Cut-off Point for Nursing in KNUST 2024

Cut-off Point for Nursing in KNUST

Explore the Cut-off Point for Nursing in KNUST

College of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
– 531 BSc. Nursing
– 1483 BSc. Nursing (Obuasi Campus)
– 912 Nursing (Emergency Option for
Practising Nurses Only)
– 952 BSc. Midwifery (Females only)
– 418 BSc. Midwifery (Females practising
Midwives only) (Sandwich)
– 1484 BSc. Midwifery (Obuasi Campus)

 COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

A. BSc. Human Biology (Medicine) (MBChB)
B. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
C. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM.)
D. BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
E. BSc. General Nursing
F. BSc. Midwifery
G. BSc. Physiotherapy and Sports Science
H. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
I. Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM)
J. BSc. Medical Imaging
K. BSc. Physician Assistantship

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
• For (A & B), programmes may be followed with a 3-year clinical programme for
the MB. ChB degree and BDS degree respectively.
• For Programme, (C), Animal Husbandry is acceptable in place of Biology.
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• For (A, B, &K), short-listed Applicants must pass an interview.
L. BSc. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION STUDIES
Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes from the following groups: General Science, General
Art, Business, Visual Art or Vocational.

2. ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

A. BSc. Human Biology (Medicine) (MBChB)
B. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
C. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
D. BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
E. BSc. General Nursing
F. BSc. Midwifery
G. BSc. Physiotherapy and Sports Science
H. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
I. Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM)
J. BSc. Medical Imaging
K. BSc Physician Assistantship

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English
Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
Mathematics.
• Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.

MATURE APPLICANTS

A. BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
B. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
C. Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM)
D. BSc. Medical Imaging
E. BSc. Physician Assistantship
Entry Requirements
• Applicants should be at least 25 years old at the time of the application.
• Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.e
WASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level).

• For (A), Applicants with a Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology with
at least One (1) year post-qualification experience shall be interviewed and successful
Applicants placed in the SECOND YEAR.

Mature Candidates with a University Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
(Top-Up) would be placed in the THIRD YEAR, whilst Candidates with Ministry of
Health Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or HND in Science Laboratory
Technology will be placed in the SECOND YEAR. All Candidates must have TWO (2)
YEARS post-qualification experience and must have passed an interview.

• Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

F. BSc. GENERAL NURSING (MATURE APPLICANTS FOR TOP-UP)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into
Degree Programmes.
• Applicants must be Registered General Nurses with a Diploma in Nursing
• Applicants must have a minimum of two years working experience in a clinical
area.
• Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.

G. BSc. MIDWIFERY (MATURE APPLICANTS FOR TOP-UP)

• Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into
degree programmes.
• Applicants must be a registered Midwives with a Diploma in Midwifery
• Applicants must have a minimum of TWO (2) years working experience in a
clinical area.
• Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.

H. BSc. PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS SCIENCE

• Applicants should be a least 25 years old at the time of the application.
• Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.e
WASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level). OR
• Candidates who have relevant Diploma certificates in Sports and Exercise Science,
Fitness Assessment, Physiotherapy and Orthotic Assistant, coaching etc. and who
must have worked for at least three (3) years will be considered for admission into
year two.
• Applicants must be declared medically fit by the University Hospital and must
undergo a physical fitness assessment and must pass a written and/or oral interview
conducted at the Department.

4.0 OTHER APPLICANTS

A. DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (DVM) – DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Entry Requirements
• A Diploma from Pong-Tamale Veterinary School or any other recognized Veterinary
Training Institutions,
• Three (3) years of relevant Post qualification working experience.
• All diploma-holding applicants must also satisfy the minimum University entry
requirement for Admission.
• Applicants with BSc. Agriculture (Animal Science Option) or BSc. Biological Sciences
not below 2nd Class lower division are eligible to apply for Admission. Such applicants
will be admitted directly into 2nd year of the Programme.

B. BSc. MIDWIFERY (Sandwich)

Entry Requirements
• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into
Degree Programmes.
• Must be registered Midwives with a Diploma in Midwifery
• Be at least 25 years of age at the time of submitting the application
• Must have a minimum of TWO (2) years working experience in a clinical area
• Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
• This Programme is taken during the Holidays.

C. BSc. NURSING (Emergency Option)

Entry Requirements
• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for the Admission to
Degree Programmes.
• Must be registered general Nurses with a Diploma in Nursing
• Must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
• Must have a minimum of TWO (2) years working Experience in a clinical area.
• Applicants in this category must pass an interview.

D. DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARM D) TOP-UP (Fee-Paying Only)

Entry Requirements
• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into
Degree Programmes.
• Must have a Degree in Pharmacy with at least THREE (3) years post-registration
experience.
• Must pass an interview.
E. Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM)
Entry Requirements
• Applicants who are Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) certified or
equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must have a minimum of THREE (3) years of working experience.
• Must pass an interview.

F. BSC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP

Entry Requirements
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences (Biological Sciences,
Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Herbal Medicine and Sports and
Exercise Science,) will be placed in year two (2) of the programme whilst applicants
with BSc. Nursing will be placed in year three (3) of the programme.
• Must pass an interview.