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UG Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) Admission Forms 2022/2023

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UG Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) Admission Forms 2021/2022

The University of Ghana, UG Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) Admission Forms for the 2022/2023 academic year is Out. qualified applicants should see full application details below.

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 2022/2023 Academic Year.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants should have a good (BSc) First Degree (Minimum of 2nd 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.
  • Candidates should have obtained a good WASSCE/SSSCE grade in three (3) core and Three (3) Elective subjects.
  • There should be evidence of having completed National Service (if applicable).

NATURE OF 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 2022 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

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 and 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

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, a copy of 6 months bank statement and other financial instruments as proof of ability to pay Include addresses and Letters from Sponsor(s) undertaking to pay all fees showing detailed information of present work status, a Proof of online registration and NSS Certificates where applicable.

NB:  Documents submitted will not be returned.

ACCESS COURSE

A shortlisted of suitable candidates will be available at the UG website. Shortlisted candidates may apply for the access course. Candidates are to pay One Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,250.00) for a TWO-WEEK ACCESS Course and Entrance Examination. Candidates should check their eligibility and proceed to pay at the GCB Bank A/c No. 1131180000772.  Kindly indicate UGMS-GEMP on the pay slip.

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.

Participation in the Access Course is NOT compulsory but it is highly recommended.

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

All online applications and submission of forms should be completed by Thursday, December 31, 2022.

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.smd@ug.edu.gh   gempsmd@ug.edu.gh

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR GEMP 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

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

  • Shortlist of Eligible Candidates –  Friday, 15th January 2022
  • Access Course –  Monday, 25th January – Friday, 5th February 2022
  • Entrance Examination – Tuesday, 9th February 2022
  • Interview – Thursday, 11th February – Friday, 12th February 2022
  • Registration/Med. Exams – Monday, 22nd March – Friday, 26th April 2022
  • Orientation/Workshop on Teaching & Learning Methodologies  – Monday, 12th April – Friday, 16th April 2022
  • Lectures Begin –  Monday, 19th April 2022

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

The Entrance Examination takes place on Tuesday, 9th February, 2022. 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.

Should the present COVID19 pandemic persist All COVID-19 protocols would be adhered during the admission process.