RUCU Diploma Entry Requirements

RUCU Diploma Entry Requirements

I: DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

1:Diploma in Computer Science

(a):Direct Entry:

Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four (4) relevant passes (i.e D grade or higher) including; Chemistry OR Biology OR Physics OR Computer studies OR Mathematics. 

AND

An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least three subsidiary passes in relevant subject.

(b):Equivalent Qualifications

  • Holder of Technician Certificate (NTA 5) in relevant course; OR
  • Possession of Non-NTA Certificate in relevant programmes;

2:Diploma in Law

A. Direct Entry Requirements

Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four (4) relevant passes (i.e D grade or higher) including; Arts Subjects English is a must. 

AND

An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least three subsidiary passes in relevant subject.

3: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) 

  (a)Direct Entry requirements:

A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination(CSEE) or East Africa Certificate of Education(EACE) with credit passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, A-Level Certificate is an added advantage.      

N.B:  Biology and Chemistry should be major subjects.

 (b)Equivalent Qualifications:

Holder of Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (2) Years with a working experience and pass special Examination set by RUCU.

4: Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS) 

(a)Direct Entry requirements:

A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination(CSEE) with three(3) credits in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.  A-Level Certificate is an added advantage.  

N.B:  Biology and Chemistry should be major subjects. 

(b)Equivalent

The applicant should be a Pharmaceutical Assistant with at least 3 years of work experience and pass a Special Selection Examination set by RUCU.

5:Diploma in Business Administration

(a)Direct Entry requirements:

Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four (4) relevant passes (i.e D grade or higher) including; Bookkeeping, Commerce OR Mathematics. 

AND

An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least three subsidiary passes in relevant subject.

(b):Equivalent Qualifications

  • Holder of Technician Certificate (NTA 5) in relevant course; OR
  • Possession of Non-NTA Certificate in relevant programmes;

6:Diploma in Library and Information Studies(DLIS)

(a)Direct Entry requirements:

Holders of the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four (4) relevant passes (i.e D grade or higher) English is a must. 

(b)Equivalent Qualifications:

  • Holder of Technician Certificate (NTA 5) in the relevant course; OR
  • Possession of Non-NTA Certificate in relevant programs;