University Institutes of Applied Studies


The admission requirements set out below are the minimum requirements which may entitle an applicant to a place in the University for First Degree Courses.

  1. The GCE O/L, with passes in four approved subjects prior to sitting the GCE A/L
  2. One of the following requirements in the GCE A/L:
    • Two GCE/AL passes at the same sitting.
    • The BAC in the series appropriate to the intended field for specialization.
    • Candidates with other qualifications considered by Senate as the equivalent of these qualifications.
  3. Individual departments may impose additional and specific requirements.
  4. Students whose language of instruction was not English, will be required to pass a prescribed English Language test, unless they have successfully completed the Special Intensive English Language Course.
  5. Applicants are informed that for Classical programs, the registration fee paid is as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education while for Professional programs an additional tuition fee as defined by the respective faculties may also apply.
    Applicants are therefore advised to scroll on their program of interest to get the details.

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  • 1. Higher Institute of Applied Medical Sciences - HIAMS
    • DEPARTMENT OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING - DMI

      1. HND in Ultra Sonography

      2. HND to BSc in Ultra Sonography

      3. One Year in Ultrasonography (second year)

      4. One Year in Ultrasonography (third year)

      5. Two years HND in Ultra Sonography (second year)

    • DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY - MET

      1. Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) with University of Buea

      2. HND in Dental Hygiene

      3. HND in Medical Laboratory Technology

      4. HND in Pharmacy Technology

      5. HND/HPD to Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) with the University of Buea

      6. One year HND in Medical Laboratory Technology (third year)

      7. Two years HND in Medical Laboratory Technology (second year)

    • DEPARTMENT OF NURSING AND PHYSIOTHERAPY - NPY

      1. Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS) with University of Buea

      2. COMMISSION ON GRADUATES OF FOREIGN NURSING SCHOOLS (CGFNS)

      3. HND in Kinesitherapy (Physiotherapy)

      4. HND in Nursing

      5. HND/HPD/SRN to Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS) with the University of Buea

      6. One year HND in Nursing (third year)

      7. Two years HND in Nursing (second year)

    • DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING - VCT

      1. One year Diploma Program in Aide Chimiste Biologiste

      2. One year Diploma Program in Geriatrics

      3. One year Diploma Program in Medical Imaging

      4. One year Diploma Program in Occupational Health and Safety

      5. One year Diploma Program Medical Delegate

      6. One year Diploma Program Medical Secretary

      7. One year Diploma Program Nursing Assistant

      8. One year Diploma Program Pharmacy Attendant

      9. Two years Diploma Program in Health Information Technology

      10. Two years Diploma Program in Home And Community Health Care

      11. Two years Diploma Program in Repairs of Hospital and Biomedical Equipment

    • E-LEARNING - ONLINE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION UNIT - CPE

      1. One to Two Years LPN to RN (HND) in Nursing

      2. One Year Certificate Program in Ultrasonography

      3. One Year HND in Ultrasonography to Bachelor

      4. One Year HND/HPD Med Lab Tech. Top Up to BMLS

      5. One Year HND/HPD Nursing Top Up to BNS

      6. One Year Med Lab Tech. Top Up to HND in Medical Laboratory Technology

      7. One Year Nursing Top Up to HND in Nursing

      8. Online Masters Degree in Healthcare and Hospital Management

      9. Two Years Med Lab Technician Top Up to BMLS

      10. Two Years Assistant Med Lab Tech Top Up to HND Medical Lab Technology

      11. Two Years Assistant Nursing Top Up to HND in Nursing

      12. Two Years Program in Ultrasonography

      13. Two Years Registered Nursing Top Up to BNS

    • GENERAL COURSES UNIT - GCU

      1. Higher National Diploma

  • 2. Higher Institute of Applied Engineering and Business Stud - HIAEBS
    • DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING - AFP

      1. HND in Bakery and Food Processing

      2. HND in Food Technology

      3. HND in Wood Work

    • DEPARTMENT OF AUDIO-VISUAL AND CINEMATOGRAPHY - AVC

      1. HND in Print Journalism

    • DEPARTMENT OF BANKING, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY - BFA

      1. HND in Accountancy

      2. HND in Banking and Finance

    • DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - CED

      1. HND in Civil Engineering and Design

      2. HND in Urban Planning and Surveying

    • DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING - CEN

      1. HND in HardWare Maintenance

      2. HND in Information and Communication Technology

      3. HND in SoftWare Engineering and Computing

    • DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING - EEE

      1. HND in Electrical Power Systems

      2. HND in Telecommunications

    • DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND STOCK BROKING - ISB

      1. HND in Insurance

      2. HND in Shipping and Management

    • DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING, TAXATION AND MANAGEMENT - MTM

      1. HND in Management

      2. HND in Marketing

    • DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL FABRICATION AND ENGINEERING - MFE

      1. HND in Mechanical Fabrication

    • DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - THM

      1. HND in Fashion, Clothing and Textiles

      2. HND in Food Managment and Catering

      3. HND in Hospitality Managemetn

      4. HND in Logistics and Transport Management

      5. HND in Travel Agency, Tourism and Operation Management