These regulations summarise the academic standards that govern study at SDA NMTC, Kwadaso. They are applied together with the curricula and examination rules of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, the Ministry of Health and, for degree programmes, the affiliated university. The complete regulations are provided in the Students’ Handbook.
Registration & Attendance
Every student must register for each semester within the stipulated period.
A minimum of 80% attendance in each course is required to qualify to write the end-of-semester examination.
Attendance at clinical placements is compulsory; missed clinical hours must be made up.
Assessment & Grading
Assessment combines continuous assessment (quizzes, assignments, mid-semester examinations and clinical assessments) and end-of-semester examinations, weighted in accordance with the approved curriculum — typically 40% continuous assessment and 60% end-of-semester examination. The pass mark for each course is 50%.
Marks (%)
Grade
Interpretation
80 – 100
A
Excellent
75 – 79
B+
Very Good
70 – 74
B
Good
65 – 69
C+
Fairly Good
60 – 64
C
Average
55 – 59
D+
Below Average
50 – 54
D
Pass
Below 50
F
Fail
Progression & Resit Examinations
A student must pass all courses in a level to progress to the next level.
A student who fails a course may be permitted to sit a resit examination in accordance with the approved examination regulations.
Persistent failure beyond the permitted limits may lead to repetition of the year or withdrawal from the programme.
Academic Integrity & Professional Conduct
Examination malpractice, plagiarism and falsification of records are serious offences attracting sanctions up to dismissal.
Students must observe the College dress code and maintain a professional appearance at all times, particularly in clinical settings.
Conduct in clinical facilities must conform to the ethical code of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana; patient safety, dignity and confidentiality are paramount.
