Programme Summary

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Public Health Nursing offered through Health Training Institutions (HTIs) and nursing colleges in Ghana is a dynamic program. It equips registered nurses with advanced skills in community health, disease surveillance, and preventive care, qualifying them to work in underserved areas and public health leadership roles.Key Program OverviewProgram Objective: Blends core nursing sciences with public health principles (epidemiology, environmental health, health policy) to promote and protect entire populations rather than focusing on individual bedside patients.Duration: Usually structured as a 2-year "top-up" program for qualified diploma nurses, or a 4-year generic undergraduate program.Core Competencies: Students gain expertise in disease prevention, health education, maternal and infant care, and community advocacy.Typical Entry Requirements (Top-Up)Professional Qualification: Must be a registered nurse with valid certification (e.g., RGN, RM, RCN, RP, or Community Health Nursing). Licensure: Applicants must show active registration with their respective home country's professional regulatory body (e.g., the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana).Experience: Preference is often given to nurses with practical fieldwork experience and a dedication to civic health settings.Curriculum HighlightsThe syllabus is highly community-oriented and includes both intensive coursework and practical, hands-on community field placements. Core subjects generally include:Epidemiology and BiostatisticsCommunicable & Non-Communicable Disease ControlPrimary Health Care & Health PromotionResearch Methods and Health EconomicsEnvironmental HealthCareer OpportunitiesGraduates are highly equipped for middle and upper-level management, filling roles such as:District Public Health NurseDisease Control OfficerHealth Services ManagerOccupational Health or School NurseTo check for the most current application details, schedules, and specific HTI admission procedures, you can visit the Public Health Nurses School or check the Ministry of Health HTI Portal for official notices