Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Public Health in Uganda

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Public Health(Public Health)
  • Major Subject: Public Health
  • Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Public Health

  • Cavendish University Uganda Cavendish University Uganda, Kampala  
    Program admission requirements

    Direct entry
    (a) At least five (5) passes at the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent
    (b) At least two (2) principal passes at the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.


    Mature Age Entry
    (a) A candidate must be at least 25 years of age
    (b) The candidate must have passed Mature Age Entry Examinations with 50% mark or above
    (c) The Mature Age Entry Examinations must have been taken at a Centre approved by the NCHE
    (d)No candidate who had previously attended a programme at Cavendish University Uganda shall be readmitted to the University under this scheme to a programme of study in which he/she failed to qualify during his/her previous attendance.

    A Diploma Holder`s Avenue
    A candidate must have obtained at least a second class/credit diploma or the equivalent performance which is relevant to his/her desired field of study from a recognized institution.

    Tuition fees: 1,482,000 per semester


    Program duration: 3 years
  • St. Lawrence University St. Lawrence University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements:
    (a) Direct Entry Scheme
    For direct entry scheme candidates will have:
    -Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its
    equivalent
    -At least two principal passes at one sitting of Uganda Advanced certificate of Education
    (UACE) or its equivalent

    (b) Diploma Entry scheme
    Candidates will be admitted to the university if they have at least a second-class diploma award from a recognized institution of higher learning

    (c) Access Programme
    Students who hold Kenya Certificate of education (KCSE) and wish to enroll for degree or diplomas have
    to undergo Access Programme. Such students require a minimum mean grade of C (plain) to qualify for the Access Programme

    Course duration: 3 years
  • Nkumba University Nkumba University, Entebbe  
    Course entry requirements:
    (a) Direct Entry Scheme

    i) At least 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
    obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent; and

    ii) At least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.

    (b) Diploma Holders
    -A good diploma from a recognized institution as determined by the University Senate



    (c) Mature Age Entry
    i) The applicant should be 25 years of age and above.
    ii) Must have passed mature age entry examinations organized by a recognised body as authorized by the National Council for Higher Education.

    Course duration: 3 years
  • Fins Medical University Fins Medical University, Fort Portal  
    Entry Requirements:

    Direct entry:
    Students entry through A’ level must have at least two principal passes in Biology, Geography, chemistry and at least five passes at ordinary level in one sitting or its equivalent.

    Diploma Entry:
    A Diploma from a recognized institution of higher learning with a credit in:

    i) A Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery or
    ii) A Diploma in Education majoring in Biology and Chemistry
    iii) A Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing or
    iv) A Diploma in any other relevant health discipline and five passes at ordinary level in one sitting or its equivalent.
  • Nile University Uganda Nile University Uganda, Arua  
    Course entry requirements
    -Direct entry from advanced level, with a minimum of two principal passes at Advanced Level obtained at the same sitting, or its equivalent from recognized institutions.
    -Special entry examination schemes.
    -Certification and Diploma entry scheme: For persons holding Certificates and Diplomas awarded by recognized institutions in relevant fields.
    -Entrants from other recognized Universities

    Course duration: 3-4 years
  • Lira University Lira University, Lira  
    Course entry requirements:
    -A Principal pass in Biology and in any one of the following subjects;
    Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography, Mathematics, Food and Nutrition or
    Physics obtained at the same sitting and Uganda Certificate of Education
    (UCE) or its equivalent with at least passes in English and Mathematics.

    Duration:3 years

    Mode of study: Week days

    Intake: August
  • Bishop Barham University College Bishop Barham University College, Kabale  
    Course entry requirements
    -Direct entry from school, one needs to have obtained 2 Principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent;
    -Diploma Obtained at a credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Clarke International University Clarke International University, Kampala  
    Course admission requirements

    Two Principal Passes
    Dip Public Health


    Tuition fees: 1,816,000 Ugx per semester OR
    705 USD per semester


    Course duration: 3 years
  • Gulu University Gulu University, Gulu  
    Course Study Duration: 3 years
    Tuition Fees: Ugx. 1,344,000 for Ugandans and $1,995 for international students.
  • Mountains of the Moon University Mountains of the Moon University, Fort Portal  
    Duration:3 years
    Entry requirement:Level
  • Victoria University Uganda Victoria University Uganda, Kampala  
    Duration:3 years
  • University of Kisubi University of Kisubi, Entebbe  
    Duration:3 years
  • Africa Institute for Strategic Management and Capacity Building Africa Institute for Strategic Management and Capacity Building, Kampala  
  • Bishop Stuart University Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara  
  • Kampala University Kampala University, Ggaba  
  • Stafford University Stafford University, Kampala  




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