UHAS Sandwich Courses, Admission Requirements and Application Forms

UHAS Sandwich Courses, Admission Requirements and Application Forms

Below is the official University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Sandwich programmes as well as the UHAS admission requirements and how to buy the UHAS admission forms online for the 2024/2025 academic year.

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UHAS Allied Health Sciences Sandwich Programmes

Sandwich Programme in the School of Allied Health Sciences is a programme designed for certificate holders in Medical Laboratory Technology, HND holders in Hospitality Management and Certificate in Orthotics or Physiotherapy Assistantship who have successfully qualified the Module I Access course to be enrolled on the degree programmes (Sandwich). It will be organized into two modules.

Module I: The Sandwich Module I programme will be a blend of online and face-to-face teaching and learning starting from August 15, 2024 to September 2, 2024 (i.e. 3 weeks Online) and face-to-face teaching and learning/ Examinations from September 5, 2024 to October 21, 2024 (ie. 4 weeks) at Ho Campus.

Module II: The Sandwich programme module II programme will also commence with the face-to-face teaching and learning starting/ Examinations from October 31, 2024 to December 20,  2024 (i.e. 11 weeks) at Ho Campus.

Applicants with the relevant qualifications can apply to pursue a sandwich programme in any of the following three (3) Bachelor programmes (Dietetics; Medical Laboratory Sciences; and Physiotherapy) in the School of Allied Health Sciences.

UHAS General Entry Requirements for School of Allied Health Sciences – Sandwich 

  • Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the application forms.
  • Applicants MUST hold a certificate accredited by the AHPC, Ghana (where applicable)
  • Applicants should upload a scanned copy of their Licensing Certificates showing their Identification Number (PIN), Academic Certificate and Transcript.
  • Proof of a minimum of three (3) years working experience.
  • Short-listed applicants will have to pass a selection interview.
  • All successful applicants will be admitted as fee-paying students.

The entry path for applicants into sandwich programmes is outlined below:

A. Diploma Holders

Interested applicants with any Professional Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology; Nutrition; Radiologic Technology and Physiotherapy Assistantship from accredited institutions with FGPA of not less than 2.5 with a minimum of three (3) years of certified working experience, will have to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, for admissions.

Successful Applicants will enrol at Level 300 Sandwich, except for Physiotherapy Assistants who will enroll at level 200 and for Radiologic Technology (Full-time for applicants working and showing evidence of having obtained a study leave approval) degree programme in the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho.

B. HND Holders/Diploma in a Non-Health Related Profession

Interested applicants with any HND in Science Laboratory Technology; Hospitality Management, or any non-profession related health programme, from accredited institutions, with FGPA of not less than 2.5 with a minimum of three (3) years certified working experience, will have to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho.

Successful Applicants will enroll at Level 200 Sandwich degree programme in the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho.

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UHAS Admission Deadline for Allied Health Sciences Programmes

The application deadline for the UHAS School of health and allied sciences sandwich programme for the 2022/2023 academic year is scheduled to end on May 25, 2024.

UHAS Public Health Sandwich Programme

The UHAS Sandwich Programme in the School of Public Health is a programme designed for both certificate and diploma holders.
The Sandwich programme will be organized in two semesters in the Sandwich academic year through a blended learning approach using the Learning Management System (LMS) online and mop-up/revision.

The Sandwich Semester One programme will commence on August 9, 2024 to September 18, 2024 (six weeks online).  Face-to-face mop-up/revision will start from September 27, 2024 to October 10, 2024 with Examinations starting from October 11, 2024 to October 24, 2024.

Entry requirements for the UHAS Public Health Sandwich Programme

UHAS offers admissions to both diploma and certificate holders. Below are the requirements for each qualification respectively.

UHAS Public Health Entry Requirements for Certificate Holders – Sandwich 

Successful Candidates from the Access course would enroll onto the degree programmes (Sandwich) in the School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe Campus. The point of entry will be Level 200.

Programmes to be enrolled in, on successful completion of the access course, Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) with the following options:

  • Disease Control
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Information
  • Health Promotion
  • Nutrition
  • Mental Health

UHAS Public Health Sandwich Entry Requirements for Diploma Holders into Level 300

  • Applicants with a Diploma awarded by accredited Health Institutions and Institutions under the Ministry of Health shall require an FGPA of 2.50 or better.
  • An applicant with a two-year or three-year diploma in any Environmental Health discipline with a minimum FGPA of 2.50 may apply for a Bachelor of Public Health (Environmental Health option).
  • •Applicant with two year or three-year diploma in Community Mental Health/Mental Health/Nursing (General/Psychiatry Nursing and Midwifery) discipline with a minimum FGPA of 2.50 may apply for a Bachelor of Public Health (Mental Health option).
  • Short-listed applicants shall be required to attend a selection interview
  • Applicants should upload a scanned copy of their Certificates, Professional Identification Number (PIN) or Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN), and their Academic Transcripts.
  • Applicants MUST have practised in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.
  • The point of entry will be Level 300

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UHAS Admission Deadline for Nursing and Midwifery Programmes

The application deadline for the UHAS public health sandwich programme for the 2021/2022 academic year is scheduled to end on July 30, 2024.

UHAS Nursing and Midwifery Sandwich Programme

Sandwich Programme in the School of Nursing and Midwifery is a programme designed for certificate holders in any of the following: Nurse-Assistant Clinical (NAC)/ Health Assistant Clinical (HAC); Nurse-Assistant Preventive (NAP)/Community Health Nurse (CHN); and post NAC/HAC; NAP/CHN Midwifery from training institutions accredited by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana. See detailed entry requirements below:

The Sandwich programme will be organized into two modules.

Module I: Access course to be enrolled on the degree programmes (Sandwich). It will be organized into two modules. The Sandwich Module I programme will be a blend of online and face-to-face teaching and learning starting from August 15, 2024 to September 2, 2024 (i.e. 3 weeks Online) and face-to-face teaching and learning/ Examinations from September 5, 2024 to October 21, 2024 (ie. 4 weeks) at Ho Campus.

Module II: The Sandwich programme module II programme will also commence with the face-to-face teaching and learning starting/ Examinations from October 31, to December 20, 2023 (i.e. 11 weeks) at Ho Campus.

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UHAS Nursing and Midwifery Entry requirements – Sandwich

UHAS offers admissions to both diploma and certificate holders looking to enroll on our Nursing and Midwifery Programmes. Below are the requirements for each qualification respectively.

UHAS Nursing and Midwifery Sandwich Entry Requirements for Certificate Holders

Successful Candidates from the Access course would enroll onto the degree programmes (Sandwich) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho Campus.

Programmes to be enrolled in, on successful completion of the access course in the School of Nursing and Midwifery are as follows:

Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Public Health Nursing

  • All applicants MUST hold a certificate accredited by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana.
  • Applicants MUST hold a certificate(s) in any of the following: Nurse-Assistant Clinical (NAC)/ Health Assistant Clinical (HAC); Nurse-Assistant Preventive (NAP)/Community Health Nurse (CHN); and post NAC/HAC; NAP/CHN Midwifery. Applicants MUST have practiced in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.
  • Crossing over from one programme to another (e.g. General Nursing Public Health Nursing and Midwifery), is allowed but the point of entry is Level 100 instead of Level 200.
  • Health Assistant Clinical (HAC) / Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) applicant will progress in General Nursing programme and write the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Licensing Examination to be qualified as Registered General Nurse (RGN). The entry point is Level 200.
  • Community Health Nurse (CHN) / Nurse Assistant Preventive (NAP) applicant will progress in Public Health Nursing programme and write the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Licensing Examination to be qualified as Registered General Nurse (RGN). The entry point is Level 200.
  • Post NAP/CHN and post NAC/HAC Midwifery applicants will progress in the Midwifery programme and will not have to write the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) examination. The entry point is Level 200.
  • Applicants will be required to provide their Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) certificates instead of their transcript.

UHAS Nursing and Midwifery Entry Requirements for Diploma Holders – Sandwich

  • Applicants must have certification from the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana.
  • Applicants must hold a Diploma with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.50 or better.
  • Applicants should upload a scanned copy of their Certificates, Professional Identification Number (PIN), and Academic Transcripts.
  • Applicants must hold Certificate(s) in any of the following areas: SRN and Public Health Nursing (PHN), Midwifery and Mental Health Nursing / Registered Mental Health Nursing (RMN).
  • Short-listed applicants may be required to attend a selection interview.
  • Applicants MUST have practised in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.
  • The point of entry will be Level 300.
  • Crossing over from one programme to another (e.g. General Nursing, Public Health Nursing and Midwifery) is allowed but the point of entry is Level 200 instead of Level 300 and they must write the Licensing Examination.
  • Post NAC/NAP Midwifery applicants will progress in the field of Midwifery and are exempted from writing the Licensing Examination. The point of entry is Level 300 but this is at the discretion of the University. The University may decide to put an applicant at Level 200 if the applicant is changing track. (i.e, staff nurse coming to do a degree in midwifery)

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UHAS Admission Deadline for Nursing and Midwifery Programmes

The application deadline for the UHAS Nursing and Midwifery sandwich programme for the 2021/2022 academic year is scheduled to end on May 25, 2023.

How to Apply for UHAS Admission

Where to buy UHAS E-voucher/Application Form

Interested candidates looking to gain admission into UHAS can purchase the UHAS E-voucher card from any of the following banks and centres nationwide.

  • GCB Bank Limited (GCB)
  • Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)
  • Zenith Bank Limited
  • ARB Apex Bank
  • Ghana Post Offices (i.e. the nearest Post Office)

Note: Applicants are required to read the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS carefully before proceeding to apply and they must use the UHAS online admission portal to apply.

How to buy UHAS E-voucher on the phone

Candidates can also purchase the UHAS E-voucher using their phone by following the steps below

  • Dial the short code *447*160# on your phone
  • Select forms and e-vouchers
  • Select UHAS from the list of schools
  • Authorize payments on your phone
  • An SMS will be sent to your phone containing the serial number and pin code
  • Follow the UHAS online application process to apply for admission

UHAS Application Form/E-voucher Price

The cost of the UHAS Application form is GHS220.00

UHAS Online Application Process – Ghanaian Students

  • Visit the UHAS application portal to access the online form http://www.uhasonline.com/admissions,
  • On the next page, select the type of admission to enroll in. (ie, Sandwich, Access, Regular, etc)
  • Enter the serial number found on the e-voucher you purchased.
  • Enter the pin code on the e-voucher
  • Click on the login button and wait to be redirected to the online application page.
  • On the application page, fill out all the required information. Note that input fields with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
  • applicants will be required to follow the recommended UHAS passport photo format
  • Upon completing the APPLICATION PROCESS, print three (3) copies of the PREVIEW PAGE (i.e. application summary), then submit it online.
  • Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before they finally submit their online applications. A form, once submitted cannot be edited.
  • Upon printing the application summary; Access, Sandwich or equivalent applicants should attach 2 copies of each result slip; Access Course / Sandwich / MPhil /MPH / PHD applicants should attach their transcripts and certificates.
  • Applicants should purchase UHAS EMS envelopes (one big size envelope and one quarto size self-address envelope) from the nearest Ghana Post office.
  • The application documents and the result slips in addition to the quarto-size self-addressed envelope should be put in the big UHAS EMS envelope and submitted at the nearest Ghana Post office.

Note for Application Passport Picture Format:

  • The intended admission Picture must be taken on a white background with both ears showing and without shadow in the background.
  • For religious purposes, scarves are allowed but both ears must be exposed in the picture.
  • Wearing glasses/shades are not allowed, except for medical purpose, clear glasses revealing the eyes are permitted.
  • The Picture should have dimensions of 300 x 360 pixels (1 x 1.2 inches), a resolution of 300, a JPEG file format and a size of not more than 400 kilobytes.

UHAS Foreign Students Online Application Process

  • Candidates are to Purchase UHAS E-Voucher at any Ecobank Limited branch outside Ghana in foreign currency at the equivalent of One Hundred and Thirty US Dollars ($130.00) which is non-refundable).
  • Visit the UHAS online application portal at hhttp://www.uhasonline.com/admissions/foreign
  • Fill in the online voucher request form
  • You will receive a Card Number(SERIAL) and Personal Identification Number(PIN) you can use to access the online registration forms at www.uhasonline.com/admissions.

Note: Foreign applicants are however advised to contact the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) for a detailed interpretation of their results.

UHAS Contact Numbers

Below are the official contact numbers for the University of Health and Allied Sciences.

Tel: +233 (0) 362196129, +233 (0) 508534404, +233 (0) 245125359

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