BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Nursing
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BSc Nursing prepares you to care for patients, promote wellness and support families through illness, recovery and prevention. It offers a meaningful career in Ghana's expanding health sector, with opportunities to serve in hospitals, communities, faith-based facilities and public-health programmes.
What you will study
The programme covers anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal and child health, mental health, community nursing and professional ethics. You gain practical experience in clinical assessment, nursing procedures, patient education, documentation, teamwork and health promotion.
Career prospects
You can work as a registered nurse, ward nurse, community nurse, public health nurse or clinical support professional with the Ghana Health Service, private hospitals, CHAG facilities, clinics and NGOs. Postgraduate training can prepare you for specialist practice, nursing administration, education or employment in international health systems.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive if you are caring, patient, organised and prepared to work with people from different backgrounds. You should enjoy biology, hands-on learning and taking responsibility for patient safety.