Our Programs

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DIPLOMA PROGRAMS (3 YEARS)

Entry Requirements: UACE with at least 1 Principal Pass in Biology and 2 subsidiary passes in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics. UCE with at least 5 passes in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Public Health Dentistry

Diploma in Public Health Dentistry

Duration:

3 Years

Program Overview:

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 programs.

Progression:

Degree programs in Dental Surgery, Public Health, or Oral Health.

Dental Laboratory Technology

Diploma in Dental Laboratory Technology

Duration:

3 Years

Program Overview:

Hands-on skills in 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, dental clinics, manufacturing facilities, or own laboratory setup.

Progression:

Further training in Dental Technology or related health science degrees.

Clinical & Community Nutrition

Diploma in Clinical & Community Nutrition

Duration:

3 Years

Program Overview:

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 program staff, hospital nutrition support teams, maternal and child health programs.

Progression:

Degree programs in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or Community Health.

Environmental Health Sciences

Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

Duration:

3 Years

Program Overview:

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, and community health projects.

Progression:

Degree programs in Environmental Health, Public Health, Occupational Health, or related health sciences.

Medical Records

Diploma in Medical Records & Informatics

Duration:

2 Years

Skills:

Patient records management, health information systems, data entry, filing, confidentiality, and basic medical coding.

Careers:

Medical Records Assistants, Health Information Clerks, Data Assistants in hospitals, clinics, NGOs, and health projects.

Progression:

Diploma in Health Information Management, Medical Records, or related health information programs.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (2 YEARS)

Entry Requirements: At least passes in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.

Pharmacy

Certificate in Pharmacy

Duration:

2 Years

Skills:

Dispensing medicines, pharmaceutical calculations, stock management, medication counselling.

Careers:

Pharmacy Assistants, Dispensing Technicians in clinics, pharmacies, hospitals.

Progression:

Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy.

Medical Laboratory Technology

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology

Duration:

2 Years

Skills:

Diagnostic testing, laboratory procedures, sample collection, lab equipment operation.

Careers:

Laboratory Assistants/Technicians in clinics, hospitals, research labs.

Progression:

Higher qualifications in Laboratory Sciences.

Nursing

Certificate in Nursing

Duration:

2 Years

Skills:

Patient care, clinical skills, communication, nursing ethics, hospital and community experience.

Careers:

Nursing Assistants, Enrolled Nurses, community health workers in hospitals, health centers, NGOs.

Progression:

Diploma/Degree nursing programs.

Environmental Health Sciences

Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences

Duration:

2 Years

Skills:

Environmental sanitation, waste management, food hygiene, public health inspection, and community disease prevention.

Careers:

Environmental Health Assistants, Sanitation Officers, Public Health Assistants in local governments, NGOs, and community programs.

Progression:

Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences or related public health programs.

Why Study at Galilee Health Institute?

  • Industry-aligned training tailored to Uganda's health needs
  • Practical clinical and community exposure
  • Experienced and supportive instructors
  • Strong values rooted in service and integrity
  • Pathways to higher qualifications
  • Part of RUN Foundation Uganda's mission to transform underserved communities

Begin Your Path in Healthcare Today

Whether you choose a Diploma or Certificate course, Galilee Health Institute will Equip you to Transform your future—and the communities you serve.

Enroll Now. Equip to Transform.