21/09/2026
PRESS RELEASE
APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMMES NOVEMBER, 2026 & JANUARY 2027 INTAKE
Malawi College of Health Sciences (MCHS) is pleased to invite applications for suitably qualified male and female candidates seeking admission into face-to-face basic
programmes for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Applicants must be between 16 and 45 years of age at the time of application.
A. BASIC PROGRAMMES
1. Certificate in Pharmacy - Zomba Campus (November, 2026)
Duration: 2 years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with six credits in subjects including English, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry.
2. Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Technician - Zomba Campus (November, 2026) Duration: 3 Years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with four credit passes which should include:
i. English
ii. Biology
iii. Physical Science or Chemistry or Physics
iv. At least one (1) of the following subjects: Mathematics, Agriculture, Geography or Home Economics.
Note: Where the fourth credit is obtained in Agriculture, Geography or Home Economics, the applicant must have at least a pass in Mathematics.
3. Diploma in Community Health Nursing and Midwifery - Lilongwe Campus (November, 2026)
Duration : 3 Years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a Malawi School Certificate of Education with four credit passes which should include:
i. English
ii. Biology
iii. Physical Science or Chemistry or Physics
iv. At least one (1) of the following subjects: Mathematics, Agriculture, Geography or Home Economics.
Note: Where the fourth credit is obtained in Agriculture, Geography or Home Economics, the applicant must have at least a pass in Mathematics.
4. Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine - Lilongwe and Blantyre Campuses
(January, 2027) Duration: 4 Years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold an MSCE, IGCSE, or another internationally recognised qualification equivalent to an 'O' Level certificate obtained by 2023, with at least six credit passes including English, Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (For MSCE holders, applicants must have obtained a minimum of 4 points in Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
For IGCSE holders, a minimum grade of 'C' is required in Biology, Physics and Chemistry. (The following is the interpretation of IGCSE results for admission purposes: A+ = 1; A =2; B = 3; C = 5; D = 7; EFG = 8).
5. Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Lilongwe Campus (January, 2027)
Duration: 4 years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold an MSCE/IGSCE or other internationally recognised qualification comparable to 'O' level certificates with at least six credit passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry or Physical Science and any other two subjects. The following is the interpretation of IGCSE results for admission purposes: A+ = 1: A 2; B = 3; C = 5; D = 7; EFG = 8
6. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (January, 2027)
Duration: 4 years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold an MSCE/IGSCE or other internationally recognised qualification comparable to 'O' level certificates with at least six credit passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry or Physical Science and any other two subjects. The following is the interpretation of IGCSE results for admission purposes: A+ = 1; A = 2; B = 3; C = 5; D = 7; EFG = 8
7. Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging (Diagnostics Radiography) (January,2027)
Duration: 4 Years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold an MSCE/IGSCE or other internationally recognised qualification comparable to 'O' level certificates with at least six credit passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry or Physical Science and any other two subjects. The following is the interpretation of IGCSE results for admission purposes: A+ =1; A 2; B = 3; C = 5; D = 7; EFG = 8
B. UPGRADING PROGRAMMES
1. Diploma in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine - Blantyre and Lilongwe Campuses (30 scholarships Ministry of Health and Sanitation) (November, 2026).
Duration: 18 Months
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
a) Applicants must be qualified Medical Assistants or Nurse Midwife Technicians who have served for a minimum of two years.
b) Applicants must also have a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with a credit pass in English. Candidates must have passes in the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology and Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry). Two of these must be credit passes.
c) Applicants must be registered with Medical
Council of Malawi or Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi.
2. Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine (Upgrading) - Lilongwe and Blantyre Campuses (January, 2027)
Duration: 2.5 Years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine obtained from a recognised and accredited institution with a minimum of two years post internship. Candidates should also have a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with six credits.
Four of the credit passes must be in English, Biology, Mathematics and Physical Science (General Science/Physics and Chemistry). Applicants must also be registered with Medical Council of Malawi and possess a current practicing license.
3. Bachelor of Science in Public Health (Upgrading) - Lilongwe and Blantyre Campuses (Weekend Delivery) (January, 2027)
Duration: 2-3 Years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY AT YEAR 2
Applicants must have an MSCE/IGSCE or other internationally recognised qualification
comparable to 'O' level certificates with at least six credit passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry or Physical Science and any other two Science subjects. Candidates must also have a certificate in any health-related field obtained from a recognised institution with a minimum of two years of work experience.
ENTRY AT YEAR 3
Applicants must have an MSCE/IGSCE or other internationally recognised qualification comparable to 'O' level certificates with at least six credit passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry or Physical Science and any other two subjects. A candidate must also have a Diploma in Public Health, Environmental Health, Nursing and Midwifery and Clinical Medicine obtained from a recognised institution with a minimum of two years of work experience.
4. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health - Lilongwe Campus (January,2027)
Duration: 2 Years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have an MSCE/IGSCE or other internationally recognised qualification comparable to 'O' level certificates with at least six credit passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry or Physical Science and any other two subjects. Candidates must also have a Diploma in Environmental Health or Diploma in Public Health obtained from a recognised institution with a minimum of two years of work experience.
5. Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging (Diagnostics Radiography) (January,2027)
Duration: 2 Years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have an MSCE/IGSCE or other internationally recognised qualification comparable to 'O' level certificates with at least six credit passes including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry or Physical Science and any other two subjects. Candidates must also have a Diploma in Radiography, Advanced Diploma in Radiography or Diploma in Medical Imaging (Ultrasound Diagnostics) obtained from a recognized and accredited institution with a minimum of two years of work experience.
6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery (Upgrading) - Lilongwe Campus (November, 2026)
Duration: 2 Years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with six credits in English, Physical Science/Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and any other two subjects. The aggregate points should not be more than 30. (The following is the interpretation of IGCSE results for admission purposes: A+ = 1; A = 2; B= 3; C = 5; D = 7; EFG = 8). Applicants should also have a Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (registered) or Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Technician with a minimum of three years of clinical nursing/midwifery experience. All applicants should be registered with Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi and must possess a current practicing license.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Please take note that Malawi College of Health Sciences NO LONGER ADMINISTERS ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS; thus, all prospective interested applicants are required to submit their applications through the following online portal: admissions.mchs.mw.
Applicants unable to use the online portal may submit their applications by post or email. All applications must include the following:
i. GENERIC APPLICATIONS
Applicants are required to submit an application letter, registration form, a certified copy of the MSCE certificate, a detailed Curriculum Vitae with a valid email address, a copy of a national ID, and scanned copies of the bank deposit slip strictly bearing the name of the applicant.
ii. UPGRADING APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should submit an application letter,registration form, a stamped letter from their employer, a detailed Curriculum Vitae with valid email addresses, scanned copies of the bank deposit slip strictly bearing the name of the applicant, a certified copy of the MSCE certificate, certified copies of professional qualifications obtained from recognised institutions, and proof of registration with the relevant regulatory body.
All completed applications should clearly indicate on the envelope or title "2026 Basic Programmes Application or 2026 Post Basic Programmes Application". The application letters for those who cannot manage to apply through the online portal should be directed to, and all queries should be directed to:
The Registrar
Malawi College of Health Sciences
P.O. Box 30368
LILONGWE 3
Attention: Admissions Office
Email: [email protected] (For Upgrading Students) [email protected] (For generic students)
For local students, a non-refundable application fee of MK15,000.00 should be deposited into the following bank account:
Bank:NBS Bank
Account Name: Malawi College of Health Sciences
Branch:Capital City Branch
Account Number: 21270504
Π’ΡΡΠ΅: Current
For international students, a non-refundable application fee of $60 should be deposited into the following bank account:
Bank Name: NBS Bank
Account Name:Malawi College of Health Sciences
Branch: Capital City Branch
Account Number: 21270431
Account type: FCDA Current Account
Closing date for receiving applications for all courses is Friday, 16 October, 2026.
Applications submitted without the application fee, registration form and all relevant documents will not be processed.
Candidates who would submit Certificates that have not been certified by an authorised authority will also be disqualified. Please note that Malawi College of Health Sciences has stopped conducting Entrance Examinations. Candidates should therefore simply submit their applications.
For further information, please contact the Registrar's Office by Telephone Number +265 988 640 880/+ 265 988 640 881 or email: [email protected]
NOTE:
i. Students who were once withdrawn from Malawi College of Health Sciences on either academic or disciplinary grounds are not eligible to apply for admission into any of the College Campuses.
ii. Prospective candidates and their guardians are advised not to deposit money in anybody's account to help them secure a place at the College. The college does not have any agents to transact on its behalf nor does it use Airtel money or Mpamba. If you encounter such people, please take note that such are criminals who are not employees of the Malawi College of Health Sciences but just want to scam people out of their hard-earned money. Please immediately report such people to the Police and College authorities.