Queensgate College Diplomas
Our Diploma studies, in addition to gaining foundational knowledge of biological and social sciences, our Diploma course give you the opportunity to gain an introduction to various areas of health science through interdisciplinary electives including Naturopathy, Nutrition, and Complementary Medicine. Upon graduation, our Diploma opens the doors to further study in health science degrees or roles in allied health or complementary medicine environments. From owning your own business to being a part of community health project teams, the career outcomes of this course are full of exciting possibilities.
Diploma in Pharmacy
This Diploma entails providing medication counseling and education to patients on proper administration and adherence. Compounding and preparing specialized medications when required. Managing pharmacy inventory, including ordering, stocking, and maintaining medications.
- Duration: 3 years
- Total Tuition Fee: K12,000 per semester
- Exam Fees: K1,000 for all subjects
- Mode of Study: Full-time
Diploma in Pharmacy is a course for aspirants who want to start their career in the field of pharmacy. Instead of doing long term courses in pharmacy domain, Diploma Pharmacy course is the ideal choice for the student who wants a quick start in their pharmacy career.
Pursuing Diploma Pharmacy can be a good beginning to understand the fundamentals of pharmacy programme and then pursue advanced courses. Diploma in Pharmacy covers fundamental Pharmacy Education including the application of chemistry in the pharma industry, theoretical & practical concepts of biochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. The course enables the students to study about different chemical salts, their application and uses in medicine. The programme holds fine significance in the pharmaceutical industry.
Diploma in Psychotherapy
help clients explore and express their thought processes, feelings and behaviour. Sessions with clients can cover a range of issues, including:
- addiction
- behavioural issues
- emotional issues, such as anger or grief
- Duration: 3 years
- Total Tuition Fee: K12,000 per semester
- Exam Fees: K1,000 for all subjects
- Mode of Study: Full-time
The Psychotherapy Diploma Course will guide you through the theoretical knowledge of how psychotherapy is used in practice, its varying types and approaches, and how therapists create positive relationships with clients. You’ll also gain an awareness of different mental health issues and emotional disorders that psychotherapy can address. The course opens with a look at what psychotherapy is and who would benefit from it, before going on to explore an essential skill for all therapists – rapport building. We’ll consider the roles of the conscious
and the unconscious minds and the defence mechanisms of each that people use whilst in therapy.
We’ll take a look at humanistic therapy and existential therapy, along with gestalt therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) within the context of psychotherapy, before exploring the delivery format of psychotherapy itself. The course guides you through various conditions and how psychotherapy can help to resolve them or manage their symptoms. The conditions covered include anxiety and anger management, eating disorders, depression, and schizophrenia. By studying this course, you will:
• Gain a greater understanding of psychotherapy
• Become familiar with rapport-building techniques
• Discover the various types of and approaches to psychotherapy
Diploma in Nursing
Prepares students to focus on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and human functioning; prevention of illness and injury; facilitation of healing; and alleviation of suffering through compassionate presence.
- Duration: 3 years
- Total Tuition Fee: K12,000 per semester
- Exam Fees: K1,000 for all subjects
- Mode of Study: Full-time
The Diploma in General Nursing (GNR171) is a three year programme. The programme consists of a theory and clinical component which must be completed in each academic year. Career Information The curriculum is designed to prepare graduate nurse- and midwifery practitioners who are equipped to meet the increasing health needs as well as health related problems, of multicultural populations in a wide variety of health care settings, while considering of the current and future social, cultural and economical contexts, of the country.
Career Opportunities
Completion of the Degree provide access to post-basic (post-graduate) qualifications offered at Universities in the field or where appropriate cognate fields as Nursing Education, Nursing management; Primary Health Care; Occupational Health Care. There are various career opportunities in the Private and Public Health Care sector. Vertical articulation
possibilities with Master’s programmes by thesis or through structured Master’s programme focusing on specific specialization’s in nursing.
Diploma in Dentistry
This diploma entails providing medication counseling and education to patients on proper administration and adherence. Compounding and preparing specialized medications when required. Managing pharmacy inventory, including ordering, stocking, and maintaining medications.
- Duration: 3 years
- Total Tuition Fee: K12,000 per semester
- Exam Fees: K1,000 for all subjects
- Mode of Study: Full-time
Dentistry is a form of medicine that deals with diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases of the teeth, gums, and mouth. It’s a growing field, and there are many areas of specialisation within dentistry, each offering its challenges and rewards. This course will familiarise you with dentistry and its roles within the profession. You’ll learn about dental anatomy and physiology, common dental procedures, the different types of dentistry, and approaches to patient care.
Discover the scope and development of dentistry as a profession and the role of dentistry in public health. Gain a greater understanding of the responsibilities, education requirements and personal qualities of those working within various dentistry roles. Learn the basics of dental anatomy, physiology, and common dental procedures, including the examination (visual and x-rays), cleaning, fillings, extractions, crowns, bonding, and root canal.
Explore dental emergencies – looking at what constitutes an emergency and examining those caused by trauma, infection, and post-extraction haemorrhage. Follow a detailed overview of tooth development and common paediatric dental and periodontal conditions, along with how to help a child feel less intimidated during their appointment. Explore how teeth whitening is carried out, the procedures for fitting veneers and implants and performing gum lifts within cosmetic dentistry.
Examine a range of issues common in geriatric dentistry, the different types of dentures and how they are fitted, and recommendations for managing senior patients. Finally, the course covers best practices for providing care to a diverse range of patients, including those with severe dental anxiety and patients with additional needs. We’ll also look at maintaining good oral hygiene and clinical practices designed to aid patient comfort and satisfaction.
By studying this course, you will:
• Gain a greater understanding of dentistry as a profession and the roles within it
• Learn basic dental anatomy and physiology
• Become familiar with common dental procedures
• Explore different types of dentistry, including emergencies, paediatric, cosmetic, and
geriatric
• Learn about patient care and how treatment can be adjusted to suit various patients
Diploma in Public Health
Students pursuing this diploma gain knowledge and skills in the disciplines of public health. Students learn about the public health care system , at regional level and globally as well as emerging public health concerns such as pandemic infectious disease and new threats to the environment. Upon completing, graduates typically work in areas such as public health departments, hospitals, private sector health agencies, human services agencies, rehabilitation centers, wellness centers, community health organizations, family planning clinics.
- Duration: 3 years
- Total Tuition Fee: K12,000 per semester
- Exam Fees: K1,000 for all subjects
- Mode of Study: Full-time
Ever wondered how we’re protected from large-scale public health threats? Perhaps not, as it’s the job of public health professionals to look after the health and safety of communities at scale — it’s partly due to their successful work that you don’t worry about public health risks as much as you might otherwise. The field combines scientific research, experiments, policy work and education in order to stay on top of any public health concerns, so there are a whole host of fascinating careers you can pursue. Whether you want to work for a local government, a non-profit or even an international health organisation, this is a field where your specialist skills will be valued highly.
A public health diploma could be the perfect way to gain this specialist knowledge and prepare for an impactful career, so that’s our focus in this guide. Find out what public health degrees involve, how to apply, entry requirements and more.
There are many aspects of ordinary life that we take for granted. We have access to clean water, food that’s safe for consumption, freedom from worrying about deadly diseases, free sexual health checks, bans on smoking indoors…and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The truth is, every element of public health and safety has been carefully thought about, and there are many professionals working all over the world to maintain and improve the health and safety of communities on a local, national and international scale.
While some public health workers might focus on research, education and policymaking, others take on more practical or scientific roles — mitigating disease outbreaks, studying dangerous chemicals or even handling environmental emergencies.
Payment Terms
- All payments must be made via cash deposit through the bank account, Visa card, or bank transfer.
- No cash payments are accepted