IHSU Diploma Clinical Medicine Course |International Health Sciences University

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1.1 International Health Sciences University Diploma in Clinical Medicine Admission Requirements

IHSU Diploma Clinical Medicine Course |International Health Sciences University

In response to the demand, IHSU through its School of Allied Health Sciences is committed to train quality Medical Clinical Officers who will competently deliver curative, preventive and promotive health care services to the various population groups here in Uganda and internationally.

The goal of the DCM program is to prepare a multi-skilled Clinical Officer who will competently meet the healthcare needs of the community in all settings by providing preventive, promotive, curative, as well as rehabilitative services to members of society. The three core competencies of this cadre include; Health Services Management, Clinical practice and Community Health.

Duration of the Program

The DCM program extends over a period of three (3) academic years. Each academic year consists of two (2) semesters each lasting at least seventeen (17) weeks further divided into three parts:

a) Teaching block for both theoretical  and clinical teaching              = 15 weeks

b) Revision period  to facilitate preparation for examinations            = 01 week

c) Examination period to conduct end of semester examinations     = 01 weeks

International Health Sciences University Diploma in Clinical Medicine Admission Requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL MEDICINE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

(DCM FULLTIME PROGRAM)

Four (4) admission criteria exist for persons wishing to enter the three year DCM 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 in Biology and subsidiary passes in Chemistry and Mathematics or their equivalents.

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 (plain).

1(b)  Have obtained at least a C (plain) 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-FHS.

The prospective candidate must have sat and passed the high school leaving examinations and obtained at least 50% or Credit 6 passes in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and English or their equivalents.

4. Holders of Diplomas in Health Sciences

In order to be eligible for admission, such a candidate must possess:

1(a)  A Diploma in General Nursing, Midwifery or Maternity Nursing, Radiography, Public Health, Dental Health, Environmental health , Orthopedics or Pharmacy.

Current registration with the Professional Council of the home country

Institute of Public Health and Management

School of Nursing Science Courses

Institute of Allied Health Sciences Courses

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  • Diploma Pharmacy

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