DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
I. DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (DMLS)
II. DIPLOMA IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY (DDR)
III. DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (DPS)
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
(I) DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (DPS)-3 YEARS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with five passes including “D” pass in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Basic Mathematics and English Language.
(II) DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (DMLS)-3 YEARS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with five passes including “D” pass in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Basic Mathematics and English Language.
(III) DIPLOMA IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY (DDR)-3 YEARS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A holder of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with five passes including “D” pass in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Basic Mathematics and English Language.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
I. Doctor of Medicine (MD)
II. Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
III. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
IV. Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS)
V. Bachelor of Science in Nursing EDUCATION (BSNed)
VI. Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging And Radiotherapy (BScMIR)
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
I.Doctor of Medicine
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
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II. Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of C grade in Chemistry and D grade in Biology and at least E grade in Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level
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III.Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging And Radiotherapy
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of D grade in Chemistry and D grade in Biology and at least D grade in Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Medical Imaging or Radiography with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
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IV. Bachelor of Pharmacy
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
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V. Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Advanced Mathematics or Nutrition with a minimum of 6 points: A minimum of C grade in Chemistry and D grade in Biology and at least E grade in Physics or Advanced Mathematics or Nutrition.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Nursing with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
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VI.Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Nursing or Advanced Diploma in Nursing Education with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:
A: MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH
B: MASTER OF MEDICINE (INTERNAL MEDICINE, SURGERY, PAEDIATRICS, OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY,RADIOLOGY,ENT)
C: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PAEDIATRIC NURSING
D: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
E: MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN EPIDEMIOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS
F: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
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, Anatomical Pathology, 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.
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.
MPH Programmes Minimum Entry requirement
- 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.
Minimum Entry requirement
- 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