OVERVIEW OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Flosam Institute of Nursing Midwifery and Allied Health Sciences runs three academic programmes.

  • Diploma in Registered Community Nursing (Regular)
  • Diploma in Registered Community Nursing (Top Up)
  • Access Course

ADMISSION/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Applicants

WASSCE Applicants must have aggregate 36 or better in six subjects (3 core and 3 electives). The core subjects and minimum grades are: Grade C6 or better in Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science. The elective subjects should be selected from any of the following subject areas: Science, General Arts, General Agriculture with Chemistry, Home Economics with Food and Nutrition.

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Applicants

SSSCE Applicants must have obtained aggregate score of 24 or better in six subjects (3 core and 3 electives). The core subjects and minimum grades must be grade D or better in Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science. The elective subjects should be selected from any of the following subject   areas: Science, General Arts, General Agriculture with Chemistry, Home Economics with Biology.

Community Health Nursing (CHN) Applicants

Holders of CHN certificate should be obtained from a recognised Health Training Institution, with a pass, in addition to the basic qualification at WASSCE / O’ Level/SSSCE. Such candidates must be practitioners of CHN.

 

Mature Applicants/Access Course

Applicants with certificate in CHN with deficiencies in WASSCE or SSSCE would be treated as mature applicants. Such candidates must pass the access course programme before being admitted into the Top Up programme.

International Students

International students may be admitted on the basis of qualification from their home country for which the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission shall determine equivalence. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. In addition, foreign applicants must satisfy the professional entry requirements determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.