Botswana Institute of Health Sciences Courses
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)
Environmental Health
Bachelor of Science – Environmental Health (BSc-EH)
School of Allied Health Professions
Bachelor of Science in Cytotechnology and Histotechnology Sciences (BSc CHS)
Bachelor of Science Medical Laboratory Sciences (BSc MLS)
Graduate
School of Nursing
Master of Nursing Science (MNSc)
School of Allied Health Professions
MPhil/PhD Degrees in Medical Sciences
Programmes and Where Offered Minimum Entrance Qualification ( Basic Programs)
GENERAL NURSING IHS – Francistown IHS – Gaborone IHS – Lobatse IHS – Molepolole IHS – Serowe
option 1A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics, Biology and one other Science subject (Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science) option 2A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics and double award Science subject option 3A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics and combined Science
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHIHS – Lobatse
A grade of D or better in English, and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, or Chemistry; OR a grade of D or better in English and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics and a grade of BB or better in Double Award Sciences; OR grade D or better in English and grade C or better in Mathematics, Biology and Physic-chem.
HEALTH EDUCATION IHS – Serowe
A grade C or better in English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry; OR grade C or better in English, Mathematics and Double Science Award Mature Entry Scheme: Applicants upgrading from Health Assistants to Higher Diploma in Environmental Health shall be required to have obtained at least one of the following:-
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent. Certificate in Environmental or Public Health with at least 5 years of working experience. Applicants who perform at a minimum of 60% and pass the aptitude test will be admitted to the third semester.
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY IHS – Gaborone
A grade of D or better in English, and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry; OR grade D or better in English and a minimum grade of C in Mathematics and a grade of BB or better in Double Award Sciences.
DENTAL THERAPY IHS – Gaborone
A grade of D or better in English, and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, or Chemistry; OR a grade of D or better in English and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics and a grade of CC or better in Double Award Sciences; OR grade D or better in English and a grade C or better in Mathematics, Biology and Physics-chem.
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY IHS – Gaborone
A grade of D or better in English, and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, or Chemistry; OR a grade of D or better in English and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics and a grade BB or better in Double Award Sciences in addition to English and Mathematics required above.
Programmes and Where Offered Minimum Entrance Qualification (Post Basic Programs)
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER IHS – Gaborone Kanye SDA College of Nursing
Diploma in General Nursing (G.N) with a minimum of two years of service as a General Nurse practitioner. Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana. In possession of a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent. Qualifying candidates have to sit and pass an entrance examination.
MIDWIFERYIHS – FrancistownIHS – GaboroneKanye SDA College of NursingBL School of Nursing
A minimum of two years of clinical practice. Must be registered with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana (NMCB) and in possession of Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade D in English Language, a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology and Physics/Chemistry, Science Double Award, Combined Science and additional Combined Science or any combination. The candidate must be successful in the selection interview. The PassMark for the interview shall be 50%.
NURSE ANAESTHESIA IHS – Gaborone
Diploma in General Nursing (G.N) with a minimum of two years of service as a General Nurse practitioner. Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana. In possession of a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent. Qualifying candidates have to sit and pass an entrance examination.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING IHS – Molepolole
Diploma in General Nursing (G.N) with a minimum of two years of relevant clinical practice. Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana. The candidate must be in possession of a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or it’s equivalent with passes in English, Mathematics, Biology and Physics/Chemistry.
OPHTHALMIC NURSING IHS – Molepolole
Diploma in General Nursing (G.N) with a minimum of two years of relevant clinical practice. Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana. The candidate must be in possession of a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or it’s equivalent with passes in English, Mathematics, Biology and Physics/Chemistry.
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING IHS – Lobatse
Diploma in General Nursing (G.N) with a minimum of two years of relevant clinical practice. Registered as a General Nurse with the Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana. Must be in possession of a Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent with a minimum of grade D in English Language and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Biology and Physics/Chemistry, Science Double Award, Combined Science, and Additional Combined Science or any other Science combination. Must be registered with Nursing and Advance Diploma in Midwifery Council of Botswana (NMCB)> Satisfactory performance in the selection interview shall be required for admission.