BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Physician Assistantship
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Volta
Overview
BSc Physician Assistantship trains you to deliver essential clinical services and support patients across different levels of Ghana’s health system. The programme is worth pursuing if you want a hands-on healthcare career that combines diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and community service.
What you will study
You cover anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, clinical medicine, maternal and child health, public health, and emergency care. Through practical and clinical training, you learn patient assessment, basic procedures, treatment planning, counselling, documentation, and timely referral within professional guidelines.
Career prospects
With the required professional registration and licence, you can work as a physician assistant in hospitals, health centres, outpatient departments, clinics, and public-health programmes. Potential employers include Ghana Health Service, UHAS-linked facilities, private hospitals, CHAG institutions, workplace clinics, NGOs, and organisations delivering primary healthcare.
Who this programme may suit
You will thrive if you enjoy working directly with people, making careful decisions, and responding constructively to changing situations. Empathy, discipline, confidence, and the ability to work well in a healthcare team are important.