Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)
The BSc Nursing programme is designed to prepare students to operate confidently within dynamic and evolving healthcare systems. It integrates modern healthcare technologies, ethical practice, leadership development, and cross-cultural competence to ensure graduates are well-equipped for both local and global practice.
The programme is committed to training compassionate, clinically competent, and globally adaptable nursing professionals through a blend of rigorous academic instruction and hands-on hospital-based training.
Duration: 4 Years
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing
Mode of Study: Full-Time
Accreditation: Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) & Nursing and Midwifery Council(NMC)
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) programme at Entrance University of Health Sciences is designed to produce highly skilled professional nurses equipped with strong scientific knowledge, clinical competence, ethical discipline, and leadership capacity.
The programme adopts an integrated approach to training, combining classroom instruction, simulation-based laboratory training, and structured clinical rotations in accredited healthcare facilities. This ensures that students gain both theoretical understanding and practical, hands-on experience.
Students are trained to deliver holistic, evidence-based, and patient-centered care across diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, community health facilities, and international healthcare environments.
The School also provides flexible academic pathways for certificate and diploma holders in Nursing, offering opportunities to upgrade their qualifications to a degree level.
Graduates of the programme are well-prepared to undertake professional licensure examinations and to contribute meaningfully to improving health outcomes at both national and global levels.
Course Structure
The BSc Nursing programme runs over four academic years and progresses through integrated academic and clinical phases.
Year 1:
Foundational Sciences
Students build strong academic foundations in:
Human Anatomy
Physiology
Microbiology
Psychology
Sociology
Introduction to Nursing Practice
Communication Skills
This phase establishes scientific understanding and professional orientation.
Year 2:
Core Nursing Sciences
Students advance into:
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Pharmacology for Nurses
Nutrition & Dietetics
Health Assessment
Pathophysiology
Community Health Nursing
Students begin supervised clinical exposure.
Year 3:
Specialized Nursing Practice
Students undertake deeper clinical training in:
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Maternal & Child Health Nursing
Paediatric Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Research Methods
Clinical rotations intensify during this phase.
Year 4:
Advanced Clinical Practice & Leadership
Students complete:
Advanced Clinical Rotations
Nursing Management & Leadership
Public Health Nursing
Research Project
Professional Ethics & Legal Issues
Students demonstrate competency through practical assessments and supervised hospital-based training.
Clinical Training
Clinical education is a core component of the BSc Nursing programme and is conducted in accredited hospitals and healthcare institutions under the supervision of licensed and experienced healthcare professionals.
Through structured clinical placements, students gain hands-on experience across key areas of healthcare, including:
General medical wards
Surgical units
Paediatric care units
Maternity and obstetric services
Emergency and trauma care
Community health facilities
This practical exposure enables students to develop clinical competence, professional confidence, and the ability to deliver safe, patient-centered care in diverse healthcare settings.
Learning Approach
Graduates of the BSc Nursing programme are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professional competence to pursue diverse career opportunities within the healthcare sector, both locally and internationally.
Career pathways include:
- Hospital nursing practice
- Community health nursing
- Public health institutions
- International nursing practice (subject to host country licensure requirements)
- Nursing administration and leadership
- Advanced nursing specialization
- Academic and clinical research
Graduates are eligible to sit for professional licensure examinations as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, enabling them to practice as registered nurses.
Admission Requirements
WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants
Credit passes (i.e. at least grade C6 or its equivalence) in the following core subjects:
- English
- Core Mathematics
- Integrated Science
- Social Studies
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two (2) from the following subjects:
- Physics
- Biology
- Elective Mathematics
Other Admissions
- IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels;
- International Baccalaureate (IB);
- American High School Grade 12 & 13 Examinations;
- Other external qualifications with equivalences to WASSCE and GCE (‘A’ Levels)
*Any of the above credentials shall be the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s equivalences of WASSCE in the subjects listed under WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants.
Career Pathways
Graduates of the BSc Nursing programme may pursue careers in:
Hospital Nursing Practice
Community Health Nursing
Public Health Institutions
International Nursing Practice (subject to host country licensure requirements)
Nursing Administration & Leadership
Advanced Nursing Specialization
Academia & Clinical Research
Graduates are eligible to sit for licensure examinations as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Tuition
Tuition fees are payable in Ghanaian Cedis, except for foreign applicants.
Ghanaian Applicants:
GHS 4,250.00 (Regular Entry – per semester)
GHS 5,270.00 (Weekend Students – per semester)
International Applicants:
USD 430.00 (per semester)
NB. Fees are subject to review by the University Council.
Clinical Affiliations
Clinical training is conducted in partnership with accredited hospitals and healthcare institutions to ensure exposure to real-world patient care across multiple medical disciplines.
