REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION RUCU:
I: DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1:Diploma in Computer Science
(a):Direct Entry:
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or EastAfrica Certificate of Education (EACE) (‘O’ level) with at least four passes in the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geography, Computer studies and Mathematics including a pass in English.
AND
An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least one principal pass.
(b):Equivalent Qualifications
O level certificate with four passes including Geography or Chemistry or Physics or Computer studies or Mathematics, English is a Must AND a one year certificate relevant to the programme.
2:Diploma in Law
A. Direct Entry Requirements
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) ‘O’ level with at least four passes, English is a MUST.
AND
An Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with at least one principal pass.
B .Equivalent Entry Requirements
O level certificate with four passes in which English is a must and a Certificate in Law or relevant with,at least,a second class pass level
3:Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS)
(a)Direct Entry requirements:
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) with credit passes in Chemistry and Biology, a pass in Physics, English and Mathematics,A-Level Certificate is an added advantage.
(b)Equivalent Qualifications:
The applicant should be a Medical Laboratory Assistant with at least 3 years of work experience and pass a Special Selection Examination set or recognized by RUCU e.g. the selection Examination of the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS).
4:Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences(DPS)
(a)Direct Entry requirements:
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with three(3) credits in Biology, Chemistry, a pass in Physics, English/Mathematics. A-Level Certificate is an added advantage.
(b)Equivalent
The applicant should be a Pharmaceutical Assistant with at least 3 years of work experience and pass a Special Selection Examination set by RUCU.
5:Diploma in Business Administration
(a)Direct Entry requirements:
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or EastAfrica Certificate of Education (EACE) ‘O’ level with at least four passes including Bookkeeping or Commerce or Mathematics or Geography or Chemistry or Physics, English is a Must.
AND
ii)Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with one principal pass.
(b)Equivalent Qualifications:
A Certificate of Business Administration or relevant (one year)
6:Diploma in Library and Information Studies(DLIS)
(a)Direct Entry requirements:
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) ‘O’ with at least four passes . English is a must.
AND
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with at least one principal pass.
(b)Equivalent Qualifications:
The School Certificate of Secondary Education with at least four passes English is a must and A certificate in Library or Business Administration or relevant (with an average of a B pass).
II: CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
GENERAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
For all Certificate programmes one must have at least four passes (D) at O-level.
1. Certificate in Computer Science (CCS)
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education with at least four passes including Mathematics or Geography or Chemistry or Physics, English is a must.
2. Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences (CMLS)
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education (O-Level) with five passes in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English and Mathematics.
3. Certificate in Law (CLAW)
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education with at least four passes English is a must.
4. Certificate in Business Administration
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination(C.S.E.E) four passes subjects including Bookkeeping or Commerce or Mathematics or Geography or Chemistry or Physics, English Must.
5. Certificate in Library Information Studies
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education with at least four passes English is a must.
6. Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education with at least four passes Physics, Chemistry, Biology AND English or Mathematics.
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