Direct entry — three year programme

Credits in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and a “D” grade in English and Mathematics at O-Level.

Alternatively, holders of the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four passes in non-religious subjects including Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Engineering Science. A pass in Basic Mathematics and English Language is an added advantage.

Direct entry — one year programme

Holders of the CSEE with five passes in non-religious subjects, including “D” passes in Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Engineering Science, plus a Technician Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences (NTA Level 5) from a NACTE-recognised institution.

Equivalent qualifications

• Holders of a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences with three years’ experience, who have passed the selection examination recognised by the University and hold an O-Level secondary school certificate.
• Laboratory Assistants from a recognised institution with at least two years’ experience in clinical laboratory practice, provided the applicant has two passes in science subjects at O-Level.

Direct entry — three year programme

Holders of the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least four passes in non-religious subjects including Chemistry and Biology.

Alternatively, holders of a Form VI certificate with one principal pass and two subsidiaries in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; or holders of a Form IV certificate or equivalent with three credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.

Direct entry — one year programme

Holders of the CSEE with four “D” passes in non-religious subjects including Chemistry and Biology, plus a Technician Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences (NTA Level 5) from a NACTE-recognised institution.

Equivalent qualifications

Pharmaceutical Assistants from a recognised institution with at least two years’ experience in pharmacy practice, provided the applicant has two passes in science subjects at O-Level.

Direct entry

Holders of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. A minimum of 6.0 points is required, with at least a “D” grade in each of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Equivalent qualifications

Holders of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine with a second class or “B” average pass, equivalent to a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, applicants must hold a minimum of a “D” grade at O-Level in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English.

Foreign qualifications

Applicants holding foreign qualifications must have them validated and equated by the relevant Tanzanian regulatory body before applying.