Diploma Courses
Diploma Curriculum Overview
Heart to Serve
DAF School of Nursing and Midwifery offers a range of different Diploma programmes. These are instrumental in the industry. The Diploma Programmes offered at DAF SNM are listed below.
Whether it is our learning facilities or hands-on training, we make sure each student gets personal attention to cope up and flourish in every subject for better scores and a brighter future.

Diploma In Nursing Extension
Eligibility to join the Diploma in Nursing Extension
- Certificate in Nursing
- Registered with Nurses Council with a Valid Practicing License
- Two years working experience
Join us in our January or July Intakes
Course Objectives
Understand the key principles of patient care and nursing ethics.
Course Duration
One and a half years, Weekend Program only
Key Topics Covered
Topics include anatomy, patient assessment, and critical care measures.
Enrollment Details
For registration and further inquiries, please contact our admissions office.

Diploma In Nursing Direct
Eligibility to join the Diploma in Nursing Direct
- UCE (S.4 Certificate) with Credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
- UACE (S.6 Certificate) with Principle Pass in Biology and a subsidiary pass in Chemistry and other science subjects
Join us in our January or July Intakes
Course Objectives
Understand the key principles of patient care and nursing ethics.
Course Duration
(S.6 Leavers) study for Three Years Full Time.
Key Topics Covered
Topics include anatomy, patient assessment, and critical care measures.
Enrollment Details
For registration and further inquiries, please contact our admissions office.

Diploma In Midwifery Extension
Eligibility to join the Diploma in Midwifery Extension
- Certificate in Midwifery
- Registered with Nurses Council with a Valid Practicing License
- Two years working experience
Join us in our January or July Intakes
Course Objectives
Understand the key principles of Midwifery care and Midwifery ethics.
Course Duration
One and a half years, Weekend Program only
Key Topics Covered
Topics include: Foundations in postnatal care. Normal labor and Obstetrical emergencies
Enrollment Details
For registration and further inquiries, please contact our admissions office.

Diploma In Midwifery Direct
Eligibility to join the Diploma In Midwifery Direct
- UCE (S.4 Certificate) with Credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
- UACE (S.6 Certificate) with Principle Pass in Biology and a subsidiary pass in Chemistry and other science subjects
Join us in our January or July Intakes
Course Objectives
Understand the key principles of Midwifery care and Midwifery ethics.
Course Duration
(S.6 Leavers) study for Three Years Full Time.
Key Topics Covered
Topics include Foundations in postnatal care. Normal labor and Obstetrical emergencies
Enrollment Details
For registration and further inquiries, please contact our admissions office.

Certificate in Nursing
Eligibility to join Certificate in Nursing
- Must have passed UCE Sciences, English and Mathematics
- Passed UACE Sciences and Willing to join Medical Profession
Join us in our January or July Intakes
Course Objectives
Understand the key principles of Nursing care and Nuring ethics.
Course Duration
Students study for Two and a half Years Full Time.
Key Topics Covered
Topics include anatomy, patient assessment, and critical care measures.
Enrollment Details
For registration and further inquiries, please contact our admissions office.

Certificate in Midwifery
Eligibility to join Certificate in Midwifery
- Must have passed UCE Sciences, English and Mathematics
- Passed UACE Sciences and Willing to join Medical Profession
Join us in our January or July Intakes
Course Objectives
Understand the key principles of Midwifery care and Midwifery ethics.
Course Duration
Students study for Two and a half Years Full Time.
Key Topics Covered
Topics include: Delivering safe and compassionate care.
Enrollment Details
For registration and further inquiries, please contact our admissions office.
Download and fill out our Application form and attach the scanned copy by email to : admin@dafsnm.ac.ug , our admissions officer will get back shortly.
Why Join Us
We are the premier nursing education provider in Uganda. Our courses are designed to meet international standards.

Bursary
Bursary to best performing students

Conducive
Our Conducive learning environment

Excellence
Center of academic excellence in Nursing Education

Opportunities
We provide DSTV for entertainment,
Opportunities to practice your skills and our Community is Culturally diverse.