Call for Applications: BSc. Nursing & BSc. Paediatric Nursing – 2023/24

⛔ APPLICATIONS FOR 2023/2024 NURSING PROGRAMMES CLOSED.

ADMISSION INTO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY PROGRAMMES IN THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

Applications are invited for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Paediatric Nursing programmes of the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SNM), C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS).

Admission Requirements

A. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nursing

For admission into the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nursing programme, the applicant must meet the following important requirements:

i. The West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSSCE) with credit passes (A1-C6) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) with credit passes (A-D) in three core subjects including English Language (Core), Mathematics (Core), and Integrated Science and three elective subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Elective Mathematics.

Applicants with elective subjects in the areas of General Arts, Home Economics with Biology or General Agriculture MAY be considered.

The cut-off point for admission is an aggregate of 14 or better. Selected applicants will be admitted to Level 100 after they have passed a selection interview.

🔔 NOTE: Applicants with elective subjects in Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, General Agric. (Subject), Sculpture, Graphic Design, Clothing and Textile, carpentry, Typewriting, Accounting, Costing, Leather Work, fashion, painting are advised NOT TO APPLY.

ii. Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP)

Applicants should possess a valid Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN), have successfully completed the C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences access programme, and have passed the assessment.

Selected applicants will be admitted to Level 100 after they have passed a selection interview.

iii. Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC)

Applicants should have completed the C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences access programme and passed the assessment.

Possession of a valid Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN) is a requirement. Successful applicants will be admitted to Level 200 after they have passed a selection interview.

iv. Registered Midwife with a Diploma

Applicants should have met the under-listed criteria:

• • • Must be fully registered with the N&MC, Ghana, and hold a Midwifery
    • Have a valid Professional Identification Number (PIN).

Selected applicants will be admitted to Level 200 after they have passed a selection interview.

v. Registered General Nurse with Post Diploma

• • • Must be fully registered with the N&MC, Ghana, and hold a Midwifery
    • Have a valid Professional Identification Number (PIN).

Selected applicants will be admitted to Level 300 after they have passed a selection interview.

B. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Paediatric Nursing

Applicants of the above program must either hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Diploma in Registered General Nurses (RGN), Registered Midwives (RM), and Registered Community/Public Health Nurses (RCN/PHN).

Applicants with a certificate in Paediatric Nursing and a diploma have an added advantage.

Apart from the academic qualifications, all applicants will be required to be fully registered with the N&MC, Ghana, and hold a requisite license. A valid Professional Identification Number (PIN) is a prerequisite for admission.

Selected applicants will be admitted to Level 300 after they have passed a selection interview.

International Students Requirements

To be given admission, all international applicants must meet requirements equivalent to those of home students. Applicants must prove that the under-listed institution has evaluated and certified their certificates equivalent to their home counterparts.

1. 1. The Nursing & Midwifery Council
   2. The West African Examination Council
   3. Ghana Tertiary Education Council

Note: International students’ supporting documents for admission must be translated into English. They must also be proficient in the English language.

MODE OF APPLICATION

All applicants must buy the CKT-UTAS E-Voucher from Fidelity Bank branches nationwide for One Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis (GHS150.00).

The E-Voucher could also be purchased through the USSD Code on all mobile telecommunication Networks.

To Buy Admission Voucher:
• Dial *776*123#
• Enter merchant code: CKTUTAS
• Select [2] Admission Voucher Payment
• Select [1] Undergraduate or [2] Postgraduate
• Enter Applicant’s Name
• Select payment channel [1] Fidelity [2] Mobile Money
• Confirm Details
• Proceed to make payment.

The E-Voucher contains the PIN and Serial Number required to complete the online application form. Meanwhile, AU and non-AU nationals can purchase the application form from only Republic Bank Ghana at USD 50.00 and USD 100.00, respectively.

i. Create Account and Log onto our online admissions portal at admissions.cktutas.edu.gh/nursing2023 to complete the application form.

ii. Applicants must upload their most recent passport-size photograph (white background) and other relevant certificates and documents when completing the online application form. Applicants who use an object or a picture instead of their passport-size picture will be disqualified.

iii. Applicants are advised to post the printout of the application summary, results slip/certificates, and other relevant documents (three copies each) to:

The Deputy Registrar,

C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences,

P.O.Box24, Navrongo, Upper East

iv. A completed application form will not be considered until it is SUBMITTED.

v. Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before they finally submit their online applications since an application form submitted cannot be edited.

Closing Date

Closing date for the submission of completed applications online is June 14, 2024. 

For enquiries, contact through :

+233-(0)372095456 | 0242179657 | 0551336670 | 0500540963

 ACTING REGISTRAR