UHAS 2026/2027 Admissions Now Open, Full Guide to University of Health and Allied Sciences Admissions – Programmes, Requirements, Closing Dates & How to Apply
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ghana’s premier state university dedicated exclusively to healthcare education, has officially opened applications for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Located in Ho in the Volta Region, UHAS is renowned for its 100% pass rates in professional licensure exams (Nursing & Midwifery Council and Allied Health Professions) for several consecutive years. It is the perfect choice for students passionate about medicine, allied health, public health, nursing, and biomedical sciences.
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Current Admission Status (as of April 17, 2026)
- Regular Undergraduate Admissions for 2026/2027 : Now Open
- Postgraduate Admissions : Open (including MPhil, MSc, and PhD programmes)
- Sandwich/Top-Up Programmes : Available in select schools
Note: The 2025/2026 regular undergraduate cycle is officially closed.
Available Programmes at UHAS (2026/2027)
UHAS offers programmes under six schools:
1. School of Allied Health Sciences
- BSc Medical Laboratory Science
- BSc Speech and Language Therapy
- BSc Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- BSc Dietetics
- BSc Diagnostic Imaging (Radiography)
- BSc Medical Imaging
2. School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences
- BSc Biomedical Sciences
- BSc Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
3. School of Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – 6 years (regular)
- Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) – 4.5 years (for degree holders)
4. School of Nursing and Midwifery
- BSc Nursing
- BSc Midwifery
- BSc Public Health Nursing
5. School of Public Health
- BSc Public Health (with options in Health Promotion, Disease Prevention & Control, etc.)
- BSc Environmental Health & Sanitation
6. Fred N. Binka School of Public Health (Ho Campus) Various postgraduate options in Public Health.
Postgraduate Programmes include MPhil, MSc, and PhD in fields such as:
- Applied Epidemiology
- Nursing Studies
- Midwifery
- Biomedical Sciences
- Public Health
- Pharmacy-related programmes (Pharmacology, Toxicology, etc.)
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General Entry Requirements (Undergraduate)
A. WASSCE / SSSCE Applicants (Most Common Route)
- Credit passes (A1–C6 / A–D) in all three core subjects: English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science
- Credit passes (A1–C6 / A–D) in Social Studies (must be entered but not always used in aggregate)
- Credit passes in three elective subjects relevant to the programme (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics for most health programmes)
- Minimum aggregate: Programme-specific (typically 8–12 for competitive programmes)
B. A-Level / GCE Applicants
- Five (5) credits at O’Level including English and Mathematics
- Three passes at A-Level in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
C. Mature Applicants
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Pass the UHAS Mature Entrance Examination and Interview
D. International / Foreign Qualifications
- Must be equivalent to Ghanaian standards
- Certificates must be evaluated by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
- English proficiency required if previous education was not in English
E. Graduate Entry (for GEMP & Top-Up)
- Relevant first degree with minimum GPA of 2.5–3.0 (depending on programme)
Application Process (Step-by-Step)
- Purchase E-Voucher
- Dial *920*224*1# on any network
- Or buy from any Ghana Post, GCB, or Zenith Bank branch
- Visit the Portal Go to https://admissions.uhas.edu.gh/ Enter Serial Number + PIN from your voucher
- Complete Online Application Fill personal details, academic records, and programme choices (you can select up to two programmes)
- Upload Required Documents (scanned copies)
- WASSCE/SSSCE results slip or certificate
- Birth certificate / Ghana Card / Passport
- Passport-size photo
- Submit & Print Summary No need to post hard copies unless requested.
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Postgraduate applicants must additionally upload:
- Two academic/professional reference letters
- Research proposal (for MPhil/PhD)
Important Dates for 2026/2027
- Application Opening: Already open (announced April 2026)
- Closing Date: Not yet officially published on the website (previous years closed around late July to September). Check the portal daily or follow UHAS official social media for updates.
- Recommended: Apply as early as possible competitive programmes fill up fast.
- Official Application Portal: https://admissions.uhas.edu.gh/
Why Choose UHAS?
- 100% licensure exam pass rate for Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health (multiple years running)
- State-of-the-art simulation labs and teaching hospital partnerships
- Strong focus on research, community service, and innovation in healthcare
- Beautiful campus in Ho with modern hostels and facilities
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