Admissions

How to apply to St John's Institute for Health.

Application forms can be downloaded from the official website or collected from the Mzuzu campus.

Admissions desk

Your application, made clear.

Use this page as a clean checklist for collecting the form, paying the processing fee, and submitting the full application package to St John's Institute for Health.

READY TO APPLY

Download the application form and fees structure, then submit your complete package.

Print, complete, sign, and attach all required documents. Send by post, hand-delivery, or email to the Principal's office.

Application journey

Complete these steps before submission.

Ask admissions
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Collect the form

Download the application form from the official website or collect it from the Mzuzu campus.

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Prepare documents

Attach academic documents and any pathway-specific evidence required by the official admissions notice.

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Pay the fee

Pay the MK15,000 processing fee through the listed Standard Bank account and keep the proof of payment.

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Submit to SJIFH

Send the completed form and supporting documents to the Principal, St. John's Institute for Health.

Submit to

Application address

The Principal
St. John's Institute for Health
P.O. Box 18
Mzuzu

Payment

Bank details

Bank
Standard Bank
Account name
St John's College of Nursing
Branch
Mzuzu
Account no.
9100001251934
Eligibility

Read the requirements before applying.

The official admissions information includes age guidance, MSCE requirements, professional registration notes, and pathway-specific entry conditions.

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Bank: Standard Bank ; Account Name : St John’s College of Nursing; Branch : Mzuzu Account No : 9100001251934 Proof of payment should be sent with the application letter. The bank deposit slip should bear the name of the candidate Diploma in Clinical Medicine Upgrading This is a full-time 18-month program. Candidates should be at least 17 years and not exceeding 40 years of age. Candidates must be a qualified Medical Assistant who has served for a minimum of one-year post internship work experience.

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Candidates should have a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent. Must be registered with the Medical Council of Malawi. Nursing & Midwifery This is a 36-Month-full-time Program.

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Candidates should be at least 16 years and not exceeding 45 years of age Candidates should have a valid Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with four credits in English , Biology , and Physical Science or chemistry or physics plus one of the following science subjects: Mathematics, Agriculture; Geography; Home Economics, General Science. NOTE: If Mathematics is not a credit, it should at least be a strong pass of 7 points. Clinical Medicine This is a full-time 24-month Program.

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Candidates should be at least 17 years old and not exceeding 40 years of age Candidates should have a valid Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with four credits including English and three from the following science subjects: Biology, Mathematics, Physical science: Chemistry or Physics Pharmacy This is a 24-Month-full-time Program.

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Candidates should be at least 17 years and not exceeding 45 years of age Candidates should have a valid Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with a strong pass in English and Two credits in Science subjects, namely, Biology, Mathematics, and Physical Science or (as separate subjects; chemistry or physics) Public health First route The candidate should have Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with four credits which include English and any two science subjects.

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Second route The candidate should have post-secondary qualifications obtained from recognized and accredited institution in the relevant area of study. Admission will depend on the admission committee’s review of transcript and consideration of courses done and accumulated credit hours. Serial No. Program Non-residential 1. Diploma in Nursing Midwifery Technician MK1,384,000.00 2. Diploma in Public Health MK1,225,500.00 3. Certificate in Clinical Medicine MK1,580,000.00 4.

Before you submit

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