The Diploma in Nursing Science (Extension) is a 1.5 years Diploma offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at St. Peter's University. Designed for practising health workers, it builds nursing competence through part-time study combined with clinical placement.
Criteria for Admission and Selection Procedure
The programme is open to Ugandans and Non-Ugandans who fulfil any of the following minimum requirements:
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.
The Diploma in Nursing Science (Extension) programme is designed to build both theoretical understanding and practical, job-ready skills:
Graduates of this programme are prepared to pursue a range of career paths, including:
Fees below are per-semester rates for the Diploma 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| Item | Payable | National (UGX) | Int'l (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | Once, on entry | 50,000 | — |
| Functional Fee | Per semester | 430,000 | — |
| Tuition | Per semester | 1,800,000 | 600 |
