University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) 2018/2019 Admissions – Top-Up Applicants

The management of the institution University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) is using this medium to invites application from suitable qualified candidates to her Top-Up Programes for the 2018/2019 academic session.

The E-vouchers for application forms for programmes for the 2018/2019 Academic Year are now GH¢ 220.00. The 2018/2019 Academic Year is expected to commence in August, 2018.

Nursing AND MIDWIFERY (TOP UP – WEEKEND) – HO CAMPUS

  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Midwifery
  • Bachelor of Public Health Nursing

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must have certification by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana.
  • Applicants must hold a Diploma in their professional area of practice i.e. Nursing / Midwifery with Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.50 or better.
  • 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 practiced 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.

 

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (TOP UP REGULAR/SANDWICH – WEEKEND) – HO CAMPUS

Mature applicants with the relevant qualifications can apply to pursue a Top-Up programme in any of the five (5) Bachelor degree programmes (Dietetics; Medical Laboratory Sciences; Medical Imaging (Radiography); Physiotherapy and Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences) 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.
  • A 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 top-up programmes is outlined below:

  1. Diploma Holders

Interested applicants with any Professional Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology; Nutrition/Dietetic Technology; Physiotherapy Technology; Radiologic Technology; Audiology and Speech Therapy, from recognised 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 (4-Long Vacations) or Full-time (for those who show evidence of having obtained a study leave) degree programme in the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho.

  1. 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 recognized 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 (Six-Long Vacations) or Full-time (for those who show evidence of having obtained a study leave approval).

Closing Date for Completion of Application Form (Top-Up Applicants).
The deadline for completion of the online application form is Friday June 29, 2018.

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (TOP UP – SANDWICH) – HOHOE CAMPUS

Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSc. PH) with the following options:

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

Entry Requirements

  • Candidates with Diploma awarded by accredited Health Institutions and Institutions under the Ministry of Health shall require an FGPA of 2.50 or better/equivalent.
  • Short-listed applicants shall be required to attend a selection interview.
  • A holder of 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 Science in Public Health (Environmental Health option).
  • Applicants MUST have practiced in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.
  • The point of entry will be Level 300.
  • In addition to the above requirements, applicants for BSc. PH (Mental Health) should possess any of the following qualifications:
  • Diploma in Nursing (General / Psychiatry Nursing and Midwifery.
  • Diploma in either Disease Control, Nutrition, Health Promotion or Health Information
  • Any other Diploma awarded by accredited Health Institutions

 

How To Apply

Applicants for the 2018/2019 Academic Year admissions are required to read the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS carefully before proceeding to apply and they must use the UHAS online admission portal to apply.

(1) Purchase UHAS E-Voucher (GH¢ 220.00)

GCB Bank Limited (GCB)
Agricultural Development Bank (adb)
Zenith Bank Limited
Ghana Post Offices (i.e. the nearest Post Office)
Ecobank Limited (Foreign Applicants Only) – $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.

Domestic Applicants

  • Fee Paying Applicants: Those who wish to be considered for FEE PAYING option in case they are unable to make the cut-off point(s), should tick the column provided on the online application form for FEE PAYING option.
  • In completing the online form, applicants will be required to upload their passport size photograph (280×360 pixels and not more than 400KB) with a white background.
  • Awaiting Results should LOG OUT after completing STEP 2. They will be prompted to return to complete the process after WAEC has released the results. Please note that deadline for awaiting results will be provided after the release of 2018 WASSCE results.
  • Upon completing the APPLICATION PROCESS, print three (3) copies of the PREVIEW PAGE (i.e. application summary), then submit online.
  • Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before they finally submit their online applications. A form, once submitted cannot be edited.
  • Upon printing the application summary; WASSCE/SSSCE or equivalent applicants should attach 3 copies of each result slip; Access Course / Top Up / MPhil /MPH applicants should attach their transcripts and certificates.
  • Applicants should purchase UHAS EMS envelopes (one big size envelope and one quarto size self-address envelope) from the nearest Ghana Post office.
  • The application documents and the result slips in addition to the quarto size self-addressed envelope should be put in the big UHAS EMS envelope and be submitted at the nearest Ghana Post office.

 

Foreign Applicants

  • Make payment of a non – refundable fee of $130.00 (One Hundred and Thirty US Dollars) at any Ecobank Branch in your country:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!

BANK DETAILS
BANK: ECOBANK, LEGON BRANCH
ACCOUNT NAME: UHAS STUDENTS FEES
ACCOUNT No. : 0162014471506401
SWIFT CODE: ECOCGHAC

  • International Applicants should note that by the Laws of Ghana, they are expected to obtain Non-Citizen Ghanacard before they can be enrolled for courses offered at the University. International Applicants should therefore contact the Academic Affairs Directorate for assistance on how to obtain a Ghanacard.
  • Access the online form by visiting our online admission portal at  and click on “Click to apply as a Foreign Student”.
  • An activation code will be sent to your mobile number and email address.
  • Go to Form Type and select Foreign Student. Use the activation code to access the application form.
  • Applicants will be required to upload their passport size photograph (not more than 400KB) with a white background.
  • After filling the online form, print out three copies of the preview page (application summary). Then submit online. Please note that you must PRINT before SUBMITTING online. You cannot PRINT after SUBMITTING online.
  • Scan the application summary, your pay-in slip and certificates/results slips into one PDF or WORD document and send as an attachment to admissions@uhas.edu.gh
  • Applicants should note that no application will be processed without proof of payment of the application fee.
  • Upon printing the application summary; WASSCE/SSSCE or equivalent applicants should attach 3 copies of each result slip; Access Course / Top Up / MPhil /MPH applicants should attach their transcripts and certificates.

 

Application Form Closing Date

Closing Date for Completion of Application Form (Top-Up Programes). The deadline for completion of the online application form is Friday June 29, 2018.

 

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