Courses offered at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Fees Structure and Admission Requirements

April 23, 2020

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Mbarara University of Science and Technology offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Below is a list of all courses offered at the institution, admission requirements and the fee structure for each course.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for admission to any Undergraduate degree programme are:

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.
Diploma holders must have passed with at least a credit.

The minimum requirements for admission to any Diploma programme are:

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 1 principal pass and two subsidiary passes.

Additionally, for international applicants:

Applicants whose first language or medium of instruction is not English, must provide evidence from a recognized English language training institution that they have sufficient command of English language.
Applicants should have their documents equated by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) of UCE and UACE documents and Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE) for Diploma and Certificate documents.

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology

Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Duration 4 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in either Physics, Biology or Mathematics, and at least a subsidiary pass any other A’ Level Subjects

Diploma Entry

Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering

A Diploma in a relevant Medical Technology

Other Diplomas approved by the University to be equivalent to any of those stated above

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Duration 4 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Physics and Mathematics, and at least a subsidiary pass in either Chemistry, Geography, Computer studies, Technical Drawing, Economics or Biology

Diploma Entry

Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering

Other Diplomas approved by the University to be equivalent to any of those stated above

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (Duration 4 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry or Economics

Diploma Entry

Any relevant Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Management (Duration 4 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in either Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics, and at least a subsidiary pass in any other A’ level Subject

Diploma Entry

Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering

Other Diplomas approved by the University to be equivalent to any of those stated above

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences

Bachelor of Business Administration (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes at A’level with at least one being either in Economics or Mathematics and a credit in Mathematics at UCE or Subsidiary Mathematics at A’level

Diploma Entry

Hold UDBS or ODBS or HFM Diploma recognized by the University or must have completed at least level one of CPA, ACCA, or CIMA

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes at A’level with at least one being either in Economics or Mathematics and a credit in Mathematics at UCE or Subsidiary Mathematics at A’level

Diploma Entry

Hold UDBS or ODBS or HFM Diploma recognized by the University or must have completed at least level one of CPA, ACCA, or CIMA

Bachelor of Science in Economics (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes at A’level with at least one being either in Economics or Mathematics and at least a credit in Mathematics at UCE or Subsidiary Mathematics at A’level

Diploma Entry

Hold a Diploma in any Business related field for an accredited institution

Bachelor of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in any A’level subjects

Diploma Entry

Hold a Diploma in Business related field with a Credit score from a recognized institution

Faculty of Computing and Informatics

Bachelor of Computer Science (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two Principal Passes one of which MUST be in Mathematics and the other in any of the following subjects:- Physics, Chemistry, and/ or Economics

Diploma Entry

Diploma in any ICT field

Bachelor of Information Technology (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in any ‘A’ level subjects and a credit in Mathematics at ‘O’ level (UCE) or Subsidiary Mathematics at A’ level

Diploma Entry

Diploma in any ICT field

Holders of CCNA must have certificate of completion of all four levels

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Duration 4 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes with one being in Mathematics (passed with minimum grade of D) and the other in any other A’level subject

A credit in Mathematics at ‘O’ level (UCE)

Diploma Entry

Hold a Diploma in a related field

Mature Entry

Must be 25 years and above and fulfill the Mature Age Entry Scheme requirements of Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Livelihoods and Farm Production (Duration 4 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes at UACE or its equivalent in the following subjects: Agriculture, Foods and Nutrition, Biology or Chemistry and at least a subsidiary pass in any other A’ Level subject

Diploma Entry

Diploma in any Agricultural related field

Bachelor of Science in Gender and Applied Women Health (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes at A’level

Diploma Entry

Diploma in any relevant field

Bachelor of Science in Planning and Community Development (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes at A’level

Diploma Entry

Diploma in any relevant field

Faculty of Medicine

Advanced Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Duration 2 years)

Diploma Entry

Diploma or higher qualification in any relevant field

Evidence of prior experience of working with children and adolescents

Must be able to commit time to study and to undertake clinical work with children on a weekly basis at their workplace throughout the programme

Should demonstrate basic IT skills

Diploma in Emergency Medicine (Duration 2 years)

Diploma Entry

Clinical Officer or Registered Nurse

Evidence of completion of 2 years post-qualification clinical practice

Full registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council or Nursing Council or Allied Health Professionals’ Council, or equivalent

A current Certificate of Good Standing with the relevant Medical Council

Three letters of reference/recommendation from either former teachers or professional colleagues

Evidence of an adequate knowledge of clinical sciences (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology) which may be further assessed by a pre-course paper.

Diploma in Community HIV/AIDS Care and Management (Duration 2 years)

Diploma Entry

Credit in English and Mathematics at O’level

A recognized professional qualification in health and/or social care e.g. clinical medicine, nursing, midwifery, social works, counselling, medicine & surgery.

Registration with the professional body, where applicable

Evidence of currency in practice with a minimum working experience of 6 months

Evidence of a plan to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in his/her area of service to improve the quality of care

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Duration 4 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least Subsidiary Pass in either Physics or Mathematics

Diploma Entry

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.

Registered with Allied Health Professionals’ Council

Submit two reference reports one from current employer(s) and the other from the institution where the Diploma training was done.

Sit and pass an entrance examination consisting of three written papers in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology & Blood Transfusion, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Parasitology.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Duration 5 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least Subsidiary Pass in either Physics or Mathematics

Diploma Entry

Diploma in any Bio-medical Sciences.

Be registered by the Allied Health Professionals’ Council or the Uganda Nurses and Midwives’ Council

Preference will be given to those with experience of working under primary health care in a rural setting

The candidates who meet the above criteria will be required to sit for an entrance examination in General Paper, Anatomy, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology

Bachelor of Nursing Science (Duration 4 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least Subsidiary Pass in either Physics or Mathematics

Diploma Entry

Registered Nurses or Midwives or Comprehensive Nurses or Psychiatric Nurses or Paediatric Nurses

Registered or eligible for registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council

Should have passed science subjects especially Mathematics and Chemistry at ‘O’ level

Sit and pass an entrance examination in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology and General Paper

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Duration 4 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least Subsidiary Pass in either Physics or Mathematics

Diploma Entry

Diploma in Pharmacy.

Should have passed Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English at O’ Level with at least a credit.

Sit and pass an entrance examination consisting of three written papers in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Natural products, Introduction to Dispensing and Physiology

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes, one in Chemistry and the other in any one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.

Diploma Entry

Diploma in Pharmacy or Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology.

Should have passed Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English at O’ Level with at least a credit

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Duration 4 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Biology and one of either Physics or Mathematics

Diploma Entry

Diploma in any one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Orthopaedic Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Orthopaedic Technology, Exercise Science, Nursing or Sports Science.

At least a credit in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at O’ Level or its equivalent

Sit and pass pre-entry exams

Diploma Entry (Completion)

Diploma in Physiotherapy

Faculty of Science

Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology (Duration 2 years)

Direct Entry

A principal pass in Biology, Chemistry or Physics and a pass in Mathematics obtained at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent

Diploma Entry

Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology with at least a credit pass or its equivalent from a recognized institution

Bachelor of Science with Education (Physical) (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics

Diploma Entry

Diploma in Science Education

Bachelor of Science with Education (Biological) (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry

Diploma Entry

Diploma in Science Education

Bachelor of Science with Education (Chem/Math) (Duration 3 years)

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Mathematics and Chemistry

Diploma Entry

Diploma in Science Education

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for admission to any Postgraduate degree are:

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.
An Honors degree from an accredited degree awarding institution
Candidates who have a Pass degree should have at least a Postgraduate Diploma with at least a credit from an accredited degree awarding institution.

Additionally, for international applicants:

Applicants whose first language or medium of instruction is not English, must provide evidence from a recognized English language training institution that they have sufficient command of English language.
Applicants should have their documents verified by NCHE.
Applicants should have their degree certificate and transcript translated and converted into an equivalent of Ugandan Universities’ CGPA
For applicants to clinical programmes;
1. Have documentary evidence of Internship Training indicating disciplines and dates.
2. Be registered or eligible for registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.

A current certificate of good standing with the Medical Practitioners’ Council of the country of origin.

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences

Master of Business Administration (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree

Sit and Pass the Graduate Admissions Test (GAT) of Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Computing and Informatics

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics (Duration 1 years)

A degree in Computing, Information Technology, Information Systems, Informatics, Business Studies or a degree in other STEM-related fields from a recognized institution

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Information Technology (Duration 1 years)

A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Systems/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering or any other computing related field or other STEM-related degree from a recognized higher institution of learning

A bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and any other health care-related degree fron a recognized higher institution of learning

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems (Duration 1 years)

A degree in Information Systems or Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Technology or Computer Engineering from a recognized institution

A degree in any other STEM-related field with evidence of having taken acceptable courses in information systems

Masters in Business Informatics (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Computing, Information Technology, Information Systems, Informatics, Business Studies or a degree in other STEM-related fields from a recognized institution

A good postgraduate diploma in Computing, Information Technology, Information Systems, Informatics, Business Studies or a degree in other STEM-related fields from a recognized institution

Master of Science in Health Information Technology (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in health care related field (e.g Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry) or Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology from a recognized institution

Master of Science in Information Systems (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Information Systems or Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Technology or Computer Engineering or equivalent

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Inclusive Development (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in any development studies related discipline

Master of Arts in Development Studies (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in any development studies related discipline

Master of Arts in Governance and Planning (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in any development studies related discipline

Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology (Duration 1 years)

An honors first degree

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies (Duration 2 years)

An honors first degree

Faculty of Medicine

Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology (Duration 3 years)