KAAF GRADUATE CENTER
KAAF graduate center is a hub of advanced education and professional development. Nestled within our academic landscape, the Graduate Center is a dedicated space where a diverse array of graduate courses come to life. Here, academic excellence converges with innovative learning, creating an environment tailored for the pursuit of advanced knowledge. With state-of-the-art facilities and a faculty committed to shaping the future leaders of tomorrow, the KAAF Graduate Center is your gateway to a transformative academic journey. Explore our diverse graduate courses and embark on a path of intellectual growth and professional success. Welcome to a realm where higher education meets limitless possibilities.
KAAF GRADUATE CENTER
KAAF graduate center is a hub of advanced education and professional development. Nestled within our academic landscape, the Graduate Center is a dedicated space where a diverse array of graduate courses come to life. Here, academic excellence converges with innovative learning, creating an environment tailored for the pursuit of advanced knowledge. With state-of-the-art facilities and a faculty committed to shaping the future leaders of tomorrow, the KAAF Graduate Center is your gateway to a transformative academic journey. Explore our diverse graduate courses and embark on a path of intellectual growth and professional success. Welcome to a realm where higher education meets limitless possibilities.
Graduate Programmes
Health Graduate Programmes
Aim of MLS.D :
The aim of the Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS.D) program is to equip students with advanced skills and knowledge in medical laboratory science, fostering evidence-based medicine and enhancing diagnostic proficiency. This program strives to introduce emerging diagnostic techniques, instill principles of laboratory safety, provide structured clinical internship experiences, facilitate research capacity building, and develop graduates with strong managerial skills. Ultimately, the program aims to produce well-rounded medical laboratory scientists who are competent in various specialties, capable of coordinating laboratory services, contributing to innovative biomedical research, and improving diagnostic methods.
Duration: 6 years
Admission: Applicants to the 6-Year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS.D) degree must have either
- Credit in the THREE WASSCE/SSCE core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits in THREE WASSCE electives: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics) and must pass an assessment examination and interview OR
- Graduates of allied disciplines such as Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology etc. with a good first degree, may enter the Programme in Year THREE after passing an assessment examination and interview OR
- Holders of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Diploma and HND in Science Laboratory Technology that have at least 6 WASSCE/SSCE passes as in a) above may enter the Programme in Year TWO or THREE after passing an assessment examination and interview. OR
- Graduates with a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science may enter the Programme in Year 5 (2 years duration) after passing an assessment examination and interview.
Affiliation: University for Development Studies (UDS)
Fees Structure : Check the fees here
Aim of MLS.D :
The PharmD programme is to equip students with the scientific knowledge and skills to manage pharmaceutical care problems of the communities in Ghana. Its uniqueness lies in the use of Community-Based Education and Service (COBES) to integrate the students into the deprived communities where they will live with them, learn about their pharmaceutical problems and help solve such problems in the future by accepting postings to such communities when they finally complete the programme.
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Duration: 6 years
Admission: Applicants to the 6-Year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree must have either
- Credit in the THREE WASSCE/SSCE core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits in THREE WASSCE electives: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics) and must pass an assessment examination and interview OR
- Graduates of allied disciplines such as Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology etc. with a good first degree, may enter the Programme in Year THREE after passing an assessment examination and interview OR
- Holders of Pharmacy Technician Diploma and HND in Pharmacy that have at least 6 WASSCE/SSCE passes as in a) above may enter the Programme in Year TWO or THREE after passing an assessment examination and interview. OR
- Graduates with a Bachelor of Pharmacy Science may enter the Programme in Year 5 (2 years duration) after passing an assessment examination and interview.
Affiliation: University for Development Studies (UDS)
Fees Structure: Check the fees here
Aim of MSc in Nursing :
The MSc programme in nursing aims to prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as Nurse Clinicians and Administrators in a wide variety of professional settings.
Duration: 12 Months
Admission:
Eligibility Criteria/Admission Requirements:
- The candidate should be a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, and/or a Registered Public/ Community Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. In the case of foreign applicants, they should be registered with their respective countries.
- The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of a regular degree course in Nursing – (BSc. (Hons) and BA (Hons) in Nursing or Midwifery or Public/ Community Health Nursing with a minimum of a Third Class or 55% aggregate marks, in an institution that is recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC, Ghana) and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
- The candidate should have a minimum of one year experience after BSc/BA. Nursing or Midwifery or Public/ Community Health Nursing. One-year national service/internship after successful completion of four-year BSc/BA. Nursing/Midwifery can be considered as experience.
- The candidate should have a minimum of one year experience prior or after regular Basic BSc./BA Nursing, Midwifery or Public/ Community Health Nursing.
- The candidate should be medically fit.
- All applicants for the MSc program must pass a selection interview with a minimum of 55% marks
Affiliation: University for Development Studies (UDS)
Fees Structure: Check the fees here
Aim of MPhil in Nursing:
The MPhil program in nursing aims to prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as Nurse Consultants, Educators, Researchers, and Administrators in a wide variety of professional settings.
Duration: 24 Months
Admission:
Eligibility Criteria/Admission Requirements:
- The candidate should be a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, and/or a Registered Public/ Community Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. In the case of foreign applicants, they should be registered with their respective countries.
- The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of a regular degree course in Nursing – (BSc. (Hons) and BA (Hons) in Nursing or Midwifery or Public/ Community Health Nursing with a minimum of a Third Class or 55% aggregate marks, in an institution that is recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC, Ghana) and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
- The candidate should have a minimum of one year experience after BSc/BA. Nursing or Midwifery or Public/ Community Health Nursing. One-year national service/internship after successful completion of four-year BSc/BA. Nursing/Midwifery can be considered as experience.
- The candidate should have a minimum of one year experience before or after regular Basic BSc./BA Nursing, Midwifery, or Public/ Community Health Nursing.
- The candidate should be medically fit.
- All applicants for the MSc program must pass a selection interview with a minimum of 55% marks
Affiliation: University for Development Studies (UDS)
Fees Structure: Check the fees here
Aim of MPhil in Midwifery
The MPhil program in midwifery aims to equip midwives with advanced skills in midwifery education, clinical practice, leadership, and research
Duration: 24 Months
Admission:
Eligibility Criteria/Admission Requirements:
- The candidate should be a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, and/or a Registered Public/ Community Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. In the case of foreign applicants, they should be registered with their respective countries.
- The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of a regular degree course in Nursing – (BSc. (Hons) and BA (Hons) in Nursing or Midwifery or Public/ Community Health Nursing with a minimum of a Third Class or 55% aggregate marks, in an institution that is recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC, Ghana) and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
- The candidate should have a minimum of one year experience after BSc/BA. Nursing or Midwifery or Public/ Community Health Nursing. One-year national service/internship after successful completion of four-year BSc/BA. Nursing/Midwifery can be considered as experience.
- The candidate should have a minimum of one year experience before or after regular Basic BSc./BA Nursing, Midwifery, or Public/ Community Health Nursing.
- The candidate should be medically fit.
- All applicants for the MSc program must pass a selection interview with a minimum of 55% marks
Affiliation: University for Development Studies (UDS)
Fees Structure: Check the fees here
MBA Programmes
The MBA programme in Accounting and Finance seeks to educate and prepare a diverse group of men and women with the knowledge, analytical ability, and hands-on learning experiences combined with practical classroom instruction and management perspectives and skills needed to provide leadership to organizations. The programme will integrate business data and concepts with core business knowledge to make tactical and strategic business decisions using appropriate information technology.
Duration: 12 Months
Entry Requirements:
Prospective applicants to the above MBA programmes must have a bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower Division in Accounting and/or Finance/Auditing or an equivalent relevant, recognised chartered professional certificate in Accounting or related field.
Fees Structure: Check the fees here
The program is designed to empower students with the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for executing effective and efficient marketing practices. Additionally, it seeks to cultivate a manager’s comprehension and critical appreciation of marketing theories and strategic planning tools, particularly at the middle and senior echelons within organizations.
Duration: 12 Months
Entry Requirements:
Prospective applicants to the above MBA programs must have a bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower Division in Marketing/Accounting and/or Finance/Auditing or an equivalent relevant, recognized chartered professional certificate in Marketing or related field.
Fees Structure: Check the fees here
Affiliation: University for Development Studies (UDS)
The MBA program in Human Resource Management is crafted to empower students with the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for executing effective and efficient human resource practices. Moreover, it aims to foster a manager’s understanding and critical appreciation of theories and tools in human resource management and strategic planning, especially within the middle and senior levels of organizations.
Duration: 12 Months
Entry Requirements:
Prospective applicants to the above MBA programs must have a bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower Division in Human Resource Management/ Marketing/Accounting and/or Finance/Auditing or an equivalent relevant, recognized chartered professional certificate in Human Resource Management or related field.
Fees Structure: Check the fees here
Affiliation: University for Development Studies (UDS)
The MBA program in Health Services Administration is designed to equip students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for implementing effective and efficient management practices within healthcare organizations. Additionally, the program seeks to cultivate a manager’s understanding and critical appreciation of theories and tools in health services administration and strategic planning, particularly within the middle and senior levels of healthcare institutions.
Duration: 12 Months
Entry Requirements:
Prospective applicants to the above MBA programs must have a bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower Division in Nursing / Midwifery/Public Health/Physician Assistantship/Accounting and/or Finance/Auditing or an equivalent relevant, recognized chartered professional certificate in Health related field.
Fees Structure: Check the fees here
Affiliation: University for Development Studies (UDS)
The MBA program in Supply Chain and Procurement is tailored to provide students with the foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for executing effective and efficient management practices within the realm of supply chain and procurement. Furthermore, the program aims to develop a manager’s understanding and critical appreciation of theories and tools in supply chain management, procurement, and strategic planning, especially within the middle and senior levels of organizations involved in the supply chain industry.
Duration: 12 Months
Entry Requirements:
Prospective applicants to the above MBA programs must have a bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower Division in Supply Chain/Procurement /Accounting and/or Finance/Auditing or an equivalent relevant, recognized chartered professional certificate in related field.
Fees Structure: Check the fees here
Affiliation: University for Development Studies (UDS)