Aga Khan University Uganda Entry Requirements 2023

 Aga Khan University Uganda Admission Requirements 2023/2024

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School of Nursing and Midwifery Programs

Aga Khan University Uganda Entry Requirements

Aga Khan University Bachelor of Science in Nursing – see details below:

The programme is designed to give experienced registered nurses an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide holistic nursing care. The programme will enable the graduates to use the existing theories and research findings in the provision and promotion of health services, illness prevention and management of patients/clients in a variety of settings. It will further enable the graduates to develop and integrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills into the practice of nursing. The graduates will also be able to provide leadership at institutional and national levels influencing policies in both the public and private sectors.​

Aga Khan University Uganda Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications:

Aga Khan University Bachelor of Science in Midwifery – see details below:

The programme honours the normalcy of women’s lifecycle events, appropriate use of interventions and technology for current or potential health problems.

Nursing and midwifery preparation believes in consultation, collaboration and referral with other members of the health care team as needed to provide optimal health care to women and their families. This programme will prepare nurses to provide safe, competent, culturally responsive and quality care at all levels of the health care system with focus on reproductive, maternal, new-born and child health for the families and communities by integrating knowledge, skills and attitudes from humanistic, behavioural and natural sciences.

Academic Qualifications: 

Aga Khan University Uganda Entry Requirements

Aga Khan University Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing – see details below:

Nurses enrolled in the programme must be able to travel to the Nairobi campus for two days per week to attend classes and clinical placements.

The opportunities the graduates will get include: working as general nurses in a general ward or as specialist nurses in an oncology ward, outpatient oncology clinic, chemotherapy suite, radiotherapy unit, paediatric ward and palliative care unit.

​See Also:

School of Nursing and Midwifery Programs

1 Aga Khan University Bachelor of Science in Nursing

2 Aga Khan University Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

3 Aga Khan University KRCHN/ EN-RN Conversion

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following minimum university entrance requirements:

Must have form four (IV) level of education with a minimum aggregate score of C (Plain) in KCSE; Division two (II) in KCE/EACE.

A minimum C (Plain) grade in English and Biology/Biological Science.

At least two years continuous experience in a clinical care setting as a Registered Nurse, preferably in an oncology or medical-surgical setting.

A current registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and a valid practicing license.

Students meeting the minimum requirements will be invited to write an English competency test and pass a basic nursing exam along with screening interview.

How to Apply

Please contact your local campus to obtain the application form. Before submitting your application, you must ensure that you have complied with the instructions stipulated on the form. Applicant should provide:
Completed and signed application for admission

1 Certified copy of secondary school certificate

2 Certified copy of Enrolled Nursing certificate

3 Certified copy of Enrolled Nursing transcript

Letter of release/recommendation from current employer

Two passport-sized photographs

Curriculum

The programme is based on the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology standards and competencies for the specialist oncology nurse and is adapted to the Kenyan context. The programme has 16 modules which will cover cancer screening and diagnosis, different cancers and their treatment, management of treatment related to side effects, paediatric cancers, palliative cancer and rehabilitation.

Key Admission Dates

The programme is offered over 18 months. Each academic year begins on the first week of August.​

Aga Khan University KRCHN/ EN-RN Conversion – see details below:

two-year programme is designed specifically for enrolled nurses who wish to enhance their knowledge and advance in their careers as health professionals. As an enrolled nurse, this programme gives you a chance to convert your nursing license, obtain a higher education diploma and become a registered nurse thus obtaining a full license. This means that you will have the knowledge and skills that enable you to provide the most current and up to date evidence-based nursing care.

The programme will equip the learners with knowledge, attitudes, and skills that will enable them to provide quality promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative care to individuals, families and ​communities at all levels. The learners will also utilize leadership skills for managing care at the institutional level.  ​