Core requirements
The official source requires the following core subjects and credit standard.
- English Language: credit pass A1-C6
- Mathematics: credit pass A1-C6
- Integrated Science: credit pass A1-C6
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BSc Nursing requirements at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Evidence-backed WASSCE requirements for BSc Nursing. The page uses a current official aggregate rule and a programme-specific subject rule from the cited source.
Reviewed
Current aggregate and qualification
Aggregate 24 is the current general eligibility maximum. KNUST's April 2026 general WASSCE maximum for direct-entry degree programmes, not a competitive programme cutoff.
- Qualification
- WASSCE
- Duration
- 4 years
- Category
- Health Sciences
- Minimum grade
- C6
Accepted electives
Biology and Chemistry are required, with Physics or Mathematics (Elective) as the third elective.
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics (Elective)
3 electives required
Verified matching examples
These examples were sent to the local matching API during snapshot regeneration. The status, score, server reasons, and missing requirements are copied from its response.
Exact example
Exact match · 90/100Aggregate 24. Every submitted grade is shown below.
English LanguageC4
Mathematics (Core)C4
Integrated ScienceC4
Social StudiesC4
BiologyC4
ChemistryC4
PhysicsC4
Matching server reasons
- English Language: C4 meets the C6 minimum
- Mathematics (Core): C4 meets the C6 minimum
- Integrated Science: C4 meets the C6 minimum
- Elective passes used: Biology: C4, Chemistry: C4, Physics: C4
- Aggregate 24 meets the required maximum of 24
Close or confirmation example
Close match · 69/100Aggregate 24. Every submitted grade is shown below.
English LanguageC4
Mathematics (Core)C4
Integrated ScienceC4
Social StudiesC4
BiologyC4
ChemistryC4
PhysicsF9
Matching server reasons
- English Language: C4 meets the C6 minimum
- Mathematics (Core): C4 meets the C6 minimum
- Integrated Science: C4 meets the C6 minimum
- Aggregate 24 meets the required maximum of 24
Missing requirements or confirmation
- Need 3 elective passes at C6 or better from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Elective) (you have 2)
Check the official source
Entry Requirements and Guidelines for Selecting an Undergraduate Programme. Source date or cycle: 2026-04. The source sections reviewed were:
- Published by the Academic Affairs Division, Registrar's Office, April 2026
- 3.0.2 Minimum/General Entry Requirements, WASSCE/SSSCE applicants
- College of Health Sciences, A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS, 5) BSC. GENERAL NURSING
Name normalization: The database record 'BSc Nursing' matches the source heading '5) BSC. GENERAL NURSING'. The direct-entry degree is kept separate from other nursing and midwifery options.
Open official source →Important limitation
Meeting a general eligibility maximum or receiving an exact matching status does not guarantee admission. Competitive selection, available places, programme conditions, and institutional decisions still apply. Confirm the current application instructions with the university.
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