The School of Nursing
 We provide higher education; the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BScN); and Continuing Education to working nurses enrolled and registered by the Tanzania Nursing Council, and those fresh from basic education (A and O level).
We have five different programs:
Diploma in Nursing
Bsc (Nursing)- On Campus
Master's Program
Continuous Learning
E-Learning
 Courses in Information and Communication Technology will be offered to students in all degree  programmes.

Diploma in Nursing
This program is the equivalent to a three year diploma program. Students will have their educational experiences at Mvumi School of Nursing (24 km. from Dodoma township).

Bsc Nursing - On Campus
The BScN program is located on the campus of St. John's University in Dodoma, Tanzania. All of the theory courses are on-campus courses, with students commuting to hospitals, Health Centers and community areas within Dodoma Township and its vicinity for clinical experiences. For the Generic Program the first two years will be spent totally on campus in pre requisite mostly basic science courses, and the next two years in 5 week courses alternating with blocks of 5 weeks of clinical. N.B. For post RNs the Program is 3 years. The final year is a year long internship arranged for students to master personal goals in leadership and administrative skills as well as to continue with nursing research.  

Master's Program 
The Master's Program is open to those with a BScN degree; and will be taught later as a combination of E-Learning and practical application in the hospitals and Health Centers. Preliminary plans will give priority to Master's in Nursing Education followed by Master's in Community Health and Master's in Nursing Administration and Management. Plans are being made to offer Master's degrees individually designed for the needs of nurses in Tanzania.

Continuous Learning 
There are demands for a number of short courses known as certificate courses.  Nurses working at the point of care are asking for specialized information, and St. John’s University will work towards facilitating these needs. In addition, nursing in Tanzania is moving towards requiring continuing nursing credits for graduate nurses.  This program will fulfill that need within the E-Learning program.

E-Learning
The E-learning Program is designed to facilitate learning of nurses throughout Tanzania. Plans are to start with the Continuous Learning courses, and then move to allowing E-Learning in the Baccalaureate and Master’s Programs

Components of the School of Nursing

  • health
  • nursing
  • people
  • change
  • environment
  • continuous learning
  • caring
  • Caring is the central focus for all our courses.

    • Departments:
    Clinical Nursing

  • Adult Health Nursing
    • Mental Health Nursing
  • Medical/ Surgical Nursing
    • Ophthalmic Nursing
    • ENT
    • Adolescent
    • Geriatric
    • Infectious and Communicable diseases
    •

    Reproductive and Child Health

    Leadership and Management

  • Research and Publications


    Community Health Nursing


    • University wide course
     The following courses are offered to all students
     Development Studies
     Communication Skills
     Computing skills

    The requirements for the school of Nursing
    The following are additional to the University entrance requirements:
    Post-Registered Nurses:

    1. Applicants must be registered and in good standing with the Nursing Council of Tanzania with a minimum of 2 years working experience in a clinical setting. Current Registration and Enrolment with the Nursing Council of Tanzania Mainland.
    2. Applicants from participating institutions will submit together with their application forms: Letters of support and evidence of sponsorship signed by Management of the Employing Institution – e.g. Hospital Director, Regional/ District Medical Officer etc.
    3. Self-sponsored applicants must also provide:
      • A positive letter of support from the employing Agency/ Institution.
      • Evidence of funding for the duration of the programme.

    Added Advantage:

  • Certificate in a clinical specialty e.g. Paediatrics, Anaesthesia, Advanced Midwifery, Public Health, Psychiatry / Mental Health Nursing, Ophthalmology, etc

  • Diploma in Advanced Nursing e.g. Administration, Tutorship, Public Health, Theatre Nursing, Ophthalmic Nursing, Midwifery, etc.

    • NOTE:Additional requirements may apply for specific courses. Application forms may be collected from the Office of Admissions, St John’s University of Tanzania or downloaded the forms here.
     Admission is subject to the approval of the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)    .

     All enquiries about the School of Nursing should be addressed to:
     The Dean,
     School of Nursing ,
     St John’s University of Tanzania,
     P.O. Box 47, Dodoma, Tanzania.
     Tel. +255-26-2390044
     Fax +255-26-2390025
     Email: admin@sjut.ac.tz
     Website: www.sjut.ac.tz

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