Mwanza College of Health and Allied Sciences (MWACHAS)

Courses Offered and General Admission Requirements

Health Information Sciences (NTA 4–6)
Description

Trains students in management of patient records, health information systems, medical coding, data analysis and digital health technologies.

Admission Criteria
  • Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE).
  • At least four (4) passes in non-religious subjects.
  • Must include Biology, Basic Mathematics, and English Language.
Nursing and Midwifery (NTA 4–6)
Description

Prepares students to provide nursing care, maternal and child health services, disease prevention and health promotion.

Admission Criteria
  • Holder of CSEE.
  • At least four (4) passes in non-religious subjects.
  • Must include Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Engineering Science.
  • A pass in Basic Mathematics and English Language is an added advantage.
Pharmaceutical Sciences (NTA 4–6)
Description

Provides knowledge in drug dispensing, pharmacology, pharmaceutical calculations, inventory management and patient counselling.

Admission Criteria
  • Holder of CSEE.
  • At least four (4) passes in non-religious subjects.
  • Must include Chemistry and Biology.
  • A pass in Basic Mathematics and English Language is an added advantage.
Physiotherapy (NTA 4–6)
Description

Focuses on rehabilitation, therapeutic exercises, physical assessment and treatment of patients.

Admission Criteria
  • Holder of CSEE.
  • At least four (4) passes in non-religious subjects.
  • Must include Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Engineering Science.
Operating Theatre Management (NTA 7–8)
Description

Advanced training in theatre procedures, surgical equipment management, infection prevention and perioperative care.

Admission Criteria
  • Relevant Health Diploma.
  • Recognized by NACTVET.
  • Meets Ministry of Health requirements.
Anaesthesia & Critical Care (NTA 7–8)
Description

Equips professionals with skills in anaesthesia, intensive care, emergency management and critical care.

Admission Criteria
  • Relevant Health Diploma.
  • Recognized by NACTVET.
  • Must satisfy programme requirements.

General Admission Requirements

  • Applicants must possess valid CSEE/ACSEE or equivalent qualifications.
  • All qualifications must be recognized by NACTVET.
  • Admission is conducted through the NACTVET Central Admission System (CAS).
  • Specific programmes may require additional subject combinations or qualifications.
  • Applicants should refer to the current NACTVET Admission Guide before applying.

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