Nebbi School of Health Sciences
A fully accredited, community-rooted health training institution serving Nebbi Municipality and the wider West Nile region of Uganda.
Fully Accredited
MOES · UHPAB · TVET
Rooted in the Heart of Nebbi
Nebbi School of Health Sciences (NSHS) is located at Nebbi Diocese Training Centre, Udende-Goli, along Bishop Orombi Road, Nebbi Municipality. The institution was established to address the shortage of qualified health workers in the West Nile region and provides government-recognised training in nursing, midwifery, clinical medicine, pharmacy, public health, medical laboratory, food & nutrition, and medical records.
NSHS operates two schools — the School of Nursing & Midwifery and the School of Allied Health Sciences — delivering a combined 11 programmes at both certificate and diploma levels. Training emphasises a 70/30 practical-to-theory ratio, giving graduates clinical confidence from day one.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Our Mission
To provide quality, affordable and accessible health training that equips graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to improve community health outcomes in Uganda and beyond.
Our Vision
To be the leading health training institution in West Nile Uganda, producing skilled, ethical and community-centred health professionals.
Core Values
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Community Service
Two Schools. One Purpose.
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Produces skilled nurses and midwives equipped for clinical, community and public health settings across Uganda.
- Certificate in Nursing (2½ years)
- Certificate in Midwifery (2½ years)
- Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery — Weekend (1½ years)
School of Allied Health Sciences
Trains professionals in clinical medicine, pharmacy, laboratory science, public health, food & nutrition and health records management.
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Community Health (3 years)
- Diploma in Pharmacy (2 years)
- Diploma in Public Health (2 years)
- Diploma in Food & Nutrition (2 years)
- Certificate in Pharmacy (2 years)
- Certificate in Medical Laboratory (2 years)
- Certificate in Public Health (2 years)
- Certificate in Medical Records & Informatics (2 years)
Recognised by Regulatory Bodies
Ministry of Education & Sports
MOES — accredits and licenses all health training institutions in Uganda.
UHPAB
Uganda Health Professional Allied Boards — regulates health professional training standards.
TVET
Technical & Vocational Education & Training Council — governs technical and health vocational programmes.
NCHE
National Council for Higher Education — ensures standards for diploma and higher health programmes.
Entry Requirements
All NSHS programmes follow the Uganda Ministry of Education entry guidelines. Applicants must meet the minimum academic and health-related prerequisites listed below.
Browse ProgrammesDirect Entry (UCE)
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) — minimum 5 passes
- Biology (at minimum pass)
- Chemistry or Physics
- Mathematics
- English Language
Indirect Entry (Certificate Holders)
- Holder of a valid Certificate in any recognised health discipline
- UCE with at least 5 passes
- Relevant health work experience (preferred)
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