BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Nursing
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BSc Nursing trains you to deliver professional, ethical and evidence-based care to individuals, families and communities. The programme is worth pursuing because Ghana needs capable nurses across primary care, hospitals and public-health services, while the qualification can support a flexible career locally and internationally.
What you will study
You study anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, adult nursing, maternal and newborn care, child health, mental health, community health and nursing leadership. Through clinical practice and research, you learn to assess patients, plan care, administer treatments, educate families and respond to emergencies.
Career prospects
Career options include registered nurse, clinical nurse, community health nurse, public health officer, nurse manager and nurse educator in Ghana Health Service facilities, teaching hospitals, private hospitals, CHAG institutions and NGOs. With specialisation and experience, you can enter areas such as intensive care, midwifery, emergency nursing or global healthcare practice.
Who this programme may suit
You do well if you are empathetic, disciplined, resilient and motivated by helping people recover or live healthier lives. Good communication, attention to detail and the ability to work in teams are essential.