BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Nursing
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BSc Nursing gives you the knowledge, clinical skills and professional values required to care for patients and promote health across communities. It is worth pursuing because nurses are essential in Ghanaian hospitals, clinics and public health programmes and can build careers in many specialised fields.
What you will study
You cover nursing foundations, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, mental health, paediatrics, maternal and child health, community nursing and research methods. Practical training develops your ability to assess patients, plan care, administer treatment, educate families, respond to emergencies and maintain accurate records.
Career prospects
You can pursue roles such as registered nurse, clinical nurse, community health nurse, public health nurse, school nurse, nurse administrator or nurse educator, subject to licensing requirements. You may work in Methodist and other private hospitals, Ghana Health Service facilities, clinics, schools, corporate health units, NGOs and international health systems.
Who this programme may suit
You are a strong candidate if you enjoy helping people, learn well through both theory and practice and can handle responsibility. Empathy, discipline, emotional strength and effective communication will help you succeed.