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Welcome Message 3

General Information 4

Establishment of the University 8

The University of Health and Allied Sciences Act 828, 2011 11

Admission Requirements 23

Academic Programmes 24

Calendar for 2013–2014 Academic Year 46

Requirements and Regulations for 2013-2014 Bachelor Degrees 48

Regulations for Junior Members 58

University Examinations 66

Student Facilities and Societies 71

Matriculation Oath 76

Amendment of provisions in the Calendar 76

Register of Pioneer Students 84

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Leadership & Governance Principal Ofcers

Other Ofcers

Vice-Chancellor

Professor Fred BinkaMB ChB(Ghana) MPH(Hebrew) PhD (Basel)

Chairman, University Council

Professor Ko AnyidohoMA (Bloomington), PhD (Austin)

Director of Finance

Ms. Charity A. DzormekuBSc (Ghana), MBA (Ghana), FCCA (UK)

University LibrarianMr. Theophilus Yeboah

BSc (Cape Coast), PGDip (Ghana),MSc (Loughborough)

Registrar

Mr. Ko Siabi-MensahBA (Ghana), MA (Loughborough)

Pro Vice-ChancellorProfessor Edwin K. WireduMB ChB (Ghana), FRCPath (UK),

MIAC, FWACP, FGCP


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Welcome Messa

Your time as a University student iscertainly one of the most exciting

and challenging periods in yourlife, so choosing the right University is avery important decision.The University of Health and Allied Sci-

ences (UHAS) is one of the youngest andnewest public Universities in Ghana. Itwas established by an Act of Parliament

(Act 828) which received Presidential as-sent in December 2011. The Universityof Health and Allied Sciences is distinc-tively devoted to teaching, research and

service in the Health Sciences, thoughevery care will be taken to give our stu-dents a broad and well-rounded general

education.Another distinctive feature of Universityof Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS)

is that community health service andproblem solving techniques form a corepart of the curriculum. Each student willbe required to spend six to eight weeksout of every long vacation in a district

hospital or health post grappling with thehealth problems of our rural folk. You willnote that all our programmes translate

into professional jobs in the Health Sec-tor. This means that each of you should

readily nd placement in our Health Ser-vices. However, those of you who wish to

set up your own private practices wouldbe equipped with the knowledge andskills to enable you establish successfuland prosperous practices.

Equally important is the fact that thedeployment of Information Technology

and Communication (ICT) facilities forteaching, learning, research and admin-istration will be a key feature of life atUHAS. This should situate our students

rmly in the 21st century ahead of yourcounterparts in other Universities. Pres-ently, we are conveniently located within

the premises of the Regional Hospital atHo while our permanent campuses aredeveloped in Ho and Hohoe.

I congratulate each of you (the rst cohortof UHAS students) for your courage andyour quest for academic novelty in choos-

ing UHAS as your preferred University.

My team of Professors, Lecturers andAdministrators would like to assure you,pioneers, that you are going to enjoy

every minute of your time at UHAS.Our motto is ‘Health for Development’ .

It is our aim to instill in each student,the principles of integrity, hard work a

self-discipline and a love for service the country.I look forward to personally welcomin

each of you individually and inviting yto join us at UHAS in this life-transforacademic experience.

Professor Fred Binka

MB ChB (Ghana) MPH(Hebrew) PhD

(Basel)

Vice-Chancellor

I congratulate each ofyou (the rst cohort ofUHAS students) for you

courage and your ques

for academic novelty inchoosing UHAS as you

preferred University.

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General Information

GENERALINFORMATION

University of Healthand Allied SciencesPostal Address P.M.B 31, Ho,

Ghana

Fax –

Telephone – 03629042 / 036219043

E-mail – [email protected]

Overseas AddressThe Overseas Representative

Universities of Ghana Ofce

321 City Road, London, ECIV ILJ,

England

Tel: 44 (0) 207-2787-413

Fax: 44 (0) 207-7135-776

E-mail: [email protected]

Academic Year – August to July

Language of Instruction – EnglishSolicitors – Vacant

Bankers – Ghana Commercial Bank,

Ho Main Branch,

Ho, Ghana

External Auditors – Vacant

Membership of the InterimUniversity Council

• Professor Ko Anyidoho, Chairperson

• Mrs. Justice Agnes Dordzie, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Accra

• Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, Paramount Chief of the Anfoega Traditional Area• Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tetteh, Public Health Physician, Vice President, Ghana Medical Association, Accra

• Dr. Yaw Adu Gyam, Chief Executive Ofcer, Danadams Pharmaceutical

Industry Ltd. Accra.

• Professor Ernest Aryeetey, Vice-Chancellor, University of Ghana• Professor Fred Binka, Vice-Chancellor, UHAS

In Attendance

• Professor E. Kwame Wiredu, Pro Vice-Chancellor• Mr. Ko Siabi-Mensah. Registrar and Secretary of the Council

• Ms. Charity Akosua Dzormeku, Director of Finance


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General Information

Professor Ko AnyidohoChairperson

Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-TettehMember

Dr. Yaw Adu Gyam

Member

Professor Ernest Aryeetey

Member

Professor Fred Bi

Member

Mrs. Justice Agnes DordzieMember

Togbe Tepre Hodo IVMember



General Information


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General Information

University OfcersPrincipal Ofcers

Chancellor

Chairman, University Council

Vice-Chancellor

Other Ofcers

Pro-Vice-Chancellor

Registrar

University Librarian

Chief Communications

Director of Finance

Director of Works and

Physical Development

Director of Internal Audit

Vacant

Professor Ko AnyidohoMA (Bloomington), PhD (Austin)

Professor Fred Binka

MB ChB (Ghana), MPH (Hebrew),

PhD (Basel)

Professor Edwin Kwame WireduMB ChB (Ghana), FRCPath (UK),

MIAC, FWACP, FGCP

Mr. Ko Siabi-MensahBA (Ghana), MA (Loughborough)

Mr. Theophilus Yeboah

BSc (Cape Coast), PGDip (Ghana),

MSc (Loughborough)

Mr. Emmanuel Obeng AdjeiTechnology Ofcer BSc (Kumasi),

MBA (GIMPA

Ms. Charity A. Dzormeku

BSc (Ghana), MBA (Ghana), FCCA(UK)

Mr. Bernard AkabaBSc (Kumasi), PGDip (Kumasi)

Mr. Thomas Kwegyir-AbaidooB Com (UCC), MBA (UPS), CIA

Deans

School of Medicine – Professor OP. Rodrigues MB ChB (Leeds), MR

(UK), DCH (London), FWACP, FRC

(UK)

School of Basic and BiomedicalSciences – Professor Festus K.Adzaku BSc(Ghana), MB ChB

(Ghana), PhD (London)

School of Public Health – ProfessFred Binka (Ag.)MB ChB (Ghana),

MPH (Hebrew), PhD (Basel)

School of Nursingand Midwifery – Dr. Gameli K.Norgbe (Ag.) MD (Lviv)

DRHDC(Liverpool), MPH (UNISA)

PhD(Kiev) FGCS

School of AlliedHealth Sciences – Professor E.K.Wiredu (Ag.)MB ChB (Ghana) FRC

Path (UK), MIAC, FWACP, FGCP

School of Dentistry – Vacant

School of Pharmacy – Vacant

School of Sports andExercise Medicine – Vacant

Institute of Traditional – Vacant

and Alternative Medicine

Institute ofMedical Education - Vacant

Institute of Health Research – Va



Overview of UHAS(University of Health and Allied Sciences)

The University of Health and Allied

Sciences was established by an

Act of Parliament (Act 828 of De-

cember 2011) as a public university in

Ghana. The main campus including the

central administration is in Ho. A sec-ond campus is to be located in Hohoe.

The University of Health and Allied Sci-

ences (UHAS) is a publicly-funded in-

stitution with the following aims, visionand mission:

Aims of the University

The aims of the University are:

• to provide higher education in theHealth Sciences through teaching

and research for persons suitably

qualied and capable of benet-

ting from such education;

• to disseminate knowledge and the

results of research and their appli-

cations to the needs and aspira-

tions of the people of Ghana;

• to provide clinical and other skills

services to contribute positively toimproving the health sta-

tus and overall quality of life, and

foster partnerships with outside

persons and bodies.

Mission

A pre-eminent research and practicallyoriented health educational institution

dedicated to community service.

Vision

To provide quality educational op-

portunities to students and healthcare

professionals, advance knowledge

through scholarship and research an

provide patient care and services tha

improve health and quality of life.

In setting up this institution, it is the in

tent to provide an avenue to train diffe

ent health professionals needed to attend to the health needs of the citizens

Strategic Goals

UHAS will fulll its mission by achieving

the following strategic goals:

• institute curricula and pedagogthat are practical and relevant t

our national health needs and as

pirations;

• provide solutions to communitand environmental health prob

lems through research and out

reach programmes;

• foster professional and persona


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competence, growth and success

of staff and students;

• promote partnerships with health

institutions, nationally and interna-

tionally, in the public as well as in

the private sector, to improve com-munity health.

Core values and institutionalphilosophy

The core values and institutional phi-losophy of the University of Health and

Allied Sciences are as follows:

• work with integrity and maintain an

empowering environment based

on mutual trust, respect and part-nership among academic and

non-academic staff, students and

external units;

• apply innovative educational ap-

proaches and technologies (in-

cluding distance learning) to en-

hance access to programmes with

a focus to train high calibre health

professionals at all levels of educa-

tion;• use modern information and com-

munications technology and other

educational tools to drive its pro-

grammes wherever possible;

• seek, through research and clinicalservice, to be relevant to the health

needs of Ghana and beyond, with

future programmes relating toemerging challenges and trends

in both the health and educational

sectors;• be practically oriented by em-

phasising community work as a

compulsory component of all pro-

grammes offered in the University;

• adopt the trimester system in which

the third semester may be devoted

to eld work and practical att

ments to relevant establishm

or organizations;

• develop curricula that entail a

fective balance between acad

ic knowledge and competenrequired in the world of work;

• collaborate with the Ministrie

Health and Education, other M

tries, Departments and Agen

professional bodies, the prsector and international in

tions, in the attainment of the

sion of the University.

Establisment of The University



The University admitted its rst batchof students in September, 2012. The

underlisted ongoing Bachelor of Sci-ence degree programmes are on offer:

The School of Medicine• Bachelor in Physician Assistant-

ship (Clinical)

The School of Nursing andMidwifery

• Bachelor in Nursing

• Bachelor in Midwifery

The School of Allied HealthSciences

• BSc Medical Laboratory Practice• BSc Dietetics

The School of Public Health• Bachelor in Public Health (BPH)

with the following options:

(i) Disease Control (ii) Environmental Health

(iii) Information Sciences

(iv) Nutrition

Precincts

The University’s administrative and

academic departments are currently in

temporary accommodation, in the Volta

Regional Hospital and at the Nurses’

Training Complex in Ho. A secondcampus has been opened in Hohoe.

Programmes for theAcademic Years

2012/13 and 2013/14

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THE UNIVERSITY OHEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCE

ACT 828 ACT, 201

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Section

The University1. Establishment of the University of

Health and Allied Sciences

2. Aims of the University3. Campuses of the University4. Award of degrees

Administration5. The University Council

6. Functions of the Council

7. Establishment of Committees

8. Tenure of ofce of members of the

Council9. Meetings of the Council

10. Disclosure of interest

11. Allowances

12. General powers of the Council

13. Principal Ofcers of the University

14. The Chancellor of the University15. Vacancy in ofce of the Chancellor

16. Vice-Chancellor of the University

17. Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Univer-

sity

18. Academic Board

19. Functions of the Academic Board20. Composition of the Academic

Board

21. The Registrar

22. Director of Finance

23. Appointment of other staff24. Internal organisation of the Univer-

sity

25. Student governance

26. Statutes of the University

27. Procedure for conduct of business

28. Convocation29. Congregation

30. Property and contracts

Financial Matters31. Funds of the University

32. Internal Audit Unit

33. Accounts and audit

34. Annual report and other report

35. Exemption from taxes, dutiesother charges

Miscellaneous matters

36. Anti-discrimination

37. Matriculation

38. Dispute settlement

39. Interpretation40. Transitional provisions

Establishment of The Unive



The University of Health and Allied Sciences Act 828, 201

The Eight Hundred and Twenty-EighthAct of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana Entitled University of

Health and Allied Sciences Act, 2011

AN ACT to provide for the establishment of the University of Health and Allied Sciences to be a pre-eminent researchand practically orientated health educational institution dedicated to community service and to provide for related matters

PASSED by Parliament and assented to by the President: DATE OF ASSENT: 31st December, 2011.

The University

Establishment of the Universityof Health and Allied Sciences

1. (1) There is established by this Act a

body corporate with perpetual succes-

sion to be known as the University of

Health and Allied Sciences.

(2) Where there is a hindrance to theacquisition of property, the property

may be acquired for the University un-

der the State Property and Contracts

Act, 1960 (C.A. 6) or the State Lands

Act, 1962 (Act 125) and the costs shallbe borne by the University.

Aims of the University 2. (1) The aims of the University are to

provide higher education, disseminate

knowledge related to health education,undertake research and foster relation-

ships with persons outside the institu-tion in accordance with the following

principles:

a) higher education shall be made

equally accessible to all persons suit-

ably qualied and capable of benet-

ing from that education;b) in determining the subjects to be

taught, which shall be health-related,

consideration shall be given to courses

of special relevance to the needs and

aspirations of the country;

c) use critical tools including informa-tion and communication technology for

teaching, research and administration;

d) institute curricula and pedagogy that

are practical and relevant to national

needs and aspirations in the healthsector;

e) use teaching methods which pro-

mote critical and independent thinking

for the benet of humanity;

f) disseminate the results of research

through the publication of books, pa-

pers and other suitable means;

g) undertake research in courses which

are within the mandate of the Universitybut with special emphasis on

i. health issues in this country and else-

where in Africa, and

ii. subjects that relate to the social,

cultural, economic, scientic or tech-

nological aspects of health within andoutside the country;

h) provide service through extension

and consultancy in health-related ac-

tivities to foster relationships with other

persons; and

i) develop distance learning modulesfor health-related courses in higher

education.

(2) The University for the purpose of

achieving its aims shall havea) School of Allied Health Sciences;

b) School of Basic and Biomedical Sci-ences;

c) School of Nursing and Midwifery;

d) School of Public Health;

e) School of Dentistry;f) School of Pharmacy;

g) School of Medicine;

h) School of Sports and Exercise Medi-

cine;

i) Institute of Traditional and Alternative

Medicine;j) Institute of Medical Education;

k) Institute of Health Research; and

l) any other health related Schools;

Institutes and Centres as the Councilmay determine.

Campuses of the University

3. The university shall be established

in Ho with campuses in Hohoe and any

other place as the Council may deter-

mine.

Award of degrees

4. (1) Without limiting its other powers

the University shall have the power to

award its own degrees including honorary degrees, diplomas and certi

cates.

(2) The University may withdraw

degree, diploma or certicate it haawarded if it has evidence that prove

that

a) the degree, diploma or certicat

was obtained through fraud , academ

ic malpractice; or

b) the process of acquiring the degreediploma or certicate was tainted by a

act that in the opinion of the University

undermines the integrity of the award.


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The University Council

5. (1) The governing body of the Uni-

versity is a Council consisting of

a) a chairperson, nominated by the

President;b) the Vice-Chancellor;

c) ve persons nominated by the Presi-dent;

d) one representative of the National

Council for Tertiary Education;

e) two elected members of Convoca-tion representing the professorial and

the non-professorial staff;

f) one elected representative of the Uni-

versity Teachers Association of Ghana;

g) one elected representative of the

University branch of the Federation ofUniversities Senior Staff Association of

Ghana;

h) one elected representative of the

Teachers and Education Workers Un-ion;i) one elected representative of the

Conference of Heads of Assisted Sec-

ondary Schools;

j) one elected representative of the un-

dergraduate students of the University

elected by the Students Representa-tive Council;

k) one elected representative of the

Administration

graduate students of the Universityelected by the University branch of the

Graduate Students Association; and

l) one representative of the alumni of

the University.

(2) The President, in making the nomi-

nations under paragraphs (a) and (c)of subsection (1), shall have regard to

the academic qualications, leader-

ship qualities, gender, expertise in -

nance, management, knowledge and

relevant experience in health and alliedsciences.

(3) The Chairperson and other mem-

bers of the Council shall be appointed

by the President in accordance with ar-ticle 70 of the Constitution.

(4) The chairperson of the University

Council shall preside at the Congrega-tion and other meetings and ceremo-

nies of the University in the absence ofthe Chancellor.

Function of the Council

6. The Council shall

a) ensure the implementation of the

aims of the University;b) determine the strategic directio

the University, and monitor and ev

ate policy implementation;

c) promote income-generating

tivities as part of the University’s

gramme;

d) control the nances of the Unsity and determine the allocation

proper use of funds;

e) ensure the conservation and

mentation of the resources of the

versity, specically in relation to ters affecting income or expenditu

f) ensure the creation of an env

ment of equal opportunity for mem

of the University without regard to

nicity , sex, race, religious belief olitical afliation;

and

g) make professional level app

ments on the recommendation oAppointments Committee of the

demic Board as may be determinethe Statutes of the University.

Establishment of committees

7. (1) For the purpose of achie

the aims of the University, the Comay establish standing or ad-hoc c



mittees made up of members or non-members of the Council and assign

them functions that the Council consid-ers appropriate.

(2) A committee comprised entirely by

non-members shall be advisory.

Tenure of ofce of membersof the Council

8. (1) A member of the Council other

than the Vice-Chancellor shall hold of-

ce for the period of three years and is

eligible for re-appointment for another

term only.(2) where a member of the Council is

absent from three consecutive meet-

ings without reasonable cause, the

ofce of that member shall become

vacant.

(3) A member of the Council other than

the Vice-Chancellor may resign from

ofce in writing addressed to the Presi-dent through the Minister.

(4) Where the ofce of a member be-

comes vacant by death, resignation

or absence of the member from three

consecutive meetings without reason-

able cause, another person nominatedby the relevant body shall be appoint-

ed for the unexpired term of the ofce.

Meetings of the Council

9. (1) The Council shall meet at least

three times in each academic year forthe despatch of business at the time

and in the place determined by thechairperson.

(2) The quorum at a meeting of the

Council is nine.

(3) The Chairperson shall preside at

each meeting of the Council and in the

absence of the chairperson, members

of the Council shall elect one of thegovernment nominees present to pre

side.(4) Matters before the Council shall be

decided by consensus or by a simpl

majority of the members present an

voting and in the event of an equality o

votes the person presiding shall have casting vote at a meeting.

(5) The Council may co-opt a perso

to attend and participate in any of it

meetings but a co-opted person is no

entitled to vote at a meeting.

(6) The Pro Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, and the Director of Finance sha

attend meetings of the Council but are

not entitled to vote.

(7) The proceedings of the Council ar

not invalidated by reason of a vacancamong the members or by a defect i

the appointment or qualication of

member.



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Disclosure of interest

10. (1) A member of the Council who

has an interest in a matter for consid-

eration at a meeting of the Council shall

a) disclose the nature of the interest

and the disclosure shall form part of

the record of the consideration of thematter,

b) recuse himself or herself from the

meeting, or

c) not participate in the deliberations

of the Council in respect of that matter.

(2) A member ceases to be a member

of the Council, if that member has aninterest in a matter before the Council

and

a) fails to disclose that interest,

b) fails to recuse himself or herself fromthe meeting at which the matter is be-

ing considered, or

c) participates in the deliberations of

that matter.

Allowances

11. Members of the Council and mem-

bers of a committee of the Council shallbe paid allowances approved by the

Minister in consultation with the Minis-

ter responsible for Finance.

General powers of the Council

12.(1) Subject to the provisions of this

Act, the Council shall have power to do

or provide for any matter in relation to

the University which the Council con-siders necessary or expedient.

(2) The conferment of particular pow-

ers on the Council by other provisionsof this Act shall not be taken to limit the

generality of this section.

Principal Ofcers ofthe University

13. (1) The Principal Ofcers of the Uni-

versity are

a) the Chancellor,b) the chairperson of the Council, and

c) the Vice-Chancellor.

(2) Before assuming ofce, the Princi-

pal Ofcers of the University shall take

and subscribe to the oath of ofce as

specied in the Schedule.

The Chancellor of the University

14. (1) The University shall have a

Chancellor who is appointed by the

Council and takes precedence over

the other ofcers of the University.

(2) The criteria and modalities for the

nomination and election of the Chan-

cellor shall be prescribed by the Stat-

utes of the University.

(3) The Chancellor shall hold ofce for

a term of ve years and is eligible for

re-appointment for another term only.

(4) The Chancellor shall preside at Con-gregation, meetings and ceremonies of

the University at which the Chancellor

is present.

(5) The Chancellor shall be served with

the summons, minutes and other docu-ments related to meetings of the Coun-

cil and may attend the meetings.

(6) The Chancellor shall confer on

qualied persons degrees, diplomasand certicates awarded by the Uni-

versity in accordance with this Act and

procedures prescribed by the Statutes

of the University.

(7)The Chancellor may delegate func-tions under subsection (6) by direc-

tions in writing to the Council.

Vacancy in ofce ofthe Chancellor

15. (1) The Ofce of the Chancellorshall become vacant on

a) resignation,b) death,

c) removal from ofce, ord) expiry of the term.

(2) The grounds and procedure

the removal from ofce of the Chan

lor shall be contained in the Statutethe University.

(3) Without limiting the functions o

Chancellor, where the integrity

welfare of the University are threate

by any matter, the Chancellor ma

consultation with the Council interv

Vice-Chancellor ofthe University

16. (1) The Council shall appo

Vice-Chancellor for the University.

(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall hol

ce on the terms and conditions sp

ed in the letter of appointment.

(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall hol

ce for a term of four years and is

ble for re-appointment for another

only.

(4) The Vice-Chancellor is the acadic and administrative head and c

disciplinary ofcer of the University

(5) The Vice-Chancellor is respon

to the Council for maintaining o

and ensuring the efcient adminition of the University.

(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall per

such other functions as may be scribed by the Statutes of the Un

sity.

Pro Vice-Chancellor ofthe University

17. (1)The Council shall appoint a

Vice-Chancellor of the University incordance with the Statutes of the




University.

(2) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall holdofce for the term of three years and is

eligible for re-appointment for another

term only.

(3) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall at-tend a Council meeting but shall not

vote at the meeting.

(4) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be

assigned such duties as the University

Council or the Vice-Chancellor shall

determine.

(5) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall per-

form the functions of the Vice-Chancel-

lor in the absence of the Vice-Chancel-

lor.

(6) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall, be-

fore assuming ofce, take and sub-

scribe to the oath of ofce as specied

in the Schedule.

Academic Board

18. There is established by this Act

an Academic Board of the University

which is answerable to the Council.

Functions of the Academic Board

19. The Academic Board, subject to

the powers of the Council, shall

a) formulate and implement the aca-

demic policies of the University;b) devise and regulate courses of in-

struction and study subject to accredi-

tation by the National Accreditation

Board;c) promote and supervise research;

d) regulatei. the conduct of examinations; and

ii. the award of degrees;

e) authorise research work;

f) advise the Council on the appoint-

ment of academic staff, admission ofstudents and the award of scholarships

and bursaries;

g) report on matters that are referredto the Academic Board by the Council;

h) make representations to the Councilon any matter connected with the Uni-

versity; and

i) perform other functions specied in

the Statutes of the University.

Composition of theAcademic Board

20. (1) The Academic Board consists

of

a) the Vice-Chancellor of the University

who shall be the chairperson,b) the Pro Vice-Chancellor,

c) Deans and Vice Deans,

d) Directors of Schools, Institutes and

Centres,

e) Heads of Academic Departments,

f) Professors and Associate Professors,g) a representative each from

i. an Academic department

ii. a School,

iii. an Institute, and

iv. a Centre,h) the Librarian of the University,

i) the Registrar of the University who is

the Secretary, and

j) nine members, ve of whom are non-

teaching staff, elected by Convocation

in accordance with the Statutes of theUniversity.

(2) The Academic Board may establish

standing and ad-hoc committees for

the purpose of carrying out its func-

tions under this Act and as may bedetermined by the Statutes enacted

by the Council except that a commit-

tee comprised entirely of non-members

shall be advisory only.

(3) A person who is an ex-ofcio mem-ber of the Board may be represented at

a meeting by a person designated by

that member.

The Registrar

21. (1) The Council shall appoint

Registrar for the University.

(2) The Registrar shall hold ofce o

the terms and conditions specied i

the letter of appointment in accord

ance with the Statutes of the University

(3) The Registrar is the secretary to the

a) Ofce of the Chancellor,

b) Council, and

c) Academic Board.

(4) The Registrar is responsible to thVice-Chancellor for the day-to-day ad

ministration of the affairs of the Univer

sity.

(5) The Registrar is the chief operatin

ofcer of the University under the Vice

Chancellor.

(6) The Registrar may perform any oth

er functions provided for in the Statuteof the University.

(7) The Registrar shall before assumin

ofce take and subscribe to the oath o

ofce as specied in the Schedule.

Director of Finance

22. (1) The Council shall appoint a D

rector of Finance for the University.

(2) The Director of Finance shall perform functions as prescribed in th

Statutes.

(3) The Director of Finance is respon

sible to the Vice-Chancellor in the performance of the duties of the Directo

of Finance.

Appointment of other staff

23. The Council may appoint other staas may be necessary for the effectiv

performance of the functions of th

University.



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Internal organisation ofthe University

24. (1) Subject to this Act, the Council

may take arrangements as it considers

appropriate for the internal organisa-

tion of the University including

a) the establishment, variation andsuppression of academic divisions,

Faculties, Schools, Centres, Depart-

ments, Institutes, hostels and other

bodies in the campuses in Ho, Hohoe

and elsewhere;

b) awarding professorships and

promoting lecturers;c) making academic or administrative

appointments;

d) conferring honorary degrees; and

e) awarding fellowships, bursaries, ex-hibitions, scholarships and prizes.

(2) The University may

a) enter into an agreement or relation-

ship with another institution whether

academic or non-academic and withinor outside the country, and

b) incorporate within the University

another institution or body, taking over

the property, rights, privileges and li-

abilities of that other institution or body.

(3) The Council shall exercise the pow-

ers referred to in subsection (1), only

after consultation with the Academic

Board on matters which in the opinion

of the Council are academic matters.

Student governance

25. (1)The University shall have a Stu-

dents Representative Council.

(2)The Students Representative Coun-cil is responsible for representing stu-

dents duly admitted and registered to

study at the University.

(3) The constitution and other govern-ing instruments of the Students Repre-

sentative Council shall

a) be drawn up by the students subject

to the approval of the Academic Board,and

b) conform to this Act, the Statutesof the University and any other rules,

regulations, directives and edicts duly

issued by the University.

(4) A constitution or a governing instru-ment drawn up by the Students Repre-

sentative Council which is inconsistent

with paragraph (b) of subsection (3)

shall to the extent of the inconsistency

be void.

(5) The Statutes of the University maygrant the Students Representative

Council representation on appropriate

bodies and organs of the University.

Statutes of the University

26. The Council shall ensure the imple-

mentation of this Act by Statutes which

shall, in particular

a) regulate the

i. appointment,ii. condition of service,

iii. termination of appointment,

and

iv. retirement benets of the employees

of the University;

b) determine the persons who form theacademic staff of the University;

c) determine the persons who are au-

thorised to sign contracts, cheques

and other documents on behalf of the

University and to regulate the proce-dure in relation to transactions entered

into by the University;

d) x the academic calendar of the

University;

e) determine the rules and proceduresrelating to discipline of students andemployees of the University;

f) ensure that the seal of the University

is kept under proper custody and is

used only on the authority of the Coun-

cil;

andg) provide for any matter required by

this Act to be prescribed by Statute.

Procedure for conductof business

27. Subject to the provisions of this

the Council may by statute regula

own procedure.

Convocation

28. (1) There shall be a Convoc

of the University with the member

prescribed by the Statutes of the

versity.

(2) The Registrar shall compile a ister of the members of Convoc

which shall be published each

demic year.

(3) The persons whose names apon the register shall be entitled to

at the Convocation.

(4) The Convocation shall meet at

once each academic year at the

and place determined by the VChancellor.

(5) Despite subsection (4), the

vocation shall meet upon a req

made by a number of members asscribed in the Statutes of the Unive

(6) The main function of the Conv

tion is to receive and discuss a re

from the Vice-Chancellor on the sta

the University and future plans fo

University.

(7) The Convocation may expres

opinion on any matter that affects

University and may refer the matt

the Council or the Academic Board

Congregation

29. The University may hold a Con

gation composed of the persons

scribed by Statute for the purpos

conferring degrees and awardingplomas and certicates.




Property and contracts 30. (1) The University may, for

a) the purpose of the performance of

the functions of the University, or

b) any purpose which the University

considers necessary or expedient,

acquire and hold movable or immov-able property, sell, lease, mortgage or

otherwise alienate or dispose of that

property and enter into any other trans-

action.

(2) The halls, hostels and residential

facilities for students, lecture halls,libraries, hospitals, staff quarters,

bungalows, guest houses, recreation

grounds and any other tenements of

the University shall be exempted fromthe assessments and rates levied by a

local authority.

(3) The intellectual property right in a

work, research or other intellectual en-

terprise funded or otherwise undertak-en with resources of the University shall

vest in the University.

(4) The Council shall enact Statutes in

accordance with the laws on intellec-tual property to govern the creation,

ownership and use of intellectual prop-

erty including copyright, patents, trade

marks, trade names and industrial de-

signs by the University employees.

(5) The Council may borrow money on

behalf of the University and may for this

purpose use University property as se-

curity.

(6) The Council shall in enacting theStatutes under subsection (4) deter-

mine the incentives for persons who

undertake any work, research or other

intellectual enterprise funded or oth-

erwise undertaken with resources ofthe University to enable those persons

benet from their work, research or in-

tellectual enterprise.

Financial mattersFunds of the University

31. (1) The funds of the University in-

clude

a) funds approved by Parliament;

b) moneys that accrue to the Univer-

sity in the performance of its functionsconsisting of

i. fees paid by students duly registered

by the University;

ii. fees, charges and dues in respect

of services rendered by or through the

University;

iii. proceeds from the sale of publica-tions of the University; and

iv. grants, subscriptions, rents and roy-

alties;

c) returns on investments;d) endowments, donations and gifts;

and

e) moneys from any other source ap-

proved by the Council.

(2) Any sum of money received by oron behalf of the University shall be paid

into a bank account of the University

opened by or on the authority of the

Council.

(3) For the avoidance of doubt, moneysreceived by or standing to the credit of

a School, Centre or an Institute of the

University shall form part of the funds

of the University as dened under this

Act.

(4) The Council may invest the funds of

the University that are not required for

immediate use as the Council consid-

ers appropriate.

Internal Audit Unit

32. (1) There is established by this Act

an Internal Audit Unit which shall con-

stitute a part of the University.

(2) The Council shall appoint person-nel required to ensure an effective and

efcient internal audit of the University.

(3) The Unit shall establish standards

and procedures to carry out an internaaudit of the University in accordanc

with the Internal Audit Agency Act2003 (Act 658).

(4) The Audit Report Implementatio

Committees of the University as es

tablished under section 30 (1) of thAudit Service Act, 2000 (Act 584) ar

responsible for the implementation o

the recommendations of the interna

audit reports.

(5) The Audit Report Implementatio

Committee may co-opt a senior member of the University to serve on th

Committee.

Accounts and audit 33. (1) The Council shall ensure tha

the University keeps books of accoun

and proper records in relation to them

in the form approved by the Auditor

General.

(2) The Council shall submit the an

nual accounts of the University to th

Auditor-General for audit within thre

months after the end of the nancia

year and cause the accounts to b

published at the time and in the manner that the Council considers appro

priate.

(3) The accounts shall be under th

signature of the Vice-Chancellor anthe Director of Finance.

(4) The Auditor-General shall not late

than three months after the receipt o

the accounts, audit the accounts anforward the audit report to Parliamenwith a copy to the Minister.

Annual report and other reports

34. (1) The Council shall within thre

months after the end of each academiyear submit a report to the Ministe

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for the year to which the report relatesand make that report available to the

public.

(2) The report shall cover the opera-

tions, admissions, sources, and use

the funds, challenges, signicant

events and major policies of the Uni-versity and shall include the report

of the Auditor-General for the year to

which the report relates.

(3) The Minister shall within one month

after the receipt of the annual report,

submit the report to Parliament with a

statement that the Minister considersnecessary.

(4) The Council shall also submit to the

Minister any other reports which the

Minister may require in writing.

Exemption from taxes, dutiesand other charges

35. The University is exempt from the

payment of taxes, duties and othercharges that the Minister responsible

for Finance may determine with the

prior approval of Parliament.

Miscellaneous matters Anti-discrimination

36. (1) Without limiting the power of

the University to adopt afrmative ac-

tion policies, the University or an ofcerof the University shall not discriminate

against a person on the basis of that

person’s race, ethnic origin, political

opinion, colour, gender, occupation,

religion, or creed, disability, social oreconomic status to determine whether

that person is to be

a) admitted as a student of the Univer-

sity;

b) registered as a student of the Uni-

versity;c) permitted to graduate from the Uni-

versity;

d) appointed as an academic staff or

other staff member;e) promoted as an academic staff or

other member; orf) granted any advantage, privilege or

other benet accorded all other per-

sons.

(2) For the purpose of subsection(1),”an ofcer of the University” in-

cludes a principal ofcer, staff or other

employee, an agent, servant or any

other person performing or acting in an

ofcial capacity for or on behalf of the

University.

(3) For the purpose of this section, “dis-

criminate” means to give different treat-

ment to different persons attributable

only or mainly on the grounds stated in

subsection (1).

Matriculation

37. (1) A student admitted to the Uni-

versity shall take the Matriculation Oath

and sign the Matriculation Register.

(2) A student who fails to sign theMatriculation Register may be prevent-

ed by the University from graduating.

Dispute settlement

38. (1) There is established by this Act

a body to be known as the University

of Health and Allied Sciences Appeals

Board.

(2) The Council shall appoint the Mem-bers of the Appeals Board.

(3) The Appeals Board consists ofa) a chairperson who is a retired justice

of the Superior Courts of Judicature or

a lawyer qualied to be so appointed,b) two lawyers of at least ten years

standing at the Bar who are persons of

high moral integrity one of whom is a

woman,

c) two persons who are not lawyers oremployees of the University who are

persons of high moral integrity onwhom is a woman.

(4) The Appeals Board shall hear

determine on appeal matters on

a) acts or omissions in contraventio

this Act or the Statutes enacted by

Council;b) breach of employment contract

the University;

c) the promotion of persons duly

ployed by the University;

d) grievances by students agains

University on matters related to we

and discipline; ore) any other matter or dispute refe

to the Appeals Board by the Coun

(5) The chairperson and two o

members of the Appeals Board, stitute a panel for the hearing and

termination of a case or matter be

the Appeals Board.

(6) In the absence of the chairper

one of the two lawyers as providein paragraph (b) of subsection (3)

act as chairperson.

(7) The Council shall establish the

and procedure which governa) the operations of the Appeals Bo

b) the appointment and remuner

of the members of the Appeals Bo

c) the functions of the acting chai

son,

d) the establishment of the Secretof the Appeals Board, and

e) any other relevant matter.




Interpretation

39. In this Act, unless the context oth-

erwise requires,

“Appeals Board” means the Universityof Health and Allied Sciences Appeals

Board established under section 38

(1);

“Convocation” means the PrincipalOfcers of the University and all other

senior members of the University

appointed by the Council or the Aca-

demic Board and who are registeredas members of the Convocation by the

Registrar;“Council” means the University Coun-cil established under section 5;

“disclosure of interest” includespecuniary, material, academic andrelational interest in a matter being

deliberated upon or decided upon bythe University;

“Institute” means a multidisciplinaryresearch or service establishment which

focuses primarily on multi-disciplinaryresearch and on the provision of exten-sion services;

“Minister” means the Minister responsi-

ble for Education;“Statutes of the University” meanadministrative guidelines enacted by

the Council in accordance with this Actto govern the internal operations of the

University; and

“University” means the University ofHealth and Allied Sciences establishedunder section 1.

Transitional provisions

40. (1) Until the establishment of theCouncil under section 5, there shall bean Interim Council of the University whichshall function for a period not exceeding

two years.

(2) The President shall appoint members

of the Interim Council on the recommen-dation of the Minister given in consulta-tion with the National Council for TertiaryEducation.

(3) The Interim Council shall perform thefunctions specied under section 6.

(4) Any action taken by the Interim Coun-cil before the rst meeting of the Councilshall have the same effect as if done by

the Council.

(5) The University shall be guided in itsoperations by accredited Universities in

Ghana for a period not exceeding twoyears.

SCHEDULEOATH OF OFFICE

Section 13 (2), 17 (6) and 21 (7)

I ................................................................ do (in the name of the Almighty God

(swear) (solemnly afrm) that I will at a

times, well and truly serve the Universitof Health and Allied Sciences and the Re

public of Ghana in the ofce of ...............

...................................................................

.............................................. and that I wuphold, preserve, protect and defend th

University as by law established (so hel

me God).

(To be sworn before the President or suc

other person as the President may desig

nate.)

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ADMISSIONREQUIREMENT

Admission Requirements

Local Applicants

Applicants must have obtainedcredits (at least Grade 6 in WAS-SSCE and Grade D in SSCE) in

the following core subjects:

• English,

• Core Mathematics

• Integrated Science

• Social Studies

In addition, applicants must have ob-

tained three (3) credits (A1 – C6 in

WASSSCEand A – D in SSSCE) in the followingElective Subjects:

• Chemistry,• Physics and Biology, or

• Elective Mathematics

International Applicants andGhanaians with ExternalEducational CredentialsCredentials Acceptable for Admission

Include the following:

• Senior Secondary School Certi-

cates (SSSCE/WASSSCE)

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

• GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’Levels

• IGCSE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’

levels

• American High School Grade –

Grade 12 &13 examinations• Other external qualications which

have equivalences to the

• WASSSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A

Levels)

(i) General Entry Requirements forWASSSCE/SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to any UHAS degreeprogramme, Senior High School cer-

ticate holders must possess at least

credits (A1 – C6 in WASSSCE andA – D in SSSCE ) in English, Core

Mathematics, Integrated Science, and

Social Studies,

in addition to credits in three (3) elec-

tives from Chemistry, Physics, Biology

and Mathematics.

WASSSCENEW

INTERPRETATIONINTERPRETATION

A1 1-Excellent

2-Very Good

3-Good

4-Credit

5-Pass

Fail

No equivalent

No equivalent

No equivalent

1-Excellent

2-Very Good

3-Good

4-Credit

5-Credit

6-Credit

7-Pass

8-Pass

9-Fail

B2

B3

C4

C5

C6

D7

E8

F9

(ii) General Entry Requirements

for all other Applicants

IGCSE/IB - To be admitted to anygree Programme, IGCSE/IB hol

must possess at least Grades A*/A

in English, Mathematics and Biolog

the Standard (SL)/’O’ Level, in addto three Higher Level (HL – A to C)

Level (A – D)/ /IB 2 (A – C) grade

Chemistry, Physics, Biology and

Mathematics.

General Information for allApplicants

All applicants will be considered on

basis of result equivalents approve

the National Council for Tertiary Ed

tion (NCTE), as per the schedulebelow:

All enquiries about admissions should be addressed to:

The Registrar Ofce of the Registrar UHAS P.M.B. 31 Ho, Ghana Email: [email protected]



ACADEMICPROGRAMMES

Outline of Programmes for 2013 - 2014 Academic Year


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BACHELOR

DIETETICYear One, Semester One

Semester Two

Course code

Course code

UHAS 100

UHAS 102

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

1

2

3

3

1

2

3

2

English Language

Academic Writing

Quantitative Literacy

Community Entry and Organization

Information Literacy

Medical Terminology

General Chemistry

Communication Skills & Report Writing

Chemistry Practical

Research Methods I

Biology

Ghanaian & African Studies

Biology Practical

Basic Human Nutrition

General Physics

Introduction to Dietetics

UHAS 110

UHAS 104

UHAS 103

UHAS 106

SBBS 101

UHAS 108

SBBS 103

UHAS 112

SBBS 105

UHAS 114

SBBS 107

BMNT 102

SBBS 109

BMNT 104

Course Title

Course Title

Credit

Credit

Total

Total

20

21

Academic Programm



Vacation Term Year One

(Bachelor of Dietetics, cont’d

Course code

BMNT 100 3Vocational Training I (8 weeks)

Course Title Credits

Year 2, Semester One

Year 2, Semester Two

Course code

Course code

SAHS 201

BDTS 202

2

2

2

3

2

2

2

3

3

2

1

1

1

2

Human Growth and Development I

Food Safety I

Health Law & Ethics

General Pathology

Medical Sociology

Communication, Counseling & Educationin Dietetics

Biostatistics

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Nutritional Microbiology

Anatomy Practical

Nutritional Microbiology Practical

Physiology Practical

Health Care System in Ghana

SAHS 203

BDTS 204

UHAS 203

BDTS 206

SBBS 201

SBBS 203

SBBS 205

BDTS 201

SBBS 207

BDTS 203

SBBS 209

UHAS 201

Course Title

Course Title

Credits

Credits

Total 21

Academic Programmes


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Academic Programm

Long Vacation Term, Year 2

Course code

BDTS 300 3Vocational Training II (8 weeks)


2

2

2

2

1

2

3

1

Human Growth & Development II

Nutritional Assessment

Immunology & Immunopathology

Anatomy and Physiology of GIT

Food Analysis (Practical)

Research Methods II

General Biochemistry

General Biochemistry Practical

SAHS 202

BDTS 208

SAHS 204

BDTS 214

BDTS 212

SBBS 212

SBBS 206

SBBS 208

Total 22

(Bachelor of Dietetics, con



BACHELOR OF

MEDICAL LABORATORYSCIENCES



Course code

Course code

UHAS 100

UHAS 102

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

1

2

3

3

1

3

3

1

English Language

Academic Writing




Medical Terminology

General Chemistry


Chemistry Practical

Research Methods I

Biology


Biology Practical

Introduction to Medical LaboratorySciences

General Physics

Introductory Practical in MedicalLaboratory Sciences

UHAS 110

UHAS 104

UHAS 103

UHAS 106

SBBS 101

UHAS 108

SBBS 103

UHAS 112

SBBS 105

UHAS 114

SBBS 107

DMLS 102

SBBS 109

DMLS 104

Course Title

Course Title

Credits

Credits

Total

Total

20

21

Academic Programmes


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Academic Program

Vacation Term Year One

(Bachelor of Med. Lab. Sci. con

Course code

DMLS 200 3Vocational Training I (8 weeks)



Course code

SAHS 201 2

2

2

2

3

3

1

1

1

2


Medical Sociology

Health Law & Ethics

Biostatistics

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation

General Anatomy Practical

Analytical Chemistry & InstrumentationPractical

General Physiology Practical

SAHS 203

SAHS 203

SBBS 201

SBBS 203

SBBS 205

DMLS 203

SBBS 207

SBBS 209

DMLS 201


Total 19




Course code

DMLS 300 3

Vocational Training (8 weeks)


2

1

2

2

1

2

3

3

1

General Microbiology

General Microbiology Practical

Functional Histology

Immunology & Immunopathology

Functional Histology Practical

Introduction to Pathology Laboratory

PracticeIntroduction to Clinical LaboratoryPractice & Transfusion Science

Molecular and Cell Biology

Molecular and Cell Biology Practical

DMLS 202

DMLS 204

DMLS 206

SAHS 204

DMLS 208

DMLS 216

DMLS 218

DMLS 212

DMLS 214

Total 23

(Bachelor of Med. Lab. Sci. cont’d


Course code

SBBS 206 3

1

2



Research Methods II

SBBS 208

SBBS 212


Academic Programmes


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Academic Programmes



BACHELOR OF

MIDWIFERY



Course code

Course code

UHAS 100

UHAS 102

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

1

3

2

1

3

3

3

English Language

Academic Writing




Medical Terminology

General Chemistry


Chemistry Practical

Biology

Research Methods I

Biology Practical


General Physics

Fundamentals of Midwifery

UHAS 110

UHAS 104

UHAS 103

UHAS 106

SBBS 101

UHAS 108

SBBS 103

SBBS 105

SCPH 102

SBBS 107

UHAS 114

SBBS 109

MIDW 102

Course Title

Credits

Credits

Total

Total

20

20

Course Title

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Course code

SBBS 202 2

1

3

3

1

2

2

1

2

2

Microbiology

Microbiology Practical

General Pathology



Obstetrics Pharmacotherapeutics

The Midwife in the Community

Human Genetics & Embryology

Neonatology

Research Methods II

SBBS 204

BDTS 204

SBBS 206

SBBS 208

MIDW 202

MIDW 204

MIDW 206

MIDW 208

SBBS 212


(Bachelor of Midwifery, con


Course code

SBBS 201 2

2

2

2

3

3

2

1

1

2

Psychology

Health Law & Ethics

Medical Sociology

Biostatistics

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Health Care System in Ghana and itsManagement

Anatomy Practical

Basic Nursing


SAHS 203

UHAS 203

SCPH 201

SBBS 203

SBBS 205

NURS 201

SBBS 207

SBBS 209

UHAS 201


Total 20

Academic Programme



2

2

Physical Assessment of Women

Pelvic Assessment of Women

MIDW 212

MIDW 214

(Bachelor of Midwifery, cont’d

Total 23


Course code

MIDW 300 3Vocational Training (8 weeks)


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BACHELOR

NURSIN



Course code

Course code

UHAS 100

SBBS 202

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

1

3

2

1

3

3

3

English Language

Academic Writing




Medical Terminology

General Chemistry


Chemistry Practical

Biology

Research Methods I

Biology Practical


General Physics

Fundamentals of Midwifery

UHAS 110

SBBS 204

UHAS 103

BDTS 204

SBBS 101

SBBS 206

SBBS 103

SBBS 105

SBBS 208

SBBS 107

NURS 202

SBBS 109

NURS 204

Course Title

Credits

Credits

Total

Total

20

20

Course Title

Academic Programme





Course code

Course code

NURS 200

SBBS 202

SBBS 204

BDTS 204

SBBS 206

3

2

1

3

3

Vocational Training I

Microbiology


General Pathology

General Biochemistry I

Course Title

Course Title

Credits

Credits


Course code

UHAS 201 2

2

2

2

3

3

1

1

2

2

Health Care System in Ghana & itsManagement

Medical Sociology

Health Law & Ethics

Biostatistics

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Anatomy Practical


Basic Nursing

Psychology

UHAS 203

SAHS 203

SBBS 211

SBBS 203

SBBS 205

SBBS 207

SBBS 209

NURS 201

NURS 203

Credits

Total 20

Course Title

(Bachelor of Nursing, cont’d

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Course code

NURS 300

SBBS 208

NURS 202

NURS 204

NURS 206

NURS 208

SNAM 06

NURS 206

SBBS 212

3

1

3

2

2

2

2

2

2

Vocational Training II


Reproductive Health I

Introduction to Community HealthNursing

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing

Principles and Practice of HealthAssessment

Nutrition and Dietetics

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing

Research Methods II


Total 23

(Bachelor of Nursing, con

Academic Programm



BACHELOR OF

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP (Clinical)



Course code

Course code

UHAS 100

UHAS 102

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

1

3

2

1

3

3

2

2

English Language

Academic Writing




Medical Terminology

General Chemistry


Chemistry Practical

Biology

Research Methods I

Biology Practical


General Physics

Introduction to Physician AssistantProfession

Basic Nursing for Physician Assistant

UHAS 110

UHAS 104

UHAS 103

UHAS 106

SBBS 101

UHAS 108

SBBS 103

SBBS 105

SCPH 102

SBBS 107

UHAS 120

SBBS 109

SMPA 102

SMPA 104

Course Title

Credits

Credits

Total

Total

20

21

Course Title

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Course code

Course code

UHAS 201

SBBS 202

2

2

2

1

2

3

3

2

3

3

1

1

2

1

2

2

1

1

3


Microbiology theory

Medical Sociology

Microbiology practical

Health Law and Ethics

General Pathology

Biostatistics

Anatomy for Physician Assistant

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Anatomy for Physician Assistants Practical

Anatomy Practical

Physiology for Physician Assistants

Physiology for Physician AssistantsPractical


Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology

Introduction to Psychology

History and Physical ExaminationTechniques


UHAS 203

SBBS 204

SAHS 203

BDTS 204

SBBS 201

SMPA 204

SBBS 203

SBBS 205

SMPA 206

SBBS 207

SMPA 208

SBBS 209

SMPA 201

SMPA 202

SMPA 212

SMPA 214

SBBS 206

Course Title

Credits

Credits

Total 21

Course Title

(Bachelor of Physician Assistantship – Clinical, con

Academic Programme



(Bachelor of Physician Assistantship – Clinical, cont’d)

SBBS 208 1

2

3


Research Methods II

Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Practice

SBBS 212

DMLT 216

Total 22


Course code

SMPA 300 3Vocational Training II: Practical Health CareObservation in History Taking & Examination


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BACHELOR

PUBLIC HEALT



Course code

Course code

UHAS 100

UHAS 102

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

1

3

2

1

3

3

3

English Language

Academic Writing




Medical Terminology

General Chemistry


Chemistry Practical

Biology

Research Methods I

Biology Practical


General Physics

Introduction to Public Health

UHAS 110

UHAS 104

UHAS 103

UHAS 106

BBMS 101

UHAS 108

BBMS 103

BBMS 105

SCPH 102

BBMS 107

UHAS 120

BBMS 109

SCPH 101

Course Title

Credits

Credits

Total 20

Course Title

Total 20

Academic Programme



(Bachelor Public Health, cont’d)


Course code

UHAS 201 2

2

2

3

3

3

1

1

2


Medical Sociology

Health Law & Ethics

Biostatistics

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Anatomy Practical


Research Methods

UHAS 203

SAHS 203

SBBS 201

SBBS 203

SBBS 205

SBBS 207

SBBS 209

SCPH 201

Credits

Total 19

Course Title


Course code

SBBS 202 2

1

2

2

2

3

1

2

Microbiology Theory


Medical Terminology

Basic Principles of Environmental Health

Medical Anthropology: Cultural Foundationfor Health and Illness



Research Methods II

SBBS 204

SCPH 202

UHAS 108

SCPH 204

SBBS 206

SBBS 208

SBBS 212


Total 15

Academic Programmes


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(Bachelor Public Health, con


Course code

SCPH 300 4Vocational Training II


Academic Programmes



UHAS DEANS

Deans of UHAS


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Professor Edwin Kwame WireduMB ChB (Ghana), FRCPath (UK),

MIAC, FWACP, FGCP

Professor Fred BinkaMB ChB (Ghana), MPH (Hebrew), PhD (Basel)

DR. GAMELI NORGBEMB ChB (Ghana), MPH (Hebrew), PhD (Ba

Professor Onike P. RodriguesMB ChB (Leeds), MRCP (UK),

DCH (London), FWACP, FRCPCH (UK)Professor Festus K. Adzaku

BSc(Ghana), MB ChB (Ghana), PhD (London)

Acting DeanSCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Acting Dean

SCHOOL OF NURSINGAND MIDWIFERY

DeanSCHOOL OF MEDICINE

DeanSCHOOL OF BASIC ANDBIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Acting DeanSCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH

SCIENCES

Deans of UHA



ACADEMICCALENDAR

2013 / 2014

First Semester

Activity

LEVEL 100: Monday October 7 – Friday October 11,2013

LEVEL 100: Monday, October 14, 2013TOP UP: Monday, October 14, 2013

LEVEL 200: Monday, September 30, 2013

LEVEL 100: Saturday, October 26, 2013

TOP UP: Saturday, October 26, 2013

ALL LEVELS: Tuesday, December 24 – Sunday, December 29

ALL LEVELS Monday, December 30, 2013

LEVEL 100: Saturday, February 1, 2014

TOP UP: Saturday, February 1, 2014

LEVEL 200: Saturday, January 18, 2014

TOP UP: Monday, February 3 – Saturday, February 8, 2014

LEVEL 100: Monday, February 10 – Sunday February 16, 2014

LEVEL 100: Monday, February 17 – Sunday, February 28, 2014

LEVEL 200: Monday, January 20 – Saturday, January 25, 2014

TOP UP: Monday, February 10 – Sunday February 16, 2014

TOP UP: Monday, February 17 – Sunday, February 28, 2014

LEVEL 200: Monday, January 27 – Sunday, February 2, 2014

LEVEL 200: Monday, February 3 – Sunday, February 14, 2014

Date

Semester Begins / Registration

Orientation

Teaching Begins

Matriculation

Christmas Break

LEVEL 100: Saturday, October 5 – Monday October 7, 2013TOP UP: Saturday, October 5 – Monday October 7, 2013LEVEL 200: Monday, September 23 – Sunday September 29, 2013

Teaching Resumes

Teaching Ends

Revision period

SemesterExaminations

Break


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Academic Calendar

Second Semester

Activity

Students Report

Registration

Teaching Begins

Teaching Ends

Revision period

Examinations

Break

Vocational Training

Date

LEVEL 100: Friday, February 28, 2014

LEVEL 100: Friday, February 28 – Sunday, March 2, 2014

LEVEL 100: Monday, March 3, 2014

LEVEL 100: Saturday, June 14, 2014

LEVEL 100: Monday, June 16 – Saturday, June 21, 2014

LEVEL 100: Monday, June 23 – Sunday, June 29, 2014

LEVEL 100: Monday, June 30 – Sunday, July 13, 2014

LEVEL 100: Monday, July 14 – Saturday, September 6, 2014

TOP UP: Friday, February 28, 2014

TOP UP: Friday, February 28 – Sunday, March 2, 2014

TOP UP: Monday, March 3, 2014

TOP UP: Saturday, June 14, 2014

TOP UP: Monday, June 16 – Saturday, June 21, 2014

TOP UP: Monday, June 23 – Sunday, June 29, 2014

TOP UP: Monday, June 30 – Sunday, July 13, 2014

TOP UP: Monday, July 14 – Saturday, September 7, 2014

LEVEL 200: Friday, February 14, 2014

LEVEL 200: Friday, February 14 – Sunday, February 16, 2014

LEVEL 200: Monday, February 17, 2014

LEVEL 200: Saturday, May 31, 2014

LEVEL 200: Monday, June 2 – Saturday, June 7, 2014



LEVEL 200: Monday, June 30 – August 23, 2014



REQUIREMENTSAND REGULATIONS

FOR BACHELORDEGREES


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Requirements and Regulations for 2013-2014 Bachelor Degre

8.1 Academic Programmes

8.1.1 The University’s academic pro-grammes are arranged in modules.Under the modular course structure,

the University’s academic calendar hasbeen organized into a semester sys-

tem, and instruction takes the form of

courses evaluated in terms of credits.

Units of courses are examinable at the

end of every semester and, if passed,a student shall earn credit(s) for the

units. The courses are coded and num-

bered in progressive order of difculty,

or in levels of academic progression.

8.1.2 a) Each School shall provide de-tailed information about the structure of

courses leading to the award of Bach-

elor’s degrees.

b) It is the responsibility of each stu-

dent registered at the University of

Health and Allied Sciences to familiar-ize himself or herself with the specic

requirements of the bachelor’s degree

which the student

plans to pursue, as well as the rules,

regulations and policies of the Univer-sity and of the Departments or Schools

concerned.

8.1.3 Each student is responsible forensuring that the courses in which

registration is effected satisfy the pro-gramme requirements of the particular

Bachelor’s degree sought; advice and

counselling for all who need assistance

is freely available.

8.1.4 It is also understood that everystudent, by the act of registering,

agrees to abide by all rules, regulations

and policies of the University of Health

and Allied Sciences and of the Depart-

ments or Schools in which that student

is registered.

8.1.5 Each student is expected to befamiliar with the General Information

outlined in this Handbook as well as

the information pertaining to the De-partment or School in which he or she

is enrolled. Students shall therefore

be held liable for any lapses. Whenin doubt, students may consult their

Deans or Heads of Departments inwriting with a copy to the Registrar ask-

ing that advice be given in writing.

8.1.6 The University reserves the rightto conduct academic work (especiallyexaminations) on any particular day of

the week.

8.1.7 Except with the express writtenapproval of the Vice-Chancellor, no

student is permitted to register for two

programmes at the same time eitherwithin or outside the University. The

sanction for such an offence shall be

the cancellation of the University regis-

tration or loss of

studentship.

8.1.8 Exemption from any of these

General Regulations may be granted

only by the express permission of the

Academic Board on the recommenda-tion of the appropriate School Board.

8.1.9 Minimum Aggregate

In determining eligibility for admission

to Level 100 programmes, the can-

didate’s aggregate score in the threecore and three elective subjects as in-

dicated above shall not exceed 24.

8.1.10 A pass in the Senior Second-ary School Certicate Examination(SSSCE) or West African Senior Sec-

ondary School Certicate Examination

(WASSCE) is understood to mean a

candidate’s performance at grades in-

terpreted as follows:

8.1.11 Senior Secondary School cadates shall be admitted into Level (First Year) of the Four-year Bache

Degree Programme.

8.1.12 General Certicate of Edtion Examinations (Ordinary and

vanced Levels*):A pass (at least g

6) in ve subjects including EnLanguage,Mathematics, Science

an Arts subject.

8.1.13 Candidates on Transfer another University: A candidate

havebeen formally admitted as a ular student to a Bachelor’s de

course in a recognized university

made satisfactory progress over

less than one academic year. L

transfers are not usually encoura

Transcripts of academic record be made available to the Admiss

Board.

8.1.14 Visiting/Occasional/ForeStudents:

The University admits other stud

for varying durations in the Bache

degree programme, as Visiting, O

sional or Foreign students.

8.2 Admissions

8.2.1 Admissions Board:

8.2.1.2 There shall be an AdmissBoard made up of Deans of Sch

and the Head or a representativeach Teaching Department. The B

shall be chaired by the Pro-Vice-C

cellor.

8.2.2 The Registrar shall present toAdmissions Board a list of candidwho satisfy the requirements and

Board shall decide which of the ca

dates may be offered admission an

which programmes and level.

SSSCEWASSCE

A1 A 1

B2 B 2

B3 C 3

C4 D 4

C5 5

C6 6



8.2.3 Candidates who do not satisfythe admission requirements are noteligible for admission and shall not be

considered by the Admissions Board.

8.2.4 The University reserves the rightto ask a candidate who accepts an of-

fer of admission while not satisfying the

admission requirements to withdrawfrom the University, notwithstanding

progress made in the course.

8.3 Course of study

A candidate who is admitted to a de-

gree programme shall follow the ap-

proved programme of study over the

prescribed period. No change of sub-ject is allowed without the approval of

the Dean of Faculty. A student may not

graduate if he/she is found not to have

followed the subjects assigned to him/

her.

8.4 Academic Session

The Academic Session shall comprise

two Semesters and Community FieldService as follows:

First Semester - August - DecemberSecond Semester - January – JuneCommunity Service - July - August

8.5 Structure of Semester

A Semester shall be a minimum of 18weeks’ duration and shall be structured

as follows:

Fifteen (15) weeks of Teaching (mini-mum)One (1) week of Revision

Two (2) weeks of Examinations

8.6 Academic Advisor

In each department, all students shall

be assigned academic advisors who

shall provide counsel on course offer-ings.

Requirements and Regulations for 2013-2014 Bachelor Degrees

8.7 Registration

For a student to obtain credit in any

course, he or she must be admit-

ted into the department, and must be

properly registered for that course dur-

ing the ofcial registration period at

the beginning of each semester. Thestudent may plan his or her courses in

consultation with his or her academic

advisor(s). Choice of electives must be

consistent with the teaching and ex-

amination timetables. A specied pe-riod for registration shall be set aside

beyond which no registration shall beallowed.

A student who fails to register during

the specied registration period shall

forfeit his or her right to register for thesemester.

8.8 Duration of Study Programmes

8.8.1 The minimum period for com-pletion of the Bachelor’s degree pro-grammes shall be eight (8) semes-

ters; and the maximum period shall be

twelve (12) semesters for Level 100

entrants. For students entering at Level

200, the minimum shall be six (6) se-

mesters and themaximum shall be ten (10) semesters.

Minimum and maximum periods for

completion of programmes are pre-

sented in tabular form below:

8.8.2 These minimum and maximumperiods are calculated from the date of

rst registration.

8.8.3 A student who seeks re-admis-sion beyond the minimum period shallbe required to pay appropriate pro-

rated fees as determined by the Uni-

versity.

Level 100

Level 200

8 12

106

MinimumPeriod

MaximumPeriod

Entry Level

8.8.4 Under exceptional circumstances, a student who is unable to complete his or her programme within the

maximum period specied, may be alowed up to four (4) additional semes

ters to complete the programme on

fee-paying basis.

8.8.5 A student who is unable to complete his or her programme within the

permissible maximum period allowe

shall lose all credits accumulated, and

his/her studentship shall be cancelled

Such a student may, however, be a

lowed to re-apply for admission intthe University.

8.9 Interruption of Study Pro-gramme

8.9.1 Subject to 8.9.4 a student in goostanding may interrupt his or her studprogramme for two continuous semes

ters only, provided that the maximum

period allowable for the completion o

the programme is not

exceeded.

8.9.2 A student who wishes to plaa suspension of his or her study pro

gramme for any period of time while

remaining in good standing does s

subject to the approval of the relevanDean of School.

The student shall apply in writing to th

Dean through the Registrar, at leas

four (4) weeks before the commence

ment of the initial semester affected

stating reasons for the interruptionThe decision of the Dean shall then b

communicated to the Registrar, wh

in turn shall communicate same to theapplicant prior to the applicant’s tem

porarily leaving the University.

8.9.3 With the express written permission of the Vice-Chancellor, a studen

may be permitted to interrupt his or he

studies by two additional. semesters

but not exceeding four semesters overall. It is expected that the student wi


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initiate a request for such extension,giving reasons,

according to the protocol described inSection 8.9.2.

8.9.4 A student who interrupts his orher studies beyond the allowed four

(4) continuous semesters shall bedeemed to have lost all accumulated

credits. Consequently, his or her stu-

dentship will have been cancelled by

virtue of the unauthorized leave-taking.

However, ceteris paribus, such a stu-

dent may be allowed to re-apply for

admission into the University.

8.9.5 Where the ground for interrup-tion of studies is medical, the Director

of University Health Services sh

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