IHSU Bsc. Nursing Science (Top-Up) Course |International Health Sciences University
International Health Sciences University Bachelor of Nursing Course
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE
(DIRECT ENTRY /FULLTIME PROGRAM)
Six (6) entry points are available for persons wishing to enter the four year BNS Direct entry program:
1. Holders of the Advanced Level Certificate
In order to be eligible for admission, a candidate must have sat and passed:
1(a) Uganda Certificate of Education examination or its equivalent and obtained passes in at least five science subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and English.
1(b) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education examination or its equivalent and obtained a principal pass each in Biology and Chemistry and one other subsidiary pass.
2. Holders of Kenya School Certificate of Education
In order to be eligible for admission, a candidate must have sat and passed:
1(a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination with a mean grade of C+ (plus).
1(b) Have obtained at least a C+ (plus) in each of the cluster subjects below:
– Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English, OR,
– Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, English.
$1(c) Upgrading of courses failed in the first sitting shall not be allowed.
3. Holders of School Certificates Graded in Percentages and Average Points
In order to be eligible for admission, a candidate whose final high school marks are graded in percentages and average point systems such as in Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi must have their grades first equated by Uganda National Examinations Board, before seeking admission to the IHSU-SON.
The prospective candidate must have sat and passed the high school leaving examinations and obtained at least 55% or Credit 5 in the following Science subjects or their equivalents: Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and English.
4. Holders of Enrollment Certificates in Nursing and Midwifery
In order to be eligible for admission, an enrollment candidate must possess:
1(a) Certificate of Enrollment from the Nurses and Midwives Council of home country
1(b) Current registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council of home country
5. Holders of Diplomas in Health Science Disciplines
In order to be eligible for admission, such a candidate must possess:
1(a) A Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community health, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiography, Public Health, Dental Health, Environmental health or Orthopedics.
1(b) Current registration with the Allied Health Professional Council of the home country
6. Holders of Bachelor’s Degrees in Sciences
In order to be eligible for admission, a candidate must have obtained a first degree at the level of second-class lower division or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning. The successful candidate shall undertake the course on full time basis for a period of four years.