provide their Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) certificates instead of their transcript.

Entry Requirements for Diploma Holders

• Applicants must have certification by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana.
• Applicants must hold a Diploma with Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.50 or better.
• Applicants should upload a scanned copy of their Certificates, Professional Identification Number (PIN), and their Academic Transcripts.
• Applicants must hold Certificate(s) in any of the following areas: SRN and Public Health Nursing (PHN), Midwifery and Mental Health Nursing / Registered Mental Health Nursing (RMN).
• Short-listed applicants may be required to attend a selection interview.
• Applicants MUST have practised in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.
• The point of entry will be Level 300.
• Crossing over from one programme to another (e.g. General Nursing, Public Health Nursing and Midwifery) is allowed but the point of entry is Level 200 instead of Level 300 and they must write the Licensing Examination.
• Post NAC/NAP Midwifery applicants will progress in the field of Midwifery and are exempted from writing the Licensing Examination. The point of entry is Level 300 but this is at the discretion of the University. The University may decide to put an applicant at Level 200 if applicant is changing track. (i.e, staff nurse coming to do degree in midwifery)

The deadline for completion of the online application form for Sandwich Programme is May 25, 2022.

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (SANDWICH) – HOHOE CAMPUS

Sandwich Programme in the School of Public Health is a programme designed for both certificate and diploma holders.
The Sandwich programme will be organized in two semesters in the Sandwich academic year through a blended learning approach using the Learning Management System (LMS) online and mop-up/revision.

The Sandwich Semester One programme will commence on August 9, 2022 to September 18, 2022 (six weeks online).  Face-to-face mop-up/revision will start from September 27, 2022 to October 10, 2022 with Examinations starting from October 11, 2022 to October 24, 2022.

Entry Requirements for Certificate Holders

Successful Candidates from the Access course would enroll onto the degree programmes (Sandwich) in the School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe Campus. The point of entry will be Level 200.

Programmes to be enrolled in, on successful completion of the access course, Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) with the following options:

• Disease Control
• Environmental Health
• Health Information
• Health Promotion
• Nutrition
• Mental Health

Entry Requirements for Diploma Holders into Level 300

• Applicants with Diploma awarded by accredited Health Institutions and Institutions under the Ministry of Health shall require an FGPA of 2.50 or better.
• Applicant with a two year or three-year diploma in any Environmental Health discipline with a minimum of FGPA of 2.50 may apply for Bachelor of Public Health (Environmental Health option).
• •Applicant with two year or three-year diploma in Community Mental Health/Mental Health/Nursing (General/Psychiatry Nursing and Midwifery) discipline with a minimum of FGPA of 2.50 may apply for Bachelor of Public Health (Mental Health option).
• Short-listed applicants shall be required to attend a selection interview
• Applicants should upload a scanned copy of their Certificates, Professional Identification Number (PIN) or Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN), and their Academic Transcripts.
• Applicants MUST have practiced in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.
• The point of entry will be Level 300.

The deadline for submission of the online application form for Sandwich Programme is July 30, 2022.

How to Apply for UHAS Sandwich 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.

1. 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.
2. 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

Buy Now!

(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

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.