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The Diploma in Nursing (Extension) Programme has been designed to provide nurses with an opportunity to upgrade their qualification for being able to acquire licence and practice as Registered Nurse.​

Admissions have closed for 2026 admission cycle. The last date for submission of applications was May 11, 2026​​.

​Eligibility Criteria​​​

  • ​​Form IV level of education with a minimum aggregate of Division III in the Ordinary Certificate of Education
  • ​Pass in the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology​

  • ​Certificate of Enrolment from the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (for enrolment level)

  • Certificate of Registration in Midwifery (RM) with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (for registration level)

  • At least two years of working experience

Enrolled Nurses, E​nrolled Comprehensive Nurses, Registered Midwives and Registered Psychiatric Nurses are encouraged to apply.​

For further information, you can reach us using contact details provided below.​​

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​Office of the Registrar

The Aga Khan​ University
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Plot 2–24 and 26​–28 Port Bell Road, Nakawa​
P. O. Box 8842, Kampala, Uganda​

Email: admissions.ug@aku.edu

Tel: +256 414 349 494​​                                          Mob: +256 785 238 669​​