Hubert Kairuki Memorial University (HKMU) was established in 1997, being among the first private universities to be accredited in Tanzania in the year 2000, it has since then received local, regional and international recognition.
It was the idea of Prof Hubert C.M Kairuki and his wife Mrs Kokushubira Kairuki to establish the University, moved by the situation in Tanzania after independence in 1961, whereby diseases, poverty and ignorance were declared the country’s key enemies.
Initially HKMU University was established as Mikocheni International University of Health Sciences (MIUHS), with a focus towards addressing training needs for health professionals in Tanzania, and in sub-Saharan Africa.
In 1998 the name was changed to Mikocheni International University, anticipating the possibility of expanding beyond health sciences. Finally in February 1999 the University’s name was changed to Hubert Kairuki Memorial University, in the honour of the founder, Prof Hubert Kairuki, after he passed away.
Applications for admissions are invited from the suitably qualified candidates wishing to pursue various programmes at HKMU for the academic year 2018/2019 as follows:
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
1. Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Entry requirements
Direct entrants
Applicants must have completed form VI or its equivalent with three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, whereas they must have scored a C grade or higher in Chemistry and Biology and at least a D grade in Physics.
Equivalent entry
i. Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least Five (5) passes including two credit passes in Chemistry and Biology and a D grade in Physics plus appropriate Diploma or Advanced Diploma with an average of B+ or GPA of 3.5
OR
ii. BSc Lower second majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Zoology Duration of the programme: Five Years
2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programme (BScN)
Direct entrants: Applicants must have completed form VI or its equivalent with three principal passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics or Nutrition, whereas they must have at least C grade in Chemistry, D grade in Biology and E grade in Physics or
Mathematics or Nutrition.
Equivalent entrants
I. Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least Five (5) passes including two credit passes in Chemistry and Biology and a D grade in Physics PLUS appropriate Diploma or Advance Diploma with an average of B+ or
GPA of 3.5
II. BSc Lower second majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Zoology Duration of the programme: Four years
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
1. Master Of Medicine (MMed ) in Paediatrics and Child Health
Entry requirements:
Holder of good MD or MBChB degree or equivalent, with B grade in the subject intended or specialisation. Working experience of one year as a Medical Officer, after one year of internship.
Duration: Three years
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. Diploma in Nursing (NTA LEVEL 4-6) PRE-SERVICES PROGRAMME: The Diploma in Nursing (NTA Level 4-6) Pre-service, is a programme that is meant to take students who have never attended nursing training before.
Entry requirements:
Applicants, who are holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE), with four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including a “C” passes in Chemistry and Biology; and “D” passes in Physics / Engineering Sciences. Pass in Basic Mathematics and English languages is an added advantage.
Duration of the programme: Three years
2. Diploma In Nursing In-service Programme (through E-learning):
Entry requirements:
Holder of Technician Certificate (NTA level 5) in Nursing with “D” pass in Biology, Chemistry or Physics (CSEE) for the graduates starting from 2010; or graduates before NTAs system should have certificate in Nursing and Midwifery/Public Health Nurse B
and at least “D” Pass in any of science subject; and work experience of two (2) years and above. Necessary Attachments: Register and License to practice by TNMC, Technician Certificate and Transcript in the related field and Letter of permission from employer.
Duration of the programme: Two years
3. Conventional Programme
Entry requirements:
Holder of Technician Certificate (NTA level 5) in Nursing with “D” pass in Biology,N Chemistry or Physics (CSEE) for the graduates starting from 2010; or graduates before NTAs system should have certificate in Nursing and Midwifery/Public Health Nurse B and at least “D” Pass in any of science subject; and work experience of two (2) years and above. Necessary Attachments: Register and License to practice by TNMC, Technician Certificate and Transcript in the related field and Letter of permission from
employer.
Duration of the programme: One year
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
1. Certificate in Nursing
Entry requirements:
Applicants, who are holders of Certificate of Secondary Educations Examinations (CSEE), with four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including “C” passes in Chemistry and Biology, and “D” passes in Physics/ Engineering Sciences. Pass in Basic Mathematics and English languages is an added advantage.
Duration of the programme: Two years.
2. Certificate in Midwifery:
Entry requirements:
This is a special programme for nurses who have no midwifery background from their previous study and they are interested to join the programme to broaden their career. Duration of the programme: Six months
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applicants of all programmes offered at HKMU are required to apply online through the
link below:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
