Requirements For Nursing Course In Uganda
Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people.
Requirements For Nursing Course In Uganda
DIPLOMA IN NURSING [DN] (UPGRADING)
Duration one year six months, For upgrading / continuing students.
Entry Requirements
- Applicant MUST be registered by the Uganda Nursing and Midwifery Council (UNMC) & already qualified as a nurse with 2 years” experience in that field.
- Applicant MUST satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) & the Ministry of Health (MoH) interview panel.
DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY [DM] (UPGRADING)
Duration : one year and six months, For upgrading / continuing students.
Entry Requirements
- Applicant MUST be registered by the Uganda Nursing and Midwifery Council (UNMC) & already qualified as a nurse with 2 years” experience in that field.
- Applicant MUST satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) & the Ministry of Health (MoH) interview panel.
DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY [DM] (DIRECT ENTRY)
Duration one year six months, For upgrading / continuing students.
Entry Requirements
- Applicant MUST have completed their A-Level and obtained at least 2 principal passes, one of which MUST be in Biology.
- Applicant MUST satisfy the requirements of the Joint Admissions Board (JAB) of the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES).
- Applicant MUST have been in school within 3 years prior to application.
CERTIFICATE IN NURSING [CN]
Duration : Two years, six month. For applicants seeking career in nursing.
Entry Requirements
- Completion or possession of an O-Level Certificate with passes in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Must be 18 years and/or above.
- Must have been in school within the previous 3 years before applying.
- Candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) interview panel.
CERTIFICATE IN NURSING [CN]CERTIFICATE IN MIDWIFERY [CM]
Duration : Two years , six month. Suited for applicants seeking a career in Midwifery.
Entry Requirements
- Completion or possession of an O-Level Certificate with passes in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Must be 18 years and/or above.
- Must have been in school within the previous 3 years before applying.
- Candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) interview panel.
Admission is done twice every year (January intake and July intake) and the minimum requirement for admission at Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery is a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a pass or credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English, all obtained in one sitting. Students with obtain UACE will have added advantage. Certificates equivalent to UCE will also be considered.
What subjects do I need to study nursing?
If you wish to study nursing there are specific that you need to have had in matric in order to qualify.
- Mathematics.
- English.
- Life Science.
- Life Orientation.
- Any other African Language.
How long is nursing course in Uganda?
Belo are the duration for becoming nurse in Uganda
| Course | Duration | Admission time |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma Nursing/Midwifery (Direct) | 3 years | November |
| Diploma Nursing/Midwifery (up-grading) | 1 ½ years | May |
| Certificate in Nursing or Midwifery | 2 ½ years | May/November |
How much is a nurse in Uganda paid?
A person working in Nursing in Uganda typically earns around 2,530,000 UGX per month. Salaries range from 1,630,000 UGX (lowest average) to 4,880,000 UGX (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.