UHAS Master Courses and Requirements 2023/2024
UHAS Master Courses: The University of Health & Allied Sciences (UHAS) has recently released the accredited list of postgraduate, master’s, and
doctorate courses offered for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Interested candidates who wish to apply for admission to UHAS can now review the list of courses provided below, along with their respective requirements.
This announcement is intended for the general public and individuals who are interested in pursuing their studies at UHAS.
If you have been searching for information about the University of Health & Allied Sciences (UHAS), you have come to the right place.
This article contains the official list of all the postgraduate, master’s, and doctorate courses offered at UHAS.
SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
- MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL) IN NURSING
Duration of the Programme: 24 months (full-time).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MPHIL
- A good first degree in Nursing/Midwifery with a minimum of second-class lower division.
- Applicants should have practiced nursing/midwifery for at least two years and must be in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.
- Applicants will be required to submit two reference letters from professional and/or academic referees.
- Applicants will be required to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and pass an admissions interview.
- Applicants will be required to submit a proposal on their chosen area of interest.
SCHOOL OF BASIC AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
MSC/ MPHIL / PHD PROGRAMMMES IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES APPLICANTS (Ghanaian and International)
MASTER OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR MSC PROGRAMME
- Applicants must hold a first degree (at least 2nd class lower or 2.0 CGPA) from a recognized university in areas such as Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Health related degrees such as Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine and Nutrition.
- Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees.
- Applicants must pass an admission interview.
- Applicants with third class may be considered for admission based on work experience and/or other qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MPHIL
- Applicants must hold a first degree (at least 2nd class lower or 2.0 CGPA) from a recognized university in areas such as Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Health related degrees such as Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine and Nutrition.
- Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees.
- Applicants must pass an admission interview.
- Applicants with third class may be considered for admission based on work experience and/or other qualifications.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)
The PhD programme is a four (4)-year full-time or six years’ part-time programme to be conducted in similar formats as the MPhil full time (regular) and part-time (sandwich)].
In the first academic year, candidates will undertake taught courses to enable them identify areas of research interest to conduct their research.
The timeline for the full time (regular) format will be consistent with the academic timetable of the university.
For Part-Time students, the first year will consist of two long vacations. Each long vacation period will be equivalent to one semester.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHD
- Applicants must hold an MSc or MPhil in Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences.
- Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees.
- Applicants must pass an admission interview.
- Ghanaian and foreign applicants are eligible to apply
- Research proposal (not more than 700 words)
- Statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
School of Allied Health Sciences
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL) IN MEDICAL IMAGING
The MPhil programme has two pathways – the two (2) years Full-Time (regular) and the three years Part-Time (sandwich) options.
The timeline for the full-time (regular) format will be consistent with the academic timetable of the university (usually runs from (August to June).
For Part-Time students, the first year will consist of two long vacations (June – August). Each long vacation period will be equivalent to one semester.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MPHIL
- Applicants must hold a first degree (at least 2nd class lower or 2.2 CGPA) in Medical Imaging (Diagnostic/therapy Radiography), Nuclear Medicine or related Medical Imaging area from a recognized University.
- Applicants must have at least two years of work experience as a diagnostic or therapy radiographer, mammographer, sonographer or other related MI specialties.
- Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees
- Applicants must pass an admission interview
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)
The PhD programme is a four (4)-year full-time or six years’ part-time programme to be conducted in similar formats as the MPhil full-time (regular) and part-time (sandwich)].
In the first academic year, candidates will undertake the same taught courses to enable them to identify areas of research interest in MI to conduct their research.
The timeline for the full-time (regular) format will be consistent with the academic timetable of the university (usually runs from August to June). For Part-Time students, the first year will consist of two long vacations (June – August).
Each long vacation period will be equivalent to one semester
UHAS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHD
- Applicants must hold an MPhil or MSc. in Medical Imaging, Therapy Radiography, Nuclear Medicine or related MI area from a recognized University.
- Applicants must have at least three years’ work experience as a diagnostic or therapy radiographer, mammographer, sonographer or other related MI specialties.
- Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees.
- Applicants must pass an admission interview
- Ghanaian and foreign applicants are eligible to apply
- Research proposal (not more than 700 words)
- Statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
Fred N. Binka School of Public Health – Hohoe Campus
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M.Phil.) IN APPLIED EPIDEMIOLOGY (REGULAR) (Ghanaian and International)
1. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL REGULAR) IN APPLIED EPIDEMIOLOGY
Duration of the Programme: The programme will be full-time for a period of 24 months
UHAS Master Courses and Entry Requirements
- A good first degree (with a minimum of second-class lower division) in relevant health and health-related field.
- Applicants with three (3) years of relevant working experience are preferred.
- All candidates should have a background or interest in Public Health.
- Applicants will be required to submit their Curriculum Vitae, pass an entrance examination and /or an interview, and may be required to submit a 500-word concept note on their chosen area of interest.
- Two reference statements/letters from professional and/or academic referees
UHAS Postgraduate Programmes: The University of Health and Allied Sciences Postgraduate Programmes.
2. MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) (Ghanaian and International)
MPH Options
- Epidemiology and Disease Control
- General
- Health Promotion
- Health Systems Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Nutrition
- Family and Reproductive Health
UHAS Master Courses and Entry Requirements
- A good first degree (minimum of second class lower) from a recognized accredited University.
- Relevant working experience in the health sector will be an advantage. Candidates with high Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) but limited post-qualification experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants are required to submit their Curriculum Vitae, pass an entrance interview.
- Applicants are required to submit a 500-word concept note on their chosen area of interest.
Duration of the Programme: The programme is a Full-Time programme for a period of 12 months.
DOCTOR of PHILOSOPHY (PhD in PUBLIC HEALTH) – ONLY FULL-TIME (Ghanaian and International)
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Master of Public Health, other Masters degrees in Medical/Health Sciences or equivalent degrees in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Two reference statements/letters from professional and/academic referees.
- A Statement of Purpose from the candidate (not more than 500 words)
- Applicants who meet the minimum requirements upon submission of relevant documents, will be invited to undergo a rigorous academic interview.
Duration of the Programme: The duration of this PhD programme is a minimum of three (3) years for Full-time study
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