Aspiring and practicing nurses looking to advance their careers now have a golden opportunity at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), as the university continues to roll out its Nursing Top-Up Programmes designed to enhance qualifications and skills in the health sector. Speaking on Focus FM’s Good Morning KNUST show, Junior Assistant Registrar Mr. Thomas Baakyiirsie and Principal Administrative Assistant Mr. Kwabena Sika Berko Aning shared insights into the structure, flexibility, and benefits of the programme, which runs for two academic years under either the Regular or Sandwich mode.
“This programme is structured to accommodate everyone, from working professionals to recent graduates,” Mr. Baakyiirsie noted. “We want nurses to be able to upgrade themselves without giving up their jobs.”
Entry Requirements
For the Regular stream, applicants are required to have:
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WASSCE results and certificate
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Minimum university entry requirements
The Top-Up programme, tailored for practicing nurses, demands:
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A Diploma in Nursing
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WASSCE results and certificate
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Proof of passing the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) licensure examination
Why KNUST?
Describing KNUST as a leader in healthcare training, Mr. Berko Aning explained that the university’s Nursing Top-Up Programme offers a balance of theory and practice, aligning with international healthcare standards. “Graduates from KNUST aren’t just academically sound; they’re professionally ready to tackle real-life medical challenges,” he said.
The training focuses not only on competence, but also on instilling a strong sense of purpose and confidence, qualities essential in the health sector.
How to Apply
Applications are currently open. Interested individuals who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply. For more details, reach out via:
📞 0240130946
📧 admissions@knust.edu.gh
With healthcare growing increasingly complex, upgrading one’s qualifications has never been more critical. For many nurses across Ghana, KNUST represents the gateway to excellence and upward mobility in the field.