By Edward Acquah, GNA
Accra, Nov. 03, GNA- The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG) has admitted 720 students into various postgraduate programmes for the 2026/27 academic year across its campuses.
The admissions were marked by three matriculation ceremonies at the University’s Asante Akyem and Akuapem campuses.
The first ceremony, at the Asante Akyem Campus, saw the graduation of the pioneer cohorts of 42 students for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Nursing and 26 for the Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing programmes.
Followed by the Faculty of Medical Sciences where 385 students were matriculated for the Master of Public Health programme, and 267 students admitted into seven postgraduate programmes at the Asante Akyem and Akuapem campuses, respectively.
They included 27 students admitted for MPhil Educational Studies, 78 for Master of Education (M.Ed) Educational Studies and 62 for Master of Arts (MA) Guidance and Counselling.
Additionally, 33 students were admitted for MA International Development, 31 for MSc Environmental Health and Sanitation, 13 for MSc Natural Resources Management and 23 for MSc Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Management.
Professor John Ofosu-Anim, Vice-Chancellor of PUG, urged the newly admitted students to combine academic excellence with compassion, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility in their respective professions.
He said the healthcare landscape was constantly evolving due to societal changes and technological advancements, requiring professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to respond effectively.
“You are here to be the bridge between science and community, to be the voice for the vulnerable, and to build a healthier, more equitable world for everyone,” he said.
Prof. Ofosu-Anim encouraged the students to embrace collaboration, learn from setbacks, and uphold the University’s values of excellence, commitment, integrity, discipline, and faith in God.
He also cautioned them against negative peer pressure, urging them to allow the University’s Presbyterian discipline to shape their academic and professional lives.
The Vice-Chancellor said their training should go beyond acquiring academic qualifications to developing individuals capable of making meaningful contributions to society.
Established in 2003 by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, PUG received its Presidential Charter in August 2022, granting it full university status.
It operates five campuses at Kwahu-Abetifi, Akuapem-Akropong, Agogo, Tema and Kumasi, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across several academic disciplines.
GNA
Edited by Bertha Badu-Agyei/Linda Asante Agyei