CUHAS Bugando Admission Entry Requirements 2023/2024

(I) DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (DPS)
a) Direct Entry (Pre-service) The entry qualification for this programme shall be holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with four passes including “C” pass in Chemistry and Biology; and “D” pass in Physics/Engineering Sciences and any other subject. Pass in Mathematics and English will be an added advantage.
b) Equivalent qualifications (In-service): Pharmaceutical assistant (holder of NTA L5 certificate) with at least two years of working experience who has passed selection examination recognized by NACTE.

(II) DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (DMLS)
(a) Direct Entry (Pre-service) The entry qualification for this programme shall be holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with five passes including “C” pass in Chemistry and Biology; and “D” passes in Physics/Engineering Sciences, Mathematics and English.
(b) Equivalent qualification (In-service): A holder of Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate trained through Knowledge based Curriculum and Successful passed bridging programme (NTA Level 5 Semester 1 Modules).

(III) DIPLOMA IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY (DDR) a) Direct entry ((Pre-service) – The entry qualification for this programme shall be holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with four passes including “C” pass in Physics/Engineering Sciences and Biology; and “D” pass in Chemistry and any other subject. Pass in Mathematics and English will be an added advantage.
b) Equivalent qualification ((In-service): – Radiographic Assistant from recognized institutions with at least two years’ experience in Radiographic practice provided the applicant has two passes in science subjects in ordinary level secondary education.n.

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 entry of 8 points. Whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and Biology and at least D grade in Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
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 Diploma in Clinical Medicine with an average of “B+’’ or GPA of 3.5 OR BSc (lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology /Zoology.
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Direct Applicants.
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.
Equivalent Applicants. 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 OR ii. BSc (lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology /Zoology.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging And Radiotherapy
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum entry of 6 points.and at least D grade in Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least Five (5) (5 PLUS Diploma in Medical Imaging OR Diploma in Radiography with average of “B+” or GPA of 3.5)

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
The School of Pharmacy offers courses leading to the offer of the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B. Pharm).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Direct Entry (Form Six)
Three Principal passes in PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY and BIOLOGY, at ADVANCED (“A”) level with minimum entry point of 8 points. Whereby one must have at least C grade in CHEMISTRY and BIOLOGY and at least D grade in Physics
Equivalent qualifications:
Holders of Bachelor of Science (BSc) lower second, from recognized institutions, majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Zoology. (ii) Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) with at least Five (5) passes including two credit passes in Chemistry and Biology and a D grade in Physics PLUS Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an average of “B+” or GPA of 3.5.

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 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.
Equivalent Applicants.
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 Diploma in Nursing with an average of “B+” or GPA of 3.5 OR BSc (lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology /Zoology Equivalent Applicants.
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 Diploma in Nursing with an average of “B+” or GPA of 3.5 OR BSc (lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology /Zoology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education
Equivalent Applicants.
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 Advanced Diploma in Nursing Education or Diploma in Nursing as with an average of “B+” or GPA of 3.5

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, 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

Fees and other financial obligations are the sole responsibility of the student and/or the sponsor or guardian. The fees are payable in full at the beginning of each academic year or in two instalments; at the beginning of each semester.

Failure of payment of Fees by the end of week two of the second semester will attract a penalty of 100,000/= Tshs. All moneys payable to the University shall be paid directly into the University account presently with CRDB. No student will be allowed to carry forward part of the fee into the following academic year.

Fees may be revised from time to time without prior notice. New fee structures will apply for new intake as well as for continuing students. Fees paid will not be refunded after the first four weeks of the academic year. Any excess/extra fees paid will be carried forward to the next year.

It is envisaged that student can take advantage of scholarships offered by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, loans from the Higher Education Student Loan Board (HESLB) and Scholarships from The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare for postgraduate and students in the Institute of Allied Health Sciences.

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