Contact Details:+267 398-0500
Admissions: +267 398-0540/559
Accounts: +267 398-0520
Customer Relations: +267 398-0560
Marketing: +267 398-0524
Fax: +267 391-1014
Email Address:enquiries@boitekanelo.ac.bw
Website:www.boitekanelo.ac.bw
Postal Address: P O Box 203156
Old Naledi Kiosk, Gaborone, Botswana Physical Address:
Plot 5824 Masetlheng Tlokweng, Botswana
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The home of exceptional students and eminent academics, Boitekanelo College has over the years
positioned itself as a leading contributor to regional knowledge on health education and generating
high level thinkers within the health sector.
The college offers real world training experience that
prepares students for a future in the health sector across the region.
The college, then operating as Boitekanelo Training Institute (BTI) opened its door to the first batch
of students in May 2007.In 2008 Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) accredited the then BTI,
which later changed its name to Boitekanelo College in 2011 as it began to upgrade programmes
from Certificate to Diploma and Degree levels.
The college is fully recognized by the Ministry of
Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology and Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) registered the college in December 2010 and it is
recognized as a tertiary education provider. Boitekanelo College is also registered for consultancy
services in health care. The college operates from its state of the art campus in Tlokweng and its
proximity to Gaborone, one of the peaceful and exciting capital cities in the region, certainly makes
it a unique place of study.
The college has over time developed strong links with the health sector
and works closely with some of the leading referral hospitals in Botswana.
Boitekanelo College’s tradition of excellence in clinical education is perpetuated not only through the
diversity of the patient population that medical students encounter but also through their early
exposure to clinical care.
The College’s curriculum includes systems based/multidisciplinary
instruction in the basic sciences and early introduction to clinical/ambulatory care.Teaching methods
such as lectures in laboratories, small group instruction and self-directed learning challenge students
to learn core science in the context of patient problems drawn from the bedside and the clinic
through the state of the art simulation.
OurMission
We exist to develop and inspire
life Changing professionals
Through industry driven programs
Our Vision
Changing lives through quality
Healthcare education and training
It is an honor and a privilege to welcome all of you to this new
exciting academic year. In particular, I would like to express my
sincere welcome to new students and also to thank them for
choosing Boitekanelo College as home for their studies.
This year brings about exciting challenges which are not
necessarily new. One of the challenges that academic
institutions face is cultivating, nurturing and sustaining learners’
curiosity and supporting their pursuit of knowledge that is
transformative. To address this challenge, the College embodies
a learner-centered teaching approach and transformative
learning and as such provides a learning environment that
fosters development of learners’ critical and creative thinking.
Further, Boitekanelo College offers programs that prepare
learners to transition into the workplace through work integrated
learning. We also recognize the need to utilize technology in our
interaction with learners in todays’ digital economy;
hence the College has deliberately embarked on a digital journey
to transform our learning and teaching.
As an academic institution, we are alive to the fact that student support services is pivotal to students’
learning experience and ultimate academic success and as such the College provides exceptional
student support services. To enrich our learner’s life, we offer support services that do not only focus on
academic success, but assist learners with career and personal endeavors.
Our aim is to provide students with diverse learning experiences.
The College’s highly experienced department provides guidance and mentor learners throughout their
academic discovery. We also strive and are committed to producing globally employable graduates
who are able to use their generic graduate capabilities to solve societal problems.
Our teaching philosophy is underpinned by Nelson Mandela’s statement which states that
“Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.”
Life is a long learning process and therefore I urge new students to take this opportunity to fully engage
on this new intellectual journey. Use this time to discover more about yourself and explore courses
that will change your beliefs and transform you. As you embark on this exciting and also challenging
transformative journey, ensure that you utilize student support services and are in contact with your
lecturers to assist you in this chapter of your life. I trust that the diverse learning and teaching methods
at Boitekanelo College will help you to grow and achieve your set goals.
Once more, Welcome.
Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you for making
Boitekanelo College your training institution of choice.
Boitekanelo College is committed to quality teaching that is
innovative, exciting and inspiring.
We use technology such as interactive boards, e-books and the
internet for your learning experience with us. In an effort to
prepare you for a successful career, our
curriculum development
is informed by the needs of the country in terms of gaps in the
job market and the skills in demand.
We at Boitekanelo College pride ourselves in informed research
and professional practice of curriculum development. We have
signed Memorandum of Understanding with various
international
universities and industry practitioners to enrich expertise
sharing in events like external moderation of examinations.
This ensures that examinations are up to standard,
the curriculum is reviewed with the input of international
educators from other parts of the world most of which are more
developed than our country
thus placing Boitekanelo College at par with other colleges outside the country and of course meeting
international standards. Hosting guest lecturers is one of the benefits of these Memorandum of
Understanding the college stands to enjoy, making students’ learning experience with us all the more
informative and exciting.
Boitekanelo College prides itself with having created an inclusive environment for its students. We have
a diverse population of students and lecturers from different countries which promote interaction and
learning from each other. It is through this interaction that the aspect of cultural exchange is promoted,
consequently developing better social skills leading to understanding and appreciating fellow Africans
and different races from across the world. Students are also given the opportunity to do other clinical
practices in other countries thus making them competitive in the regional market and beyond.
I can assure you with the most profound certainty that you will not regret being part of the highly
ambitious family of Boitekanelo College as we help you to grow wings, spread them and soar into the
awaiting professional world equipped with the necessary skills offered by the programme of your choice.
These skills address the needs of the job market of our country and other countries in our region and
beyond. We are looking forward to embark on this exciting and life altering journey to a brighter future
with you
APPLYING TO BOITEKANELO COLLEGE
APPLICATION FEE
All applications for admission should be
accompanied by an application fee of:
Certificate Programmes – P200
Diploma Programmes – P250
Degree Programmes – P300
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Degree Programmes
Direct Degree Entry: 36 BGCSE or equivalent
points with
passes in English, Maths and Sciences.
Diploma Programmes
Direct Diploma Entry: 34 BGCSE or equivalent
points with passes in English, Maths and Sciences.
Alternative Access Entry: Certificate or relevant
training in same field with proposed programme
Certificate Programmes
30 BGCSE with passes in English, Maths and
Sciences or prior learning and experience.
Please note that these are only guiding
requirements. For more information contact;
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
TEL: (+267) 398-0540/559
P O Box 203156, Old Naledi Kiosk,
Gaborone, Botswana
Plot 5824, Masetlheng Ward
Tlokweng, Botswana
Email: enquiries@boitekanelo.ac.bw
admissions@boitekanelo.ac.bw
www.boitekanelo.ac.
PROGRAMMES YOU CAN APPLY
Degree Programmes
BSc. Emergency Medical Care (4yrs)
BSc. Health Promotion And Education (4yrs)
BSc. Occupational Health And Safety (4yrs)
BA. Healthcare Service Management (4yrs)
BA. Counseling (4yrs)
Diploma Programmes
ND Clinical Technology (3yrs)
HND* Pharmacy Technology (3yrs)
Occupational Health And Safety (2yrs)
Health Education And Promotion (2yrs)
Healthcare Management (2yrs)
Counseling (2yrs)
Emergency Care Technology (2yrs)
Certificate Programmes
Healthcare Assistance (1yr)
Dental Surgery Assisting (1yr)
Plaster Technology (1yr)
Emergency Medical Care (1yr)
Occupational Health And Safety (1yr)
Health Education Assistance (1yr)
Medical Records And Transcription (
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The School of Public Health prides itself in its responsibility to improve and protect the health of Botswana and Africa’s population. This is achieved through the School’s innovative approach to curricula design
that takes
cognizance of local and trans-border health issues. Central to the School’s academic offerings (which are
constantly appraised to remain relevant) is prevention of diseases and promotion of health through
teaching, research, and community involvement. Aligned to the College’s vision, the School of Public
Health seeks to be the regional center of excellence with core emphasis on a holistic (public) health
education and training. To that extent, the School exists to provide excellent life-long learning opportunities to learners by inspiring their minds to aspire, allowing them to function as leading agents of change
in their chosen disciplines.
The school of Public Health continues to engage with relevant stakeholders on prevailing and emerging
public health issues in order to provide innovative and lasting solutions.
Programme Structure
Module Name
Management Practice 1
Biostatistics and research
Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Communication and Study Skills
Basic Computer Application
Year 1 Semester 2
Module Name
Epidemiology
Occupational Hygiene & toxicology 1
Safety principles and practices
Anatomy and Physiology
Management Practice 2
Year 2 Semester 1
Module Name
Occupational medicine
Safety Principles and Practices 2
Organizational Behaviour
Special Areas and Populations
Environmental Management
Year 2 Semester 2
Module Name
Toxicology
Industrial Ergonomics
Risk Management
Chemical Safety Management
Year 3 Semester 1
Module Name
Emergency disaster management
Introduction to Occupational Hygiene
Health Education and Promotion
Accident Prevention and Investigation
Entrepreneurship
Year 3 Semester 2
Module Name
Equipment Management
Advanced Research Methods
Records Management
Year 4 Semester 1
Module Name
Dissertation
Health Care Professionalism
Year 4 Semester 2
Module Name
Industrial Placement