Intake Active: 2026/2027 Academic Year Buwenge, Jinja District, Uganda
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AXIS SCHOOL OF NURSING
& HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Buwenge, Jinja • Creativity is Wealth
UHPAB Examination Center • Buwenge, Jinja

Excellence in Healthcare, Nursing & Allied Sciences

Accredited by UHPAB and the Ministry of Education & Sports. Axis School of Nursing and Health Professionals delivers world-class practical tutoring, hospital clinical rotations, and state-of-the-art simulation labs in Buwenge, Jinja.

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Departments (Diploma & Cert)
UHPAB
National Exam Center
Jinja
Buwenge Modern Campus
Axis Campus Buwenge Jinja
Axis Campus • Buwenge, Jinja

Spacious Grounds, Modern Lecture Blocks & Clinical Complex

Nursing Students in Lecture Hall
Lecture Theatres

Dedicated Senior Tutors & Interactive Case-Study Modules

Clinical Examination and Practical Assessment Hall
Assessment & Exam Hall

UHPAB Standard Examination and Practical Skills Center

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Lecture Hall
Nursing & Midwifery Theory Hall
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Practical Assessment Ward
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Campus Aerial Panorama
Lecture Hall
Nursing & Midwifery Theory Hall
Examination Room
Practical Assessment Ward
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UHPAB Accredited Curricula

Academic Courses & Health Disciplines

Axis School of Nursing and Health Professionals offers accredited diploma and certificate programs across 5 specialized healthcare departments in both Direct Entry and In-Service Extension streams.

💊 UHPAB EXAM
Department of Pharmacy

Diploma in Pharmacy (Direct Entry)

Pharmacology, pharmaceutics, compounding, clinical drug dispensing, toxicology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and hospital rotations.

Duration: 3 Academic Years
Entry: UACE 1 Principal in Bio/Chem + 2 Sub
💊 UHPAB EXAM
Department of Pharmacy

Certificate in Pharmacy (CPH)

Practical dispensing techniques, inventory storage, basic pharmaceutical calculations, prescription review, and patient drug counseling.

Duration: 2 Academic Years
Entry: UCE 5 Passes (Bio, Chem, Phys/Math, Eng)
🔬 AHPC / UHPAB
Medical Laboratory Science

Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)

Clinical microbiology, hematology, immunohematology (blood transfusion science), clinical chemistry, histopathology, and parasitology.

Duration: 3 Academic Years
Entry: UACE Science Principal + UCE Credits
🔬 AHPC / UHPAB
Medical Laboratory Science

Certificate in Medical Lab Technology (CMLT)

Specimen collection, microscopy, basic hematological counts, urinalysis, stool examination, and diagnostic rapid testing.

Duration: 2 Academic Years
Entry: UCE 5 Passes (Bio, Chem, Phys, Math, Eng)
📊 UHPAB EXAM
Health Informatics

Diploma in Medical Records & Health Informatics

Health information management, electronic medical records (EMR / DHIS2), ICD-10/11 disease classification, biostatistics, and hospital informatics.

Duration: 3 Academic Years
Entry: UACE 1 Principal Pass + 2 Subsidiaries
📊 UHPAB EXAM
Health Informatics

Certificate in Medical Records & Health Informatics

Hospital patient registration, filing and archiving, confidential data security, HMIS monthly reporting, and disease coding fundamentals.

Duration: 2 Academic Years
Entry: UCE 5 Passes including English & Math
🩺 UHPAB / UNMC
Department of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing (Direct Entry)

Comprehensive patient nursing care, clinical medicine, emergency surgical nursing, pediatric care, ward administration, and public health nursing.

Duration: 3 Academic Years
Entry: UACE 1 Principal in Biology + 2 Sub (UCE Credits)
🩺 UHPAB / UNMC
Department of Nursing

Certificate in General Nursing (ECN)

Foundations of bedside nursing, vital signs monitoring, wound dressing, patient hygiene, medication administration, and primary healthcare.

Duration: 2.5 Academic Years
Entry: UCE 5 Passes (Biology, Chem, Physics, Math, Eng)
👶 UHPAB / UNMC
Department of Midwifery

Diploma in Midwifery (Direct Entry)

Antenatal assessment, labor management, obstetrical emergencies, newborn resuscitation, postnatal maternal monitoring, and family planning.

Duration: 3 Academic Years
Entry: UACE 1 Principal in Biology + 2 Sub (UCE Credits)
👶 UHPAB / UNMC
Department of Midwifery

Certificate in Midwifery (ECM)

Safe maternal delivery care, routine antenatal clinics, infant immunization, lactation management, and community health visits.

Duration: 2.5 Academic Years
Entry: UCE 5 Passes (Biology, Chem, Physics, Math, Eng)
🎓 IN-SERVICE UPGRADING
In-Service Extension Stream

Diploma in Nursing (Extension)

Accelerated post-basic upgrading program designed for registered enrolled nurses seeking advancement to registered nursing officer status.

Duration: 1.5 Academic Years
Entry: Certificate in Nursing + UNMC Registration
🎓 IN-SERVICE UPGRADING
In-Service Extension Stream

Diploma in Midwifery (Extension)

Advanced obstetric surgery assistance, high-risk maternity care, neonatal ICU rotations, and reproductive epidemiology for enrolled midwives.

Duration: 1.5 Academic Years
Entry: Certificate in Midwifery + UNMC Registration
🎓 IN-SERVICE UPGRADING
In-Service Extension Stream

Diploma in Pharmacy (Extension)

Upgrading program for practicing pharmacy certificate holders/dispensers aiming to qualify as registered Pharmacy Technicians.

Duration: 2 Academic Years
Entry: Certificate in Pharmacy + Verified Experience
🎓 IN-SERVICE UPGRADING
In-Service Extension Stream

Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (Extension)

Advanced molecular diagnostics, automated hematology analyzers, quality control, and laboratory management for certified lab assistants.

Duration: 2 Academic Years
Entry: CMLT Certificate + AHPC Registration
🎓 IN-SERVICE UPGRADING
In-Service Extension Stream

Diploma in Medical Records (Extension)

Health systems analysis, clinical decision support software, medical audit protocols, and epidemiological data reporting.

Duration: 2 Academic Years
Entry: Certificate in Medical Records + Experience
Financial Transparency & Policy

Official Tuition & Fees Payment Policy

Structured 3-installment payment schedule designed for parent and student convenience.

40%
Stage 1: Reporting & Enrollment

On Campus Reporting Date

Must be cleared upon student arrival on campus. Clears hostel allocation, institutional ID, student ledger registration, and semester syllabus packs.

40%
Stage 2: Mid-Semester Continuous Assessment

After 3 Weeks of Lectures

Due strictly by the end of Week 3 of the academic term. Required for continuous coursework assessments, hospital skills ward allocations, and lab consumables.

20%
Stage 3: Examination Clearance

Before Final Examinations

Final 20% balance must be settled prior to the release of UHPAB and institutional examination cards. Clears entry to theoretical and practical OSCE exam halls.

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Official Financial Regulation • 100% Cashless Campus Centenary Bank & Mobile Money PRN

Strict Cashless Notice: Zero Cash Accepted on Campus

Axis School of Nursing and Health Professionals operates a strictly cashless administrative policy. Under no circumstances should cash be handed to any tutor, administrator, or bursar on campus. All tuition, examination fees, and accommodation payments must be remitted strictly via each student's designated SchoolPay 10-Digit Payment Registration Number (PRN).

🏦 Commercial Bank Counters

Present student's 10-digit PRN code at any Centenary Bank or Stanbic Bank branch nationwide.

📱 MTN Mobile Money (*165#)

Dial *165# → Pay School Fees → Select SchoolPay → Enter Student 10-Digit Code.

📲 Airtel Money (*185#)

Dial *185# → School Fees → Select SchoolPay → Enter Student 10-Digit PRN.

Access SchoolPay Parent Portal → Staff SchoolPay Login ↗ Real-time bank reconciliation and electronic receipts are issued automatically.
Entry Eligibility Criteria

Detailed Admission Requirements

Official guidelines for Direct Entry from secondary school vs. In-Service Extension.

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Direct Entry Stream (Secondary School Leavers)

For Diploma (3 Years) & Certificate (2 - 2.5 Years)

Certificate Level (Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Lab Tech):

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes obtained in the same sitting.

• Mandatory passes in: Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics, and English Language.

Diploma Level (Direct Entry):

• UACE with at least 1 Principal Pass and 2 Subsidiary Passes in principal science subjects (Biology & Chemistry).

• Plus full UCE certificate with verified credits in core science subjects.

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Extension / Upgrading Stream (In-Service Health Workers)

Accelerated 1.5 - 2 Years with Modular / Weekend Options

Diploma in Nursing / Midwifery Extension:

• Enrolled Certificate in Nursing or Midwifery from an accredited institution.

• Active practicing license & registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC).

• Minimum 2 years of verified clinical experience in a health facility.

Diploma in Medical Lab & Pharmacy Extension:

• Certified Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (CMLT) or Certificate in Pharmacy (CPH).

• Registration with Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) or relevant body.

Official Enrollment Portal

Apply Online for 2026/2027 Intake

Direct Entry & In-Service Extension applications. Submit your details directly to the Academic Registrar's admissions registry.

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Modern Infrastructure

Campus Facilities Spotlight

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Simulation Ward

Clinical Skills Simulation Ward

Equipped with computerized anatomical patient manikins, oxygen delivery stations, intravenous training arms, and obstetric delivery simulators.

Lecture Hall

Auditorium Lecture Theatres

Acoustically treated multimedia lecture halls equipped with projection facilities, biometric attendance terminals, and high-speed campus WiFi.

Hostels & Campus

Secure On-Campus Hostels

Separate furnished blocks for male and female students with 24/7 security guard watch, running clean water, backup generators, and nutritious cafeteria meals.

Graduate Registry

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Institutional Details

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Campus Location
Buwenge Town Council, Jinja District, Uganda
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Direct Telephone Inquiries
0748169916 (Admissions Office)
+256757016687 (Registrar Desk)
0750896796 (Accounts & Fees)
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