HUBERT KAIRUKI MEMORIAL

UNIVERSITY (HKMU)

ADMISSIONS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE

PROGRAMMES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018
Applications for admission are invited from qualified candidates wishing to pursue studies at
HKMU for the academic year 2017/2018, for the following undergraduate programmes:

A). UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:

1. DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD)

Entry requirements: There are 3 alternatives:

a) Applicants must have completed form VI or its equivalent, with at least three
principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum entry of 8 points.
Whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and Biology and at least D
grade in Physics. Or,

b) Applicants who are holders of 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 Diploma in Clinical Medicine with an average of B+ or GPA of 3.5, and
one MUST have completed A Level Or,

c) Applicants who are holders of Bsc (Lower second) majoring in

Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Zoology.

Duration of the programme: 5 Years.

2. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BScN) PRE-SERVICE

PROGRAMME

Entry requirements:

Applicants must have completed form VI or its equivalent with three principal passes
in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics or Nutrition with a minimum of 6
points. Whereby one must have at least C grade in Chemistry, and at least D grade in Biology
and E grade in Physics or Mathematics or Nutrition.
Duration of the programme: 4 Years plus.

3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BScN) IN-SERVICE

PROGRAMME

Entry requirements:
a) Applicants who are holders of 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 Diploma in Nursing with an average of B+ or GPA of 3.5. Or,

b) Applicants who are holders of Bsc (Lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics,

Chemistry, Biology/Zoology.

Duration of the programme: 3 years.

B. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES:

4. WHOLISTIC THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING

Wholistic Therapeutic Counseling Certificate programme, is conducted by the department of

Behavioural Sciences and Ethics. The programme is tailor made for: Corporate / Parastatals
Personnel Officers, Matrons/Patrons from secondary schools, Wardens, School Principals,
Administrators, Students Advisers and Health Professionals/Workers.

Entry Requirements: Ordinary Certificate of Secondary School Education or its equivalent.

Duration of the programme: 3 months.

Starting dates: August 2017, and January 2018.

Days and Time: Monday to Friday, from: 03:00pm to 05:00pm

5. COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMME: BEGINNER TO ADVANCED

LEVEL TRAINING

The University through its ICT Unit conducts various Computer training programmes. The
University has adequate computer laboratory which can accommodate up to 100 learners in
a single sitting. The main objective of conducting computer training programme is to provide
a general understanding, and equip candidates with skills in computer applications, that
would assist them in undertaking more challenging tasks that require computer knowledge
at different levels.

Computer training programme is recommended to all candidates interested in acquiring or

sharpening their computer skills with the aim to overcome computer application challenges in
different social settings. The ICT Unit is therefore calling for applications of Computer training
as follows:
 S/N Course Title Course Contents Duration Tuition Fee
(TZS)
1. Basic Ms Windows (Ms Word, Ms 6 Weeks 200,000
Computer Excel, Ms Access and Internet 2 hours/day
Applications and Email)

2. Advanced Advanced Windows (Advanced 5 Weeks 250,000

Computer Ms Word, Advanced Ms Access, 2 hours/ day
Applications Advanced Ms Excel and Ms
PowerPoint

3. Graphic Design Ms Publisher, Adobe 7 Weeks 320,000

Photoshop, Adobe, Page Make 2 hours/ day
and Corel Draw

4. Web Design HTML, CSS and Bootstrap 6 Weeks 300,000

2 hours/ day

Classes: Monday-Friday

Starting dates: September and November 2017.

Certification: Certificates of attendance will be issued to candidates upon completion of the

Course.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants for all programmes offered by HKMU, are required to apply directly to the
University. Applicants should send their Application Forms which can be downloaded from the
HKMU Website: www.hkmu.ac.tz; with a non-refundable fee of TZS 50,000 or US$ 50 deposit
receipt made to the University Account. All applications should be addressed to:

Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,

Hubert Kairuki Memorial University,
70 Chwaku Street, P. O. Box 65300, Dar es Salaam.
Tel. 255-22-2700021/4, Fax: 255-22-2775591,
E-mail: admissions@hkmu.ac.tz or secvc@hkmu.ac.tz
Website: www.hkmu.ac.tz

New students will be admitted in October of every year.

Deadline for receiving applications for MD & BScN programmes is 30th August 2017.