This Page is informing the current Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Admission Entry requirements 2021/2022 academic session. See the CUHAS Entry requirements – sifa za kujiunga na CUHAS for all Courses and Programmes
What are CUHAS entry requirements?
CUHAS Entry requirements are formal criteria you CUHAS meet in order to be considered for a degree course you’re applying to at the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS).
These criteria are set by the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, to determine whether you’re capable of meeting its objectives. This is based on relevant or similar skills, knowledge and ability you’ve demonstrated in previous qualifications, exams and assessments – see below the full list of entry requirements you might need to meet, for a given course at the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS).
The following is the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences Entry requirements, every prospective student at the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences is recommended to read the Entry requirements before applying for Admission to any academic programme available at CUHAS for the 2021/2022 Academic Year.
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) General Minimum Entry Requirements for Equivalent Applicants
| Category of Applicants | Minimum Undergraduate Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Ordinary
Diploma, FTC and Equivalent Qualification Applicants |
At least four passes in non-religious subjects (“D‟s and above) at O‟ Level or NVA Level III with less than four O‟ Level passes or equivalent foreign qualifications as established by either NECTA or VETA; AND |
| i) At least a GPA of 3.0 for Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6); OR | |
| ii) Average of “C” for Full Technician Certificate (FTC) (where A=5, B=4, C=3, and D=2 points); OR | |
| iii) Average of “B‟ Grade for Diploma in Teacher Education; OR | |
| iv) Average of” B+‟ Grade for Health-related awards such as Clinical Medicine and others; OR | |
| v) A Distinction for unclassified Diplomas and certificates; OR | |
| vi) Upper Second Class for classified non-NTA Diplomas. | |
| Foundation
Programme of the OUT |
A GPA of 3.0 accumulated from six core subjects and at least a C grade from three subjects in a respective cluster (Arts, Science and Business Studies) PLUS
An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least 1.5 from two subjects OR An Ordinary Diploma from the recognized institution with a GPA of at least 2.0 OR NTA level 5 /Professional Technician Level II Certificate. |
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) General Minimum Entry Requirements for Direct Applicants
| Category of Applicants | Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies before 2014 |
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies in 2014 and 2015 |
Two principal passes (‘C’ and above) with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D = 1; E = 0.5) |
| Completed A’ Level
Studies from 2016 onwards |
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) |
| Foundation Programme of the OUT | A GPA of 3.0 accumulated from six core subjects and at least a C grade from three subjects in a respective cluster (Arts, Science and Business Studies)
PLUS An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least 1.5 from two subjects OR An Ordinary Diploma from the recognized institution with a GPA of at least 2.0 OR NTA level 5 /Professional Technician Level II Certificate. |
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Minimum Entry Requirements for all post graduate programmes
| Admission into | Minimum Admission Entry Qualifications |
| Postgraduate Certificate programme | At least a Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8). |
| Postgraduate Diploma programme | A Postgraduate Certificate OR Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or C grade. |
| Master Degree
programme (all types) |
a) A relevant academic Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) or equivalent with GPA of 2.7 or B grade;
b) A Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade; and c) A Professional training qualification with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability and relevant working experience. |
| Phd programme (all
types) |
A Master Degree (UQF level 9) in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 or B grade. |
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) general Entry Requirements for certificate and diploma Programmes
For an applicant to be eligible for admission into Health and Allied Sciences (HAS), he/she CUHAS satisfy the minimum entry requirements of four passes in non-religious subjects in Certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE). However, there are some programme requirements that are specific to certain programmes.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMMES.
Doctor of Medicine
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
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Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of C grade in Chemistry and D grade in Biology and at least E grade in Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level
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Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging And Radiotherapy
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of D grade in Chemistry and D grade in Biology and at least D grade in Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Medical Imaging or Radiography with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
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Bachelor of Pharmacy
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with minimum of 6 points: A minimum of D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Direct Applicants.
Three principal passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Advanced Mathematics or Nutrition with a minimum of 6 points: A minimum of C grade in Chemistry and D grade in Biology and at least E grade in Physics or Advanced Mathematics or Nutrition.
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Nursing with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education
Equivalent Applicants.
Diploma in Nursing or Advanced Diploma in Nursing Education with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-Level.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES.
DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (DPS)
The entry qualification for this programme shall be holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with five passes including “D” pass in Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Engineering Sciences, Basic Mathematics and English Language.
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DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (DMLS)
The entry qualification for this programme shall be holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with five passes including “D” pass in Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Engineering Sciences, Basic Mathematics and English Language
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DIPLOMA IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY (DDR)
The entry qualification for this programme shall be holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) with five passes including “D” pass in Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Engineering Sciences, Basic Mathematics and English Language
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER PROGRAMMES.
A: MASTER OF MEDICINE (M.Med)
1. PROGRAM: MASTER OF MEDICINE IN INTERNAL MEDICINE, PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, SURGERY AND MASTER OF MEDICINE IN ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY.
2. DURATION: Three Years.
3. NATURE: Course work and Dissertation
4. ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:
i) Holder of MD degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning.
ii) Must have scored a grade of B or higher in the specialty he/she wants to study or at least a GPA of 2.7 during undergraduate training.
iii) Must have successfully completed internship and obtained a grade of B or higher in the specialty he/she wants to study.
iv) Must have a valid license to practice as a registered medical practitioner with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT) (or accredited equivalent authority outside Tanzania approved by MCT) before their enrolment to the program.
v) Must have completed at least one year of working experience as a medical practitioner in a recognized hospital by the MCT or equivalent registering institution from the country of origin.
B: MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)
1. PROGRAM: MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
2. DURATION: One year
3. NATURE: Course work and Dissertation
4. Entry Requirements:
i) Holder of MD degree or its equivalent from a recognized higher learning institution with a pass of B grade or above in Community Medicine and at least one year of working experience
ii) Holder of B.Sc Nursing degree with a pass of B grade or above in Community Medicine and at least one year of working experience
iii) Holder of first degree in Health-related disciplines (Health Officers, Environmental Health Pharmacy or Laboratory Sciences) provided they passed with a lower second and have at least one year of working experience.
iv) Holder of Master degree in Health-related disciplines with at least one year of working experience. v) Must have at least a GPA of 2.7 during undergraduate training.
C: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PAEDIATRIC NURSING (MSc.PN)
1. PROGRAM: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PAEDIATRIC NURSING
2. DURATION: Two years.
3. NATURE: Course work and Dissertation
4. ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:
i) Holder of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BScNE), or Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Nursing (BScM) or Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BScMid) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Management from a recognized higher learning institution with a GPA of at least 2.7.
ii) Graduates mentioned in i. above should have a minimum of 2 years work experience.
iii) Must have a valid license to practice as a registered nurse and midwife from Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council (TNMC) or equivalent registering institution from the country of origin which is approved by TNMC.
D: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (MSc.CMDM) 1. PROGRAM: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
2. DURATION: 2 years
3. NATURE: Course work and Dissertation
4. ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:
i) Holders of First degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences degree or its equivalent with overall GPA not less than 2.7.
ii) Holders of first degree in Health Sciences with overall GPA not less than 2.7 or B grade for unclassified degrees provided he/she passed with at least B grade or above in Microbiology/Immunology or Molecular Biology or Biochemistry or Cell Biology with at least 200hrs notional hours.
iii) Holders of Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Parasitology, Bachelor in Laboratory Sciences) with overall GPA not less than 2.7 provided he/she passed with at least B grade or above in Microbiology/Immunology or Molecular Biology or Biochemistry or Cell Biology.
E: DOCTOR OF PHYILOSOPHY (PhD)
1. PROGRAM: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
2. DURATION: Three to five years.
3. ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:
i) Holder of a relevant Master degree (MSc or M.Phil or M.Med) from a recognized higher learning institution.
ii) A holder of MD or BVM/DVM under the special MD-PhD or BVM/DVM-PhD programs as stipulated in the CUHAS Guidelines for Higher Degrees.
iii) Must demonstrate the capacity to carry out research independently and ability to pursue the study programme.
For more details about CUHAS Undergraduate entry requirements Download the TCU admission guidebook 2021/2022 here
For more details about CUHAS Diploma and certificate entry requirements Download the NACTE NTA Admission Guidebook 2021/2022 here
