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Welcome to School of Nursing and Midwifery

We offer evidence-based programs which are responsive to the needs of the community. We value life-long and self-directed learning. Our graduates are equipped to lead and make a difference to healthcare in their own communities and globally

Program Name or Title About Programme
Certificate in Midwifery Eligibility 
  • O Level Certificate with a minimum of Passes in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology attained at a single sitting.
  • 18 years and above.
Career Path Can upgrade to the Diploma in Midwifery
Certificate in Nursing Eligibility 
  • O Level Certificate with a minimum of Passes in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology attained at a single sitting.
  • 18 years and above.
Career Path Can upgrade to the Diploma in Nursing
Diploma in Midwifery-Direct Eligibility – 18+ years, Passed UCE English, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology and UACE Principle pass BIOLOGY and a Subsidiary in chemistry or other science subject.
Diploma in Midwifery-Extension Eligibility
  • Certificate in Midwifery and Diploma in Nursing with proof of registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
  • MUST have practiced for 2 years and above.
Career Path
  • Can upgrade to a Degree in Midwifery. Later Masters in Midwifery and PHD in Midwifery.
 
Diploma in Nursing-Direct Eligibility
  • A Level with a Principal pass in Biology and 2 subsidiaries in chemistry and any other science related subject- (physics, mathematics and foods and nutrition).
  • 18 years and above.
Career Path
  • Can upgrade to a Degree in Nursing.
  • Later Masters in Nursing and PHD in Nursing.
Diploma in Nursing-Extension Eligibility
  • Certificate in Nursing, Certificate in Comprehensive Nursing and Diploma in Midwifery with proof of registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
  • MUST have practiced for 2 years and above.
Career Path Can upgrade to a Degree in Nursing. Later Masters in Nursing and PHD in Nursing.

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