University of Ghana Defends College of Health Sciences Entrance Examination

The University of Ghana (UG) has defended the conduct of the College of Health Sciences’ computer-based entrance examination following concerns raised by some applicants over difficulties experienced during the exercise.

The Head of the Teaching and Examination Unit at UG, Frederick Yourkuu, said the University had measures in place to support candidates and ensure the examination was conducted fairly.

Speaking on Campus Exclusive on Radio Univers, Mr. Yourkuu explained that personnel were stationed at the examination centres to assist applicants who encountered difficulties during the exercise, which was held from August 4 to August 8, 2026.

He acknowledged that technical challenges affected the start of the first batch on the opening day but said the issues were resolved and affected candidates were given sufficient time to complete the examination.

Mr. Yourkuu said the decision to use a computer-based examination was intended to reduce manual processes and minimise human intervention in the highly competitive admission exercise.

He also rejected concerns that applicants from less-endowed schools could be disadvantaged, saying UG has measures to support such applicants and has conducted outreach programmes across the country to guide prospective students through the application process.

According to him, the University remains committed to merit-based admissions and will not discriminate against applicants based on their educational background.

The College of Health Sciences entrance examination forms part of UG’s admission requirements for prospective students seeking entry into health-related programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year.