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Higher Education Certificate – Biological Sciences

Learning Outcomes

The Higher Education Certificate in Biological Sciences is at level four of the Uganda Higher Education Qualifications Framework. The individuals who obtain this award are required to: Demonstrate basic knowledge of the underlying concepts, facts, theories and principles associated with ...…

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Programme Structure

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE – BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE course code Course Name HEC 111 Foundation Biology l HEC 112 Communication and Study Skills HEC 113 Computing Skills HEC 114 Foundation Physics and Inorganic ...…

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Objectives

The programme is intended to: Provide, through well-­­‑designed studies of experimental and practical science, a worthwhile educational experience to students intending to pursue higher education programmes in Biological Sciences. Enable students recognize the usefulness, and limitations, of scientific methods and ...…

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Rationale

The current admission requirements to any higher education programme require Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (A-­­‑level) with at least two principal passes for degree programmes, one principal pass, and two subsidiaries for a diploma programme. Unfortunately, there is no remedial ...…

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Higher Education Certificate – Biological Sciences

The Cavendish University Uganda Higher Education Certificate in Biological Sciences programme provides learners with the basic introductory knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools and practical techniques for further higher education studies in their chosen field of study. Attainment of this programme ...…

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