To perform Basic and Advanced nursing procedures and to deliver emergency nursing procedures. To apply professional ethics in nursing procedures and to promote a high sense of health safety, security in the healthcare environment.

Admission Requirements

SSSCE Candidates:

Applicants must have credit passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects, i.e. English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects from General Science, General Arts, Agriculture or Home Economics courses.

WASSCE Candidates:

Credit passes (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects from the General Science, General Arts, Agriculture or Home Economics courses.

Advanced Level Certificate Applicants:
GCE candidates must have 5 credits at the Ordinary Level Examination or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics and either (I) Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Agricultural Science or (II) General Science and any other subject. In addition, candidates should obtain three credit passes at the GCE Advanced Level or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, And Biology or Agricultural Science and a pass in General Paper (E or better).

Diploma holders in Nursing
Candidates with a Nursing Diploma from institutions recognized by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) of Ghana may be admitted into level 300 after passing an interview. Candidates must have study leave.

First-degree holders in relevant science disciplines

Mature Applicants
Candidates must have attained the age of 25 years or older with (5) credits in five (5) GCE “O” Levels or six credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE subjects, including English Language, Mathematics And Science. They must have three years of relevant working experience in addition to passing an aptitude test and an interview. Successful applicants will be admitted to level 100.

Other Nursing Candidates
Professionals with Nursing Certificate (SRN) may be admitted into level 200 after passing an interview.

Foreign Students
All foreign qualifications should be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the programme Evidence of proficiency in the English language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English-speaking countries.

Qualified health professionals who wish to carry out an extended advanced study in BSc. Nursing.

Requirements for Graduation:

1. Course Requirements; Students must pass all the courses per Miezah College of Health requirements.
2. Credits Requirements;
   1. Students must pass all the Courses per Miezah College of Health requirements.
   2. To pass the Miezah College of Health examination set by the academic department.
3. Additional requirements: Students must attend at least 90% of theoretical and practical work as required by the college.

Affiliation and Accreditation:

1. Mentoring Institution to which the programme is affiliated: UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
2. Proof of programme affiliation to the Mentoring Institution:
   Affiliation Agreement Signed on 5th October 2017.
3. Support:
   The programme has the support of the following:
   1. the relevant Board of the institution: Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC)
   2. the mentoring institution: University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Study Options:

Regular
Weekend

Employment:

Public and Private sector institutions.