MPhil Nursing

Overview

The Master of Philosophy in Nursing is an advanced two-year postgraduate programme. It is designed to prepare graduates to take up responsibilities as expert nurse educators, researchers, clinical leaders and administrators in a wide variety of professional settings. The curriculum blends intensive research-methodology coursework with original thesis research, preparing graduates for academic careers or doctoral studies. The programme offers opportunities for specialisation in areas such as public health, mental health or paediatric nursing.

Accreditation: Delivered under the School of Nursing & Midwifery. Coordinated with the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (or the equivalent professional body for foreign applicants) is required.

Entry requirements

Route	Requirement
Registration	Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Foreign applicants must be registered with the professional or regulatory body in their country.
Degree	A regular degree in Nursing or Midwifery (BSc (Hons) / nursing-related BSc) with a minimum of a Pass or a 55% aggregate, from an institution recognised by N&MC Ghana and GTEC.
Experience	Minimum of three years’ clinical experience after BSc Nursing. One year of national service or internship after a four-year BSc Nursing can be considered as experience.
Fitness	Candidate shall be medically fit. All applicants must pass a selection interview.

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Careers

Graduates take up work as expert nurse educators, researchers, clinical leaders and administrators, including academic careers and doctoral study.