{"id":10880,"date":"2026-05-19T14:20:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/?page_id=10880"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:32:17","slug":"m-sc-nursing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/m-sc-nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"M.Sc. Nursing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Presbyterian University, Ghana has obtained accreditation to run Master of Science (MSc.) in Nursing<\/strong> programme. The programme offers the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aim of the Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim of the programme is to develop a cadre of disciplined nurse graduates equipped with the knowledge, competencies, and leadership skills required for research, teaching and improving health outcomes in the global society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Entry Requirements into the M.Sc. Nursing Programme<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicant must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second-Class Lower Division) in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognised university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Be duly registered as a professional nurse or midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of Ghana or the relevant regulatory body in their home country (for international applicants).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Have at least two years of post-qualification clinical or teaching experience in nursing or midwifery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Submit a statement of purpose (not more than 500 words) outlining the applicant\u2019s interest in the programme, research interests, and career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Provide two academic and\/or professional references, one of which must be from a current or recent employer or academic supervisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. For international applicants, demonstrate proficiency in English, either through prior education in English (submission of letter of English proficiency) or standardized English language test results (example IELTS, TOEFL), where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The Structure of the MSc. Nursing Programme is as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    FIRST SEMESTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Code<\/strong><\/td>Course Title<\/strong><\/td>T<\/strong><\/td>P<\/strong><\/td>C<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PNUR 601<\/td>Theoretical Perspectives and Foundations of Nursing<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    PNUR 603<\/td>Contemporary Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    PNUR 607<\/td>Nursing Research<\/td>4<\/td>0<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
    PNUR 609<\/td>Advanced Health Assessment<\/td>2<\/td>18<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
    PNUR 613<\/td>Leadership and Policy in Nursing<\/td>2<\/td>6<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td> <\/strong><\/td>14<\/strong><\/td>30<\/strong><\/td>18<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    SECOND SEMESTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Code<\/strong><\/td>Course Title<\/strong><\/td>T<\/strong><\/td>P<\/strong><\/td>C<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    PNUR 602<\/td>Nursing Seminar<\/td>1<\/td>12<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    PNUR 604<\/td>Informatics in Healthcare Delivery<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    PNUR 606<\/td>Medical-Surgical Nursing<\/td>2<\/td>24<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
    PNUR 608<\/td>Dissertation<\/td>0<\/td>18<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
    PNUR 614<\/td>Management and Administration in Nursing and Healthcare<\/td>2<\/td>6<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td> <\/strong><\/td>6<\/strong><\/td>60<\/strong><\/td>21<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Duration of the programme:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The duration for completion of the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Nursing shall be one (1) year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Target:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Nurses and Midwives<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Online Application:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Purchase E-voucher at GH\u20b5200 using Mobile Money by visiting the University\u2019s website: www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For further enquiries, call or WhatsApp: 0501510034 \/ 0531809490.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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