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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​​