how many nursing schools are in ghana

University of Ghana School of Nursing

The [University of Ghana School of Nursing](https://www.ug.edu.gh/faculty/school-nursing) is one of the premier nursing institutions in Ghana, located at the University of Ghana campus in Accra. It was established by a group of nurses to meet the growing demand for trained nurses and midwives in both traditional and modern healthcare professions and services. The school was originally founded as a department within the Faculty of Medicine, but later expanded into a fully fledged faculty under its current name.

It has programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees in Public Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Midwifery, as well as postgraduate diplomas and master’s degrees in nursing administration, community health nursing, psychiatric nursing and maternal newborn nursing studies. Masters’ degree programs are also available in public health nursing education, family health care education (through both coursework and thesis/dissertation options), midwifery education (through coursework only) as well as surgery (by thesis or dissertation only).

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Nursing School

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, formerly the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology School of Nursing, was opened in 1952 by the British Colonial administration. It is located at Kumasi, in Ashanti Region of Ghana. The university is one of the largest public universities in the country.

Western University college of nursing and midwifery

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Catholic university college of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Training School

• Catholic University College of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Training School
• Location: Fumesua-Kumasi, Ashanti Region
• Contact details: 0322051358
• Programmes offered: nursing and midwifery
• Admission requirements: WASSCE, Mature students from science background (25 years and above), SSSCE with credits in 6 subjects including English, Core Maths and Integrated Science. Distance learning programme for registered nurses who wish to upgrade their qualification.
• Cut-off points: Not disclosed by school. Visit the school for more information about admission requirements.
• Fees charged: Ghc9000 (Ghc6000 tuition + Ghc1000 caution fee + Ghc500 library fees + Ghc500 medical fees + Ghc2000 as accommodation charges) per academic year. Students are required to pay tuition before continuing their studies at the beginning of each academic year. Admission is free but non-refundable acceptance fee is payable after being offered a place on a course. Deposit paid is refunded if an application is unsuccessful or if an applicant decides not to accept the offer of a place. Payment can be made by cash or cheque, payable to Catholic University College of Ghana Account No 602090001044 GH¢ at any branch of Prudential Bank in Ghana (branch code 0104). Proof of payment must be brought on registration day​. Other fees may apply during the course such as field trip costs or materials fees for individual modules depending on your course and level of study​

Koforidua Polytechnic Nursing Training College

Here is some information about Koforidua Polytechnic Nursing Training College:

Koforidua Polytechnic Nursing Training College is a public tertiary institution located in Koforidua, the Eastern Region of Ghana.

It started in 2003 and has a student capacity of 360.

It is affiliated to Koforidua Polytechnic.

Tamale Nursing and Midwifery Training College

Overview

Tamale Nursing and Midwifery Training College is a government-sponsored school. It was established in 1972 to train midwives. The college also offers full nursing training as of 1988. It is located at the Tamale Teaching Hospital in Tamale, Ghana.

The school runs a three-year diploma course for midwifery and a four-year diploma course for nursing. Students can take classes Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm, or they can opt for evening classes that run from 4 pm until 9:30 pm on weekdays, as well as 8 am to 4 pm on Saturdays.

Cape Coast Nurse Training College

Cape Coast Nurse Training College

Address: Cape Coast, Ghana

Established in 1955, the school offers students courses such as Community Health Nursing Practice, Medical Surgical Nursing and Obstetrics Nursing Practice.

To apply for admission, students must meet requirements such as being a graduate of Senior High School, holding at least a credit pass in three (3) core subjects including English Language and an aggregate of twenty-four (24) or better in three (3) elective subjects including General Science. Applicants must also have completed the mandatory National Service year and have an interview with the Head of Department. Candidates can visit their website for more information on how to apply.

Pentecost University school of nursing and midwifery

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there are different nursing schools in ghana

Nursing is a great field for people who want to make a difference in the lives of others, and there are many nursing schools in Ghana that provide nurse training. The following list of nursing schools is not exhaustive, but it covers the majority of options available in Ghana:

• Berekum College of Health
• Catholic University College of Ghana (CUCG)
• Christian Health Association Of Ghana School Of Nursing
• College Of Allied Health Professions-Kintampo Campus
• Jirapa Midwifery Training School
• Konongo Midwifery Training School
• Korle-Bu Nursing & Midwifery Training College
• Kpong Nursing And Midwifery Training School – Koforidua (E/R)