Welcome to our Institute!

Courses offered by the Institute

Presently, the Institute offers four types of courses:

Technician Certificate in Clinical Medicine- NTA Level 5
Ordinary Diploma in Clinical Medicine- NTA Level 6
Technician Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences- NTA Level 5
Ordinary Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences – NTA Level 6

 Entry qualifications

Technician Certificate in Clinical Medicine- NTA Level 5

Completed form 4 (Certificate in Secondary Education Examination /CSEE)
A pass at “D” grade in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
A pass in Mathematics and English is an added advantage

Ordinary Diploma in Clinical Medicine- NTA Level -6

Completed form 4
A pass at “D” grade or above in Biology and chemistry and Physics
An additional pass at “D” or above for any non-religious subject
A pass in Mathematics and English is an added advantage

Technician Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences- NTA Level 5

Completed form 4
A pass at “D” grade or above in Chemistry and Biology
An additional pass at “D” for any non-religious subject

How to apply

Through the Central Admission System done online on the NACTVETwebsite: nacte.go.tz  or  www.cas.go.tz.
Online application to the Institute Institute’s website msongolainstitute.ac.tz. An application from is accessed by clicking “APPLY NOW”.  Fill the from then and click submit.

Course structure and content

The course structure and content for each of the courses offered is found in their respective course curricula. At the time of course commencement students will be given a curriculum for their respective course. It is important for the student to read the curriculum thoroughly to understand key issues like:

The total duration for each course
The subjects offered, training hours for each subject and subject coding
Categories for marks award

Continuous assessments
End of semester examinations

How GPA is calculated
Conditions for promotion to the next semester

The campus life offers the vibe of a small community set amongst the urban offerings of Dar es Salaam. Our on-campus offerings include catering services, counseling, health care, transport services, places for worship, security and athletic events which make our institution much more than a place to learn – it’s a place to thrive.

Student Organization
Msongola Institute Students Organization (MSOISO) is a student run association that coordinates for their various issues including academic and nonacademic affairs. Students will elect their leadership that will hold office for 3 years. The focal contact person at the level of management is the Deputy Principal, Academic. MSOISO has a room at the Institute that serves as office for the organization.

Accommodation
The Institute has three hostels that accommodate a total of 168 students. The accommodation charge is 100,000/= per year for those who wish to stay on campus. Off campus students will arrange for their own accommodation

Health Care
The Institute offers first aid for care minor illness. The Institute will coordinate with the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) during the registration period to ensure students who need health insurance are insured with the Fund. All students are required to have a health insurance. The Health Insurance will help you access Health Services at NHIF designated Health Facilities. There are Health several Facilities in our catchment area which one go to.

Counseling
Students with academic, psycho social, family or other issues are free to contact any member of the institute management for counseling support.

Catering Services
Food is available at the Institute at relatively low prices and is paid for by the student.

Games and Sports
The Institute has a number of sporting facilities including football, volley ball, table tennis and some indoor games.

Library
The Institute has a library and computer facilities. Computers will only be used to provide educational information online or through available CD-ROMs.

Transport
Commuter buses (daladala) plying between Mbagala Rangi Tatu – Kitonga- Mvuti- Chanika are plentiful and can be accessed at the main road which is 0.9 km from the Institute.

Places for worship
The Institute does not have a church or mosque on site. However, there are churches for various Christian denominations and mosques for Muslims within the Institute’s neighborhood where students and staff can attend for worship.

Security
The Institute has taken a number of security measures to avert possible crime. The Institute’s buildings are within a gated perimeter wall fence that is fortified atop with an electric fence. Security guards watch the compound continuously. Students are requested to be watchful for any suspicious activity on the compound and to report it immediately to the security guards. The nearest Police Post is 3 kilometers away at Msongola center.
Contact The Principal, Deputy Principal or Security Guards in case of security or any emergency

Risk of fire
Fire extinguishers are available in all buildings. Fire management drills for all students and staff will be done from time to time.

Shops
Shopping for basic goods and electronic financial services (MPESA, TIGOPESA etc) and stationery are located within the compound of the Institute. Physical bank services are found at Mbande (6km) and Chanika (14kms) and Mbagala Rangi Tatu (18 kms).