IHS Botswana Entry Requirement For All Courses

IHS Botswana Entry Requirement For All Courses may vary depending on the program. Here are some general requirements for admission to the Institute:

1. Age: Applicants should be at least 17 years old.
2. Educational background: Applicants must have completed their secondary education and obtained a minimum grade of C in relevant subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
3. English language proficiency: Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to take an English proficiency test such as TOEFL or IELTS.
4. Health requirements: Applicants may need to provide proof of good health, including a medical examination, immunization records, and/or a negative HIV test result.
5. Other requirements: Some programs may have additional requirements such as work experience, a personal statement, or an interview.

It’s important to note that the specific requirements may vary by program, so it’s best to check with the Institute of Health Sciences Botswana or visit their website for detailed information on the entry requirements for the course you are interested in.

IHS Botswana Entry Requirement For All Courses

The Institute of Health Sciences Coordinating Unit invite applications from candidates wishing to study for the following programmes.

Candidates should hold a minimum of a COSC/BGCSE or its equivalent with a minimum grade as specified under each program.

1. GENERAL NURSING –

ALL HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS EXCEPT BAMALETE LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF NURSING

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

1. a) Option1: A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics, Biology and one other science subject (Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science)
2. b) Option 2: A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics and Double Award Science or
3. c) Option 3: A grade D or better in English, a grade C or better in Mathematics and Combined Science plus Additional Combined Science/Physi-chem, Bio-chem

2. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH – LOBATSE

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

A grade 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 of grade C in Mathematics and grade BB or better in Double Award Sciences; OR grade D or better in English and a grade C or better in Mathematics, Biology and Physic-chem.

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 working experience.

Applicants who perform at 60 % pass in the aptitude test will be admitted to the third semester

3. 3. HEALTH EDUCATION – SEROWE

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

A grade C or better in English, Mathematics, Biology, and Physics or Chemistry; OR grade C or better in English, Mathematics and Double Science Award

4. MEDICAL LABORATORY

 TECHNOLOGY – GABORONE

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

1. a) Option 1: A grade D or better in English and Mathematics, a minimum of grade C in Chemistry, Biology and Physics
2. b) Option 2: A minimum of grade BB or better in Double Science Award in addition to English and Mathematics requirements above.

5. PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY – GABORONE

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

A grade D or better in English and a minimum of grade C in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics; OR a minimum of grade BB or better in Double Science Award in addition to English and Mathematics requirements above.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

The Academic Registrar, Institute of Health Sciences – of either of the following institutions:

• P O Box 985 GABORONE
• P O Box 267 FRANCISTOWN
• P O Box 309 LOBATSE

• P O Box 684 MOLEPOLOLE
• P O Box 128 SEROWE
• Kanye SDA College of Nursing, PO Box 11 KANYE

NB:

1. a) All applications should be accompanied by certified copies of Omang/ID, BGCSE/Equivalent certificates, two references/testimonials and an application fee of P50(P75 applicants outside SADC)
2. b) Applications which do not meet the above requirement will not be considered
3. c) Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into any of these institutions.

1. d) Citizen applicants not on any government sponsorship are advised to apply for sponsorship with the Department of Tertiary Education Funding (DTEF) in the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research and Science & Technology.
2. e) International applicants should verify their academic certificates with Botswana Qualification authority (BQA).
3. f) All admitted candidates will be expected to undergo medical examination
4. g) Application forms are obtainable at institutions of choice.

Further Reading >>Online Application For IHS Botswana

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