Department of Nursing & Midwifery
Message from the HOD
With unwavering dedication to healing and hope, I welcome you to the Department of Nursing & Midwifery at Bugema University. As Head of Department, I am honoured to lead this compassionate cornerstone within the School of Health Sciences, where we mould skilled carers ready to touch lives amid Africa’s pressing health demands. Guided by Seventh-day Adventist principles, our programmes fuse clinical mastery, ethical compassion, and holistic wellness, preparing you to deliver exceptional care in diverse settings from hospitals to rural clinics.
Our offerings, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Midwifery, and Diploma in Midwifery, emphasise evidence-based practice, simulation labs, community health outreaches, and partnerships with the Uganda Nurses and Midwifery Examination Board. Through advanced training in patient-centred care, maternal-child health, and public health emergencies, we equip you to lead with resilience, empathy, and spiritual insight.
In this nurturing space, you wjll embrace the profound privilege of nursing, restoring health, comforting the afflicted, and stewarding lives with grace. We celebrate your calling to serve, innovate, and uplift. Join us together; let us nurture a healthier world, one heartbeat at a time with care and conviction.
Miss. Nakimuli Jackline
Duration of the Programme
The Department of Nursing & Midwifery offers programs with structured durations aligned with Uganda’s health education standards, emphasizing hands on clinical training and ethical care. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Midwifery each span 4 years (8 semesters), integrating coursework, simulation labs, and supervised clinical rotations for comprehensive preparation in patient care and maternal health. Our Diploma in Nursing and Diploma in Midwifery run for 3 years (6 semesters), focusing on foundational skills for immediate practice, while the Certificate in Nursing and Certificate in Midwifery are condensed into 2 years (4 semesters) for entry-level roles. Flexible full-time and blended options support diverse learners.
Programmes
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
Healing Hands, Faithful Hearts
At Bugema University’s Department of Nursing & Midwifery, we are committed to raising compassionate, highly skilled nurses and midwives who serve with excellence and faith. Guided by Seventh-day Adventist values, our graduates bring not only clinical expertise but also deep empathy, integrity, and a calling to heal whether in bustling hospitals, remote clinics, or emergency response teams. Through rigorous training, state-of-the-art simulations, and real-world clinical practice, we prepare caregivers who restore health, comfort families, and strengthen communities. We invite the public healthcare partners, organisations, and communities to join us in this vital mission. Support our students through placements, outreaches, or collaboration. Together, let us build a healthier, more compassionate future for all.
