Bachelor of Science in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

The Bachelor of Science in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (BSc WASH) program is designed to equip students with the expertise needed to address critical challenges in water resource management, sanitation infrastructure, and hygiene promotion. It integrates scientific principles, technical skills, and policy frameworks to prepare graduates for impactful roles in public health, environmental sustainability, and community development.

Students will gain a strong foundation in environmental health, water treatment technologies, sanitation engineering, and WASH-related disease prevention. The program emphasizes practical applications, ensuring that learners develop hands-on expertise in designing water supply systems, waste management strategies, and hygiene interventions tailored to urban and rural settings.

Beyond technical proficiency, students will explore governance, sustainability, and behavioural change strategies critical to implementing effective WASH solutions. The curriculum is aligned with Uganda’s Higher Education Qualifications Framework (UHEQF) and incorporates local and global best practices, fostering a comprehensive understanding of WASH-related policy and development goals.

1. At the end of this programme, graduates will be able to:

   1. Environmental Health Risk Analysis: Graduates will assess and mitigate environmental hazards affecting public health using scientific methodologies and regulatory frameworks.
   2. Disease Prevention & Public Health Strategies: Students will develop evidence-based approaches to sanitation, occupational health, food safety, and water quality to enhance community well-being.
   3. Policy & Compliance Expertise: Learners will demonstrate proficiency in national and international environmental health regulations, ensuring ethical and legal adherence in professional practice.
   4. Applied Research & Data Interpretation: Graduates will conduct environmental health research, analyze epidemiological data, and apply findings to innovative solutions addressing public health challenges.
   5. Sustainability & Intervention Implementation: Students will design and implement sustainable environmental health interventions, integrating technology and global best practices to promote long-term safety and well-being.
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Direct Entry

To meet the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) entry requirements, applicants must:

1. Have a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least six credits, including English and Mathematics.
2. Possess a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with two Principal Passes in Biology, Mathematics, or Chemistry obtained in one sitting (or recognized equivalents from UNEB).
3. Foreign applicants should have completed secondary education, earning at least five subjects with a minimum grade of C and proof of English proficiency if prior studies weren’t in English.

These criteria ensure readiness for university or diploma programs.

Diploma Entry

Candidates seeking admission through the Diploma holder’s Scheme must:
1. Have passed Mathematics and English with at least a credit in the Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent
2. Have done a combination involving Economics, Entrepreneurship, Geography, Agriculture, Mathematics at UACE and passed at least one of the subjects at Principle level

3. Have obtained a diploma or its equivalent qualification (at credit/distinction level) in the relevant field from a recognized higher institution of learning.

Mature Entry

The applicant must have passed Mature Age Entry Examinations (with at least 50%) of any institution dully authorized by the NCHE to issue such examination. For purposes of admission the Mature Age Entrance Certificate shall be valid for no more than two years. Eligibility for Admissions in Advanced Standing. This programme shall take on students who apply to be admitted in Advanced Standing. Those deemed to be eligible for admission in Advanced Standing shall possess the following:

1. One full academic year of studies in health or a related discipline with an official academic testimonial or transcript that shows a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.4/4 or its equivalence from a dully authorized programme and legally recognized tertiary institution.

2. Diploma of no less than two (2) full academic years of study or Higher National Diploma of no less than four (4) full academic years of study or National Certificate in Education or its equivalent qualification of no less than three full academic years of study in the discipline of health or related subject from a legally recognised tertiary institution with;

i. Evidence of one-year work experience in the business sector;

ii. An English Language Proficiency attestation (for those who did not study in English); and

iii. An Attestation or evidence of proficiency in use of Computer and Internet.

Tuition $350 (Ugx 1,312,500) per term

Diploma holder in any Science course Two Years

Direct Entry: Three years