About the Ernest Cook University Higher Education Certificate in Biological Sciences (HEC)
Introduction: This pre-undergraduate program is for students intending to pursue Biological sciences such as Bachelor of Science in Biology or Chemistry or any health-related program such as Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy or Allied Health Program. The program targets students with a background in advanced level biological sciences and wish to pursue or any health-related program at undergraduate degree or diploma levels. It provides students with competences
for further higher education studies in Biological sciences.
Purpose : The program is intended to provide an alternative route to join higher education program in biological or health sciences.
Intakes
JAN/JUL
Level
Diploma
Duration
1 YR
Department
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Campus
Mengo Campus
HEC Course Details
Minimum Admission Requirements
1. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent with Subsidiary Passes in Biology and Chemistry.
2. Technical/Vocational Qualifications in Biological Sciences or Health-related disciplines such as Nursing/Midwifery, Environmental Health Sciences and Laboratory Techniques; that are considered equivalent to the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (A-level).
3. Students whose foreign secondary school qualifications are not considered equivalent to
the Ugandan A-level (Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education) but permit admission into Higher Education in their respective countries. Such students shall be required to have an equivalent of Uganda Certificate of Education with at least a credit in each of the
following subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Foreign students whose studies were not conducted in English shall show proof of proficiency in the English Language.
Career Prospects
Successful holders of the HEC can apply for admission into degree and diploma programmes at universities in Uganda, subject to the specific programme requirements and available places. It is essentially a bridging program.
Specifically, after completion of the course, the student shall be eligible to apply for a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in any Biological science program at higher institutions.