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Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing Science (Top Up)

Bachelor of Nursing Science (Top Up)
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME

The Bachelor of Nursing Science (Top Up) is a 3 years Bachelor's degree offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at St. Peter's University. Designed for qualified nurses advancing their qualifications, it builds on existing clinical experience with degree-level nursing theory and practice.

Credential
Bachelor's Degree
Campus
All Campuses
Duration
3 Years
Language of Instruction
English

Admission Requirements

Entrance Requirements — Bachelor's Degree

Criteria for Admission and Selection Procedure

The programme is open to Ugandans and Non-Ugandans who fulfil any of the following minimum requirements:

  1. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two principal passes obtained at the same sitting, plus a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with credits in at least five subjects including English Language.
  2. Holders of a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution may be considered for direct entry into Year 2 of the programme, subject to approval by the Academic Board.
  3. Holders of other equivalent qualifications recognized by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) may also apply.
  4. Mature age entry candidates (25 years and above) who pass the university's mature age entry examination may be considered.

Application forms are available at the station office at the Main Campus in Luwero and at the Kampala Campus in Kanyanya (Gayaza Road). You may also apply online via www.spu.ac.ug. A non-refundable application fee of UGX 50,000 applies.

What You Will Learn

The Bachelor of Nursing Science (Top Up) programme is designed to build both theoretical understanding and practical, job-ready skills:

  1. Clinical knowledge and practical skills through supervised hospital and community placements.
  2. Patient care, health assessment, and evidence-based healthcare practice.
  3. Public health principles, disease prevention, and community health management.
  4. Professional ethics and standards required for practice in Uganda's health sector.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are prepared to pursue a range of career paths, including:

  1. Nursing, midwifery, and clinical practice roles in hospitals and health centers.
  2. Public health and community health management positions with government and NGOs.
  3. Pharmacy and pharmaceutical services within healthcare facilities.
  4. Health service administration and management roles.

Tuition and Fees

Fees below are per-semester rates for the Bachelor's Degree programme, as published in SPU's official fee structure. Actual amounts may be revised — always confirm with the Admissions Office before payment.

Download Fee Structure
ST. PETER'S UNIVERSITY — TUITION & FUNCTIONAL FEES Faculty of Health Sciences
ItemPayableNational (UGX)Int'l (USD)
Application FeeOnce, on entry50,000—
Functional FeePer semester450,000—
TuitionPer semester 2,400,000 800
Bursary opportunities are available on a first-come first-served basis. Students on bursary pay only the Functional Fee per semester (Nationals only).
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