Gulu college of Health Sciences is a Government institution established in the 1950’s as a midwifery school to train students in medical research and health system through the implementation of research driven clinical practice and contributing to processes that promote quality, equitable and safe clinical service delivery with the engagement of the community, students, health workers, patients particularly in the fields of social disadvantage and indigenous health.

The College was transformed into a school for enrolled nurses and midwives in the 1970’s and later a school for Medical Assistants in the early 1980s. It remained a school for Clinical Officers until 2016 when Diplomas in Public Health Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Service Management and Anesthesia were introduced. The school is transiting to an allied health Institution training producing proffessional health officers

Programs

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health.(DCM)
2. Diploma in Public Health Dentistry.(PHD)
3. Diploma in Pharmacy(PHA)
4. Diploma in  Anaesthesia (DAN)
5. Diploma in Health Leadership & Management (DHLM)
6. Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences (DEHS)
7. Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)
8. Certificate in Medical Lab Technology (CMLT)
9. Certificate in Pharmacy (CPHA).
10. Certificate in Theatre Techniques (CTA)
11. Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences (CEHS)