Higher Education Access Certificate courses in Uganda
Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) or Higher Education Certificate (HEC) is the 4th Higher Education access route approved by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The HEC is an intensive full-time programme, designed to bridge the knowledge gap of students who might not have assumed knowledge required for a professional course or who might not have been confident with their preparation for university and tertiary level education study.
It is designed with assumption that the applicant has some basic knowledge of the subjects for which he/she is being bridged. The programme is a preparation stage to enable access to university and tertiary education programmes. The programme runs for two semesters (one year), and focuses on preparation of candidates in specific subjects that provide specific and generic academic skills to succeed in higher education system in the desired programmes.
Busitema University
Code
Programme
Duration (years)
Admission Requirements
Tuition Per Semester (UGX)
Campus
HBA
Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology & Agriculture
1
Essential: Biology & Agriculture Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
700,000 for East Africans. 1,050,000 for Non-East Africans
Nagongera
HBC
Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology & Chemistry
1
Essential: Biology & Chemistry Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
700,000 for East Africans. 1,050,000 for Non-East Africans
Nagongera
HMC
Higher Education Access Certificate in Mathematics & Chemistry
1
Essential: Mathematics & Chemistry Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
700,000 for East Africans. 1,050,000 for Non-East Africans
Nagongera
HPM
Higher Education Access Certificate in Physics & Mathematics
1
Essential: Physics & Mathematics Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
700,000 for East Africans. 1,050,000 for Non-East Africans
Nagongera
HEL
Higher Education Access Certificate in English Language & Literature in English
1
Essential: English Language & Literature in English Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
700,000 for East Africans. 1,050,000 for Non-East Africans
Nagongera
Gulu University
Code
Programme
Duration (years)
Admission Requirements
Tuition Per Semester (UGX)
Campus
HBA
Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology & Agriculture
1
Essential: Biology & Agriculture Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
700,000 for East Africans. 1,400,000 for Non-East Africans
Gulu
HBC
Higher Education Access Certificate in Biology & Chemistry
1
Essential: Biology & Chemistry Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
700,000 for East Africans. 1,400,000 for Non-East Africans
Gulu
HMC
Higher Education Access Certificate in Mathematics & Chemistry
1
Essential: Mathematics & Chemistry Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
700,000 for East Africans. 1,400,000 for Non-East Africans
Gulu
HPM
Higher Education Access Certificate in Physics & Mathematics
1
Essential: Physics & Mathematics Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
700,000 for East Africans. 1,400,000 for Non-East Africans
Gulu
HEL
Higher Education Access Certificate in English Language & Literature in English
1
Essential: English Language & Literature in English Desirable: General Paper & Sub-Maths or Computer Studies
700,000 for East Africans. 1,400,000 for Non-East Africans
Gulu
Muni University
Code
Programme
Duration (years)
Available Subject Combinations
Tuition Per Semester (UGX)
Campus
HEH
Higher Education Certificate in Humanities
1
English & Literature Geography & Mathematics Economics & Mathematics Geography &Economics
700,000 for East Africans.
Muni
HEB
Higher Education Certificate in Biological Sciences
