UDS Admission Requirement For 2024/2025 Regular Undergraduate Programmes

UDS Admission Requirement For 2024/2025 Regular Undergraduate Programmes:

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Admission Forms for Diploma and Undergraduate programmes in the University for Development Studies (UDS) will be available online from March, 2024 at admissions.uds.edu.gh.

The following programmes are currently offered by the University.

REGULAR / NONREGULAR PROGRAMMES

1. TAMALE CAMPUS

i. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (SoM)

Application forms for admission to the 6-Year Medicine (MBChB) programme in the University for Development Studies-School of Medicine (UDS-SoM) for 2024/2025.

Entry requirements

Admission to 6-Year Medicine (MBChB) Regular ProgrammeSenior Secondary School Certificate Examinations or West Africa Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE/WASSCE) with their equivalences such as:GCE (Cambridge)-‘A’ levelsIGCSE (Cambridge)-‘A’ LevelsAny 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 INTERVIEW/ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

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 2024 WASSCE results, the University will automatically update all awaiting results.
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, 2024 at the Tamale Campus.
6-Year Medicine (MBChB Preparatory Fee Paying Progamme) (This programme is for WASSCE/SSSCE candidates with Elective Science subjects aggregate 12 or better and also Graduates with Bachelor of Science degree programmes (2^nd Class Upper Division or better) including but not limited to Anatomy, Physiology, Human Biology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Nursing, Microbiology, Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Physician Assistantship, and Pharmacology can apply.
All fee-paying applicants would be required to go through a 4-week preparatory programme in some selected subjects to qualify for admission.
NB: Candidates should EITHER choose ‘Mature’ option for WASSCE applicants OR ‘HND/Diploma’ option for Graduates (BSc) applicants, when filling the online application form.Closing date is 30^th June, 2024.Only short-listed applicants will be invited for the preparatory programmeFor further enquiries call the following numbers during working hours:Academic and Students’ Affairs Department: 03720-93382/ 03039-44335
School of Medicine Office line: 03720-96177/ 0550502007

Coordinator Cell Phone: 0209418595

School Officer Cell Phone: 0244853658

ii. 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

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

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.

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, 2024.

1. MATURE APPLICANTS

Diploma

This category of applicants include Radiographers and Radiologic Technicians with Diploma or HND in Radiography, Diagnostic Imaging (or Radiologic Technology), or Ultrasonography. Applicants must have at least three (3) years radiography work experience and must 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 be admitted into Year Two of the programme. Applicants must pass an interview to be held in July, 2024.

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

The Department of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) currently runs a 4-year BSc Community Nutrition Programme. Over the years (since 2000), the Department has trained Community Nutritionists who are employed by Ministry of Health (to serve at the District, Regional and National levels) and NGOs (including international and local). Many other organizations and institutions are engaged by the universities and research institutions.

Since its inception, the Community Nutrition programme has focused on admitting qualified applicants straight from senior high school. However, there are other suitable applicants who already hold Diplomas and are not desirous of doing four years to obtain a degree; such applicants have not been targeted by the Community Nutrition programme for admission. Presently, and on a yearly basis, different calibre of health professional graduates from the Ministry of Health Training Institutes with Diplomas and other related certificates churned out. From interactions between the Department and these health professionals, it is evident that there is a strong desire by these health professionals for the opportunity to study for higher degrees (BSc) and also to improve their professional competences.

There are also qualified mature candidates who are desirous to study at higher levels but could not gain access due to the competitive nature of admissions into the universities.

The Department, therefore, proposes introduction of Top-Up and Mature entry points to provide opportunity for Diploma bearing professionals and mature applicants to upgrade themselves academically and gain professional competences to enhance service delivery.

Target groups

Technical Nutrition Officers
Disease Control officers
Mature Applicants

Admission of students

Students must apply with requisite entry requirements to gain admission. All mature and top-up applicants shall be subjected to oral interview.

A). Top-up Applicants

Entry requirements

All applicants must be holders of Diploma certificates from an accredited relevant science-based institution.

Working experience in any nutrition-related field will be an advantage.

All applicants must pass a competitive interview to be conducted by the University/School/Department.

Entry Point

Holders of Diploma with distinction in relevant subject will be considered at Level 300. All others will be considered at Level 200.

B). Mature Applicants

Entry requirements

Candidates must be 25 years or above (must show evidence), with passes in five GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics/Statistics and Science while SSSCE/WASSCE holders must have passes in core English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science and two Elective Science subjects.

Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) Passes including English Language and Core Mathematics, three (3) of the courses MUST be Credit Passes (i.e. Grade C6 or better). All Mature candidates MUST pass an entrance examination and interview to be conducted by the University/School/Department at a fee to be determined by the University.

Entry Point

All Mature applicants will be admitted at Level 100.

Fees

All top-up candidates will be admitted as fee-paying students.

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).

4- Year BSc. Dietetics

This is a science-based programme for WASSCE holders). Applicants to the 4-Year BSc. Dietetics 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).

iii. SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (SoNM)

Mature/Top-Up Applicants.

Mature Applicants

a. Bachelor of Science (BSc) Midwifery

Admission / Entry Requirement

Applicants 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 and in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana with at least three (3) years post registration work experience. Candidates without three (3) years’ work experience are advised not to apply. 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

Males are encouraged to apply.