Bachelor of Nursing Science (Diploma Holders)
The BNS completion program shall prepare a multi-skilled and equipped nurse who will meet the following competencies;
Biomedical and Nursing Knowledge
- Demonstrate the ability to recall knowledge of human structure, function, development, and pathophysiology.
- Understand epidemiological and social-behavioural science.
- Apply the bio-medical knowledge to provide care to individuals, families, and society
- The ability to comprehend, analyze, synthesize and apply selected nursing theories with a broad base of knowledge from core nursing sciences and clinical placements to support general nursing practice.
Overview
Code | KND |
Duration | 3 Years |
Study time | Weekend |
Intake | August |
Entry requirements
Diploma in Nursing, or Mental /Psychiatric Nursing, or Comprehensive Nursing, or Paediatrics and Child Health Nursing from a recognized institution; plus Two-year experience
Fees structure
Tuition Fees per Semester (East African) | Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans) |
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UGX 1,180,000 | $630 |
Functional Fees
Application fee | 50,000 |
Registration fees (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Late Registration (per semester; after the deadline for official registration) | 30,000 |
Examination fee (per semester) | 50,000 |
Research fee (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Student Manual (Payable once in the 1st Semester) | 20,000 |
Computer Laboratory fee (per Academic Year) | 30,000 |
Identity Card (Payable once in the 1st Semester) | 20,000 |
Library fee (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Medical (per semester) | 15,000 |
Development Fund (per Academic Year) | 100,000 |
Late Payment of Fees (after the deadline for official fees payment) | 50,000 |
Replacement of Admission Letter (per Issue) | 5,000 |
Retake/Supplementary/Missed Exam fee (per course) | 50,000 |
Special Exam (per course) | 30,000 |
Student Games Union fee (Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Student Guild fee (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Contribution to the Uganda National Students’ Association (UNSA) (per Academic Year) | 2,000 |
Graduation fee (Payable on Completion of Studies) (Including: Transcript, Certificate, Convocation) | 150,000 |
Certification (per copy) | 3,000 |
Contribution to National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) Collections (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Training materials (for Students of Engineering only) (per Semester) | 50,000 |
Skills Laboratory Fee (for Students of DEHS, BNS, BEHS, MBChB only) (Per semester) | 200,000 |
Fieldwork, Study, Industrial Training/ Attachment, Internship, School Practice fee
Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources | 500,000= (per Sem) |
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | 300,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Agriculture and Land Use Management | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Industrial and Applied Physics | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Applied Design and Fine Art | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Arts in Economics | 100,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Business Administration | 100,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Civil Engineering | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Computer Science | 100,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Education (school practice) | 100,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Electrical Engineering | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Environmental Health Science | 200,000= (par year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Environmental Science | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Information Technology | 100,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Library and Information Science | 100,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery | 300,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Nursing Science | 150,000= (per Year) |
Bachelor of/Diploma in Anaesthesia and Critical Care Med | 150,000= (per Year) |
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management | 100,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Public Administration and Mgt | 100,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Records Management | 100,000= (per Year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Social Work and Social Admin | 100,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Social Sciences | 100,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of /Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality | 150,000= (per year) |
Bachelor of Catering and Hospitality | 150,000= (per year) |
Diploma in Medical Records Management | 100,000= (per Year) |
Diploma in Hotel Management | 150,000= (per year) |
Language Enhancement (for Students of French) | 200,000= (per year) |
Study trips (for Students of Geography) | 100,000= (per year) |
Study trips/Transport fee (for DEHS, BNS, BEHS, MBChB, BACM) | 170,000= (per Sem) |
Fees Structure 2024-2025
Course details
- LH Lecture Hours
- CH Contact Hours
- TH Tutorial Hours
- CU Credit Units
 | YEAR ONE SEMESTER I | |||||||
 | CODE | COURSE NAME | STATUS | L H | P H | C H | C U | |
 | BNS 111 |  Anatomy &physiology |
Basic |
45 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 112 | Foundations of Nursing | Core | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 | |
 | BNS 113 | Health Assessment | Core | 60 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
 | BNS 114 | Biochemistry | Basic | 60 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
 | BNS 115 | Computer Skills | Service | 45 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 116 |  Communication Skills | Service | 45 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
 | TOTAL CREDIT UNITS | 24 | ||||||
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 | CODE | COURSE NAME | STATUS | L H | P H | C H | CU | ||
 | BNS 121 | Pharmacology I ( General Pharmacology)
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Basic | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | ||
 | BNS 122 | Microbiology | Basic | 45 | 30 | 45 | 3 | ||
 | BNS 123 | Pathophysiology | Basic | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | ||
 | BNS 124 | Professional Nursing Issues | Core | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | ||
 | BNS 125 | Advanced Nursing Skills | Core | 45 | 30 | 45 | 3 | ||
 | BNS 126 | HIV/AIDS and Palliative Care | Core | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | ||
 | BNS 127 |  Health Psychology | Core | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | ||
 | BNS 128 | Sociology of health | core | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | ||
 | TOTAL CREDIT UNITS | 24 | |||||||
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 | YEAR TWO SEMESTER I | |||||||
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 | CODE | COURSE NAME | STATUS | L H | P H | C H | CU | |
 | BNS 211 | Medical / Surgical Nursing I | Core | 60 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
 | BNS 212 | Child Health | Core | 60 | 30 | 45 | 4 | |
 | BNS 213 | Reproductive health | Core | 45 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 214 | Midwifery (Normal) | Core | 75 | 60 | 75 | 5 | |
 | BNS 215 | Traditional and complementary therapies | Core | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 216 | Pharmacology II ( CNS pharmacology , therapeutics and toxicology ) | Core | 60 | 00 | 60 | 4 | |
 | TOTAL CREDIT UNITS | 23 | ||||||
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 | YEAR TWO SEMESTER II | |||||||
 | CODE | COURSE NAME | STATUS | L H | P H | C H | CU | |
 | BNS 221 | Medical / Surgical Nursing II | Core | 60 | 60 | 60 | 4 | |
 | BNS 222 | Nursing Research I | Core | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 223 | Epidemiology | Basic | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 224 | Biostatistics and Demography | Basic | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 225 | Women Health Care and Gynecology | Core | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
 | BNS 226 | Nursing Informatics | Core | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 227 | Abnormal Midwifery | Core | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
 | TOTAL CREDIT UNITS | 24 | ||||||
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YEAR THREE SEMESTERÂ Â I
 | CODE | COURSE NAME | STATUS | L H | P H | C H | CU | |
 | BNS 311 | Mental Health Nursing | Core | 45 | 60 | 75 | 5 | |
 | BNS 312 | Nursing Education | Core | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | |
 | BNS 313 | Nursing Research II (research project) | Core | 00 | 90 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 314 | Midwifery Domiciliary | Core | 30 | 60 | 60 | 3 | |
 | BNS 315 |  Specialized Care Nursing | Core | 75 | 60 | 60 | 5 | |
 | BNS 316 | Child health II | Core | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | |
 | TOTAL CREDIT UNITS | 24 | ||||||
 | YEAR THREE SEMESTER II | |||||||
 | CODE | COURSE NAME | STATUS | L H | P H | C H | CU | |
 | BNS 321 | Community Health Nursing | Core | 30 | 180 | 75 | 5 | |
 | BNS 322 | Principles of Management & Health economics. | Core | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
 | BNS 323 | Gender and health | Service | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 324 | Entrepreneurship | Service | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | |
 | BNS 325 | Communicable diseases | Core | 45 | 00 | 45 | 3 | |
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 | TOTAL CREDIT UNITS | 19 |