University in Ghana
Osu, Accra, Ghana
University profile
Baldwin University College is an independent, comprehensive institution in Accra, Ghana, offering a value-centred education that aims to develop students intellectually, ethically, spiritually and socially. Its undergraduate programmes rest on a liberal arts and science core curriculum, with options in professional and career preparation. Its motto is "Where the Sky is the Limit".
The main campus is on Osu Troas Street, Accra, and the Dr. Achampong Campus, home of Baldwin Medical School, is at Dome Pillar 2, Accra. Academic work is organised under Baldwin Medical School, Health & Allied Sciences and Information Technology. Programmes include the six-year MB ChB, the six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D), BSc Medical Laboratory Science, BSc Information Technology and BSc Software Engineering (four years each), HND Medical Laboratory Technology and HND Dispensing Technology (three years each), and a 6-12 month Certificate in Medicine Counter Assistantship.
Students in the MB ChB move from a three-year preclinical cycle to a three-year clinical cycle with clerkship rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Community Medicine. Clinical placements take place at hospitals across Greater Accra, including Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, Ridge Hospital, Tema General Hospital and International Maritime Hospital, with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research as a laboratory partner.
Student support includes a faculty mentor for every student, a Learning Center with diagnostic testing, tutoring, Quality Study Circles and a Learning Laboratory, study skills workshops, student advisors, career planning, a work-study programme and a library open six days a week. Hostel facilities are available subject to availability, and the school runs transport on selected routes. A Students' Representative Council operates under its own constitution.
International applicants are accepted from West Africa and beyond, with WASSCE, IGCSE, GCE, IB and American high school qualifications recognised and evaluated for equivalence.
Accreditation and affiliation: Baldwin is accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for its degree programmes; the Medical and Dental Council accredits the MB ChB; the Pharmacy Council of Ghana accredits the Pharm D and approves the Certificate in Medicine Counter Assistantship. The University of Cape Coast mentors and awards the degrees of the undergraduate programmes, and CTVET oversees the HND programmes. Strategic partners include the Ghana Standards Authority, Klintaps University College of Health and Allied Sciences and Xavier University School of Medicine.
Students can apply for sponsorship from individuals, companies or foundations. Sponsored students send final grades, at least two semester progress letters and a photograph to the sponsor, and all sponsor funds are paid to the Finance Office and credited to the student's account.
Students work on campus as part-time staff as positions open, and qualified students may become tutors in the Learning Laboratory, earning compensation while studying.
Textbooks can be rented for a semester. Flexible instalment payment plans are available through the finance office.
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View scholarships for Baldwin University College →Applicants buy an application voucher for GHS 100.00 by giving name, email and phone number, pay by Mobile Money, debit card or credit card, receive the voucher code by SMS and email, complete the online form and await a decision. A single application allows up to three programme choices in order of preference; MB ChB uses a dedicated medical application voucher. The application fee is non-refundable, and USD 50 applies to international Medical School applicants. Admissions usually begin in January, May and September, and processing takes 1-3 weeks after documents are submitted. Documents: academic certificates or results, birth certificate, passport photographs, National ID or passport and the application form.
SSSCE: passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus any three elective passes. WASSCE: credit passes in the same core subjects plus any three elective credit passes.
Credit passes (A1-C6) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three science electives including Chemistry and Biology; Physics or Elective Mathematics strongly recommended. IGCSE: at least 5 passes (A*-C) including English, Mathematics and three sciences. IB Diploma: minimum 28 points including Higher Level Biology and Chemistry. GCE: 5 O-Level passes (A-C) including English, Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus 3 A-Level passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Mathematics. American system: High School Diploma with minimum GPA 3.0, SAT/ACT scores, with AP Biology and Chemistry preferred. Shortlisted applicants sit an entrance examination (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, General Knowledge); international applicants also have a selection interview.
Six-year doctorate with entry requirements mirroring the MB ChB, including the entrance examination.
Minimum 3 credits in core subjects plus 3 credits in electives (Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics), within not more than two sittings. Mature applicants: at least 25 years old, holding relevant certificates, with a minimum 2 years of working experience in a medical laboratory, and must pass an entrance examination.
Passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus any three electives (SSSCE/WASSCE). HND holders with at least Second Class Lower Division in IT from an accredited institution are considered for Level 200. City & Guilds, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and MCSE holders are considered for Level 100 with 5 credit passes including Mathematics and English. Mature applicants sit an entrance examination in Mathematics, English and Information Technology.
West African WASSCE/SSSCE: at least six credits including English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. IGCSE/GCE Cambridge: five O-Level passes including English and Mathematics, plus three relevant A-Level subjects. IB: grades A*/A-C in English, Mathematics and Biology at Standard Level plus three Higher Level grades A-C in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics. American high school: grades 12 and 13 with relevant science and mathematics courses. International applicants email [email protected] for voucher code purchase directions.
Transfer students apply with transcripts and academic records from their previous institution.
The Baldwin Library is open Monday to Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday 9am-2pm, with a reserve collection, interlibrary loans, research assistance, photocopying and eight internet-connected computers. Students may borrow two books for two weeks. The Learning Center offers diagnostic testing, tutoring and a Learning Laboratory. Science laboratory facilities support hands-on training in the health and allied science programmes. Hostel accommodation is available subject to availability, and transport runs on selected routes.
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