Excellence in Environmental Health Education and Training
The school currently offers the following academic programmes:
This program aims to train the next generation Health Leaders and Managers who can effectively managed health resources and effectively provide leadership in all health organisations.
This course targets; Health Tutors, Clinical Officers, Health Inspectors, Occupational Therapists, Orthopedic Officers, Physiotherapists, Registered Nurses and Midwives, Registered Comprehensive Nurses, Public Health Dental Officers, Social workers, Community Health Workers, Graduates with basic training related to Community Health, Community and Civic leaders, Managers and Personnel officers, Social Workers, Lecturers of Tertiary Institutions, Teachers and Public Relation Officers.
1 year
This aims to train the next generation of Health Promoters and Educators who support the community diagnosis, planning, implementation, and sensitization of the community on health behaviour change to improve health.
This course targets; Health Tutors, Clinical Officers, Health Inspectors, Occupational Therapists, Orthopedic Officers, Physiotherapists, Registered Nurses and Midwives, Registered Comprehensive Nurses, Public Health Dental Officers, Social workers, Community Health Workers, and Graduates with basic training related to Community Health.
1 year
This program aims to train the next generation Public Health Inspectors (Assistant Environmental Health Officers) who will play a critical role in the conducting a number of community based comprehensive services which include and are not limited to;- disease surveillance; health education and promotion; outbreak investigation, and control; premises inspection; food safety inspection; water and environmental sanitation management including waste management; environmental health formative and action research; and emergency health services.
This course targets; A'level students who have done a science combination with Biology and Chemistry such as; BCM, PCB, BCA, and BCG. It also targets; Health Workers like: Health Assistants, Registered Nurses and Midwives, Registered Comprehensive Nurses, and Laboratory Assistants with a Certificate in any of the above two-year medical and health related course.
2 years
This program aims to train the next generation Public Health Inspectors (Assistant Environmental Health Officers) who will play a critical role in conducting a number of community based comprehensive programmes which include and are not limited to;- disease surveillance; health education and promotion; outbreak investigation, and control; premises inspection; food safety inspection; water and environmental sanitation management including waste management; environmental health formative and action research; and emergency health services.
This course targets; Health Workers like: Health Assistants, Registered Nurses and Midwives, Registered Comprehensive Nurses, and Laboratory Assistants with a Certificate in any of the above two-year medical and health related courses.
2 years
This program aims to train the next generation Public Health Assistants (Environmental Health Assistants) who will play a critical role in conducting a number of community based comprehensive programmes which include and are not limited to;- disease surveillance; health education and promotion; outbreak investigation, and control; premises inspection; food safety inspection; water and environmental sanitation management including waste management; environmental health formative and action research; and emergency health services.
This course targets; Applicants with UCE, and Professionals who have a minimum of O'level passes in the five subjects of English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
2 years
The school is set to introduce the following academic programs:
A number of short courses/tailor-made courses are available in a number of areas in the Public Health/Environmental Health training:
Implementation of update and market-oriented curriculum
Promotion and implementation of the community outreach of Environmental Health Programmes
Mainstreaming gender and disadvantaged groups' concerns in the training programmes
Implementation of effective management and resources mobilization initiation for Institutional development
Training strategic activities carried out within and outside the school include:
Students engaged in practical learning activities at School of Hygiene-Mbale
2024/2025 Admissions
Online Application procedure for Private Admission scheme to School of Hygiene-Mbale:
Pay application fee for the academic programme of choice:
Pay application fees (63,000ugx including Bank Charges) to the School of Hygiene - Mbale bank account. Stanbic Bank Mbale Branch, Account Number: 9030005686635 , School of Hygiene Cash payments are not accepted. Upload the original payment receipt in the "Required Documents" section.
Scan copies of the following documents:
Visit the online application form portal on the School of Hygiene-Mbale website: mbaleschoolofhygiene.ac.ug/apply-now/new
Fill in the online application form with all required information and attach the documents listed in Step 2.
Review all information for accuracy, then click the submit button to complete your application process.
Our admissions team is ready to assist you throughout the application process. Apply today to join our community of health professionals.
The School of Hygiene-Mbale is committed to incorporating modern technology into education. Our e-learning platform provides students with digital resources, online courses, and interactive learning materials to supplement traditional classroom instruction.
The e-learning platform offers flexibility, allowing students to access course materials and learning resources at any time and from anywhere. This blended learning approach enhances the educational experience and prepares students for the increasingly digital healthcare environment.
Coming Soon Enhanced e-learning portal with additional features and resources.
Please ensure that payments are made to the correct accounts as specified below:
Payable to the school fees collection account No. 01983501005221 School of Hygiene –Mbale, DFCU Bank, Mbale branch.
Should be banked in Stanbic Bank A/C no 9030011672107 Mbale Branch.
Payable to Account No. 09030006288935- Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board, Stanbic Bank, William Street, KAMPALA.
Payable to the Guild Account Number: 01981021006662, DFCU Bank, Mbale Branch.
Payable on Account No. 0140015191503, Stanbic Bank Kyambogo Branch, KAMPALA or DFCU Bank Account No. 01983501005437.
Always obtain and keep your payment receipts for future reference.