📘 🇬🇭 GHANA SHS & TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS MASTER GUIDE
(Complete Student Career Handbook)
By: Bright Agyei Kyidom
📌 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SHS Course Pathways in Ghana
University Admission Requirements (WASSCE)
Public Universities in Ghana
Private Universities in Ghana
Colleges of Education
Nursing & Midwifery Training Colleges
Pharmacy & Schools of Hygiene
Career Guidance Tips
Conclusion
🧭 CHAPTER 1: SHS COURSE PATHWAYS IN GHANA
🔬 General Science
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics
University Courses:
Medicine & Surgery
Nursing
Pharmacy
Engineering
Computer Science
Careers: Doctor, Engineer, Nurse, Scientist, IT Specialist
📚 General Arts
Subjects: Literature, Government, History, Economics
University Courses:
Law
Political Science
Communication Studies
Education
Careers: Lawyer, Journalist, Teacher, Diplomat
💼 Business
Subjects: Accounting, Business Management, Economics
University Courses:
Accounting
Banking & Finance
Marketing
Human Resource
Careers: Accountant, Banker, Entrepreneur, Manager
🎨 Visual Arts
Subjects: Graphic Design, Sculpture, Textiles
University Courses:
Architecture
Fine Arts
Fashion Design
Careers: Designer, Artist, Architect
🔧 Technical
Subjects: Building Construction, Engineering Drawing
University Courses:
Engineering
TVET Education
Careers: Technician, Engineer, Contractor
🌾 Agriculture
Subjects: Crop Science, Animal Husbandry
University Courses:
Agribusiness
Agricultural Science
Careers: Farmer, Agribusiness Manager
🎯 CHAPTER 2: UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (WASSCE)
📌 General Requirement
Minimum of 6 passes (A1–C6)
Must include:
English Language
Core Mathematics
Integrated Science or Social Studies
Plus 3 relevant electives
📊 Aggregate System
Admission is based on best 6 subjects
Lower aggregate = higher chance for competitive courses
Example:
Medicine → very low aggregate needed
Education → moderate aggregate accepted
🧪 Science/Health Courses
Must include:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics or Elective Maths
💼 Business Courses
Focus on:
Accounting
Economics
Mathematics
📚 Arts Courses
Focus on:
Literature
Government
History
🏛️ CHAPTER 3: PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN GHANA
University (AAMUSTED/USTED) – Kumasi & Mampong
University of Ghana – Legon
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology – Kumasi
University of Cape Coast – Cape Coast
University for Development Studies – Tamale
University of Education Winneba – Winneba
University of Health and Allied Sciences – Ho
University of Mines and Technology – Tarkwa
University of Energy and Natural Resources – Sunyani
University of Professional Studies Accra – Accra
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration – Accra
CK Tedam University – Navrongo
SD Dombo University – Wa
🏫 CHAPTER 4: PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
Ashesi University – Berekuso
Central University – Miotso
Valley View University – Oyibi
Pentecost University – Accra
Lancaster University Ghana – Accra
Christian Service University – Kumasi
Garden City University College – Kumasi
Catholic University College – Sunyani
Presbyterian University College – Abetifi & Agogo
List of Public Technical Universities in Ghana (Formerly Polytechnics)
Accra Technical University (Accra, Greater Accra Region)
Bolgatanga Technical University (Bolgatanga, Upper East Region)
Cape Coast Technical University (Cape Coast, Central Region)
Ho Technical University (Ho, Volta Region)
Koforidua Technical University (Koforidua, Eastern Region)
Kumasi Technical University (Kumasi, Ashanti Region)
Sunyani Technical University (Sunyani, Bono Region)
Takoradi Technical University (Takoradi, Western Region)
Tamale Technical University (Tamale, Northern Region)
Wa Technical University (Wa, Upper West Region)
🎓 CHAPTER 5: COLLEGES OF EDUCATION
Public Colleges of Education in Ghana
Here is a list of several, though not all, of the 46 public colleges, grouped by approximate location, per Wikipedia and GTEC:
Greater Accra:
Accra College of Education (Accra),
Ada College of Education (Ada)
Ashanti Region:
Agogo Presbyterian College of Education (Agogo), Akrokerri College of Education (Akrokerri),
Mampong Technical College of Education (Mampong),
Offinso College of Education (Offinso),
St. Louis College of Education (Kumasi),
Wesley College of Education (Kumasi)
Eastern Region:
Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education (Abetifi), Kibi
Presbyterian College of Education (Kibi), Mount Mary College of Education (Somanya), Presbyterian Women's College of Education (Aburi)
Western/Western North Region:
Enchi College of Education (Enchi),
Holy Child College of Education (Sekondi-Takoradi),
Wiawso College of Education (Sefwi-Wiawso),
Bia Lamplighter College of Education (Sefwi-Debiso)
Volta/Oti Region:
Akatsi College of Education (Akatsi), Jasikan College of Education (Jasikan), Peki College of Education (Peki), St. Francis College of Education (Hohoe), St. Teresa's College of Education (Hohoe), Dambai College of Education (Dambai)
Central Region: Foso College of Education (Assin Foso), Komenda College of Education (Komenda), OLA College of Education (Cape Coast)
Northern/Savannah/NE Region:
Bagabaga College of Education (Tamale), Tamale College of Education (Tamale), Gambaga College of Education (Gambaga)
Brong-Ahafo Region:
Berekum College of Education (Berekum),
St. Joseph's College of Education (Bechem),
Al-Faruq College of Education (Wenchi)
Upper East/West Region:
Gbewaa College of Education (Pusiga),
St. John Bosco's College of Education
(Navrongo), Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education (Wa),
Tumu College of Education (Tumu)
👨🏾🎓Private Colleges of Education
Jackson College of Education (Main Campus: Ayeduase - Kumasi)
Methodist College of Education (Akim Oda)
🏥 CHAPTER 6: NURSING & MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGES
Korle-Bu Nursing Training College – Accra
37 Military Hospital Nursing School – Accra
Pantang Nursing Training College – Accra
Kumasi Nursing & Midwifery Training College – Kumasi
KATH Nursing School – Kumasi
Agogo Nursing Training College – Ashanti
Tamale Nursing Training College – Tamale
Ho Nursing Training College – Ho
Cape Coast Nursing Training College – Cape Coast
Koforidua Nursing Training College – Eastern Region
💊 CHAPTER 7: PHARMACY & SCHOOLS OF HYGIENE
💊 Pharmacy Schools
University of Ghana School of Pharmacy – Legon
KNUST School of Pharmacy – Kumasi
University of Health and Allied Sciences School of Pharmacy – Ho
Central University School of Pharmacy – Accra
🧫 Schools of Hygiene
Accra School of Hygiene
Tamale School of Hygiene
Ho School of Hygiene
🧠 CHAPTER 8: CAREER GUIDANCE TIPS
Choose based on interest, not peer pressure
Research careers early
Understand your SHS course direction
Focus on grades from SHS 1
Seek guidance from teachers and mentors
📌 CHAPTER 9: CONCLUSION
This guide is designed to help SHS students in Ghana understand:
Their academic pathways
University and college options
Admission requirements
Career opportunities
👉 Making the right choice early helps build a strong future
Stay tune for your life changing seminar.
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EMAIL: kyidomplus@gmail.com
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