Health Programmes at NSHS

11 accredited diploma and certificate programmes across nursing, clinical medicine, pharmacy, public health, laboratory and more.

Certificate in Nursing
Certificate 2½ Years

Certificate in Nursing

A foundational nursing programme covering clinical nursing practice, patient care, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and community health. Graduates are registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.

Certificate in Midwifery
Certificate 2½ Years

Certificate in Midwifery

A comprehensive midwifery programme training students in maternal-child health, safe delivery practices, neonatal care, family planning, and community midwifery services across Uganda's health system.

Certificate in Pharmacy
Certificate 2 Years

Certificate in Pharmacy

Trains pharmacy assistants and dispensing professionals in pharmacology, drug storage, dispensing practice, pharmaceutical calculations, and community pharmacy operations under the Uganda Pharmacy Board.

Certificate in Medical Laboratory
Certificate 2 Years

Certificate in Medical Laboratory

Equips students with practical skills in clinical chemistry, haematology, microbiology, parasitology, histopathology, and laboratory management for Uganda's health diagnostics sector.

Certificate in Public Health
Certificate 2 Years

Certificate in Public Health

Covers environmental health, epidemiology, health education, disease surveillance, sanitation, and community-based health promotion for effective public health delivery in Uganda.

Certificate in Medical Records & Informatics
Certificate 2 Years

Certificate in Medical Records & Informatics

Trains health records specialists in patient data management, health information systems, coding, statistics, and medical records administration for hospitals and health facilities.

Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Community Health
Diploma 3 Years

Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Community Health

A rigorous clinical medicine programme producing competent clinical officers skilled in diagnosis, treatment, and community health. 70% practical training across affiliated referral hospitals.

Diploma in Pharmacy
Diploma 2 Years

Diploma in Pharmacy

An advanced pharmacy programme covering pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, drug management, regulatory affairs, and hospital pharmacy practice under the Uganda Pharmacy Board.

Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery
Diploma 1½ Years (Weekend)

Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery

A weekend upgrading programme designed for Certificate Nursing/Midwifery holders. Classes run Friday–Sunday evenings and attachments during weekdays at affiliated health facilities.

Diploma in Public Health
Diploma 2 Years

Diploma in Public Health

An advanced public health programme covering epidemiology, health policy, environmental health management, disease control, biostatistics, and community health systems strengthening.

Diploma in Food & Nutrition
Diploma 2 Years

Diploma in Food & Nutrition

Trains nutrition professionals in dietary science, food safety, therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition programming, and management of malnutrition for Uganda's health and agricultural sectors.

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