Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Entry Requirements

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Applicants with the appropriate “A” Levels passes (Direct Entrants) and Diploma Holders (Equivalent qualification) seeking admission at CUHAS into the Bachelor of Medical Lab Sciences (Code CU001), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (Code CU002), the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Code CU003), Doctor of Medicine (Code CU004) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CU005) are required to apply through the CENTRAL ADMISSION SYSTEM with the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) using the guidelines provided by TCU as detailed in pages 35,36,37

DIPLOMA COURSES ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

(I) DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (DPS)-3 YEARS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with five passes including “D” pass in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Basic Mathematics and English Language.

(II) DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (DMLS)-3 YEARS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with five passes including “D” pass in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Basic Mathematics and English Language.

(III) DIPLOMA IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY (DDR)-3 YEARS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with five passes including “D” pass in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Basic Mathematics and English Language.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:

I. Doctor of Medicine (MD)
II. Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
III. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
IV. Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS)
V. Bachelor of Science in Nursing EDUCATION (BSNed)
VI. Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging And Radiotherapy
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UNDERGRADUATES COURSES ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The school of Medicine offer Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme and Bachelor of medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS).
Doctor of Medicine
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of C grade in Chemistry and D grade in Biology and at least E grade in Physics.
Equivalent Applicants. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging And Radiotherapy
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of D grade in Chemistry and D grade in Biology and at least D grade in Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Medical Imaging or Radiography with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level. .

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
The School of Pharmacy offers courses leading to the offer of the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B. Pharm).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Direct Applicants. Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.

ARCHBISHOP ANTHONY MAYALA SCHOOL OF NURSING
The Archbishop Mayala School of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing & Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (Bsc.NED)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Advanced Mathematics or Nutrition with a minimum of 6 points: A minimum of C grade in Chemistry and D grade in Biology and at least E grade in Physics or Advanced Mathematics or Nutrition.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Nursing with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education
Equivalent Applicants. Diploma in Nursing or Advanced Diploma in Nursing Education with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level. Applicants.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:

A: MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH
B: MASTER OF MEDICINE (INTERNAL MEDICINE, SURGERY, PAEDIATRICS, OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY)
C: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PAEDIATRIC NURSING
D: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
E: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D)
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POSTGRADUATE COURSES ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
The School of Graduate Studies is currently offering Master of Medicine (MMED) programmes in the clinical disciplines of Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anatomical Pathology, Paediatrics and Anaesthesiology. The School also offers MPH and Master in Paediatric Nursing (Msc.PN) programmes,Master Of Science In Clinical Microbiology and Diagonistic Molecular Biology and PhD programmes in various specialities.
Entry Requirement for the MMED Programmes
Minimum Entry requirement

A holder of MD degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning
Must have scored (during the undergraduate final examinations) a grade of B or Higher in the specialty he/she wants to specialize.
Must have successfully completed internship and obtained a grade of B or Higher in the specialty he/she wants to study.
Must have completed at least one year working experience as a medical practitioner in a recognized hospital.

Entry Requirement for the MPH Programmes

Holders of MD degree or its equivalent with a pass of B grade or above in Community Medicine and at least one year of working experience.
Holders of B. Sc. Nursing degree with a pass of B grade or above in Community Medicine and at least one year of working experience.
Holders of first degree in health related disciplines (Health officers, Environmental health, Pharmacy or Laboratory sciences) provided they passed with a lower second and have at least one year of working experience
Holders of Master Degree in health related disciplines with at least one year of working experience.

Entry Requirements for MSc.PN Program

A GPA of at least 2.7 in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing education (BScNE) or Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Nursing (BScM) or Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BScMid) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Management from a recognized University
Graduates from the other recognised Universities with at least a GPA of 2.7 in their first degrees mentioned above are eligible for selection when they have fulfilled the following criteria specified under item iii. and iv, below. Graduates mentioned in item i. above should have a minimum of 2 years work experience
Graduates should have a valid license to practice as registered nurses and midwives with the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council (TNMC) before their enrolment to the program

Entry Requirement for the MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Programmes

Holders of first degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences OR its equivalent with overall GPA not less than 2.7
Holders of first degree in health sciences with overall GPA not less than 2.7 or B grade for unclassified degrees provided they passed with at least B grade or above in MIcrobiology/Immuniology, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry or cell biology with at least 200hrs.
Holders of Bachelor of science degree in Biomedical Sciences (microbiology or molecular Biology or Immunology or parasitology or Bachelor in Laboratory Sciences) with an overall GPA not less than 2.7 provided they passed with at least B grade or above in Microbiology/Immunology, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry or Cell Biology.

Requirement for the PhD Programmes Registration

The prospective candidate must demonstrate the capacity to carry out research independently and ability to pursue the proposed study programme.
A candidate for admission for a PhD must be a holder of a relevant Master Degree (MSc, or MMED) of CUHAS-Bugando or any other recognized institution of higher learning within or outside Tanzania

CONTACT INFO

CUHAS, P.O. Box 1464
Mwanza, Tanzania
Tel : +255 28 298 3384
Fax : +255 28 298 3386
Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz