The College of Health and Wellbeing runs about nineteen (19) different programmes. These programmes range from Certificate (Auxiliary) to the Bachelors level and cover both preventive and curative health care. Some of the programmes are direct entry programmes (for WASSCE & SSSCE graduates) whilst others are Post-basic Entry Programmes (for serving officers)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DIRECT / REGULAR PROGRAMMES

Direct Certificate (Auxiliary) Programmes

1. Certificate Disease Control (Field Technician)
2. Certificate Health Records Management

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
	WASSCE	SSSCE
Overall Aggregate	A cut-off aggregate score of Forty-Eight (48) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects.	A cut-off aggregate score of Thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-E8) in three (3) core subjects i.e., English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.	AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three (3) core subjects i.e., English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-E8) in three (3) Elective subjects.	AT LEAST Passes (A-E) in three (3) Elective subjects.

 

Diploma Programmes

Requirements for entry into these programmes vary according to the programme offered.

1. Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes requiring General Science as an elective
2. Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes which do not require General Science as an elective
3. Post Basic Entry (for serving officers)

Direct Entry Diploma Programmes

Programmes Requiring General Science as an Elective

1. Diploma Diagnostic Radiological Technology

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
	WASSCE	SSSCE
Overall Aggregate	A cut-off aggregate score of Thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects.	A cut-off aggregate score of Twenty-Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects. i.e Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects.

Programmes that do NOT Require General Science as an Elective

1. Diploma Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
	WASSCE	SSSCE
Overall Aggregate	A cut-off aggregate score of Thirty Six (36) or better in six (6) subject, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects.	A cut-off aggregate score of Twenty Four (24) or better in six (6) subject, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subject i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects.

 

 Degree Programmes

Requirements for entry into these programmes vary according to the programme offered.

1. Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes requiring General Science as an elective
2. Direct Entry (using SSSCE or WASSCE) Programmes which do not require General Science as an elective
3. Post Basic Entry (for serving officers)

1. Direct Entry Degree Programmes

Programmes requiring General Science as an elective

1. BSc. Physician Assistantship – Medical

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
	WASSCE	SSSCE
Overall Aggregate	A cut-off aggregate score of Thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects.	A cut-off aggregate score of Twenty-Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects .i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subject i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects. i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Biology only.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects. i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Biology only.

 

2. Medical Laboratory Technology

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
	WASSCE	SSSCE
Overall Aggregate	A cut-off aggregate score of Thirty-Six(36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects.	A cut-off aggregate score of Twenty-Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects. i.e Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Elective Mathematics	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects.

 

     3. BSc. Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
	WASSCE	SSSCE
Overall Aggregate	A cut-off aggregate score of Thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects.	A cut-off aggregate score of Twenty-Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects. i.e Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects.

 

 

1. Programmes that do NOT Require General Science as an Elective

1. BSc. Health Information Management
2. BSc. Disease Control
3. BSc. Nutrition
4. BSc. Health Promotion

5. Community Mental Health

ENTRY REQUIREMENT
	WASSCE	SSSCE
Overall Aggregate	A cut-off aggregate score of Thirty-Six (36) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects.	A cut-off aggregate score of Twenty-Four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising three (3) elective subjects.
Core Subject and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subject i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades	AT LEAST Credits (A1-C6) in three (3) Elective subjects.	AT LEAST Passes (A-D) in three (3) Elective subjects.

NB: Foreign students may be considered for admission if they hold a qualification equivalent to those stated above, proven they are proficient in English, Equivalent qualifications include: A-levels, High School Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree in Science (BSc)

 

 

1. Post Basic Entry Programmes

Post Basic (Regular) BSc. Physician Assistantship – Medical (Three (3) years)

PROGRAMME	SERVICE REQUIREMENT	QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
Post Basic BSc. Physician Assistantship	a. At least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service. b. Two (2) years’ experience in a relevant Basic area or one (1) year of work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. c. Evidence of study leave from their health facility.	Diploma as  a. Registered General Nurse b. Registered Mental Nurse c. Registered Midwife d. CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above

NB: Graduate Nurses from Universities can also apply for the Post Basic Programmes.

 

 

Post Basic (Regular) BSc. Physician Assistantship – Dental (Three (3) years)

PROGRAMME	SERVICE REQUIREMENT	QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
BSc. Physician Assistantship (Dental)	Registered Dental Surgery Assistants with two (2) years of work experience will be admitted to level 200	a.    Diploma as Registered Dental Surgery Assistant. b.    CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above

 

Post Basic (Regular) Bsc. Community Mental Health – Two (2) / Three (3) Years

PROGRAMME	SERVICE REQUIREMENT	QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
BSc. Community Mental Health	A practicing officer and must have served two (2) minimum in deprived areas or three years minimum in non-deprived areas.	1.     Certificate as a ·      Disease Control (Field Technician) ·      Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) ·      Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) ·      Health Records Management ·      Environmental Health 2.     Diploma as ·      Community Mental Health ·      Psychiatry   3.     CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above

 

Post Basic (Regular) BSc. Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship – Two (2) / Three (3) Years

PROGRAMME	SERVICE REQUIREMENT	QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
BSc. Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship	A practicing officer and must have served two (2) minimum in deprived areas or three years minimum in non-deprived areas.	Certificate as a 1.     Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship (RDSA) or any dental related programme with CGPA of 2.0 / CWA of 50 and above. 2.     Disease Control (Field Technician) 3.     Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) 4.     Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) 5.     Health Records Management 6.     CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above   Diploma as a 1.     Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship Disease Control or any Dental related programme with CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above

 

Post Basic (Regular) Diploma Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship – Two (2) Years

PROGRAMME	SERVICE REQUIREMENT	QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
Diploma Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship	A practicing officer and must have served two (2) years minimum in deprived areas or three years minimum in non-deprived areas.	Certificate as a 1.    Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship (RDSA) 2.    Field Technician 3.    Community Health Nurse 4.    Enrolled Nurse 5.    Health Records Management

NB: Foreign students may be considered for admission if they hold a qualification equivalent to those stated above, proving they are proficient in English, Equivalent qualifications include: A-levels, High School Certificate. Applicants will be required to pass an entrance examination before gaining into the program.

 

 

 

SANDWICH / MODULAR POST-BASIC PROGRAMMES

Post Basic (Sandwich / Modular) Degree Programmes

1. BSc. Health Information Management
2. BSc. Disease Control
3. BSc. Nutrition
4. BSc. Health Promotion
5. BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology
6. BSc. Community Mental Health
7. BSc. Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship

PROGRAMME	SERVICE REQUIREMENT	QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT
BSc. Health Information Management	a.    At least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service. b.    Two (2) years’ experience in a relevant Basic area or one (1) year of work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. c.    Must be a mature student with at least 25 years of age.       c.    A practicing officer and must have served two (2) years minimum in deprived areas or three years minimum in non-deprived areas.	Certificate as a 1.    Health Records Management 2.    Field Technician 3.    Dental Surgery Assistantship 4.    Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) 5.    Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) 6.    CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above   Diploma as in 1.    Health Information Management 2.    Disease Control 3.    Nutrition 4.    Health Promotion 5.    Community Mental Health 6.    Registered General Nurse 7.    Registered Mental Nurse 8.    CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above
BSc. Nutrition
BSc. Disease Control
BSc. Health Promotion
BSc. Community Mental Health
BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology		1.     Certificate as Medical Laboratory Technician 2.     Diploma as Medical Laboratory Technology 3.     CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above
BSc. Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship		1.     Certificate as a Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship (RDSA) or any dental related programme with CGPA of 2.0 / CWA of 50 and above. 2.     Diploma as a Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship Disease Control or any Dental related programme with CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above

 

Post Basic (Sandwich / Modular) Diploma Programmes

1. Diploma Health Information Management
2. Diploma Disease Control
3. Diploma Nutrition
4. Diploma Health Promotion
5. Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology
6. Diploma Community Mental Health
7. Diploma Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship

PROGRAMME	SERVICE REQUIREMENT	QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT
Diploma Health Information Management	a. At least one (1) year Rotation/Internship/National Service. b. Two (2) years’ experience in a relevant Basic area or one (1) year of work experience upon a request from a facility after internship. c. Mature student.	Certificate as a 7.    Health Records Management 8.    Field Technician 9.    Dental Surgery Assistantship 10. Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) 11. Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC)   Diploma as in 9.    Health Information Management 10. Disease Control 11. Nutrition 12. Health Promotion 13. Community Mental Health 14. Registered General Nurse 15. Registered Mental Nurse
Diploma Nutrition
Diploma Disease Control
Diploma Health Promotion
Diploma Community Mental Health
Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology		Certificate as Medical Laboratory Technician Diploma as Medical Laboratory Technology
Diploma Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship		1.    Certificate as Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship   2.    Mature Applicants: 25 years & above Relevant work experience (on job training in RDSA) Recommendation letter from employer

NB: In the case of foreign students, their equivalent qualifications may be considered for admission by the college. The applicant should prove they are proficient in English.