University for Development Studies

The University for Development Studies, Tamale was established in 1992 by the government of Ghana with a view to accelerating the development of the then 3 Northern Regions of Ghana (the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions). The late President Jerry John Rawlings played a crucial role in its founding as he used his prize money from World Food Prize of $50,000 as seed money for its founding. It was set up as a multi-campus institution. It is the fifth public university to be established in Ghana. This deviates from the usual practice of having universities with central campuses and administrations. It was created with the three northern regions of North Ghana in mind. These are the Northern Region, Upper East Region and the Upper West Region. It has four campuses in all, eight Faculties, a Business School, one Medical School, one Graduate School, one Institute and three centres.

Faculties

Faculty of Planning and Land Management

*Department of Community Development
*Department of Planning and Management
*Department of Real Estate and Land management

Faculty of Agriculture

*Department of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Technology
*Department of Agricultural Extension and Farm Management
*Department of Agronomy
*Department of Animal Science
*Department of Biotechnology
*Department of Consumer Sciences & Agricultural Education
*Department of Horticulture

Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment

*Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management
*Department of Fisheries ad Aquatic Resources Management
*Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Management
*Department of Environment and Sustainability
*Department of Ecotourism and Resort Management

School of Allied Health Sciences

The following Programmes are offered

* Undergraduate
** 4-Year BSc (Community Nutrition)
** 4-Year BSc (Nursing)
** 4-Year BSc (Midwifery)
** 2/3-Year BSc (Nursing)
** 2-Year BSc (Midwifery)
** 3-Year BSc (Nurse Practitioner)
** 6-Year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS.D) Sandwich Post-Graduate
** MSc./MPhil in Community Health and Development (Modular)
** MSc./MPhil in Public Health Nutrition (Modular)

Faculty of Applied Sciences

*Department of Applied Biology
*Department of Applied Chemistry & Biochemistry
*Department of Applied Physics

Faculty of Mathematical Sciences

*Department of Mathematics
*Department of Computer Science
*Department of Statistics

Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences

*Department of Earth and Geological Sciences
*Department of Environmental Science

Faculty of Integrated Development

*Department of Economics & Entrepreneurship Development
*Department of Environmental & Resource Studies
*Department of Social, Political & Historical Studies
*Department of Planning, Land Economy and Rural Development
*Department of Communication studies
*Department of Business Studies

School of Medicine and Health Sciences

The first batch of students were admitted in 1997
*Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine
*Department of Community Nutrition
*Department of Microbiology
*Department of Pharmacology
*Department of Community Health and Family Medicine
*Department of Physiology & Surgery

Faculty of Education

*Department of Development Education Studies
*Department of Basic Education Studies
*Department of Educational Foundation Studies
*Department of social and Business Studies

Faculty of Horticulture

To be established at the University for Development Studies

Directorates

* Directorate of Finance
* Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance
* Directorate of International Relations and Advancement
* Directorate of Estates
* Directorate of ICT
* Directorate of Internal Audit
* Directorate of Works and Physical Development
* Directorate of Community Relations and Outreach Programmes (DCROP)
* Directorate of Procurement
* Directorate of Health Services
* Directorate of Sports
* Directorate of Colleges of Education Affiliation

Campuses

*Nyankpala, Northern Region, Ghana – houses the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences and the School of Engineering.
* Navrongo, Upper East Region – location of the campus which houses the Faculty of Applied Science and Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
*Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana – houses the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences and The Faculty of Education
* Wa, Upper West Region – houses the Faculty of Integrated Development Studies, School of Business and Law and the Faculty of Planning and Land Management

Third trimester field practical programme

For the Third Trimester Practical Programme (TTFPP) the whole of the third trimester is devoted to practical field work in the local communities. Students of a given year group identify a specific region, and in smaller groups live and interact with the people in the local communities during each third trimester for a period of three years. The programme began in 1993. It entails the combination of students from all the faculties: Agriculture, Integrated Development Studies; Applied Science and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

List of vice chancellors

*Prof. R.B Bening Pioneer Vice Chancellor (1992 – 2001)
*Prof G.W.K Mensah (Acting Vice Chancellor) (2001 – 2002)
*Prof. John Bonaventure Kubongpwa Kaburise (April 8, 2002 – April 7, 2007)
*Prof. Nokoe (Acting Vice Chancellor) (April 2007 – 30 June 2010)
* Prof. Haruna Yakubu (June 1, 2010 – 2015)
Prof. Gabriel Ayum Teye
(October 1, 2015 – Present)

See also

* List of universities in Ghana

References

Sources

Universities of Ghana Overseas Office

Official UDS website

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