The Programme
This is a two and a half-year programme designed to provide senior registered nurses with an opportunity to upgrade their diploma qualification to degree level.
For 2019 admission cycle first round of application is starting from June 24. Candidates are encouraged to apply online. For assistance in completing the online application, you are advised to go through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or Understanding the Online Process.
The complete schedule for 2019 admission cycle is as follows:
| Round I |
| Applications Acceptance | June 24 - August 10 |
| Admission Test and Interview | August 17 |
| Round II |
| Applications Acceptance | August 21 – 29 |
| Admission Test and Interview | August 31 |
| Round III |
| Applications Acceptance | September 9 – 13 |
| Admission Test and Interview | September 17 |
Eligibility Criteria
Form IV level of education with a minimum aggregate score of Division IV in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
Five (5) passes, including two credit passes in Chemistry and Biology and a ‘D’ grade in Physics and English
Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery with an average of “B+’’ or GPA of 3.5 awarded by an Institution accredited by the National Council of Technical Education (NACTE) or its equivalent
A certificate with Award Verification Number (AVN) as provided by National Council of Technical Education (NACTE)
Current license and registration with either Tanzania or Zanzibar Nursing Council
A minimum of two years of experience in a clinical care setting as a Registered Nurse
Must be a Registered Nurse with a midwifery/psychiatry qualification
For further information please go through the Programme Information Booklet. You can also reach us via following contact details:
Registrar's Office
Aga Khan University
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Plot 344, Salama House
Urambo Road, Off United Nations Road
P. O. Box 38129, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255 222 122 740
Fax: +255 222 122 764
Email: regoff.tz.sonam@aku.edu
