About Institute of Health Sciences Francistown

Committed to Excellence in Healthcare Education

Who We Are

The Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) Francistown is part of a prestigious network of six healthcare training institutions under the Ministry of Higher Education, Botswana. With campuses in Gaborone, Francistown, Lobatse, Molepolole, Serowe, and Kanye, IHS has been at the forefront of training skilled healthcare professionals who serve communities across Botswana and beyond.
At IHS Francistown, we offer nationally accredited programs in Higher Diploma in General Nursing and Advanced Diploma in Midwifery. Our graduates are equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for modern healthcare delivery.

Our Mission

Institute of Health Sciences - Francistown exists to provide accessible, inclusive, research driven, quality education to produce skilled, competitive and employable health workforce.

Our Vision

Transformative quality health education model.

Excellence

We commit to achieving the highest standards driven by creativity, transformation, research and innovation

SmilePro

We shall be welcoming, caring and serving cheerfuly to create a memorable experience at all times

Ethical

We shall conduct ourselves in a reputable manner in order to uphold the reputation of our Ministry by being honest and truthful in our dealings

Inclusivity

We shall leave no one behind

Collaboration

We shall work with stakeholders and forge strartegic partnerships

Why Study at IHS Francistown?

Ministry-Approved Programs

All programs are accredited by BQA and the Ministry of Higher Education, Botswana

Part of IHS Network

Access to resources and opportunities across six campuses in Botswana's major cities.

Experienced Healthcare Faculty

Learn from qualified healthcare professionals with extensive clinical and teaching experience.

Clinical Training Sites

Hands-on experience through partnerships with Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital and other healthcare facilities in Francistown.

Career-Ready Graduates

IHS graduates are employed across Botswana's healthcare system in public and private sectors.

Affordable Education

Government support and sponsorship opportunities make quality healthcare education accessible.

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Take the first step towards your healthcare career today.

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