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Nine practical, community-focused programmes across dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, laboratory sciences, nutrition, environmental health and health information.
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Diploma · 3 years
- UACE with at least one (1) Principal Pass in Biology and two (2) subsidiary passes in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
- Or UCE with at least five (5) passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Certificate · 2 years
- UCE passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English.
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Applications open for our January and July intakes.
Equips students with community and clinical oral health skills. Learn preventive dentistry, oral disease control, health promotion and basic clinical procedures.
Career opportunities
- Public Health Dental Officers
- Oral Health Educators
- Community Oral Health Coordinators
- Dental team support in hospitals, NGOs, schools and community outreach programmes
Academic progression
Degree programmes in Dental Surgery, Public Health or Oral Health.
Entry requirements
- UACE with at least one (1) Principal Pass in Biology and two (2) subsidiary passes in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
- Or UCE with at least five (5) passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Duration: 3 years. Intakes in January and July. Registration fee UGX 50,000 (non-refundable).
Hands-on skills in the fabrication, design and repair of dental appliances such as dentures, crowns, bridges and orthodontic devices.
Career opportunities
- Dental Laboratory Technicians in hospitals, private dental laboratories and dental clinics
- Manufacturing facilities
- Own dental laboratory set-up
Academic progression
Further training in Dental Technology or related health science degrees.
Entry requirements
- UACE with at least one (1) Principal Pass in Biology and two (2) subsidiary passes in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
- Or UCE with at least five (5) passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Duration: 3 years. Intakes in January and July. Registration fee UGX 50,000 (non-refundable).
Focuses on human nutrition, dietetics and community-based nutrition interventions. Trains students to assess nutritional needs, manage malnutrition and promote healthy dietary practices in clinical and community settings.
Career opportunities
- Nutrition Assistants
- Community Nutrition Officers
- Health Educators
- NGO programme staff
- Hospital nutrition support teams
- Maternal and child health programmes
Academic progression
Degree programmes in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health or Community Health.
Entry requirements
- UACE with at least one (1) Principal Pass in Biology and two (2) subsidiary passes in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
- Or UCE with at least five (5) passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Duration: 3 years. Intakes in January and July. Registration fee UGX 50,000 (non-refundable).
Trains students in environmental sanitation, public health inspection, disease prevention, waste management, food safety and occupational health to promote safe and healthy communities.
Career opportunities
- Environmental Health Officers
- Public Health Inspectors
- Sanitation Officers
- NGO field officers
- Local government health departments
- Community health projects
Academic progression
Degree programmes in Environmental Health, Public Health, Occupational Health or related health sciences.
Entry requirements
- UACE with at least one (1) Principal Pass in Biology and two (2) subsidiary passes in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
- Or UCE with at least five (5) passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Duration: 3 years. Intakes in January and July. Registration fee UGX 50,000 (non-refundable).
Prepares students for patient-centred care through training in basic nursing skills, clinical procedures, communication, ethics, and both hospital and community health practice.
Career opportunities
- Nursing Assistants
- Enrolled Nurses
- Community Health Workers in hospitals, health centres and NGOs
Academic progression
Diploma and degree nursing programmes.
Entry requirements
- UCE passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English.
Duration: 2 years. Intakes in January and July. Registration fee UGX 50,000 (non-refundable).
Equips students with practical pharmaceutical skills including dispensing medicines, pharmaceutical calculations, stock management and patient medication counselling in clinical and community pharmacy settings.
Career opportunities
- Pharmacy Assistants
- Dispensing Technicians in clinics, pharmacies and hospitals
Academic progression
Diploma or degree programmes in Pharmacy.
Entry requirements
- UCE passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English.
Duration: 2 years. Intakes in January and July. Registration fee UGX 50,000 (non-refundable).
Students are trained in essential diagnostic laboratory skills, including sample collection, laboratory testing procedures and the operation of basic laboratory equipment.
Career opportunities
- Laboratory Assistants
- Laboratory Technicians in clinics, hospitals and research laboratories
Academic progression
Higher qualifications in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Entry requirements
- UCE passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English.
Duration: 2 years. Intakes in January and July. Registration fee UGX 50,000 (non-refundable).
Students gain practical skills in environmental sanitation, waste management, food hygiene, public health inspection and community-based disease prevention.
Career opportunities
- Environmental Health Assistants
- Sanitation Officers
- Public Health Assistants in local governments, NGOs and community programmes
Academic progression
Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences or related public health programmes.
Entry requirements
- UCE passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English.
Duration: 2 years. Intakes in January and July. Registration fee UGX 50,000 (non-refundable).
Develops competencies in patient records management, health information systems, data entry, filing, confidentiality and basic medical coding.
Career opportunities
- Medical Records Assistants
- Health Information Clerks
- Data Assistants in hospitals, clinics, NGOs and health projects
Academic progression
Diploma in Health Information Management, Medical Records or related health information programmes.
Entry requirements
- UCE passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English.
Duration: 2 years. Intakes in January and July. Registration fee UGX 50,000 (non-refundable).