Presbyterian University College courses and tuition fees
Choosing Presbyterian University College is advised. It is difficult sometimes to decide which university you want to go to especially if you have a number of them to choose from. However, for individuals with specific courses in mind, finding the university which offers the course and at the same time satisfy their hearts can be a hard nut to crack. Among the things looked at is the accreditation of the college, amount of money paid in the form of tuition fees and other peripherals that attract a cost and how deep they get into your pocket. This article provides you substantial information concerning Presbyterian University College, the courses offered at the University College and individual tuition fees.
Some of the best schools are not necessarily obvious to go for. Getting into the details of how they operate is the best way to know for sure if the school is suited for your needs. The details in this article will expose you to the requirements at PUC and make it easy for you to decide.
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About Presbyterian University College
Presbyterian University College was established on November 23rd, 2003 by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. It was inaugurated later on March 27th, 2004 by the then president of Ghana John Kufuor. Currently, the Presbyterian University College is partly a private and a public university in Ghana.
The genesis of Presbyterian University College dates back to 1843. During that era, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana set up the first elementary school in Ghana. This simple step culminated in the institutionalization of formal education in the country. Five years later, the church founded the Basel mission seminary, a teacher-catechist seminary. Basel Mission seminary was later named Presbyterian Training College. It was located at Akropong. At this period, the training college was the second in West Africa after Sierra Leone’s Fourah bays College. The development led to mushrooming of many primary and secondary schools together with colleges of education. Thanks to the partnership between the Ghanaian government and Presbyterian Church.
The church had a plan of upgrading the Presbyterian Training College into a University like Fourah Bays College in Sierra Leone. However, that did not work. Later on, after a very long period of about a century and a half or more, the church's synod established an implementation committee. This came after a decision to establish a university was overwhelmingly voted for. The university was to combat the growing need for college education among the Ghanaian populace. Presbyterian University College (PUC) was formed after that.
The University College has five campuses. These five campuses are located at:
- Akropong-Akuapem which is in the Eastern region of the country
- Tema in the Greta Accra region, it is the city campus
- Abetifi-Kwahu
- Kumasi
- Asante Akyem-Agogo located in the Ashanti region.
At its establishment, the University College sought to achieve the following objectives;
- Foster relationship with other institutions of higher learning, bodies, and persons
- Provides for and promote University education and research
- Provide disciplined, self-motivated individuals and leaders with morals and intellectual values in the realization of their responsibility in God, fellow citizens, and the state.
- To acquire and disseminate knowledge and information.
Presbyterian University College accreditation
PUC Ghana is one of the Universities Accredited by the National Accreditation Board in Ghana. According to the National Accreditation Board's proposition, the University college was to be affiliated to already established and accredited Universities. Presbyterian University College is affiliated to the University of Cape Coast and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The result of the affiliation is that the two Universities will work jointly with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology overseeing all activities concerning education and programs affiliated to them within the Presbyterian University College.
The two institutions are also to jointly award degrees for this college until the college receives the official charter to award its degrees.
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Presbyterian University College courses
The Presbyterian University College is divided into campuses with each campus hosting certain faculties. The faculties contain a range of departments that offer Presby University courses. Let us look at the faculties.
Kumasi Campus
- BSc. Business Administration
- BSc. Mathematics and Statistics
- BSc. Mathematics with Accounting
- BSc. Actuarial Science
- BSc. Business Economics
- BSc. And BSc. Information and communication technology
Tema Campus
- BSc. Business Economics
- BSc. Business Administration
Akropong-Akuapem Campus
1. Faculties of Humanities and Social sciences
The faculty has different Departments;
- Department of Geography
- Language
- Land Management
- Modern governance
- Religion and Mission Studies
- Economics Department.
2. Faculty of Art and Culture
Departments under this faculty are;
- Department of Integrated Rural Art and Industry
- Industrial Art
- Design and General Art Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Department of Painting and Sculpture
3. Faculty of Development Studies
Department here include;
- Building technology
- Environmental studies
- Labour studies
- Development Planning
- Human Resource Development
- Tourism and Hotel Management
- Department of Architecture
Asante Akyem campus
1. Faculty of Health and Medical science
- Department of Surgery
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Pharmacy, Public Health
- Community Health
- Child Health
- Anaesthetics
- Department of Physician Assistant
2. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Department of Agriculture production Technology
- Agriculture Economics
- Horticulture
- Animal Science
- Department of Crop Science
3. Faculty of Sciences
- Department of Optometry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Abetifi-Kwahu Campus
These are the departments on this campus;
1. Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Geomatic Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Metallurgy and Material Engineering
- Civil Engineering Department.
2. Faculty of Science
- Department of Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
3. Faculty of Information Technology
- Department of Information and Communication science
- Department of Information and Communication Technology.
Presbyterian University college also offers ACCA, CIMA, CIB and ICAG (Professional Courses) and Diploma and Certificates.
PUC admission
The following admission requirements control entry into the faculties as mentioned earlier, that is, PUC admission.
Here are the general requirements of entry into PUC Ghana
However, it is worth noting that there is a preliminary program designed for candidates with weak passes in WASSCE and SSSCE. This is a set of students who have not obtained the required minimum entry into the universities in Ghana.
The program entails students being offered a year of tuition so that they can rewrite the WASSCE exams. Students who obtain minimum entry will be admitted into courses of their choice.
How to apply for courses in Presbyterian University College
1. Online Applicants
Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable fee of 100 GH₵ for Ghanaian students and 100 US Dollars for international students. Once the deposit is made, the applicant will receive a serial number and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) via the cell phone. The two number are essential for logging in on the application portal. Once the form is duly and carefully filled, the applicant is supposed to print and mail it to the university together with the result slips, passport photo and supporting documents through the above postal address.
2. Offline Applicants
Applicants in this category are to purchase the application forms from the University at 100 GH₵ for native students or 100 US Dollars for international students. If you download the pdf form from the internet, then you must attach a bank draft of 100 GH₵ (payable to the university).
When the forms are filled, they are sent to Presbyterian University College accompanied with supporting documents, that is, result slips, passport photo et cetera.
PUC results checker.
PUCG result checker enables the students to check their semester results online. The check also gives you a platform to set grade by calculating the overall GPA of the target grades.
Tuition fee of Presbyterian University College Ghana
Understanding the sum of money, you ought to pay in tuition fees and charges for a given course program holds you in good stead to pursue the course without much hustle as you are prepared for the cost beforehand.
Here are the tuition fees of Presbyterian University College Ghana.
Tema Campus Semester fees
Kumasi Campus fees for a semester
Akropong-Akuapem Campus fee for a semester
Okwahu (Abetifi-Kwahu) Campus fees per semester
Asante-Akyem Campus semester fee
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Presbyterian University College Nursing
Presbyterian University College offers Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. It is a 4-year program the school with offers the program is located in Asante Akyem Campus, Agogo.
Admission Requirements for the Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- International Students
Students under this categories will be admitted based on home country qualifications. However, the West African Examination Council determines the equivalence.
In cases of applicants from Non-English speaking language, English Proficiency will be required.
- Mature Applicants
Under this Category, applicants must be with SRN, RMN, RM, CHN or any relevant certificate in Nursing. A student must at least 25 years of age with SSSCE Subjects among them English, Mathematics, and Science or 5 credits 5 subjects at GCE ‘O' level. Additionally, all mature applicants are subjected to an interview and entrance examination.
- Diploma Applicants
If you have a diploma in Nursing, then the award should have been obtained from a recognized institution. To supplement WASSCE and O level, one must have at least a GPA of 3.25
- WASSCE Applicants
Have Aggregate 36 or better in 6 subjects (3 core and 3 electives). The core subjects are English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective subjects can be selected from the following; Science, General Art, Home economics with food and Nutrition and General Agriculture with Chemistry.
- SSSCE Applicants
Must have obtained an aggregate of at least 24 in 6 subjects. The core subjects are Integrated Science, Mathematics, and English language. In these subject one must have a minimum of D. Elective subjects can be any of these; Science, General Art, Home economics with food and Nutrition and General Agriculture with Chemistry
Pharmacy schools in Ghana
There are quite a good number of Pharmacy schools in Ghana.
Let us have a look at the list of 7 pharmacy schools in Ghana below;
- Phersons Training Institute
- Ghana College of Pharmacy
- University of Ghana
- School of Graduate Studies
- Avenue Chemist Training School
- University of Cape Coast
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Presbyterian Contacts
The open contacts enable communication between the campus and their prospective clients.
Telephone Number: +233 202277201, +233 202277210, +233 202277213, and +233 202277202
Email Address: info@presbyuniveristy.edu.gh and admission@presbyuniveristy.edu.gh
Postal Address: Registrar, P.O. Box 59, Abetifi-Kwahu.
In conclusion, the above information about Presbyterian University College should be helpful in making a viable decision on whether you want it as a study destination or not. The courses offered in the university are all listed here with their fees. The university history has slightly been looked at together with its five campuses. Much information concerning the University College is available on the university website. However, if you are looking for admission into this university then make it a point to contact the university and make more inquiries.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
