Faculty of Science and Technology
Higher Education Certificate Physical Sciences
Intakes
January · May · September
Duration
Certificates: 6 - 12 months · Higher Education Certificate (HEC): 1 academic year
Study Modes
Day, Evening, Weekend, Online via VClass
Application Fee
UGX 30,000 (non-refundable)
How to apply
Four steps. About 10 minutes.
01
Choose your programme
Pick the level, programme, study mode and intake.
02
Personal details
Contact info, ID / passport and where to reach you.
03
Academic background
Your qualifications, results and a short motivation.
04
Review & submit
Confirm your details and we'll email your reference.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Designed for learners who did not qualify for direct degree entry, or who want to upskill into a new field. The Higher Education Certificate (HEC) is a recognised NCHE pathway: pass it and progress directly into Year 1 of a related Bachelor's programme at VU.
Requirements
Entry requirements
- Higher Education Certificate (HEC): UACE with at least 1 Principal Pass + 2 Subsidiaries, OR UCE + Diploma/Certificate in a relevant field
- HEC, Biological / Physical Sciences: UACE with science subjects (Bio, Chem, Phys, Maths) at Principal or Subsidiary level
- National Certificates: UCE with at least 3 Passes (including English)
- Professional Certificates (e.g. Software Engineering, Digital Marketing): UCE or equivalent; portfolio reviewed for advanced placement
- Mature Age Entry available for applicants 25+ with relevant work experience
Documents
Bring with you
- ▸Certified copy of UCE certificate / results slip
- ▸Certified copy of UACE results (where applicable)
- ▸National ID or Passport bio-data page
- ▸Two passport-size photographs
- ▸Birth certificate
International applicants
International applicants submit a UNEB equivalency for O-Level / A-Level qualifications. VU's Admissions Office assists with the equivalency process.