KNUST Healthcare & Medical Science Courses and Career Paths
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Today, we here will share with you the List of All Healthcare and Medical Science Courses (Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry, Public health and Pharmaceutical) Offered At KNUST.
Health Science Courses offered at KNUST
- BSc. Nursing
- BSc. Nursing (Obuasi Campus)
- BSc. Physiotherapy and Sports
Science - Nursing (Emergency Option for Practicing Nurses Only)
- BSc. Midwifery (Females only)
- BSc. Medical Imaging
- BSc. Medical Laboratory Science
- BSc. Medical Laboratory Science
(Obuasi Campus) - BSc. Midwifery (Females practicing
Midwives only) (Sandwich) - BSc. Midwifery (Obuasi Campus)
KNUST Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Courses
- Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) – 2
years Top-Up (Practicing Pharmacists
only)
Medicine and Dentistry Courses
- Human Biology (Medicine) (MBChB)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
(Fee-paying only) - BSc. Physician Assistantship
KNUST Veterinary courses
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
(DVM) - BSc. Disability and Rehabilitation
Studies
KNUST Public Health Courses
- BSc. Disability and Rehabilitation
20 CAREER OPTIONS YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM AFTER GRADUATING AS A HEALTHCARE OR MEDICAL SCIENCE STUDENT
1. Medical Specialist: Highly specialized doctors who diagnose and treat specific medical conditions.
2. Surgeon: Perform surgical procedures to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities.
3. Anesthesiologist: Administer anesthesia to patients during surgeries or medical procedures.
4. Radiologist: Interpret and analyze medical images, such as X-rays and MRIs.
5. Orthodontist: Specialize in diagnosing and treating dental and facial irregularities, particularly related to teeth alignment.
6. Dermatologist: Diagnose and treat conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails.
7. Psychiatrist: Assess and treat mental illnesses and disorders.
8. Pediatrician: Focus on the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
9. Gynecologist/Obstetrician: Specialize in women’s reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth.
10. Urologist: Diagnose and treat disorders related to the urinary tract and male reproductive system.
11. Ophthalmologist: Diagnose and treat eye diseases and perform eye surgeries.
12. Dentist (specialized fields): Specialize in various dental treatments such as orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, etc.
13. Pharmacist (specialized fields): Dispense medications, provide pharmaceutical care, and may specialize in areas like clinical pharmacy or research.
14. Veterinarian (specialized fields): Provide medical care for animals, may specialize in specific animal species or areas like veterinary surgery or oncology.
15. Clinical Researcher: Conduct research studies to improve medical treatments and patient care.
16. Medical Scientist: Conduct scientific research to understand diseases, develop treatments, and improve healthcare.
17. Biomedical Engineer: Apply engineering principles to design and develop medical devices and equipment.
18. Nurse Anesthetist: Administer anesthesia and provide care to patients during surgical procedures.
19. Physician Assistant: Work under the supervision of doctors to provide medical care to patients.
20. Nurse Practitioner: Provide advanced nursing care, diagnose and treat medical conditions.
These explanations provide a brief overview of each job, but it’s important to note that the roles and responsibilities may vary depending on factors such as specialization and work settings.
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