University of Health and Allied Sciences

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University of Health and Allied Sciences
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MottoHealth for Development
Type Public
Established2011;14 years ago (2011) [1]
Chairman Jones Victor Mawulorm Dotse
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Lydia Aziato
Location
Ho
,
Volta Region
,
Ghana
CampusHo and Hohoe
Website uhas.edu.gh
University of Health and Allied Sciences

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) is a public university located at Ho in the Volta Region of Ghana. UHAS is one of the youngest public universities in Ghana. Its operation started in September 2012, when the first batch of 154 students were admitted. [2]

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History

The university was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 828), [3] which received presidential approval in December 2011. It however, started admitting students in 2012. The university is devoted to teaching, research, and service in the health sciences. [4] [5] [6]

The university was formed with an Interim University Council that governs the affairs of the school, chaired by professor Kofi Anyidoho. The Foundation Vice-Chancellor was professor Fred Newton Binka, who served from March 2012 to July 2016. In August 2017, a new council was inaugurated with Justice Jones Victor Mawulorm Dotse as the chairman. Other members of the council are professor John Owusu Gyapong (Vice-Chancellor, UHAS); professor Victor Gadzekpo (Member), Sylvia Ayeley Deganus (Member), Nana Owusu-Afari (Member), Richard K. Adjei (Member), Mark Amexo (Member), Emmanuel Newman(NCTE), Courage Meteku (Representative of CHASS), professor Harry Kwami Tagbor (representative of Convocation-professorial), Yaa Amankwaa Opuni (representative of Convocation-professorial), Kwesi Aseredum Hagan (Representative of FUSSAG), Joshua Gadasu, (representative of TEWU), Francis Zotor (representative of UTAG), and Derrick Asare (representative of SRC). [3]

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UHAS building project

Campuses

The university has two main campuses:

  1. Perm site: Phase 1 and Phase 2
  2. Dave
  3. Trafalgar

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Professor Lydia Aziato [9] is the current Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences. [10] In a special meeting held on June 3, 2022, the Governing Council of the University of Health and Allied Sciences [11] approved the appointment of Prof. Aziato as the new Vice-Chancellor. [12] Effective August 1, 2022, Prof. Aziato assumes the prestigious position, [13] becoming the first woman and a nurse to hold the role of Vice-Chancellor in the history of the University Health and Allied Sciences. [14]

History of the Office

Schools and institutes

The University of Health and Allied Sciences comprises 9 Schools and 3 Institutes:

Schools

Institutes

Institute of Health Research has the following centres:

The Institute of Traditional and Alternative Medicine (ITAM), UHAS is comprised of six departments, namely:

Institute Of Medical Education has the following centres:

Directorates

Research Ethics Committee

The university has a Research Ethics Committee (REC), that is responsible for the oversight of responsibilities with reviewing and approving all research planned to be conducted in the university's facilities and/or involve the staff or students of the university. The goal of the REC is to protect the rights and welfare of human participants in research studies. [25]

The REC is made up of seven (7) Scientists/Academics and 8 Non-scientists; including A lawyer, Journalist, Religious Body Representing the larger Community, Sociologist, Educationist, Traditional leader, Public Health Expert and a Medical Doctor [25]

The officers of the REC include the chair, Vice Chair and the Administrator. [25]

CUT OFF POINTS

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (SONAM)

Bachelor of Nursing08*/10**
Bachelor of Midwifery08*/10**
Bachelor of Public Health Nursing  10*/12**
Bachelor of Health Administration**

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (SOM)

Medical Degree (MBChB)08
Bachelor of Physician Assistantship    
09
Bachelor of Dental Surgery08

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY (SOP)

Doctor of Pharmacy08

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences12
Bachelor of Dietetics14
Bachelor of Physiotherapy              16
Bachelor of Diagnostic Imaging14
Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences16
Bachelor of Orthotics & prosthetics17

SCHOOL OF BASIC AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (SBBS)

Bachelor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology18

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (SPH)

Bachelor of Public Health (Disease Control)15
Bachelor of Public Health (Health Information)17
Bachelor of Public Health (Health Promotion)17
Bachelor of Public Health (Nutrition)15
Bachelor of Public Health (Mental Health)*
Public Health (Environmental Health)*

SCHOOL OF SPORTS AND EXERCISE MEDICINE(SSEM)

Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Medical Sciences22

Key: * Non – Science Students , ** Science Students

Postgraduate studies

A. M.PHIL IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAMME with options in:

a. Chemical Pathology

b. Haematology and Transfusion Science

c. Histopathology and Cytopathology

d. Immunology/Vaccinology

e. Microbiology (Parasitology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology)

B. Ph.D IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAMME with options

a. Chemical Pathology

b. Histopathology

c. Microbiology

  1. Master Of Biomedical Science, Biomedical Science
  2. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL), BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
  3. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD), BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

C. SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

  1. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M.Phil.) IN APPLIED EPIDEMIOLOGY (REGULAR) (Ghanaian and International)
  2. MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) (Ghanaian and International)
  3. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD IN PUBLIC HEALTH) – FULL-TIME (Ghanaian and International)

D. SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

  1. MPhil Nursing Studies and MPhil Midwifery

D. SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

i) Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacology)

ii) Doctor of Philosophy (Toxicology)

iii) Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacognosy)

iv) Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Requirements

A Master's degree (with research) or its equivalent in Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular and Cell Biology, or any other relevant field of study.

i. Master of Philosophy (Pharmacology)

ii. Master of Philosophy (Toxicology)

iii. Master of Philosophy (Pharmacognosy)

iv. Master of Philosophy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

v. Master of Science (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Requirements

A first degree with a minimum of Second-Class Lower division or equivalent in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular and Cell Biology, Toxicology, Pharmacy (BPharm/PharmD) or any other relevant field of study.

Ranks

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) was ranked second in Ghana and 36th in Africa in the World Scientist and University Rankings 2021 by AD Scientific Index, beating out KNUST, UCC, and GIMPA, among other universities. [34]

UHAS achieved the highest ranking among Ghanaian universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for the SDG-3 category, recognizing their outstanding efforts in promoting good health and well-being in the 2022. [35]

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "Ho university admits first batch of students". myjoyonline.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  3. 1 2 "UHAS 2nd Council Inaugurated". University of Health and Allied Sciences. uhas.edu.gh. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2017.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. ↑ "A Leading University in Connecticut | University of Bridgeport". www.bridgeport.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
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  6. ↑ "Meet Professor Lydia Aziato: Leading nurse scholar in Ghana". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  7. ↑ "Medical and health information | MedicalNewsToday". www.medicalnewstoday.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  8. ↑ "SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES". uhas.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 27 November 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  9. ↑ "Ghana News, News in Ghana, latest in ghana, Business in Ghana, Entertainment in Ghana, Top Stories in Ghana, Headlines in Ghana, Politics in Ghana, Elections in Ghana, Sports in Ghana, Tourism in Ghana, Health Lifestyle, Radio in Ghana, GhanaWeb, Celebrations and Advertising HomePage - Adomonline.com". www.adomonline.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  10. ↑ "UHAS Gets First Female Vice Chancellor". DailyGuide Network. 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  11. ↑ "Academia.edu - Share research". www.academia.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  12. ↑ Team, UHAS Web (2022-06-04). "UHAS Council approves Appointment of First Female VC Plus Two Female Leaders". University of Health and Allied Sciences. Retrieved 2023-07-05.[ permanent dead link ]
  13. ↑ "UHAS inducts Prof Lydia Aziato, Yaa Amankwaa Opuni as Vice-Chancellor and Registrar respectively". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  14. ↑ "Prof. Lydia Aziato is the first nurse to attain the position of Vice Chancellor". GhanaWeb. 2022-06-05. Archived from the original on 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  15. ↑ "UHAS Vice Chancellor encourages young women to embrace volunteerism for self-development - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  16. ↑ @NanaKyei (2021-12-24). "University of Ghana promotes first Ghanaian to a full Professor in Nursing - Prof. Lydia Aziato". Ahotor 92.3FM. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  17. ↑ "Ghana News Agency | Ghana's preferred news source: Accurate, Credible, Objective, Timely". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  18. ↑ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences". sbbs.uhas.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  19. ↑ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Allied Health Sciences". sahs.uhas.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  20. ↑ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Nursing & Midwifery". sonam.uhas.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  21. ↑ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Pharmacy". sop.uhas.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  22. ↑ Worlanyo, Adom. "Structure of the University". University of Health and Allied Sciences. Retrieved 2020-05-26.[ permanent dead link ]
  23. ↑ "Welcome to UHAS - School of Allied Health Sciences". ssem.uhas.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  24. ↑ "Welcome to UHAS - UHAS Basic School". ubs.uhas.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  25. 1 2 3 4 Dameh, George Owusu. "Research Ethics Committee". University of Health and Allied Sciences. Archived from the original on 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
  26. ↑ "Academic Affairs". Archived from the original on 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  27. 1 2 "Human Resource Directorate - University of Health and Allied Sciences". www.uhas.edu.gh. Archived from the original on 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
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  29. ↑ "Internal Audit". Archived from the original on 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
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  32. ↑ "Public Affairs". University of Health and Allied Sciences. Archived from the original on 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  33. ↑ "Works & Physical Development". Archived from the original on 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  34. ↑ "Accept postings to where services are needed - Dr Kuma-Aboagye urges". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  35. ↑ Team, UHAS Web (2023-06-19). "UHAS retains top SDG-3 rank among Ghanaian universities for THE 2023". University of Health and Allied Sciences. Archived from the original on 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-07-05.

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