Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (Health Statistics)

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (Health Statistics) programme is aimed at training students to acquire skills of collecting, retrieving, analysing, interpreting, and managing data to draw appropriate conclusions on general health issues in the country and beyond for effective planning and development.

Objectives

1. Select and apply appropriate study designs and statistical data analysis techniques to manage relevant health data.
2. Use and interpret results of current and anticipated software packages for statistical analysis and data management in health/medical statistics.
3. Analyse the requirements of information users and communicate effectively with statisticians and the wider health specialists through presentations of statistical analyses results both in writing and orally.
4. Design, manage and evaluate information system strategies and projects
5. Propose policies to support evidence-based practice and decision making.
6. Appraise research designs and undertake independent research projects.

Entry Requirements for Admission of Students

To be admitted into BSc Applied Statistics (Health Statistics) programme, a candidate must, satisfy the minimum University and the Department of Statistical Sciences entry requirements.

1. WASSCE/SSSCE

Holders who have credits (A1-C6/A-D Respectively) in the following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/ A-D) in Two Elective Subjects and a pass in any of these subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology or Elective Mathematics with an Aggregate Score of 24 or better in the relevant Area of Study (including Agricultural Science or General Science or General Arts with Geography and Economics options or Business with Elective Mathematics option).

2. MATURE STUDENTS

who have attained the age of 25 years or above at the time of Application and have credits in Five GCE ‘O Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics, in addition to passing an Entrance Examination and /or Interview.

3. ADVANCED LEVEL

Holders with credits in at least Five subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least two passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level obtained in Five years and above.

4. HND (First Class or Second-Class Division)

In Statistics or related area with a minimum of two years working experience will be admitted to third year (i.e. 5^th Semester). Candidates with Pass will have to attend an interview.

5. Other Diploma qualifications relevant to the programme may be similarly considered and be admitted to second year (i.e., 3^rd Semester).
6. All Foreign Applicants

must provide their certificates which shall be referred to Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana (National Accreditation Board) Act, 2007 {Act 744 (2(2b)}).

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