Certificate Programme
Certificate in Nursing
Duration: 2½ Years · Intake: January & August
About this Programme
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.
Entry Requirements
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes
- Passes must include Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Mathematics, and English
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with 1 principal pass in Biology or Chemistry plus subsidiary pass
- Certificate in a related health discipline (Indirect Entry)
- Age: 16–35 years at time of application
Tuition & Fees
We offer competitive and affordable tuition for all our programmes. Contact the admissions office for the current fee schedule and available payment plans.
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