List of Courses Offered at University of Health and Allied Sciences

University of Health and Allied Sciences is a public public university located in Volta Region. Below is the complete, regularly updated list of programs offered at University of Health and Allied Sciences for the 2026/2027 admissions cycle, grouped by field of study, with degree type, duration, and the latest cutoff points where available.

Arts & Humanities (1 program)

Psychology

Arts & Humanities

Psychology teaches you how the mind works -- why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. You'll study everything from how children develop to how workplaces function, building skills to understand and, in specialized roles, help address mental and emotional challenges.

6 YearsBSc/MSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies, plus three relevant electives. Combined Bachelor and Master program.

Health & Medical Sciences (28 programs)

Medicine

Health & Medical Sciences

Medicine trains you to become a licensed doctor -- diagnosing illness, treating patients, and making critical health decisions. It's a long, demanding six-year program covering everything from basic human biology to hands-on clinical practice in hospitals.

6 YearsMBChB

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies, plus three relevant science electives (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Elective Mathematics). Entrance examination and interview required.

Dental Surgery

Health & Medical Sciences

Dental Surgery trains you to become a licensed dentist -- diagnosing and treating problems with teeth, gums, and the mouth. Like medicine, it's a long, demanding program combining deep science knowledge with hands-on clinical and surgical skills.

6 YearsBDS

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies, plus three relevant science electives. Entrance aptitude examination and interview required.

Pharmacy

Health & Medical Sciences

Pharmacy trains you to understand medications deeply -- how they work, how to dispense them safely, and how to advise patients on proper use. As a pharmacist, you become a critical link between doctors' prescriptions and patients actually taking the right medication correctly.

6 YearsPharmD

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies, plus Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Elective Mathematics. Entrance examination and interview required.

Dietetics

Health & Medical Sciences

Dietetics trains you to use food and nutrition as part of clinical care. You will assess patients, design therapeutic diets, counsel individuals, and work with medical teams to manage conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and malnutrition.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Elective Mathematics. Home Economics applicants need Biology or Chemistry plus two related electives.

Medical Imaging Technology

Health & Medical Sciences

Medical Imaging Technology (often called Radiography) trains you to operate the machines that let doctors see inside the human body -- X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound. You'll learn the science behind these machines and how to position patients correctly to get clear, safe images.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus Physics, Biology, and Chemistry or Elective Mathematics.

Physiotherapy

Health & Medical Sciences

Physiotherapy trains you to help people recover movement and manage pain after injury, surgery, or illness -- through exercises, hands-on techniques, and rehabilitation programs. You'll work closely with patients over time, helping them regain strength and mobility step by step.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus Physics, Biology, and Chemistry or Elective Mathematics.

Speech and Language Therapy

Health & Medical Sciences

Speech and Language Therapy focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Students learn about human anatomy, linguistics, and developmental psychology to help individuals of all ages overcome challenges related to speech, language, voice, and fluency.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Elective Mathematics (Science) or B2 in Integrated Science plus three arts/home economics electives (Non-Science).

Orthotics and Prosthetics

Health & Medical Sciences

Orthotics and Prosthetics focuses on the design, fabrication, and fitting of artificial limbs (prosthetics) and supportive devices (orthotics) to improve mobility and function for patients with physical impairments. Students learn biomechanics, materials science, and patient care to create customized solutions that enhance quality of life.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus Physics, Biology, and Chemistry or Elective Mathematics.

Medical Laboratory Science

Health & Medical Sciences

Medical Laboratory Science trains you to run the tests doctors depend on to diagnose illness -- blood tests, urine tests, checking for infections, and more. You'll spend a lot of time in the lab learning to handle samples safely and read results accurately, since a wrong result can affect someone's treatment.

6 YearsDoctor

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Elective Mathematics.

Public Health

Health & Medical Sciences

Public Health trains you to protect and improve the health of whole communities and populations, rather than treating individual patients. You'll learn about disease prevention, health education, and how to design and run health programs that reach large numbers of people.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus three science electives (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Elective Mathematics) or three arts/agric/home economics electives.

Sports and Exercise Science

Health & Medical Sciences

Sports and Exercise Science explores how the human body responds to physical activity and sport. You will study biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychology, and nutrition to optimize athletic performance and promote public health. The program includes practical labs and fieldwork.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus Biology, Physics, and Chemistry or Elective Mathematics.

Nursing

Health & Medical Sciences

Nursing prepares you to provide safe, compassionate care to patients, support doctors, and promote health in communities. You will study human anatomy, pharmacology, patient assessment, clinical procedures, and public health practice.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus three electives in General Science, General Arts, General Agric, or Home Economics. Entrance examination and interview required.

Midwifery

Health & Medical Sciences

Midwifery trains you to care for women through pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately after -- supporting safe deliveries and helping new mothers and babies get a healthy start. It's hands-on, high-responsibility work at one of life's most significant moments.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus three electives in General Science, General Arts, General Agric, or Home Economics. Entrance examination and interview required.

Public Health Nursing

Health & Medical Sciences

Public Health Nursing combines clinical nursing skills with population health strategies to promote wellness and prevent disease within communities. Students learn to assess community health needs, design public health interventions, and provide care in non-traditional settings like schools, clinics, and community centers.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus three electives in General Science, General Arts, General Agric, or Home Economics.

Health Services Administration

Health & Medical Sciences

Health Services Administration prepares students to manage and lead healthcare facilities, public health organizations, and medical practices. The program blends business management principles with healthcare systems knowledge, covering topics like health policy, hospital operations, medical ethics, and resource allocation.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus three electives in General Sciences, Business, General Arts, Home Economics, Visual Arts, or General Agricultural Science.

Medical Laboratory Science

Health & Medical Sciences

Medical Laboratory Science trains you to run the tests doctors depend on to diagnose illness -- blood tests, urine tests, checking for infections, and more. You'll spend a lot of time in the lab learning to handle samples safely and read results accurately, since a wrong result can affect someone's treatment.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (at least Second Class Lower) in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field from a recognized university.

Medical Laboratory Science

Health & Medical Sciences

Medical Laboratory Science trains you to run the tests doctors depend on to diagnose illness -- blood tests, urine tests, checking for infections, and more. You'll spend a lot of time in the lab learning to handle samples safely and read results accurately, since a wrong result can affect someone's treatment.

3 YearsPhD

Entry Requirements

A Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field with a strong research component.

Medical Imaging Technology

Health & Medical Sciences

Medical Imaging Technology (often called Radiography) trains you to operate the machines that let doctors see inside the human body -- X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound. You'll learn the science behind these machines and how to position patients correctly to get clear, safe images.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (at least Second Class Lower) in Medical Imaging/Radiography or a related field.

Medical Imaging Technology

Health & Medical Sciences

Medical Imaging Technology (often called Radiography) trains you to operate the machines that let doctors see inside the human body -- X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound. You'll learn the science behind these machines and how to position patients correctly to get clear, safe images.

3 YearsPhD

Entry Requirements

A Master's degree in Medical Imaging or a related field with a strong research component.

Biomedical Sciences

Health & Medical Sciences

Biomedical Sciences is the study of human health and disease at the cellular and molecular level. You will explore genetics, immunology, microbiology, and pharmacology through intensive laboratory work. This program is a strong foundation for careers in medical research, pharmaceuticals, or further clinical study.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (at least Second Class Lower) in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field.

Biomedical Sciences

Health & Medical Sciences

Biomedical Sciences is the study of human health and disease at the cellular and molecular level. You will explore genetics, immunology, microbiology, and pharmacology through intensive laboratory work. This program is a strong foundation for careers in medical research, pharmaceuticals, or further clinical study.

3 YearsPhD

Entry Requirements

A Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related field with a strong research component.

Nursing

Health & Medical Sciences

Nursing prepares you to provide safe, compassionate care to patients, support doctors, and promote health in communities. You will study human anatomy, pharmacology, patient assessment, clinical procedures, and public health practice.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (at least Second Class Lower) in Nursing and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Midwifery

Health & Medical Sciences

Midwifery trains you to care for women through pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately after -- supporting safe deliveries and helping new mothers and babies get a healthy start. It's hands-on, high-responsibility work at one of life's most significant moments.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (at least Second Class Lower) in Midwifery and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Public Health

Health & Medical Sciences

Public Health trains you to protect and improve the health of whole communities and populations, rather than treating individual patients. You'll learn about disease prevention, health education, and how to design and run health programs that reach large numbers of people.

3 YearsPhD

Entry Requirements

A Master's degree in Public Health or a related field with a strong research component.

Pharmacy

Health & Medical Sciences

Pharmacy trains you to understand medications deeply -- how they work, how to dispense them safely, and how to advise patients on proper use. As a pharmacist, you become a critical link between doctors' prescriptions and patients actually taking the right medication correctly.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (at least Second Class Lower) in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, or a related field.

Pharmacy

Health & Medical Sciences

Pharmacy trains you to understand medications deeply -- how they work, how to dispense them safely, and how to advise patients on proper use. As a pharmacist, you become a critical link between doctors' prescriptions and patients actually taking the right medication correctly.

3 YearsPhD

Entry Requirements

A Master's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Toxicology, or Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a strong research component.

Public Health

Health & Medical Sciences

Public Health trains you to protect and improve the health of whole communities and populations, rather than treating individual patients. You'll learn about disease prevention, health education, and how to design and run health programs that reach large numbers of people.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree (at least Second Class Lower) in Public Health or a related health science field.

Public Health

Health & Medical Sciences

Public Health trains you to protect and improve the health of whole communities and populations, rather than treating individual patients. You'll learn about disease prevention, health education, and how to design and run health programs that reach large numbers of people.

2 YearsMPH

Entry Requirements

A good first degree in a health-related or social science field. Relevant work experience is an advantage.

Sciences (1 program)

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Sciences

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology explores the chemical processes and molecular mechanisms that govern living organisms. Students study genetics, cellular metabolism, and molecular genetics, gaining hands-on laboratory experience to understand diseases at a molecular level and contribute to biomedical research.

4 YearsBSc

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in all core subjects plus Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Elective Mathematics.

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