Faculty of Health Sciences – Undergraduate Requirements
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Preamble
Bachelor of Science in General Nursing and Midwifery shall normally be a 5-year programme for direct entrants.
- a) Direct Entry
Requirements: For entry into the Bachelor of Science in General Nursing and Midwifery, students must have:
- Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations.
- Obtained a C grade or better in Mathematics.
- Obtained a C grade or better in Biology or physical Science.
- Obtained a C grade or better in English Language.
- Obtained a C grade or better in one other subject.
- Obtained a D grade or better in any other two subjects.
Career Opportunities: Can enroll for Postgraduate Diploma into Orthopedic Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Ophthalmic Nursing Oncology Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Gynaecology Nursing, Theatre Techniques. Pursue Master’s Degree in Public Health, Community Health, Maternal and Child Health, Medical Surgical Nursing etc. Pursue Doctor of Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Private Practice after gaining relevant working experience.
- b) Indirect Entry
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE – 3 YEARS
The normal entry requirements for candidates shall be:
- Diploma in General Nursing or equivalent.
- Registration with Lesotho Nursing Council and one (1) year working experience as a Nurse.
- Midwifery qualification is compulsory for those who want to major in Community Health and Primary Health Care Nursing.
Career Opportunities: Can establish and run own clinics (Private Practice), Manage Health Centres, work as Managers and Directors of different programme e.g. EPI, PMTC, work as Nurse Educators, Clinical instructors at Diploma levels or Assistant Lecturers. Can pursue Masters and Doctorate degrees in Nursing Programmes.
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (HONOURS)
Preamble
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) shall normally be a 5-year programme for direct entrants.
- a) Direct Entry
Requirements: For entry into the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours). Students must have:
- Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations.
- Obtained a B grade or better in Mathematics.
- Obtained a C grade or better in Biology or Physical Science.
- Obtained a C grade or better in English Language.
- Obtained a C grade or better in one other subject.
- Obtained a D or better in any other two subjects.
Career Opportunities: Pharmacist working in community, hospital and industrial pharmacy; can also work in academic and in government agencies in positions concerned with the control and regulation of drugs.
- b) Indirect Entry
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (HONOURS) – 4 YEARS
- The normal entry requirements for candidates shall be:
- A pass with credit in Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology.
OR
- A pass in International Baccalaureate (IB) examination in Chemistry and Biology and either Physics or Mathematics with a score of at least four (4) higher level in Biology, and Chemistry and three in either Mathematics or Physics at the same level.
OR
- A pass in advanced General Certificate of Education examination with a minimum aggregate of 9 in Chemistry, Biology and either Mathematics or Physics.
Career Opportunities: Pharmacist working in community, Hospital and industrial pharmacy; can also work in academic and in government agencies in positions concerned with the control and regulation of drugs.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
Preamble
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health shall normally be a 4-year programme for direct entrants.
- a) Direct Entry
Requirements: For entry into the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, students must have:
- Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations.
- Obtained a C grade or better in Mathematics.
- Obtained a C grade or better in Biology or physical Science.
- Obtained a C grade or better in English Language.
- Obtained a C grade or better in one other subject.
- Obtained a D grade or better in any other two subjects.
Career Opportunities: Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) officers in different organizations e.g. mines, manufacturing & service industries, Environmental Engineers/Specialists, Environmental Health consultants, waste water specialists, Health, food and site inspectors, Environmental pollution analysts, Environmental toxicologists, solid and hazardous waste management specialists, climate change specialists, Environmental Health Impact Assessment Specialists.
- b) Indirect Entry
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: 3 YEARS
The normal entry requirements for candidates shall be:
- Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science degree from recognized institutions by NUL
Career Opportunities: Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) officers in different organizations e.g. mines, manufacturing & service industries, Environmental Engineers/Specialists, Environmental Health consultants, waste water specialists, Health, food and site inspectors, Environmental pollution analysts, Environmental toxicologists, solid and hazardous waste management specialists, climate change specialists, Environmental Health Impact Assessment Specialists.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION
Preamble
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition shall normally be a 4-year programme for direct entrants.
- a) Direct Entry
Requirements: For entry into the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, students must have:
- Sat for a minimum of six (6) subjects in LGCSE examinations.
- Obtained a C grade or better in Mathematics.
- Obtained a C grade or better in Biology or physical Science.
- Obtained a C grade or better in English Language.
- Obtained a C grade or better in one other subject.
- Obtained a D grade or better in any other two subjects.
Career Opportunities: Community or Clinical Nutritionist within the Public Sector and/or the Private Sector.
- b) Indirect Entry
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION – 3 YEARS
The normal requirements for applicants shall be:
- Diploma in Nutrition Science or equivalent,
- Bachelor of Science degree from recognized institutions by NUL.
Career Opportunities: Community or Clinical Nutritionist within the Public Sector and/or the Private Sector.