Withrow University College
A Public Health Institution
Introduction
Withrow University College is a tertiary
institution established in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The University College will
award Baccalaureate degrees in Public Health related programs and Nursing
beginning in 2012-13 academic year.
Mission
Our mission is to produce qualified,
dedicated and compassionate public health and nursing graduates. It is our
mission and responsibility to train productive and caring graduates using nationally
and internationally recognized acceptable standards coupled with cutting edge
hands-on experiential training. Upon completion of our programs, students would
have acquired life-long skills, enhanced confidence and clear understanding of
the relative importance of public health and the role of nurses and public
health professionals play in Ghana today. Our degree programs are in public
health and nursing. Future programs will be in the areas of Laboratory and
Medical technology, Laboratory Management, and Leadership and Management in
nursing to serve as our contribution to the national goal of enhancing the
quality of life for the people of Ghana.
Vision
We aspire to be an internationally and
nationally acclaimed public health institution, committed to the core
principles of public health: assessment, assurance and policy development. That
our graduates will be trained in current advances in health technology to
mobilize, assure, and develop policies that will enhance the quality of life for
the people of Ghana. Our areas of interest and concentration will be the
training of professionals able to provide “protection, promotion, and
optimization of health and abilities to prevent illnesses and injuries,
alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response,
and social advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and
populations”. The success of this institution and its ability to achieve its
goals and objectives will depend on dedicated faculty, students, support staff
and the people of our immediate surrounding communities. Withrow University College
is truly a community and service-oriented institution.
Core Values
The teaching
faculty, students and administrative staff of Withrow University College of
Ghana share certain core values: Academic
excellence: Faculty, students and administrative staff should accept and
expect higher standards of academic orientation in all aspects of their
training and education. Community
Responsibility: Community and social responsibility should be promoted and
encouraged by requiring participation in community service for every student
and faculty in their communities. Integrity:
Faculty, students and staff are expected to behave ethically and honorably. Withrow
College believes that learning includes both intellectual and character
development. Engagement: Students will develop intellectually, creatively and
socially through active and reflective learning; interdisciplinary approach to
healthcare studies and individual and collaborative creative activity. Leadership: We expect all students to
be role models in all aspects of their lives after their training. Diversity: We are committed to
providing educational access to all who qualified while creating a community
that embraces diversity and differences. We believe that our differences make
us richer and provide a global perspective in life.
Location: The College is situated between the Towns of Agona and Asamang
in the Sekyere South (formerly Afigya) District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
General
Admission Requirements: BSC Degree
SSSCE/WASSCE holders seeking admission into Degree
programs must have at least C6 (WASSCE candidates) or D (SSSCE candidates) in
all their three Core and three Elective Subjects. Candidates
should therefore possess at least, credit scores/grades in the following: Three
core subjects (English Language, Mathematics (Core) and Integrated Science /
Social Studies); and any three elective subjects in the relevant programs.
Aggregate Score of the best six subjects (three core and three electives) must
not exceed 36 (for WASSCE scale) and 24 (for SSSCE scale).
GCE Entrants: Credits in 5 subjects at ‘O’ Level including English Language,
Mathematics, 3 ‘A’ Level passes in: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
and pass in General Paper.
HND and other Diploma Applicants seeking
admission into Degree programs should possess at least a Second Class (Upper
Division) in the relevant area. The applicants would be admitted to level
100/200 depending on their selected programs. Candidates would be required to
pass a selection interview to be conducted by the University College.
Mature Applicants: Applicants must be 25 years with science background-chemistry,
Biology and either physics or elective mathematics; must pass an entrance
examination and an interview conducted by the College.
Foreign Students Requirements: Foreign students must have result
slips translated into English. In addition, applicants must be able to speak
and write fluently in English or equivalence established by the National
Accreditation Board (NAB).
BSC Degree (Nursing)
SSSCE/WASSCE holders seeking admission into Degree programs must have at
least C6 (WASSCE candidates) or D (SSSCE candidates) in all their three Core
and three Elective Subjects. Candidates should therefore possess at
least, credit scores/grades in the following: Three core subjects (English
Language, Mathematics (Core) and Integrated Science / Social Studies); and any
three elective subjects in the relevant programs. Aggregate Score of the best
six subjects (three core and three electives) must not exceed 36 (for WASSCE
scale) and 24 (for SSSCE scale).
GCE Entrants: Credits in 5 subjects at ‘O’ Level including English Language,
Mathematics, 3 ‘A’ Level passes in: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
and pass in General Paper.
HND and other Diploma Applicants seeking
admission into Degree programs should possess at least a Second Class (Upper
Division) in the relevant area. The applicants would be admitted to level
100/200 depending on their selected programs. Candidates would be required to
pass a selection interview to be conducted by the University College.
Mature Applicants: Applicants must be 25 years with science background-chemistry,
Biology and either physics or elective mathematics; must pass an entrance
examination and an interview conducted by the College.
Foreign Students Requirements: Foreign students must have result
slips translated into English. In addition, applicants must be able to speak
and write fluently in English or equivalence established by the National
Accreditation Board (NAB).
Baccalaureate Degree Programs
The Withrow University
College of Ghana offers a four-year baccalaureate degree in Public Health
Studies, Business and the Arts and Sciences. Matriculated students of Withrow University
College of Ghana will choose from one of the following:
Public Health
Programs
Public Health Administration
Accounting/Finance/Banking
Human
Resources Management
Public
Health Nursing
Food and Nutrition
Environmental/Occupational
Health
Global
& International Health
Health
Informatics
Management
& Policy Development
Epidemiology
Public
Health Mental Health
Human Development/Family Studies
Programs in the Arts/Business/Sciences
Mathematics
Computer
Sciences
Business
Administration
Accounting/Finance/Banking
Government
Economics
Academic Calendar
Withrow University follows August–May schedule. Our academic
calendar follows the semester model (two- semesters/year) with summer sessions.
Accommodation: Hostel facilities and student dormitories will be available
through Student Housing Services. A shuttle bus service from the hostel to
campus will be available.
Health Insurance: All students must be covered by the National Health Insurance
Scheme.
Tuition and Fees
The
following tentative tuition and fee schedule for 2012-13 academic year.
Cost Items GHC
Tuition
(academic)/semester
Public Health/Nursing 700/800
College Charges/Fees/Semester
Academic Facilities 50
Laboratory fees 100
Examination 40
Matriculation 15
Student Health 15
Registration/ICT 30
Student Government/Sports 20
Charges (only new students)
Course Catalogue/Student
ID 20
Medical Examination 30
Total
Semester Cost 1020/1120
Application Procedures: Request application
forms from: withrowuniversityghana@gmail.com or write to:
The Chief Academic Officer
Withrow University College
Post Box 128, Agona, Ashanti, Ghana
Location: Agona-Asamang Road, Ashanti, Ghana
Tel: 0244-416137/032209096/0322093067
