Dean, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences

Dean Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences
Mrs. Otwiine Anne Tweheyo is the current Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, a position she has held since 2019.
She holds Masters of Arts Counseling Psychology from Uganda Christian University, Mukono (2006-2008), Bachelor of Arts Education from Makerere University (1991-1994) and currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology at Makerere University.
The faculty comprises the following Departments:-
- Department of Nursing
- Department of Public Health and Biomedical Sciences
Philosophy: Generating holistic knowledge while building a servanthood character by guiding society in selected innovative and relevant skills in Scientific, Social, Political and Economic Transformation.
Vision: A Faculty advancing Academic Excellence, Christian Values, and Professionalism
Mission: To produce Multi-skilled leaders/ operators for the transformation of the health care system
Motto: Health is wealth unlocking your potential
Core Values
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Caring
- Life-Long Learning
General Aims and Objectives of the Faculty
- To generate and preserve knowledge through teaching and research.
- To facilitate advancement and stimulation of intellectual development of students and faculty.
- To offer market-driven courses toward good health.
- To uphold Christian ethics and universal moral values.
Programmes offered under the Faculty.
Programme | Code | Duration | Intake | Session |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health | PHD-PH | 3 Years | August | Weekend |
Master of Public Health | MPH | 2 Years | August | Weekend |
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology | MSC.CP | 2 Years | August | Weekend |
Postgraduate diploma in Counseling | PG-DC | 1 Year | August | Regular/Weekend |
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education | 1 Year | August | Regular/Weekend | |
Bachelor of Nursing Science | BNS | 4 Years | May/August | Regular/Weekend |
Bachelor of Science in Public Health | BSPH | 3 Years | May/August | |
Bachelor of Nursing Science Completion | BNSC | 3 Years | May/August | Regular/Weekend |
Diploma in Midwifery Extension | DME | 11/2 Years | July | Regular/Weekend |
Diploma in Nursing Science | DNS | 3 Years | May/August | Regular/Weekend |
Diploma in Nursing Extension | DNE | 11/2 Years | July | Regular/Weekend |
Diploma in Public Health | DPH | 2 Years | May/August | Regular/Weekend |

