School of Medicine, Health & Life Sciences

The Bachelor of Nursing Science programme philosophy at KCU is to emphasize critical thinking, advocacy, promote disease awareness, good health practice and research. It will support strong family values in the community and the world at large.

The graduate nurse will be able to apply personal experience and contribute to client recovery and wellness, which in turn strengthens the nurse’s commitment to the profession. They will be responsible to provide safe, holistic, patient centered and individualized care with social justice.

The Bachelor of Nursing Science programme philosophy at KCU is to emphasize critical thinking, advocacy, promote disease awareness, good health practice and research. It will support strong family values in the community and the world at large.

The graduate nurse will be able to apply personal experience and contribute to client recovery and wellness, which in turn strengthens the nurse’s commitment to the profession. They will be responsible to provide safe, holistic, patient centered and individualized care with social justice.

The Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health program provides students with learning experiences to help develop those skills and attitudes necessary to excel in clinical medicine and community health. The training for the Clinical Officers is three years post-secondary school (after completing the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent as deemed appropriate by regulatory bodies) and is comprised of clinical training at tertiary institutions. The Programme is structured in a way that allows infusion of both theory and practical training activities for students.

Medical Laboratory Technology is one of the fastest growing health professions. This is because of increasing demand on health workers to handle emerging and re-emerging diseases/illnesses. There are also new advances in technology that the professionals need to be acquainted with. Medical Laboratory Technology involves collecting, processing and analyzing medical specimens to determine the health status of an individual/community. This is critical in enabling other health workers in determining the course of action in the management of the various health conditions.

This program is a comprehensive course that equips students with the knowledge and skills to become competent medical practitioners. It covers key areas such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine, combining both theoretical learning and practical clinical experience. The program prepares graduates to diagnose, manage, and treat medical conditions while promoting teamwork and ethical medical practice. Students gain hands-on experience through clinical rotations, setting the foundation for careers in general practice, specialized medicine, or medical research.