Academic Programs
Discover our comprehensive range of nursing and biomedical sciences programs offered in both English and French.

Choose your language pathway
Study in English or French.
Explore the principal pathways available in each language, then use the complete program directory for detailed curricula, entry requirements and current tuition.
English pathway
English-taught programs
Programs aligned with international healthcare standards and designed to support local and global career opportunities.
Higher National Diploma (HND)
3 years- Apply
Nursing
Registration: 25,000 FCFA · Tuition: 325,000 FCFA per year
- Apply
Laboratory Technology
Registration: 25,000 FCFA · Tuition: 325,000 FCFA per year
Biomedical Sciences
Registration: 25,000 FCFA · Tuition: 260,000 FCFA per year
Medical Secretarial Studies
Registration: 30,000 FCFA · Tuition: 320,000 FCFA per year
French pathway
Programmes en français
Des formations adaptées au système éducatif camerounais pour préparer les étudiants aux opportunités locales et régionales.
Cycle BTS
2 ansLicence professionnelle
- Apply
Soins infirmiers
Registration: 30 000 FCFA · Tuition: 400 000 FCFA par an
Designed around your future
A practical learning experience that works around real life.
Flexible scheduling
Evening classes make professional training accessible to more students.
Hands-on facilities
Modern laboratories and practical halls turn classroom knowledge into skill.
Experienced faculty
Learn from lecturers connected to state universities and regional hospitals.
Career-focused outcomes
Programs are designed around the knowledge and confidence employers need.
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Campus locations
Study closer to home in Douala, Buea, Bafoussam or Maroua.
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Academic programs
Explore our comprehensive range of academic programs designed to prepare you for success.
Showing 12 of 24 programs

HND in Laboratory Technology
3 years
- Photocopy of advanced level certificate or equivalent in any field, from a science background
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

BSc Nursing (Top-up)
2 years
- Photocopy of HND certificate or equivalent in nursing
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

MSc Laboratory Technology
2 years
Specialties:
- Photocopy of BSc certificate or equivalent in laboratory technology
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

MSc Pharmacy
2 years
Specialties:
- Photocopy of BSc or equivalent in pharmacy
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

MSc Midwifery
2 years
Specialties:
- Photocopy of BSc certificate or equivalent in midwifery
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

MSc Nursing
2 years
Specialties:
- Photocopy of BSc certificate or equivalent in nursing
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

BSc Laboratory Technology (Direct Entry)
4 years
- Photocopy of advanced level certificate or equivalent in any field, from a science background
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

BSc Pharmacy (Direct Entry)
4 years
- Photocopy of advanced level certificate or equivalent in any field, from a science background
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

BSc Midwifery (Direct Entry)
4 years
- Photocopy of advanced level certificate or equivalent in any field plus biology
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

BSc Nursing (Direct Entry)
4 years
- Photocopy of advanced level certificate or equivalent in any field
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

BSc Laboratory Technology (Top-up)
2 years
- Photocopy of HND certificate or equivalent in laboratory technology
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos

BSc Pharmacy (Top-up)
2 years
- Photocopy of HND certificate or equivalent in pharmacy
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Four passport size photos
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| Program | Type | Department | Duration | Deadline | Fees | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Nursing (Top-up) | Degree-TopUp | Department of Nursing | 2 years | To be announced | Local: 300,000 XAF per year International: 300,000 XAF per year | Apply |
| MSc Nursing | Masters | Department of Nursing | 2 years | To be announced | Local: 500,000 XAF per year International: 500,000 XAF per year | Apply |
| BSc Nursing (Direct Entry) | Degree-Direct | Department of Nursing | 4 years | To be announced | Local: 350,000 XAF per year International: 350,000 XAF per year | Apply |
| HND in Nursing | HND | Department of Nursing | 3 years | To be announced | Local: 325,000 XAF per year International: 325,000 XAF per year | Apply |
| Assistant Nursing (1 Year) | Basic | Department of Nursing | 1 year | To be announced | Local: 260,000 XAF per year International: 260,000 XAF per year | Apply |
| Assistant Nursing (2 Years) | Basic | Department of Nursing | 2 years | To be announced | Local: 300,000 XAF per year International: 300,000 XAF per year | Apply |
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