University of Ghana Medical School Graduate Admission Requirements 2022/2023

The University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS) is inviting applications from qualified applicants for admission into the Graduate Entry Medical Programme for the 2022/2023 Academic Year.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have a good (BSc) First Degree (Minimum of 2^nd Class Lower) in the following science-based courses: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physician Assistantship, Pharmacy, Nursing, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory Sciences, Physiotherapy and Radiography. Graduates whose courses are not listed should not apply.

Candidates should have obtained a good WASSCE/SSSCE grade in three (3) core and Three (3) Elective subjects.

There should be evidence of having completed National Service (if applicable).

NATURE OF PROGRAMME AND DURATION

The Graduate Entry Medical Programme is an integrated 4-year Medical Programme which leads to the award of MB ChB Degree. The Programme will begin in April 2020 and will be run on a FULL-TIME and NON-RESIDENTIAL BASIS for the Phase I and residential for Phase II.

COST OF APPLICATION FORMS

GHANAIAN APPLICANTS

University of Ghana online application E-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for Two Hundred Ghana Cedis GH¢200.00 at the following banks: Access Bank, Ecobank, HFC Bank, adb Bank, GCB Bank, Zenith Bank, Merchant Bank, UniBank, Prudential Bank and Fidelity Bank.

FOREIGN APPLICANTS

Foreign Applicants are to pay One Hundred Ten US Dollars (US$110.00) as application fee into FGN-USD (0161034485604301) College Health Sciences, Korle Bu Campus. SWIFT CODE: ECOCGHAC. Ecobank Ghana Limited, Legon. Kindly indicate SMD-GEMP on the payslip and upload as part of the application form.

HOW TO APPLY

Ghanaian Applicants are to apply online by clicking here

Foreign Applicants are to apply online by visiting http://admission.ug.edu.gh/fs

Eligible candidates are to confirm their eligibility from the website and obtain a form at the Academic Affairs Office, UGMS, Korle-Bu (Room 23) Fill and attach the following documents: Two recent endorsed passport-sized photograph, Two endorsed Recommendation Letters from 2 Referees from a relevant Academic Institution, Copy of Certificates (SHS & Degree), Original Transcript, a copy of 6 months bank statement and other financial instruments as proof of ability to pay Include addresses and Letters from Sponsor(s) undertaking to pay all fees showing detailed information of present work status, a Proof of online registration and NSS Certificates where applicable.

NB: Documents submitted will not be returned.

ACCESS COURSE

A shortlisted of suitable candidates will be available at the UG website. Shortlisted candidates may apply for the access course. Candidates are to pay One Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,250.00) for a TWO-WEEK ACCESS Course and Entrance Examination. Candidates should check their eligibility and proceed to pay at the GCB Bank A/c No. 1131180000772. Kindly indicate UGMS-GEMP on the payslip.

The Access Course covers English Language, Quantitative Methods, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology.

The course will take place at the University of Ghana Medical School, Korle-Bu from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day.

Participation in the Access Course is NOT compulsory but it is highly recommended.

Shortlisted eligible candidates will be admitted into the Programme subject to passing an Entrance Examination and Oral Interview.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FORMS

All online applications and submission of forms should be completed by Friday, December 31, 2022.

For further information please contact the Academic Affairs Office/GEMP Secretariat:

Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Telephone: +233 302-666987/8 +233 302-661446

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR GEMP 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

Shortlisted eligible candidates should take note of the following dates regarding the Graduate Entry Medical Programme admissions:

Shortlist of Eligible Candidates – Friday, 17^th January 2020

Access Course – Monday, 27^th January – Friday, 7^th February 2020
Entrance Examination – Tuesday, 11^th February 2020
Interview – Thursday, 13^th February – Friday, 14^th February 2020
Registration/Med. Exams – Monday, 30^th March – Friday, 10^th April 2020
Orientation/Workshop on

Teaching & Learning Methodologies – Monday, 6^th April – Friday, 10^th April 2020

Lectures Begin – Monday, 13^th April 2020

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

The Entrance Examination takes place on Tuesday, 11th February, 2020. There will be only one centre – Accra Centre.

VENUE: ACCRA – GHANA

The Entrance Examination will take place at the University of Ghana Medical School, New Examination Hall, Korle-Bu, Accra – Ghana as follows:

Paper 1 – General Paper is from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Paper 2 – Scientific Foundations of Medicine is from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

It is expected that all applicants will arrange to be in Accra, Ghana within the periods stated above.