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Postgraduate Diploma

Normally a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognised University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for. Each programme has its Admission requirements stipulated under the Faculty/School/Institute Website.

Duration of Programme: 

1 Academic Year

Masters Degree

Normally a Bachelor’s degree of at least second class, lower division or equivalent from a recognised University.  Applicants with lower qualifications must satisfy the relevant department and the Postgraduate Admissions Board that they have acquired academic growth, for instance, by evidence of research and publications or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma of Second class division. In some departments, a qualifying course followed by examination is given.

Duration of Programme:  

Full time - 2 Calendar years

Part time - 3 Calendar years

Master of Medicine degree: Full time - 3 Calendar years

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Normally a Master’s degree from a recognised University in a field relevant to the area of further studies.  First degree graduates who wish to register for Ph.D. would normally register for a master’s degree first and after a year or two of satisfactory progress may apply for upgrading of their candidature to Ph.D. level.  A research outline (synopsis) of 3-5 pages length should accompany the application.  This will be useful as a guide for PROVISIONAL ADMISSION for one year during which time the applicant will develop a comprehensive research proposal necessary for a FULL ADMISSION as soon as the proposal is approved.

Duration of Programme:

Full time – 3 Calendar Years

Part time – 5 Calendar Years 

M.D. Degree

A Master’s degree in Medicine from a recognised University.

LLD. Degree

A Master degree in Law from a recognised University.

D. Litt. & D.Sc. (Higher Doctorates)

Degrees are awarded upon successful submission of original published and unpublished works on the area/topic of specialization.  These are higher doctorates normally applied for by holders of Ph.D. degrees.

Occasional Postgraduate students

Under occasional studentship, the University accepts non-degree students from other recognized University institutions on an agreed fees structure.  Application should be channeled through the Heads of such institutions.

Candidates may apply for registration at any time and could be admitted at the beginning of any semester of the academic year.

Occasional students may register for at least a semester and for not more than one academic year.

No such registration shall overlap two academic years.

All applications must be addressed to the Director, School of Postgraduate Studies who shall, in consultation with relevant bodies within the University, register such students.

Extension of Study Duration

With special permission, these periods may be extended as the Board of Postgraduate Studies and Research may consider reasonable.

Under no circumstances will a candidate be allowed to submit a thesis for examination unless he/she has been under regular and approved supervision for at least one year for a Master's degree and two years for a Doctoral degree.

Please note that applications open in January and Close in March/April each year

For any further enquiries, kindly contact 

Mr. Tim Otim Deputy Registrar (Graduate Studies) Room 414, Senate Building (Level 4) Makerere University P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 414 530983 Fax: +256 414 533809 Email:  [email protected]

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Call for Applications: Admissions to Postgraduate Programmes 2021/2022

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2021/2022 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized and chartered university/institution at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Ugandan Certificate of Education with at least five passes (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two principal passes and one subsidiary pass obtained at the same sitting (or its equivalent). Sponsorship: All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (https://caes.mak.ac.ug) 1 PGD Environmental Impact Assessment 2 MSc. in Agricultural Extension Education 3 MSc. in Crop Science 4 MSc. in Animal Science 5 MSc. in Agricultural Engineering 6 MSc. in Soil Science 7 Master of Agribusiness Management 8 MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management 9 MSc. in Food Science & Technology 10 MSc. in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems 11 MSc. in Applied Human Nutrition 12 MSc.in Forestry and Biodiversity Management 13 MSc.in Disaster Risk Management 14 Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning 15 MSc.in Agroforestry and Community Development 16 Master of Geographical Sciences 17 MSc. Food Safety and Quality Management 18 Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources 19 MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics 20 MSc. in Applied Meteorology

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (https://chuss.mak.ac.ug) 21 PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development 22 PGD in Social Justice (Nsamizi Inst. of Social Dev’ t) 23 PGD (Guidance and Counselling) 24 M.A. in Human Rights 25 M.A.in Philosophy 26 M.A. in Applied Ethics 27 M.A. in Journalism and Communication 28 M.A. in History 29 M.A. in Music 30 M.A.in Literature 31 M.A. in Religious Studies 32 M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies 33 M.A. in Religious and Theological Studies (Ggaba & Kinyamasika National Seminaries) 34 M.A. in African Languages 35 M.A. in Linguistics 36 M.A. in Gender Studies 37 M.A. in Public Administration & Management 38 M.A. in Sociology 39 M.A. in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies 40 M.A. in Rural Development 41 Master of Social Work 42 M.Ed. in Educational Psychology 43 Master of Organizational Psychology 44 M.A. in Counselling 45 MSc. in Clinical Psychology 46 M.PhiI/PhD in Social Studies

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES (https://cis.mak.ac.ug) 47 PGD in Information Technology 48 PGD in Computer Science 49 PGD in Data Communication and Software Engineering 50 PGD in Information Systems 51 MSc. in Computer Science 52 Master of Information Technology 53 MSc. in Data Communication and Software Engineering 54 MSc. in Information Systems 55 MSc. in Information Science 56 MSc. in Records and Archives Management

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (https://bams.mak.ac.ug) 57 PGD in Demography 58 PGD in Statistics 59 M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning 60 M.A. in Economic Policy Management 61 M.A in Economics 62 Master of Business Administration 63 Master of Statistics 64 MSc.in Population and Reproductive Health 65 MSc. in Quantitative Economics 66 Master in Financial Services (Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services) 67 Master in Public Infrastructure Management (Block week Modular)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND EXTERNAL STUDIES (https://cees.mak.ac.ug) 68 PGD in Education 69 PGD in Medical Education (Mulago Health Tutors College) 70 Master of Education in Curriculum Studies 71 Master of Adult and Community Education 72 Master of Instructional Design and Technology 73 Master of Education,

Tracks: a) Educational Management, b) Foundations of Education, c) Educational Policy and Planning d) Early Childhood Education and Development, e) Language and Literature Education, f) Social Science and Humanities Education, g) Science Education 74 Master of Higher Education,

Tracks: a) Leadership and Management b) Teaching and Learning c) Research and Innovation

SCHOOL OF LAW (https://law.mak.ac.ug) 75 Master of Laws

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (https://chs.mak.ac.ug) 76 M. Med: Internal Medicine 77 M.Med: Family Medicine 78 M.Med: Emergency Medicine 79 M.Med: Neurosurgery 80 M.Med: Microbiology 81 M.Med: Ophthalmology 82 M.Med: Paediatrics and Child Health 83 M.Med: Pathology 84 M.Med: Psychiatry 85 M.Med: Radiology 86 M.Med: Ear, Nose &Throat 87 M.Med: Surgery 88 M.Med: Obstetrics & Gynaecology 89 M.Med: Anaesthesia 90 M.Med: Orthopaedics 91 MSc. in Medical Illustration 92 MSc. in Human Anatomy 93 MSc. in Pharmacology 94 MSc. in Physiology 95 MSc. in Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics 96 MSc. in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology 97 MSc. in Pharmaceuticals and Health Supplies Mgt 98 MSc. in Pharmacognosy 99 MSc.in Health Professions Education (Distance) 100 MSc.in Biostatistics 101 Master of Nursing (Midwifery & Women’s Health) 102 Master of Public Health (Full Time) 103 Master of Public Health (Distance) 104 Master of Health Services Research 105 Master of Public Health Nutrition 106 Master of Public Health Disaster Management 107 Master of Health Sciences in Bioethics 108 Master of Health Informatics 109 Master of Dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)  110 Master of Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation 111 Master of Science in Bioinformatics 112 MSc.in Palliative Care (Tenable at the Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care in Africa

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES (https://cns.mak.ac.ug) 113 MSc. in Physics 114 MSc. in Chemistry 115. MSc. in Botany

Tracks:  a) Molecular Biology & Genetics b) Natural Resources Ecology & Conservation c) Plant Taxonomy & Biosystematics d) Microbiology & Plant Pathology e) Plant Physiology 116 MSc. in Zoology

Tracks:  a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences b) Entomology c) Parasitology d) Wildlife Ecology and Management 117 MSc. in Geology  118 MSc. in Biochemistry 119 MSc.in Petroleum Geosciences 120 MSc. Mathematics 121 MSc. Applied Mathematics

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN, ART AND TECHNOLOGY (https://cedat.mak.ac.ug) 122 PGD in Construction Project Management 123 PGD in Urban Planning and Design 124 MSc. in Mechanical Engineering 125 Master of Architecture 126 MSc. in Renewable Energy 127 MSc. in Technology Innovation and Industrial Development 128 MSc. in Civil Engineering 129 MSc. in Urban Planning & Design  130 MSc. in Geo-Information Science and Technology 131 MSc. in Power Systems Engineering 132 MSc. in Telecommunication Engineering 133 MSc. in Construction Management 134 M.A. in Fine Art

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, ANIMAL RESOURCES AND BIOSECURITY (https://covab.mak.ac.ug) 135 PGD in Livestock Development Planning & Management 136 Master of Veterinary Medicine (Food Animal Health & Production) 137 MSc. in Molecular Biology 138 MSc. in Veterinary Pathology 139 Master of Veterinary Preventive Medicine 140 Master of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management 141 MSc.in International Infectious Diseases Management 142 MSc.in Wildlife Health and Management.

Tracks:  a) Wildlife Clinical Medicine b) Wildlife Resource Management c) Aquatic Health Management 143 MSc.in Livestock Development and Management Tracks: a) Livestock Sector Planning and Management b) Animal Product Processing, Entrepreneurship and Safety

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL (https://mubs.mak.ac.ug) 144 Master of Business Administration 145 MSc. in Accounting and Finance 146 MSc. in Marketing 147 Master of Human Resource Management 148 MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management 149 MSc. in Leadership and Governance 150 MSc. in Entrepreneurship 151 M.A. in Economic Policy Management 152 Master of International Business  153 Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management 154 Master of Business Administration (Modular) 155 MSc. in Banking & Investment Management 156 Master of Energy Economics and Governance 

PHD DEGREES BY RESEARCH ONLY:

All Colleges offer PhD degrees by Research. Applicants for PhD by research should have a Master’s degree in a field relevant to their area of further studies. Applicants will be required to submit on-line applications their applications on line any time in Room 410, Level 4 with a synopsis. For further information, please visit our website  http://rgt.mak.ac.ug  check on  applying.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

Postgraduate Diplomas                             –         One Academic Year

Masters degrees (full time)                        –         Two Academic Years

Masters degrees (part time)                       –         Three – Four Academic Years

Masters of Medicine                                 –         Three Academic Years

Master of Public Health (Day)                   –         Two Academic Years

Master of Public Health (Distance)            –         Three to Five Academic Years

PhD (Provisional Admission)                               –         One Academic Year (Maximum)

PhD (Full Admission)                                         –         Three Academic Years

PhD/MD/LLD (full time)                          –         Three Academic Years

PhD/MD/LLD (part time)                         –         Five Academic Years

Application Procedure

Visit the Makerere University’s Admissions URL  https://admissions.mak.ac.ug  and generate a Payment Reference Number (PRN) by following the guide below.

2. Sign up using full name, e-mail and Mobile No. Please note that your name must be similar to the one on your supporting academic documents for your application to be considered valid.

3. A password will be sent to both your e-mail and mobile number.

4. The system will prompt you to change the password to the one you can easily remember.

5. To fill a form the appl icant clicks on the APPLY NOW button displayed on the appropriate scheme i.e. Postgraduate and Taught PhD or PhD Research

6. Obtain a payment advice slip by clicking on “Pay for Form” button7. Make a payment at any of the following Banks:

(a) Stanbic

(b) Post Bank

(c) Centenary Bank

(d) DFCU Bank

(e) UBA Bank

8. Print 2 copies of the filled biodata form and attach 2 certified copies of your academic documents, 2 copies of all other relevant academic documents, 2 passport photos and the three referees’ letters of recommendation.

9. Submit in office No. 307; level 3 Senate Building Or email scanned copies of the mentioned documents to drgt(@)rgt.mak.ac.ug. 

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A PAYMENT REFERENCE NUMBER FOR PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEES

i) Go the payment reference site: https//:payments.mak.ac.ug

ii) Fill in your name;

iii) Fill in your email;

iv) Fill in your telephone number – Go to the next

v) Click on the option number;

vi) Application fee = Ugx 50,000 (East African applicants) or UGX 151,500 (International Applicants)

vii) the pay reference number

viii) Go to the Bank and payFor foreign applicants, application fees can be transferred either by EFT or any other means in UGX to a designated URA collection account in Bank of Uganda as follows:

• Account Name: UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY COLLECTIONS
• Account No: 003410158000002
• Swift Code: UGBAUGKAU

10. Strictly observe the closing date of Friday, 28th May, 2021.

11. All Applicants for Master of Laws (LLM) will do a Graduate Admission Test (GAT) consisting of an oral Interview and written test on dates and other requirements to be communicated by the School.

12. All Applicants for Master of Business Administration (College of Business and Management Sciences and Makerere University Business School) will do a GMAT test on dates to be communicated by College of Business and Management Sciences and Makerere University Business School respectively.

13. In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants for Master of Public Infrastructure Management (MPIM) must have “Proven professional experience of at least 2 years at managerial/supervisory level or policy-decision making position in a government, parastatal organ,international organisation or non-governmental organisation” Applicants should attach a 2- page short CV and referee recommendations.

14. Detailed information about the Programmes’ admission requirements, content and regulations can be obtained from College Websites or contact the Principals/College Registrars of the respective Colleges and Schools.

 Further details including tuition fees can be found in the attached document below. 

Alfred Masikye Namoah

ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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As a Centre of excellence for graduate training, Makerere University School of Public Health offers a PhD in Public Health by research as a three-year programme with enrolment possible at any time during the year. The PhD programme prepares students for careers in research, university teaching in graduate programs, policy analysis and development, and high-level public health positions.

The School boasts of highly qualified and dedicated faculty who supervise PhD Students assigned to any of the four departments: Disease Control and Environmental Health; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Health Policy, Planning and Management; and Community Health and Behavioural Sciences.

The School has facilities to support PhD training including a well-equipped library, computer facilities and reliable internet access. During the PhD, students have opportunities to attend cross-cutting courses to build their knowledge and skills in different areas of interest including research methodology, philosophy and quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques among others. The School also has an instituted PhD Forum, which brings together all students for peer mentorship and support during the PhD journey.

Application requirements

A master's degree in a relevant field is required for consideration of admission to the PhD programme. Additionally, the following documents are required:

• Complete application form online .
• Three (3) reference letters.
• Five (5) page PhD research concept.
• Passport size photograph.
• Certified copies of academic documents (Masters and bachelors from awarding university).
• Advanced level and Ordinary level slips.
• Application fee receipt.

Further details about the application and admission process are available on the Makerere University website .

Postgraduate Programmes Admission Lists 2023/2024

The Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (RGT), Makerere University has released the admission lists for applicants successfully admitted for postgraduate programs for the 2023/24 Academic Year. The lists include postgraduate diplomas, PhD and Masters programmes. Please see admission lists for the respective Colleges listed below. Kindy note that the admission list for the College of Business and […]

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Interdisciplinary PhD Programme in Social Studies

The Makerere Institute of Social Research launched its Interdisciplinary PhD in Social Studies in January, 2012. The five-year programme entails two years of coursework and three years of dissertation research and writing. Four broad themes define the programme’s intellectual focus: Political Studies, Political Economy, Historical Studies, and Cultural Studies. Students specialize in one field, but take classes across all four. This allows students to be grounded theoretically, while also giving them a broad foundation in historically informed debates in the humanities and social sciences. In addition, there is a set of core courses, with a focus on theory and historiography, required of all students. The courses are taught by MISR faculty, faculty from other Makerere departments, and by preeminent visiting scholars through the MISR Global Scholars Programme.

Admission Criteria

The MISR Interdisciplinary PhD programme is open to applicants who have earned a B.A. Upper Second or equivalent (students with lower than a B.A. Upper Second must demonstrate evidence of subsequent achievement such as publications or a postgraduate degree). Students who have a Masters or PhD are welcome to apply; however, all students must complete the entire programme, including the two years of coursework, regardless of prior academic qualifications.

The fee structure is as follows:

• Ugandans/East Africans: 4 million Uganda Shillings per semester. East Africa includes: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti, Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Comoros, Mauritius, Madagascar.
• Students from outside East Africa: US$4,000 per semester.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Every applicant who is admitted will automatically be considered for financial aid.

How to Apply

The application form can be downloaded below under downloads. Hard copies of the application form are also available from the office of the Director.  Complete instructions for interested applicants can be found in the application form.

Application Deadline

Applications closed.

For more information about the MISR PhD programme, or about MISR, please contact the Director of MISR at  [email protected]  or visit the MISR website at:  http://www.misr.mak.ac.ug .

Government Sponsorship Admission Lists 2024/2025

• May 24, 2024

The  Office of the Academic Registrar,   Makerere University  has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2024/2025. The Office has also released  Cut Off Points for Government Admissions .

Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at  Makerere University  and  Makerere University Business School :

The list for Government Sponsorship for admission and Cut-Off Points in other public universities 2024/25 i.e. Busitema, Gulu, Kabale, Kyambogo, Mbarara and Soroti University can be accessed by following the links below:

• Government Sponsorship Admission Lists for other Public Universities 2024/25 AY
• Government Sponsorship CUT-OFF points for other Universities

UPDATE 23 rd  May 2024

Admission List for Government Sponsorship and Cut-Off Points 2024/25 for Lira and Mountains of the Moon University

• Government Sponsorship Admission Lists (Lira and MMU)
• Government Sponsorship CUT-OFF points (Lira and MMU)
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Makerere offers more than 100 graduate programmes, listed below under their respective academic units. Follow the links to the respective websites to learn more about each programme.  

College of Agricultural Sciences & Environmental Sciences (CAES)

• PGD Environmental Impact Assessment
• MSc. in Agricultural Extension Education
• MSc. in Crop Science
• MSc. in Animal Science
• MSc. in Agricultural Engineering
• MSc. in Soil Science
• Master of Agribusiness Management
• MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management
• MSc. in Food Science & Technology
• MSc. in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
• MSc. in Applied Human Nutrition
• MSc.in Forestry and Biodiversity Management
• MSc.in Disaster Risk Management
• Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning
• MSc.in Agroforestry and Community Development
• Master of Geographical Sciences
• MSc. Food Safety and Quality Management
• Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources
• MSc. Agricultural and Applied Economics
• MSc. in Applied Meteorology
• MSc. in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• MSc. in Climate Change and Development

College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAM)

• PGD in Demography and Population Studies
• PGD in Population and Reproductive Health
• PGD in Statistics
• Master of Demography and Population Studies
• M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning
• M.A. in Economic Policy Management
• M.A in Economics
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Statistics
• MSc.in Population and Reproductive Health
• MSc. in Quantitative Economics
• Master in Financial Services (Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services)
• Master in Public Infrastructure Management (Block week Modular)
• MSc. in Investment and Risk Management
• MSc. in Accounting and Finance

College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)

• PGD in Information Technology
• PGD in Computer Science
• PGD in Data Communication and Software Engineering
• PGD in Information Systems
• MSc. in Computer Science
• Master of Information Technology
• MSc. in Data Communication and Software Engineering
• MSc. in Information Systems
• MSc. in Information Science
• MSc. in Records and Archives Management

College of Education and External Studies (CEES)

• PGD in Education
• PGD in Medical Education (Mulago Health Tutors College)
• Master of Education in Curriculum Studies
• Master of Adult and Community Education
• Master of Instructional Design and Technology
• Master of Education, Tracks:

a) Educational Management, b) Foundations of Education, c) Educational Policy and Planning d) Early Childhood Education and Development, e) Language and Literature Education, f) Social Science and Humanities Education, g) Science Education

• Master of Higher Education, Tracks:

a) Leadership and Management b) Teaching and Learning c) Research and Innovation

College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)

• PGD in Construction Project Management
• PGD in Urban Planning and Design
• MSc. in Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Architecture
• MSc. in Renewable Energy
• MSc. in Technology Innovation and Industrial Development
• MSc. in Civil Engineering
• MSc. in Urban Planning & Design
• MSc. in Geo-Information Science and Technology
• MSc. in Power Systems Engineering
• MSc. in Telecommunication Engineering
• MSc. in Construction Management
• MSc. in Land Management
• M.A. in Fine Art

College of Health Sciences (CHS)

• M. Med: Internal Medicine
• M.Med: Family Medicine
• M.Med: Emergency Medicine
• M.Med: Neurosurgery
• M.Med: Microbiology
• M.Med: Ophthalmology
• M.Med: Paediatrics and Child Health
• M.Med: Pathology
• M.Med: Psychiatry
• M.Med: Radiology
• M.Med: Ear, Nose & Throat
• M.Med: Surgery
• M.Med: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• M.Med: Anaesthesia
• M.Med: Orthopaedics
• MSc. in Medical Illustration
• MSc. in Human Anatomy
• MSc. in Pharmacology
• MSc. in Physiology
• MSc. in Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics
• MSc. in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology
• MSc. in Pharmaceuticals and Health Supplies Management
• MSc. in Pharmacognosy
• MSc.in Health Professions Education (Distance)
• MSc.in Biostatistics
• Master of Nursing (Midwifery & Women’s Health)
• Master of Public Health (Full Time)
• Master of Public Health (Distance)
• Master of Health Services Research
• Master of Public Health Nutrition
• Master of Public Health Disaster Management
• Master of Health Sciences in Bioethics
• Master of Health Informatics
• Master of Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation
• Master of Science in Bioinformatics
• Master of Environmental and Occupational Health
• MSc.in Palliative Care (Tenable at the Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care in Africa)

College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)

• PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development
• PGD in Guidance and Counselling
• M.A. in Human Rights
• M.A.in Philosophy
• Master of Philosophy in Applied Ethics
• Master of Strategic and Corporate Communication
• Master of Journalism and Multimedia
• M.A. in History
• M.A. in Music
• M.A. in Literature
• M.A. in Religious Studies
• M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies
• M.A. in Religious and Theological Studies (Ggaba & Kinyamasika National Seminaries)
• M.A. in African Languages
• M.A. in Linguistics
• Master of Development Studies
• M.A. in Gender Studies
• M.A. in Public Administration & Management
• M.A. in Sociology
• M.A. in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies
• M.A. in Rural Development
• Master of Social Work
• M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
• Master of Organizational Psychology
• M.A. in Counselling
• MSc. in Clinical Psychology
• M.A in French Language Studies

College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)

• MSc. in Physics
• MSc. in Chemistry
• MSc. in Botany Tracks:

a) Molecular Biology & Genetics b) Natural Resources Ecology & Conservation c) Plant Taxonomy & Biosystematics d) Microbiology & Plant Pathology e) Plant Physiology

• MSc. in Zoology Tracks:

a) Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences b) Entomology and Parasitology d) Wildlife Ecology and Management

• MSc. in Geology
• MSc. in Biochemistry
• MSc.in Petroleum Geosciences
• MSc. Mathematics Tracks:

a) Analysis b) Algebra and Geometry c) Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics

• MSc. Applied Mathematics

a) Biomathematics b) Financial Mathematics c) Mathematical Statistics d) Computational Science

College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biodiversity (CoVAB)

• PGD in Livestock Development Planning & Management
• Master of Veterinary Medicine. Tracks:

a) Farm Animal Practice and Herd Health b) Comparative Pathology and Diagnostics c) Companion and Recreational Animal Practice d) Governance and Administration of Public Veterinary Services e) Pharmaceutical Practice and Regulation

• MSc. in Molecular Biology
• MSc. in Veterinary Pathology
• Master of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
• Master of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management
• MSc.in International Infectious Diseases Management
• MSc.in Wildlife Health and Management. Tracks:

a) Wildlife Clinical Medicine b) Wildlife Resource Management c) Aquatic Health Management

• MSc.in Livestock Development and Management. Tracks:

School of Law (LAW)

• Master of Laws

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS to MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

Makerere university business school.

• Master of Business Administration - Evening
• MSc. in Marketing
• Master of Human Resource Management
• MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• MSc. in Leadership and Governance
• MSc. in Entrepreneurship
• Master of International Business
• Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Master of Business Administration (Modular)
• MSc. in Banking & Investment Management
• Master of Energy Economics and Governance
• Master of Business Psychology

DOCTORAL DEGREES BY COURSEWORKS AND DISSERTATIONS

• PhD in Health Science
• PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation
• PhD in Data Communication & Software Engineering
• PhD in Computer Science
• PhD in Information Technology
• PhD in Information Systems
• PhD in Information Science
• PhD in Educational Management
• PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
• PhD in Bioinformatics
• PhD in Agricultural and Applied Economics
• PhD in Mathematics
• PhD in Energy Economics and Governance

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

• Postgraduate Diplomas    -    One Academic Year
• Masters degrees (full time)    -    Two Academic Years
• Masters degrees (part time)   -    Three – Four Academic Years
• Masters of Medicine    -    Three Academic Years
• Master of Public Health (Day)    -    Two Academic Years
• Master of Public Health (Distance)    -    Three to Five Academic Years
• PhD (Provisional Admission)    -    One Academic Year (Maximum)
• PhD (Full Admission)    -    Three Academic Years
• PhD/MD/LLD (full time)    -    Three Academic Years
• PhD/MD/LLD (part time)    -    Five Academic Years.

More Academic Programmes

For more information about the Academic Programmes, please visit the  Academic Registrar Website [ http://ar.mak.ac.ug ] OR visit the target college website..

• College of Agricultural Sciences & Environmental Sciences
• College of Business and Management Sciences
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Call for Applications: 7th Cohort of MURBS Departmental Ambassadors Programme

Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) is a Scheme for Makerere University staff. MURBS was established under an irrevocable trust effective 1 April 2009 to provide retirement benefits to employees of Makerere University . The Scheme is governed by a Board of Trustees (with a Secretary and Chairperson elected among their number), whose mandate is enshrined under the Trust Deed and Scheme Rules (As Amended). MURBS is a Mandatory Employer-Based Scheme licensed by the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (License No. RBS.0005).

Management and day-to-day operations of the Scheme are handled by the Secretariat as well as external service providers. The external service providers include the Fund Manager, Custodian, and Administrator. The Secretariat is headed by a Principal Pension Officer (PPO).

Who are MURBS Ambassadors?

MURBS Ambassadors are volunteers from the University’s staff who advocate for and promote the scheme’s values, mission, and products at the departmental level. This programme aims to foster succession planning for MURBS governance, enhance awareness, and ensure all university staff understand and engage with MURBS services.

MURBS Ambassadors will play a key role in creating awareness on the Scheme services, especially among University staff and, subsequently encourage others to join and actively participate in MURBS affairs.

What is Expected of the MURBS Ambassador?

• Attend Ambassador meetings scheduled by the Scheme.
• Participate in activities organised by the Scheme.
• Actively promote the attainment of the “Objectives of the Ambassadors Programme.”

What are the Benefits of becoming a MURBS Ambassador?

• Ambassadors will be equipped with advanced knowledge about the Retirement Benefits Schemes (RBS) sector.
• Ambassadors may be invited to attend meetings and activities of the Board of Trustees.
• Ambassadors will have opportunities to attend RBS sector-specific training and events.
• Ambassadors will gain extensive knowledge and skills about how to plan for retirement.
• Ambassadors are eligible to compete in MURBS Trustee elections.

Who is Eligible to become an Ambassador?

• Must be employed by the University on permanent terms.
• Must be an Active Member of the Scheme (currently contributing to the Scheme) and appear on the Official Register of the MURBS Active Membership as at 30 May 2024.
• Must be willing to commit time to training and other ambassadorial activities organised by the Scheme.

Mode of Training

Training for this Cohort of Ambassadors is envisaged to be conducted via the blended mode (i.e. physical and online).

Tenure of Office & Termination or Withdrawal

There is no tenure of office for the Departmental Ambassador. As long as a member is willing to continue serving as an Ambassador, and the Ambassador continues to satisfy the eligibility criteria above, she or he will remain a MURBS Ambassador.

How to Apply

Interested members should complete the MURBS Departmental Ambassador Application Form 01-0218. The completed Form together with the requested attachments should be sent to [email protected] and copied to; [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 26 June 2024.

Confirmation/Approval Process

MURBS shall acknowledge receipt of each application received within 12 hours and will respond to the applicants to confirm the status of their application in writing (by e-mail).

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• Hold a bachelor degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB) or equivalent, or a master degree in a relevant field ( bioinformatics or a clinical discipline)
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• Be a citizen or resident of a Sub-Saharan country.

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All suitably qualified candidates should submit their application letter, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates, and Transcripts giving full details of applicants’ qualifications, skills, and work experience, indicate three referees, and full contact details via the https://apply.mcfsp.mak.ac.ug/jobs . Applicants should make sure to upload reference letters from 2 referees.

For more information about the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University visit our website: https://mcfsp.mak.ac.ug

Deadline for submission of the application: Friday 14 th June 2024 by 5.00 pm

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Makerere University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect for all, as such the University recruits, and employs without any form of discrimination.
• Reasonable accommodation shall be provided to candidates with disabilities upon request to support their participation in the recruitment process.
• Falsification of documents or giving false information will lead to disqualification and/or prosecution in courts of law.
• Makerere University does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview meetings, or processing of employment contracts.

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• Position Summary: The Transition Lead shall lead in the implementation of the transition portfolio and agency/voice of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. This includes managing Transformative Leadership, entrepreneurship, and career services.
• Position Summary: The Program Administrator shall provide administrative support to all program operations

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