Bachelor of Nursing Science

Bachelor of Nursing Science is a Bachelor program taught at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Years) options.

The Bachelor of Nursing Science (course code: BNS) is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The program focuses on nursing education built around science subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.

The degree has a duration of 4 years and is delivered full-time. Entry routes include direct entry and diploma entry. Applicants for diploma entry may be Registered Nurses, Midwives, Comprehensive Nurses, Psychiatric Nurses, or Paediatric Nurses, and must meet the registration requirement with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Nursing Science at Mbarara University of Science and Technology for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Mbarara University of Science and Technology as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Nursing Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least Subsidiary Pass in either Physics or Mathematics

Diploma Entry

Registered Nurses or Midwives or Comprehensive Nurses or Psychiatric Nurses or Paediatric Nurses

Registered or eligible for registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council

Should have passed science subjects especially Mathematics and Chemistry at ‘O’level

Sit and pass an entrance examination in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology and General Paper

Please check detail of study units at https://www.must.ac.ug/programme/bachelor-of-nursing-science

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Uganda. See Uganda scholarships.