University of Ghana GEMP Admissions 2023/2024 Academic Year

University of Ghana GEMP Admissions 2023/2024 Academic Year

The University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry (UGSMD) is inviting applications from qualified applicants for admission into the Graduate Entry Medical Programme for the 2023/2024 Academic Year.

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University of Ghana GEMP Admissions 2023/2024 Academic Year Requirements

Applicants should have a good (BSc) First Degree (Minimum of 2^nd Class Lower) in the following science-based courses: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physician Assistantship, Pharmacy, Nursing, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory Sciences, Physiotherapy and Radiography. Graduates whose courses are not listed should not apply.
Candidates should have obtained a good WASSCE/SSSCE grade in three (3) core and Three (3) Elective science subjects one of which must be Chemistry.
There should be evidence of having completed National Service (if applicable).

Nature of UG GEMP Programme and Duration

The Graduate Entry Medical Programme is an integrated 4-year Medical Programme which leads to the award of MB ChB Degree. The Programme will begin in April 2020 and will be run on a FULL-TIME and NON-RESIDENTIAL BASIS for the Phase I and residential for Phase II.

Cost of Application Forms for Ghanaian and International Applicants

GHANAIAN APPLICANTS

University of Ghana online application E-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for Two Hundred Ghana Cedis GH¢200.00 at the following banks:

Ecobank
HFC Bank
Agricultural Development Bank
Ghana Commercial Bank
Zenith Bank
Merchant Bank
UniBank
Prudential Bank
Fidelity Bank

FOREIGN APPLICANTS

Foreign Applicants are to pay One Hundred Ten US Dollars (US$110.00) as application fee into FGN-USD (0161034485604301) College Health Sciences, Korle Bu Campus. SWIFT CODE: ECOCGHAC. Kindly indicate SMD-GEMP on the pay slip and upload as part of the application form.

How to Apply for University of Ghana GEMP Admission

Ghanaian Applicants are to apply online by visiting http://admission.ug.edu.gh/undergrad

Foreign Applicants are to apply online by visiting http://admission.ug.edu.gh/fs

Application Supporting Documents

Eligible candidates are to confirm their eligibility from the website and obtain a form at the Academic Affairs Office, UGMS, Korle-Bu (Room 23) Fill and attach the following documents:

Two recent endorsed passport-sized photograph
Two endorsed Recommendation Letters from 2 Referees from a relevant Academic Institution
Copy of Certificates (SHS & Degree)
Original Transcript
Copy of 6 months bank statement and other financial instruments as proof of ability to pay fees
Include addresses and Letters from Sponsor(s) undertaking to pay all fees
Showing detailed information of present work status
Proof of online registration
NSS Certificates where applicable

NB: Documents submitted will not be returned.

Access Course

A shortlist of suitable applicants will be posted on the UG website. Shortlisted applicants only may apply for the access course. Applicants are to pay Two Thousand Five Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢2,500.00) for the Access Course, Entrance Examination and Interview. Applicants should check their eligibility and proceed to pay at the Bank.

The Access Course covers English Language, Quantitative Methods, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology.

The course will take place at the University of Ghana Medical School, Korle-Bu from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day.

Shortlisted eligible applicants will be admitted into the Programme subject to passing an Entrance Examination and Oral Interview.

Deadline for Submission of Form

All online applications and submission of manual forms should be completed by Friday, December 29, 2023.

For further information please contact the Academic Affairs Office/GEMP Secretariat:

Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Telephone: +233 302-666987/8, +233 302-661446

Email: academic.ugms@ug.edu.gh gemp@ugms.edu.gh

Additional Information on UG GEMP Admissions

Shortlisted eligible candidates should take note of the following proposed dates regarding the Graduate Entry Medical Programme admissions:

Shortlist of Eligible Candidates – Friday, 12^th January 2024
Access Course – Monday, 22nd January – Friday, 2nd February 2024
Entrance Examination – Tuesday, 13nd February 2024
Interview – Thursday, 15th February – Friday, 16th February 2024

GEMP Entrance Examination

The Entrance Examination takes place on Tuesday, 13th February, 2024. There will be only one centre – Accra Centre.

VENUE: ACCRA – GHANA

The Entrance Examination will take place at the University of Ghana Medical School, New Examination Hall, Korle-Bu, Accra – Ghana as follows:

Paper 1 – General Paper is from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Paper 2 – Scientific Foundations of Medicine is from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

It is expected that all applicants will arrange to be in Accra, Ghana within the periods stated above.