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KNUST Department of Nursing Top-up is a programme created to give registered nurses the chance to advance their academic credentials from the diploma to the degree level.

In this article we’ll provide an overview about,KNUST Department of Nursing Top-up (Regular) and Top-up (Sandwich) Programmes, How to apply, entry requirement etc.

KNUST Department of Nursing Top-up (Regular) and Top-up (Sandwich) Programmes

Applications are open to qualified candidates for admission into KNUST to read Top-up Programmes at the KNUST Department of Nursing. Take note that the Diploma upgrade Programmes have now been revised to THREE (3)-year BSc. Programmes. Certificate holders are encouraged to apply for the BSc. Programmes at the same Centres that used to run the Diploma Programmes. All BSc. Programmes for Diploma holders have a revised duration of TWO (2)-years.

List of KNUST Department of Nursing Top-up (Regular)and Top-up (Sandwich) Programmes

Top-up (Regular) programmes are programmes that allow students with relevant qualifications to advance their studies and earn a higher degree in specific fields. The top-up programmesin the KNUST Department of Nursing are:

• BSc. Emergency Nursing
• BSc. Nursing
• BSc. Midwifery

Top-up (Sandwich) programmes are programmes that allow students to pursue academic studies during vacations or breaks while working or engaged in other activities. The sandwichprogrammes in the KNUST Department of Nursing are:

  • BSc. Nursing
  • BSc. Midwifery
  • BSc. Public Health Nursing

Entry Requirements for KNUST Department of NursingTop-up (Regular) Programmes

1. BSc. Emergency Nursing

Applicant must be a holder of a Diploma in Nursing with a good pass and have at least TWO (2) years of working experience and duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other nursing and midwifery regulatory body. Such applicants will also be required to satisfy the University’s general requirements for admission to degree programmes for Diploma holders.

2. BSc. Nursing

Applicant must holder a Diploma in Nursing with a good pass and duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other nursing and midwifery regulatory body. Such applicants will also be required to satisfy the University’s general requirements for admission to degree programmes for Diploma holders.

3. BSc. Midwifery

Applicant must already have a Diploma in Midwifery with a good pass and duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other nursing and midwifery regulatory body. Such applicants will also be required to satisfy the University’s general requirements for admission to degree programmes for Diploma holders.

Entry Requirements for KNUST Department of NursingTop-up (Sandwich) Programmes

1. BSc. Midwifery (Top-Up Sandwich Programme for Diploma Holders) – Two (2) Years (Diploma Top-Up)

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma in Midwifery duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other nursing and midwifery regulatory body. Such applicants will also be required to satisfy the University’s general requirements for admission to degree programmes.

2. BSc. Nursing (Top-Up Sandwich Programme for Diploma Holders) – Two (2) Years (Diploma Top-Up)

Applicants must be hold a Registered General Nursing Diploma, duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other recognized nursing and midwifery regulatory body. Such candidates will also be required to satisfy the University’s general requirements for admission to degree programmes for Diploma holders.

3. BSc. Nursing (Top-Up Sandwich Programme for Certificate Holders) – Three (3) Years (Certificate Top-Up)

Applicants must be nurse assistants (clinical) with certificates, duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other recognized nursing and midwifery regulatory body. Such applicants will also be required to satisfy the University’s general requirements for admission to degree programmes for certificate holders.

4. BSc. Public Health Nursing (Top-Up Sandwich Programme for Diploma Holders) – Two (2) Years (Diploma Top-Up)

Applicants must be Diploma holders in Public Health Nursing or Community Health Nursing and duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other recognized nursing and midwifery regulatory body. Such applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for admission to degree programmes for diploma holders.

5. BSc. Public Health Nursing (Top-Up Sandwich Programme for Certificate Holders) – Three (3) Years (Certificate Top-Up)

Applicants must be holders of a Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP)/ certificate in Community Health Nursing, duly registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other recognised nursing and midwifery regulatory body. Such applicants will also be required to satisfy the University’s general requirements for admission to degree programmes for certificate holders.

For more information visitwww.knust.edu.gh

KNUST Department of Nursing Top-up (Regular) and Top-up (Sandwich) Programmes Application Process

1. Applicants must visit any post office to purchase an e-Voucher
2. The e-Voucher contains Login ID or an Application ID, and PIN that will grant access to the online admission portal.
3. Candidates should then proceed to the online admissions website at; apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions, log in with the credentials and begin the application process.
4. Once the process has been completed, candidates must print out TWO (2) copies of the completed Application Form, and submit them to the Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs), KNUST, together with all relevant documents (Photocopies of Certificates and transcripts)

Application Fee: GH¢ 250.00

Centers for KNUST Department of Nursing Top-up (Sandwich) Programmes

Bsc. Nursing:

❑ KNUST
❑ Berekum NMTC
❑ Kpembe NMTC
❑ Korle Bu NMTC
❑ Sekondi NMTC
❑ Sunyani NMTC
❑ Tamale NMTC

Bsc. Public Health Nursing:

❑ KNUST
❑ Fomena NMTC
❑ Ho NTC
❑ Tamale CHNTS
❑ Winneba CCHN

Bsc. Midwifery:

❑ KNUST
❑ Berekum NMTC
❑ Bolga MTS
❑ Hohoe MTC
❑ Korle Bu NMTC

Centers for KNUST Department of Nursing Top-up (Regular) Programmes

All Regular programmes are held at the KNUST Kumasi Campus

see also

KNUST BSc Midwifery Entry Requirements and Cut off points for (2023/2024)- see now

 

 

 

 

 

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19 Comments

  1. Peter Akansugliwon Akanwondi

    I need past questions in nursing topup

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  2. Harriet Commodore

    Pls when is the program for 2024 academic year

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  3. Aluma Mercy

    Please how do I top up my nursing program
    I am a registered nurse from nigeria

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  4. Emmanuel Agyei Boadi

    I am a did certificate program, pls can l apply for a sandwich program?

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  5. Hannah Bonsu

    Please the fee for access course and the fees per yearly for sandwich students is what I want to know

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  6. Francis Faarsie

    Rumours from public that no access course programme for certificate nurses who wants to do sandwiche at your various branches (2024/2025) academic year .

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  7. Mercy

    Please when is the access forms for certificate nurses will be out

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  8. Dicta

    Please are forms out for midwifery degree topups this year please,2024

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  9. Raliya Rabiu

    Please is it true that to gain admission into kNUST for midwifery top up you must have more years of experience working. Where can I purchase the forms for the top up program too

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  10. Dauda Ayubeog

    Please when are you opening your portals for access course e.g NAC/NAP applications or you will not do this year

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  11. Dora

    Please when will the access course portal for NAC /NAP be opened for this year?

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  12. Eric

    Please are the forms for BSc Public Health Nursing (top-up) out?

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  13. Getrude Adobea Donkor

    Please what about doing a distant learning for the regular top up for midwifery? Is there anything on distance learning?

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  14. Linda

    Can still get the form for next year access course?
    Am a certificate nurse

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  15. Naana Yaa

    Can you apply for the top up regular program without a study leave?
    And also can someone who is done with thier national service also apply?

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  16. Phyllis

    Please am a holder of Diploma in Midwifery,will like to know the admissions dates or when the portal will be opened for Bsc Public Health Nursing(sandwich) program

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  17. Awudulai Lukman

    Please are forms for Bsc in nursing top-up (sandwich) for diploma holders still available.

    Reply

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