MUHAS Undergradaute Degree and Diploma Admissions 2017 – 2018
APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION INTO THE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AND
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND
ALLIED SCIENCES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018
The Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Research and Consultancy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) invites suitably qualified candidates for admission into various undergraduate and diploma programmes for the academic year 2017/2018.
A: UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) offers undergraduate degree programmes whose entry qualifications are as follows: –
1.0School of Medicine
1.1 Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Admission/ Entry Requirements for MD degree Programme
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum entry of 8 points, whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and Biology and at least D grade in Physics
1.2Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences General Degree (BMLS General)
1.3Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Technology (BSc RTT)
1.4Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Clinical Chemistry (BMLS Clin. Chem)
1.5Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Histotechnology (BMLS Histotech.)
1.6Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Parasitology and Medical Entomology (BMLS Paras. Entomol.)
1.7Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Microbiology and Immunology (BMLS Micro. Immunol.)
1.8Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Haematology and Blood Transfusion (BMLS Haem.BT)
Admission/ Entry Requirements for all other listed Programmes in the School of Medicine
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum entry of 6 points, whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and at least D grade in Biology and E grade in Physics.
2.0School of Dentistry
2.1Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Admission / Entry Requirements
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum entry of 8 points, whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and Biology and at least D grade in Physics.
3.0School of Pharmacy
3.1Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
Admission/ Entry Requirements
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum entry of 8 points, whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and Biology and at least D grade in Physics.
4.0School of Nursing
4.1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc N)
Admission/ Entry Requirements
Three principal passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics or Nutrition with a minimum of 6 points, whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and at least D grade in Biology and E grade in Physics or Mathematics or Nutrition.
5.0School of Public Health and Social Sciences
5.1Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (BSc. EHS)
Admission/ Entry Requirements
Three principal passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics or Nutrition or Geography or Agriculture with a minimum of 6 points. Whereby one must have at least C Grade in Chemistry and at least D grade in Biology and E grade in physics or Mathematics or Nutrition or Geography or Agriculture.
EQUIVALENT ENTRANTS
All equivalent applicants may apply for the above Programmes if they meet the requirements stated below:
(i)Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least five (5) passes including two credit passes in Chemistry and Biology and a D Grade in Physics PLUS, appropriate Diploma or Advanced Diploma with an average of “B+” or GPA of 3.5
(ii)BSc (Lower Second Class) majoring in Physics/ Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/ Zoology
HOLDERS OF FOREIGN CERTIFICATES
All applicants holding foreign qualifications must have their qualifications validated and equated by the respective regulatory bodies before submitting their applications for admissions as follows:
(i)The National Examination Council of Tanzania in respect of Certificates of Secondary Education and Teacher education
(ii)The National Council for Technical Education in respect of NTA Level 6 qualification.
B: DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
MUHAS, through its Institute of Allied Health Sciences, offers the following Diploma programmes: –
(i)Advanced Diploma in Dermatovereology – (ADDV) (ii)Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR)
(iii)Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS)
(iv)Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS)
(v)Diploma in Nursing (DN)
(vi)Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences (DEHS)
(vii) Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (DOT)
N.B
(a)DEHS programme is taught at Muhimbili Campus, Tanga Campus and Mpwapwa Campus. Applicants for the DEHS programme may therefore be selected into any of these campuses.
(b)The ADDV and DOT programmes are taught at the Regional Dermatovenereology Training Centre (RDTC) and Tanzania Training Centre for Orthopaedic Technology (TATCOT), respectively. Both centers are located at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC). Applications for admission into these two programmes are open to candidates from outside Tanzania.
(c)Application for the various Diploma programmes are made through the National
Council for Technical Education (NACTE) Central Admission System.
(e)Qualifications for admission into the various MUHAS Diploma programmes are indicated in the MUHAS prospectus which is posted on the University website www.muhas.ac.tz
C.MODE OF APPLICATION
i)Applicants for Degree Programs
Applicants for Degree Programs are required to apply online through the University Website www.muhas.ac.tz and follow instructions given by the online application systemto apply for the courses of their choice. Application fees will be paid through the online- application portal by mobile money (Tigo-Pesa, M- Pesa, Airtel Money)
ii)Applicants for Diploma Programs
Applicants for Diploma Programs are required to apply through the NACTE Central Admission System (CAS)
In case of Technical Problems during the application process please contact our IT Staff at 0682001306. For issues to deal with courses of study and clarifications of Entry requirements please contact our Admissions office at 0767011306
Applicants must:
(i)Carefully read and understand the Program Admission requirements
(ii)Make an informed choice of the programme applied for, taking into account the competition, one’s passes as well as career aspirations.
(iii)Ensure the names and index numbers used during application for admission matches with those used during their studies
(iv)Give correct particulars of citizenship
(v)Pay a non-refundable application fee of TZS. 10,000/= for Tanzanians and USD 15 for International Applicants. All transfer charges for International applicants must be borne by the applicants themselves
(vi)Ascertain themselves that they possess the minimum entrance qualifications before they pay the fees as the fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Important Information:
(i)The number of applicants in each program will influence the cut-off points for admission into the respective programme and School.
(ii)Applicants will therefore be selected to join the University based on their qualifications and fulfilment of entry requirements.
(iii)Applicants are informed that it is an offence to submit false information for admission. Any candidate who will be discovered to have submitted false information will NOT be considered and appropriate legal action will be taken against them
The closing date for receiving applications is strictly on 30th August, 2017.
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