THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES. General Requirements Brochure

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1 MAKERERE P.O.Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda Cables MAKUNIKA Website: UNIVERSITY Tel: Fax: THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES General Requirements Brochure THE VISION SGS sees a vibrant graduate training and research system in the country and region, in which Makerere University is the premier Institution, producing high-performing graduates, who are innovative, responsive to demand and leaders in development activities at national or regional levels. Within this vision SGS aims at building on and maintaining her position as the leading academic institution in Uganda and region. The proposed strategic interventions will place Makerere University at the forefront of development activities in the country by providing intellectual leadership and development products for wider use of communities. THE MISSION The mission of the SGS is to foster and manage graduate training and research by University units by promoting quality and development impact oriented research, publication and dissemination of knowledge and innovations to meet the changing needs of society and for sustainable development. The SGS will support this mission largely by coordinating research for development and training activities of the University. The School will also be a key role resource mobilization to support activities of units. SGS CORE VALUES SGS sees herself as an umbrella organization made up of units conducting research and training but with the school providing overarching policy guidance and coordination of activities to guide operations. SGS commits itself to foster efficiency, effectiveness and relevance of graduate training and research by units of the Makerere University. SGS builds most of its activities on collaboration and active partnerships within the University as well as with external stakeholders and development partners. SGS commits itself to engage with University Units and partners in an exclusive, transparent and trustworthy manner where credits are shared with integrity and accountability and obligations are shared in a reliable way being fully committed to the impacts and strategic goals. Partnership and collaboration however, are considered a means to an end. Therefore SGS will carefully consider the quality of.

2 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA AND HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES PER FACULTY/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE 1. Faculty of Agriculture Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition. Master of Science in Agricultural Extension & Education. Master of Science in Crop Science Master of Science in Soil Science Master of Science in Animal Science. Master of Agribusiness Management Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering. Master of Science in Food Science and Technology Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics 2. Faculty of Arts Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Rural Planning. Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Journalism and Communication Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpretation. Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and Pastoral Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology. Master of Arts in History. Master of Arts in Religious Studies Master of Arts in Religious and Theological Studies Master of Arts in Philosophy. Master of Arts in Literature. Master of Arts in Land Use & Regional Development. Master of Arts Languages Master of Arts (African Languages) Master of Arts in Performing Arts Master of Arts (Music, Dance and Drama.) Master of Arts (Geography.) Master of Arts (Ethics and Public Management) Master of Arts (Human Rights) Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies Master of Arts in Social and Management Studies Master of Arts in Leadership and Human Relation Studies. Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication. 3. Makerere University Business School Master of Business Administration. (Day and Evening programmes) Master of Science in Accounting and Finance Master of Science in Marketing Master of Human Resource Management 4. Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (Day/Evening) Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology Postgraduate Diploma in Data Communications & Software Engineering Postgraduate Diploma in ICT Policy and Regulations Master of Science in Computer Science (Day/Evening) Master of Science in Data Communications & Software Communications Master of Information Technology.

3 Master of Information Systems 5. Faculty of Economics & Management Master of Arts Economic Policy Management. Master of Arts in Economic Policy & Planning. Master of Arts in Economics. Master of Business Administration. 6. School of Education (Day and Evening Programmes) Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Education Master of Arts in Educational Management. Master of Education in Science Education. Master of Education in Social Sciences & Arts Education. Master of Education in Language & Literature Education. Master of Education in Education Foundations. Master of Education in Curriculum Studies. Master of Science in Human Resource Management in Education Master of Arts in Educational Policy and Planning. Master of Education in Information & Communication Technology Master of Education in Educational Psychology 7. E.A. School of Library & Information Science. Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship. Master of Science in Information Science. 8. Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation. Master of Science in Agro forestry Master of Science in Forestry 9. School of Industrial and Fine Arts. Master of Arts in Fine Art. 10. Faculty of Law Postgraduate Diploma in Refugee Law and Forced Migration. Master of Laws. 11. Faculty of Medicine Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia. Master of Science in Pharmacology. Master of Science in Human Anatomy. Master of Science in Physiology Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia Master of Medicine in E.N.T. Master of Medicine in Community Practice. Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine. Master of Medicine in Microbiology. Master of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology. Master of Medicine in Orthopedics Surgery.

4 Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Master of Medicine in Pediatrics. Master of Medicine in Psychiatry. Master of Medicine in Pathology. Master of Medicine in Radiology Master of Medicine in General Surgery. Master of Science in Medical illustrations. 12. Makerere University Institute of Public Health Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Postgraduate Diploma in Quality of Health Care. Master of Public Health (Day) Master of Public Health (Distance Education) 13. Makerere University Institute of Psychology Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance & Counselling. Master of Organisational Psychology. (Evening Programme) Master of Arts in Counselling. Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. 14. Makerere University Institute of Environment & Natural Resources Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Information Management. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources. 15. Faculty of Science Postgraduate Diploma in Cleaner Production science Master of Science in Mathematics. Masters of Mathematics Master of Science in Botany. Master of Science in Zoology. Master of Science in Chemistry. Master of Science in Physics. Master of Science in Geology. Master of Science in Clinical Biochemistry. 16. Faculty of Social Sciences Postgraduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation. Master of Arts in Public Administration & Management. Master of Arts in Social Sector Planning & Management. Master of Arts in Gender Studies. Master of Arts in Community Based Rehabilitation. Master of Arts in Sociology. Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies 17. Institute of Statistics & Applied Economics Postgraduate Diploma in Demography. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics. Master of Arts in Demography. Master of Statistics. Master of Arts in Population and Development Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health Master of Science in Quantitative Economics Master of Science in Population Studies.

5 18. Faculty of Technology Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Project Management Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Design Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (Evening) Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Evening) Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Evening) Master of Science in Civil Engineering. (Day) Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. (Day) Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. (Day) Master of Physical Planning. (Day) Master of Architecture 19. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Health and Management. Postgraduate Diploma in Livestock Development, Planning and Management Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology. Master of Veterinary Medicine (Food Animal Health & Production). Master of Science in Molecular Biology. Master of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Master of Wildlife Health and Management. Master of Science in Livestock Development Planning & Management Master of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences & Management 20. Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Thesis in all Faculties) Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Doctor of Laws (LLD.) PhD in Educational Management by Coursework and Dissertation Ph.D. in Economics by Coursework and Dissertation Ph.D in Information Science by Coursework and Dissertation 21. Higher Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Letters (D. Litt.) Doctor of Science. (D.Sc.) SPONSORSHIP All Postgraduate programmes are PRIVATELY sponsored. Applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors, where applicable. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum requirements (a) For Postgraduate Diplomas: Normally a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognised University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for. (b) For Master's Degrees: Normally a Bachelor's degree of at least lower second class division or equivalent from a recognised University. Applicants with lower qualifications must satisfy the relevant department that they have acquired academic growth, for instance, by evidence of research and publications. In some departments, a qualifying course followed by examination is given.

6 (c) Doctorate Degrees NB: All disciplines in Makerere University offer Ph.D programmes subject to availability of staff and other resources. (i) For Ph.D. Degree: 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. (ii) For M.D. degree: A Master's degree in Medicine from a recognised University. (iii) For LLD. Degree: A master degree in Law from a recognised University (d) Higher Doctorates D. Lit. & D.Sc. Degrees (Higher Doctorates) are awarded upon successful submission of original published and unpublished works. doctorates normally applied for by holders of Ph.D. degrees. These are higher (g) Occasional Postgraduate students: (i) Under occasional studentship, the University accepts non-degree students from other recognized University institutions on an agreed fees structure. Applications should be channeled through the Heads of such institutions. (ii) Candidates may apply for registration at any time and could be admitted at the beginning of any semester of the academic year. (iii) Occasional students may register for at least a semester and for not more than one academic year. (iv) No such registration shall overlap two academic years. (v) 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. SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH PROGRAMME. A: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia Fees: Shs. 1,500,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,500 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Specific Requirements: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB.Ch.B) and at least one year of Clinical experience after full registration (preferably up-country). 2. Postgraduate Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation. Fees: Shs. 1,500,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,500 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Specific requirements: At least two years working experience with disabled people or such other related work experience. Disabled persons with relevant qualifications will be given preferential consideration. 3. Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Project Management Fees: Shs. 1,300,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,300 p.a. (Non-Ugandans)

7 Requirements: Applicants should possess a good first degree in Architecture, Engineering or its equivalent from Makerere University or any other recognized University/Institution. Applicants from other related professions, with similar qualifications will be considered as well. 4. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (Day & Evening programmes) Fees: Specific Requirements: shs 3,000,000/- p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a (Non Ugandans) To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Makerere University entry requirements for Postgraduate Diploma programmes, and in addition a candidate must be a holder of EITHER - a first degree in Computer Science OR - any other degree with evidence of having taken some acceptable courses in Computer Science areas such as Programming and Computer Applications, computer Architecture, Operating Systems and Database Management Systems 5. Post Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Fees: Shs. 3,000,000 p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a (International Students) Specific Requirements: To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Makerere University entry requirements for a Postgraduate diploma. In addition a candidate must be a holder of Bachelor s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or any other degree with evidence of having taken acceptable courses in either information Technology or Computer Science. 6. Postgraduate Diploma in ICT Policy and Regulation Fees: Shs. 3,000,000 p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a (International Students) Specific requirements: To qualify for admission, a candidate must be a holder of any first Bachelor s degree from a recognized Institution 7. Postgraduate Diploma in Demography Fees: Shs. 1,000,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,800 p.a. (International Students) Specific requirements: Applicants must have done one of the following subjects at the University: Sociology, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Statistics, Medicine, Social Work and Social Administration. Applicants should indicate their Mathematics background which must be at least a credit at '0' level. 8. Postgraduate Diploma in Education Fees: Shs. 400,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 600 p.a. (International Students) Specific requirements: Applicants should normally have studied two of the subjects listed below during their University Undergraduate Course and one subject should have been studied up to final degree level: African Languages, Agriculture, Art, Botany, Chemistry, Craft, English, French, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Religious Education, Zoology, Economics, Political Science and Physical Education. Applicants who do not fulfill the above conditions must satisfy that their academic background is appropriate for two of the method courses offered in the Faculty. 9. Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment (PGDEIA) (Day/Evening) Fees: shs 1,500,000/-p.a (Ugandans) US$1,300p.a (International Students) Specific Requirements: A candidate will be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme if he/she possesses a University Degree or its equivalent in the Physical, Biological, Health or Humanities courses from Makerere University or any other recognized Institution of higher learning. 10. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Information Management Fees: Shs. 900,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 900 p.a. (International Students)

8 The general requirement for admission to Makerere University have to be fulfilled and candidates must have- atleast a second class lower degree from a recognized university in an appropriate field such as science, engineering, physical sciences or environmental science, At least three years relevant experience in environmental Management, Industrial production or service delivery Specific requirements: A candidate must possess a good honors degree or its equivalent from Makerere University or any other recognised University/Institution of higher learning. Knowledge of computing will be an advantage. 11 Postgraduate Diploma in Cleaner Production Fees: Shs 1,800,000 p.a (Ugandan) US$ 1,600 (International Students) p.a 12. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Journalism and Communication (Day) Fees: shs 2,550,000/=p.a (Ugandans) US$ 1,850 p.a ((International Students) Specific Requirements: The programme is open to all competent candidates with at least a University degree or its equivalent in the Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or any other relevant field of study from a recognized University or Institution. Intake: The first intake will comprise of 25 students drawn from the Eastern Africa partner countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda). This figure will be reviewed from time to time. 13. Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling. Fees: Shs. 2,300,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,300 p.a. (International Students) Specific requirements: : Documentation of two or more years of experience in Counseling or an allied field. These include:- Social workers; lawyers working with advocacy organizations such as FIDA; Careers Teachers and School Counselors; Hall Wardens; Religious Workers, e.g. priests, pastors, nuns, brothers, mullahs and lay ministers; people working with special needs groups such as refugees, street children, the bereaved, victims of rape, defilement, unwanted pregnancies or AIDS. Please note that there will be an initial screening of the applicants and those who will qualify will be invited for an oral interview before final acceptance into the programme. 14. Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship Fees: Shs. 750,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,250 p.a. (Non- International Students) Specific requirements: At least one year's working experience in a well-organised library after a Bachelors degree in Librarianship. The applicants should route their applications through the libraries where they are working. The candidates who do not fulfill this requirement but have sponsorship of a library will also be considered. 15. Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication (Evening) Fees: Shs 1,400,000/= p.a (Ugandans) US$ 2,000p.a (International Students Specific Requirements: The Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication is open to competent candidates with at least a University degree or its equivalent in the Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or any other relevant field of study from a recognized University or Institution. 16. Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology Fees: Shs. 1,800,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,800 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Specific requirements: Applicants must possess a good Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and should have taken one of the following options at undergraduate level. (a) Mathematics and Physics (3.2.2) OR (b) Mathematics with Physics taken in the first year (3.1.1.) and (3.2.2.) OR (c) Mathematics and Chemistry with Physics taken in the first year ( and ). (d) Mathematics and Geography at degree level with physics taken at 'A' Level or equivalent OR (e) Geography at degree level with principal level passes in Mathematics and Physics. 17. Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and Pastoral Studies (at Ggaba National Seminary) Fees: Shs. 1,200,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US $900 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Specific Requirements: A Bachelors degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning shall be required as the minimum admission requirement.

9 18. Postgraduate Diploma in Quality of Health Care Fees: Shs. 1,457,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) U.Shs. 1,200,000/- plus US$1,500 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Specific requirements: Applicants must be middle and senior health managers such as: National programme Managers of TB/Leprosy management team, heads of NGO health care institutions in charge of medical units/specialised units. All applicants must hold positions in the health sector where they can do their field attachment or should have negotiated such positions before commencement of the programme. All applicants must posses a good Bachelors degree in any of the following:- Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Science, Nutrition, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering and Education. 19. Postgraduate Diploma in Refugee Law and Forced Migration Fees: Shs. 1,500,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,500 p.a (International Students) Specific requirements: Applicants should possess a good first degree from Makerere University or any other recognized University/Institution. They should be working as policy makers and advisors, planners in strategic social & economic sectors, basic and applied researchers, workers in humanitarian assistance areas and disaster preparedness; NGO staff, internal and foreign affairs staff, public service and justice staff; educationists and opinion leaders. 20. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics Fees: Shs. 1,000,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,800 p.a. (International Students) Specific requirements: Applicants must have a strong background in Statistics, Statistics with Economics or Mathematics with several papers in Statistics. A two-year practical experience of Statistics or related field will be an added advantage. Applicants should indicate one area of specialization from the following: National Accounts, Economic Statistics, Agricultural Statistics, Statistical Computing, Sampling Technology, Labour Statistics, Bio-statistics, Statistical Methods, Social Statistics, Development Planning, Econometrics, Social Statistics and Operations Research. 21. Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpretation Studies. Fees: Shs. 1,400,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) Specific requirements: A candidate shall be admitted to the programme if he/she; US$ 1,400 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) (i) Possesses a University degree or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution of higher learning in at least one of the languages of specialisation he/she wants to train in; OR (ii) Possess a University degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution of higher learning in Journalism, Communication Studies and/or Literary Studies and has certified proficiency in at least one of the languages of specialisation; OR (iii) Sits and Passes a proficiency test set by the University in both of the languages he/she wants to train in. Applicants must note that at the moment only Kiswahili, English and French will be available for the training. 22. Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Design (PGDUD) (Day/Evening) Fees: shs 1,300,000/=p.a (Ugandans) US$ 1,300p.a (Non Ugandans) Specific Requirements: To qualify for admission, a candidate must be a holder of first degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Land Survey or its equivalent conferred from Makerere University or any other recognized University/Institution of higher learning. Initial In take: Fifteen (15) students Day and fifteen (15) in the Evening classes. 23. Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Health Management Fees: Shs. 1,400,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 11,400 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Specific requirements: Applicants must have a good first degree or its equivalent in any of the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Forestry, Environment, Zoology, Botany, or natural sciences. Applicants who have had considerable experience in natural resources management, i.e. Wildlife Animal Health, Production, Environmental and Legal Management Systems shall be considered on showing proof of their experience and in addition, will be required to do oral interviews.

10 24. Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Rural Planning Fees: Shs 1,400,000/= p.a (Ugandans) US$ 1,600 p.a (Non-Ugandans) Admission Requirements Candidates must have first degree or the equivalent qualifications from a recognized University or Institution in the following disciplines: Geography, Agriculture, Economics, Sociology, Business Management, Development Studies, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Management, Tourism and other related studies. 25. Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Education Fees: Shs 900,000 p.a (Ugandans) US$600 p.a (Non- Ugandans) Admission Requirements (a) (b) Applicants should be holders of first University degree from a recognized University equivalent with Arts, Social Sciences or Science Subjects. Admission shall be done in accordance with Makerere University general regulations. 26. Postgraduate Diploma in Livestock Development Planning & Management Fees: Shs 2,500,000/= p.a (Ugandans) US$ 1,600 p.a (Non-Ugandans) Admission Requirements A candidate must hold bachelor s degrees in any of the following: (i) Veterinary Medicine/Science (ii) Animal Health and Production (iii) Agriculture (iv) Zoology (v) Social Sciences All from a recognized University. 27. Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology Fees: Shs. 3,000,000 p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a (International Students) Admission Requirements To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Makerere University requirements for a Postgraduate Diploma. In addition a candidate must be a holder of a bachelor s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science of any other degree with evidence of having taken acceptable courses in either Information Technology or computer science. 28. Postgraduate Diploma in Data Communication and Software Engineering Fees: Shs. 3,000,000 p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a (International Students) Admission Requirements (as in 27. above).

11 B. MASTERS DEGREES FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Fees:Shs. 2,160,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,600 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) 1. Master of Science in Agricultural Extension/Education Requirements: Applicants should possess a good first degree in Agriculture or Veterinary Medicine or a Bachelor of Science or Forestry or the equivalent from a recognised University. 2. Master of Science in Crop Science: (Requirements: as in 1). 3. Master of Science in Animal Science: (Requirements: as in 1). 4. Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering Requirements: Applicants should possess a good first degree in Agricultural Engineering or a good first degree in any other branch of Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised University. Applicants with qualifications other than that of Agricultural Engineering may be required to undertake additional courses to meet the minimum requirements. 5. Master of Science in Soil Science: Requirements: Applicants should possess a good first degree in Agriculture or Science or Forestry or its equivalent from a recognized University. 6. Master of Science in Agricultural Economics Requirements: Applicants should hold a good first degree in Agriculture or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics or a Bachelor of Science (Statistics and Economics) or a Bachelor of Science Forestry or the equivalent from a recognised University. 7. Master of Agribusiness Management Requirements: Applicants should hold a good first degree in Agriculture or related life sciences, Economics or Commerce from a recognised University or Institution. Applicants with qualifications other than of Agriculture may be required to undertake additional courses to meet minimum requirements. 8. Master of Science in Food Science and Technology Requirements: Applicants should possess a good first degree in Food Science and Technology or related life sciences (Agriculture, Crop or Animal Science options) Biochemistry, Food Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology and Veterinary Medicine from a recognised University or Institution. Applicants with qualifications other than of Food Science and Technology may be required to undertake additional courses to meet the minimum requirements. 9. Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition: Fees: Shs, 2,500,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US $ 4,500 p.a (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: The general entrance requirements of Makerere University shall apply. In addition, eligible candidate should have one of the following qualifications: Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities. 10. Master of Science in Agricultureal and Applied Economics Fees: shs. 3,000,000/- p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,600 P.A (International Students) Requirements (as in No. 6 above) 11. Master of Arts (Ethics and Public Management) FACULTY OF ARTS

12 Fees: Shs. 1,400,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,700 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must possess a good first degree or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution in Philosophy. Applicants whose first degree is not in Philosophy shall be required to take two introductory courses from the undergraduate programme as remedial courses. Applicants must be working or intending to work as: Public Relations Officers, Human Resource Managers, Educationists, Health Workers, Extension Staff Workers, Project Managers, Transport Officers, Social Researchers, Legislators, Civic Leaders, Religious Leaders and Academicians. 12. Master of Arts (Human Rights) Fees: Shs. 1,400,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,700 p.a. (Non-Ugandans Requirements: Applicants must possess a good first degree or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution and should be working as: Policy makers and advisors, Human Rights Workers, Lawyers, Teachers, Medical Workers, Security Personnel, Researchers, people working with the disabled and those working in gender related fields. 13. M.A. in African Languages Fees: Shs. 1,400,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,700 p.a. (Non-Ugandans Options: Kiswahili, Luganda, Luo, Runyakitara or any other indigenous African Languages are areas of specialisation. Requirements: A good first degree from a recognised university or institution. 14. M.A. (Land Use and Regional Development) Fees: Shs. 1,600,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements:. A good first degree from a recognised University or Institution. Applicants should have specialised in any of the following subjects: Geography, Agriculture, Forestry, Soil Science, Economics, Geology, Botany, Zoology, Civil Engineering and Surveying. 15. M.A. (Geography) Fees: Shs. 1,400,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,700 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: A good first degree from a recognised University or Institution OR a good first degree or its equivalent in a related area of Geography; in particular Agriculture, Forestry, Soil Science, Meteorology, Hydrology or water resources, Geology, Economics, Botany, Civil Engineering and Surveying. 16. Master of Arts (Literature) Fees: Shs. 1,000,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US $ 2,000p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: A good first degree from a recognised University or Institution. Graduates in Literature as a single subject and in Literature and another relevant subject such as English Language Studies, Linguistics, Literature in other languages, History, Religious Studies, Philosophy may also be considered for admission. 17 Master of Arts (Religious Studies) Fees: Shs. 1,500,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US $ 2,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: A good first degree from a recognised University or Institution with at least 40% of the courses for the first degree to have been taken in Religious Studies and all of these Religious Studies courses, to have been passed in the grade of at least Upper Second class. 18 Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies Fees: 1,500,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US $ 2,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: At lease a Lower Second (Honours) Degree from a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning. 19. Master of Arts in Religious and Theological Studies (at Ggaba National Seminary) Fees: Shs1,500,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US $ 1,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: At least a good Bachelors degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning.

13 20. Master of Arts in Social and Management Studies (at Ggaba National Seminary) Fees: Shs. 1,800,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: At least a good first degree or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution of Higher Learning. OTHER MASTERS OF ARTS DEGREES: (21-24) Fees: 800,000 p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,700 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) 21. Master of Arts (Philosophy) Requirements: A good first degree or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution with at least 40% of the courses for the first degree to have been taken in Philosophy, and all these Philosophy courses to have been passed at the level of at least upper second class. Applicants with a B.A. (or equivalent) degree of a Lower Second Division may also be considered after the candidate has produced evidence of academic growth. 22. Master of Arts (in Languages) Options: The following areas of specialisation are offered: English Language Studies, Linguistics, French and German. Requirements: A good first degree or its equivalent in the language of study from a recognised University. Graduates with B.A. with Education degree can also apply for French. 23. Master of Arts (History) Requirements: A good first degree from a recognised University or Institution with at least 40% of the courses of the first degree to have been taken in History and all of these History courses to have been passed in the grade of at least Upper Second Class. 24. Master of Arts in Performing Arts (Music and Drama) Requirements: A good first degree from a recognised University or Institution in any of the performing Arts. FACULTY OF COMPUTING&INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 21. Master of Science in Computer Science (Day/Evening) Fees: Shs. 3,000,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Specific Requirements: Applicants should have either:- A Second Class level Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science from a recognised University/Institution. A good First Degree in Computer Science or any other degree with evidence of having taken acceptable courses in Computer Science such as Computer Literacy, Programming Methodology, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, and Database (Management) Systems. 22. Master of Information Technology Fees: Shs. 3,000,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans Requirements: To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Makerere University entry requirements, in addition a candidate must be a holder of either a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or related fields from a recognized University/Institution OR A Bachelor s Degree in Information Technology or computer science or any other degree with evidence of having taken acceptable courses in either information Technology or computer science.

14 23. Master of Science in Data Data Communication and Software Engineering Fees: Shs. 3,000,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans Requirements (as in No. 22 above) 24. Master of Science in Information System Fees: Shs. 3,000,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans Requirements: To qualify for admission, a candidate must be a holder of any First Bachelor s Degree from a recognized University/Institution of higher learning. FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT 25. Masters of Arts in Economic Policy and Planning Fees: Shs. 2,000,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,600 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants should have a good first degree in Economics, or with a major in Economics (3.1.1.) or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution. OR Candidates with a Lower Second degree in Economics (3.2.2) and a related field may also be considered provided they have at least 2 years of relevant working experience. OR Applicants with a good First degree in Commerce or Statistics from a recognised University. The MA(EPP) degree programme may be obtained by fulfilling requirements for course work and a dissertation (Plan A) for the research oriented candidate OR more extended coursework and research project (Plan B) for the broader knowledge based only candidate. 26. Master of Arts in Economics Fees: Shs. 2,000,000/= p.a. Ugandans) US $ 2,600 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: The general admission requirements of Makerere University will apply appropriately. But the following specific criteria shall apply: (a) A Second Class honours degree in Economics or its equivalent from a recognized University. (b) A Second Class honours degree with Economics as one of the subjects or its equivalent from a recognized University; and (c) A Second Class honours degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, Sciences, and Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University. 27. Master in Business Administration Fees: shs. 2,000,000/- p.a (Ugandans) US$1,200 (International Students) Requirements; The general admission requirements of Makerere University will apply where appropriate. But the following specific criteria will apply without admission tests. (i) First Degree of atleast lower second class Honours in any field or its equivalent from a recognised University (ii) A qualification in any of these professional programmes: ACCA,CPA(U), CPA(K) 28. Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management Fees: shs. 2,000,000/- p.a (Ugandans) US$2,600 (International Students) Requirements: (i) A good first degree in Economics or with a major in Economics (3.1.1) or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institute (ii) A candidate with a lower 2 nd degree in Economics(3.2.1), or Commerce, or Statistics from a recognized University or Institution. (iii) Preference will be given to candidates in the early stages of their career with a minimum three years of work experience in a policy relevant position in government parastatal, or non-governmental organization. They should demonstrate a commit to a career in economic policy management.

15 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 29. Master of Arts in Educational Management (Day / Evening) Fees: Shs. 800,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1200 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Candidates to be admitted to the programme must be holders of an honours degree or its equivalent from a recognised University. 30. Master of Arts in Educattional Policy and Planning Fees. Shs. 2,000,000/- p.a (Ugandans) US$ 1,715 p.a (International Students) Requirements: atleast a second class Honours degree or its equivalent from internationally recognised Institutions. Target Group: (i) Persons in Education departments in both public and private educational sector presently engaged in educational policy making and planning. (ii) People aspiring to rise to the position of policy and planning officers in various educational organizations and Institutions. (iii) People in the sub-region aspiring to become Lecturers in educational policy analysis and planning (iv) Heads of educational Institutions engaged in policy implementation and educational planning (v) Persons aspiring to become Heads of Educational Institutions. (vi) People aspiring to to become experts in the science of educational policy and planning. 31 Master of Education in Information Technology Fees: 1,800,000/- p.a (Ugandans) US$ 1,714 P.A (International Students) Requirements: Candidates must be holders of second class Honours degree and above from a recognised University/ Institution of higher learning Target Group: These are: Administrators in Institutions of Higher Learning. Educational Administrators in various levels Lecturers in Higher Educational Institutions of Learning. Those who aspire to education Management or to administer in Institutions of Higher Learning. People in other organisations engaged in designing and developing digitized educational resources Lecturers in Higher Institutions of Learning Teacher Trainers People in Organisations engaged in human resource management Those aspiring to be academicians and experts in Information and Communication Technology in Education Those who aspire to be academicians and experts in human resource management and Leadership in education. N.B. The evening programme is conducted between 5.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. MASTERS OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES Fees: Shs. 1,200,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) 32. Master of Education in Science Education

16 Options: (i) Agricultural Education (ii) Biology Education (iii) Chemistry Education (iv) Environmental Education (v) Mathematics Education (vi) Physics Education. Requirements: A good first degree from a recognised University or Institution. Applicants must be qualified graduate science teachers. 33. Master of Education in Social Sciences and Arts Education Options: (i) Art and Craft Education (ii) Economics Education (iii) Geography Education (iv) Music Education (v) History Education (vi) Social Studies Education (vii) Political Education (viii) Religious Education. Requirements: Applicants must be teachers with a good first degree in or with education from a recognised University or Institution. 34. Master of Education in Language and Literature Education. Options: (i) English Language and Literature Education (ii) French Language Education (iii) Luganda Language Education. Applicants must be teachers with a good first degree in or with education from a recognised University or Institution and must have one or more of the relevant languages. 35. Master of Education in Educational Foundations Options: (i) Comparative Education (ii) Educational Administration & Planning (iii) Economics of Education (iv) History of Education (v) Philosophy of Education (vi) Sociology of Education. Requirements: Applicants must be teachers with a good first degree in or with education from a recognised University or Institution. Applicants who did the postgraduate diploma in education must have obtained at least a Class II Diploma. 36. Master of Education in Curriculum Studies Specific Requirements: Applicants must be teachers with a good first degree in or with Education from a recognized University or Institution of higher learning. 37. Master of Education in Educational Psychology Fees: 1,200,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must be teachers with a good first degree in or with education from a recognised University or Institution. Applicants who did the postgraduate Diploma in Education must have obtained at least a Class II Diploma. 38. M.Sc. in Human Resource Management in Education Fees: Shs. 2,000,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,714 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Specific Requirements: Applicants must be holders of second class honours degree and above from a recognised University or Institution of higher learning. Target Group: These are the following categories of people: Administrators in Institutions of Learning Educational Administrators at various levels EAST AFRICAN SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 39. Master of Science in Information Science: Fees: Shs. 1,500,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,500 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants should have an Upper second class degree in Library and Information Science (BLIS) from a recognized University or Institution. Candidates who hold an Upper second class degree in any discipline with at least one years' working experience in a recognised Library/Information Service may also apply and if admitted, they

17 have to take electives in organisation of knowledge and document cataloging. Candidates with a Lower second class degree may be considered if there is evidence of academic/professional growth. FACULTY OF FORESTRY AND NATURE CONSERVATION 40. Master of Science in Agroforestry (2 years) Fees: Ushs 2,160,000/= p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,600 p.a (Non Ugandans) Specific Requirements: At least a Lower Second (Honors) Division degree or its equivalent from a recognized University in any of the following Natural Science and Humanities disciplines: Forestry, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Rural Economics, Sociology, Biological Science, Geography and Socio-Economics. Applicants with qualifications other than these must demonstrate academic growth or pass a qualifying course. In addition, the general minimum entrance requirements and regulations of Makerere University (at least a 2.2) must be satisfied. 41. Master of Science in Forestry Fees: Shs. 2,417,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,980 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants should possess a good first degree in Forestry or any of the following disciplines: B.Sc. (Agriculture): B.Sc. (Environmental Science); B.Sc. (Botany/Zoology) or a Bachelor of Science (Statistics and Economics) or the equivalent from a recognised University. MARGARET TROWEL SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL AND FINE ARTS 42. Master of Arts (Fine Art) Fees: Shs. 1,800,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: A good first degree in Fine Arts or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution with a working experience of at least two years and a Portfolio of recent works. FACULTY OF LAW 43. Master of Laws Fees: Shs. 1,800,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: A good first degree in Law or its equivalent from a recognised University. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL 44. Master of Business Administration (Day and Evening programmes) Fees: Shs. 2,500,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,750 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) US$ (E.A) p.a Options: Accounting & Finance, Marketing, Small Business Management, Human Resource Management, Behavioral

18 Science, Public Service Management and Project Management. Requirements: A good first degree or its equivalent from a recognised University with at least 2 years full-time business experience or one year as a staff development fellow. OR Possession of appropriate professional qualification such as ACCA, CAA or its equivalent with at least 3 years working experience. All eligible applicants will be short-listed for an MBA admissions test which MUST be passed before being considered for admission. The MBA degree programme may be obtained by fulfilling requirements for course work and a dissertation (Plan A) for the research oriented candidate OR more extended coursework and research project (Plan B) for the broader knowledge based only candidate. 45. Master of Science in Accounting and Finance (Day/Evening) Fees: Fees: Shs. 2,500,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,750 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) US$ (E.A) p.a Requirements: Applicants should possess an honours degree or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution in Commerce, Accounting, Management or Business Administration or a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management. OR Must have the appropriate professional qualifications like ACCA, CPA, etc. with at least 4 years working experience. 46. Master of Science in Marketing (Day/Evening) Fees: Shs. 1,850,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,156 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Specific requirements: Applicants should possess an honours degree or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution in Commerce, Management, Business Management OR a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management. Must possess appropriate professional qualifications in Marketing. 47. Masters in Human Resource Management Fees: Fees: Shs. 1,800,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,750 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) US$ (E.A) p.a Requirements: (i) A second class division University degree of Makerere University or its equivalent from a recognised University (ii) Upper second division degree in commerce or MBA of Makerere University. (iii) PG Diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent. (iv) Possession of appropriate professional qualification FACULTY OF MEDICINE 48. Master of Medicine Programmes Areas of specialization: Internal Medicine, Community Practice, Microbiology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Radiology, E.N.T., Surgery, Obstetrics & Gyneacology. Requirements: A good first degree in medicine or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution. Applicants must have completed the two-year probation period, have a good record and working experience preferably from an up-country hospital. The referees must be the employers or supervisors who are professionals. 49. Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia

19 Requirements: Applicants must have an M.B, Ch.B. degree or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution registerable with the Uganda Medical Council and at least two years clinical experience after full registration, (preferably up-country) and may be holders of a Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia. 50. Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery Requirements: Applicants must have an M.B. Ch.B. degree or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution registerable with the Uganda Medical Council and at least two years clinical experience after full registration. 51. Master of Science: in either Human Anatomy, Pharmacology or Physiology Requirements: Applicants must have one of the following degrees: a B.Sc. (Hons) degree, a M.B. Ch.B., B.V.M., B.D.S or their equivalents from a recognised University or Institution. 52. Master of Science in Medical Illustration Requirements: Applicants must have EITHER an honours degree in Fine Art (BA Fine Art, BIFA) of Makerere University or its equivalent from a recognised institution OR an honours first degree in Zoology or a degree in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine from a recognised institution. Such applicants shall be eligible for admission to OPTION B (Photography and film production) only. 53. Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Requirements: Applicants must have a good first degree from a recognised University or Institution with at least two years relevant experience in any of the following areas:- Medicine Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Social Work, sociology, Economics, Demography and Statistics. 54. Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Ned Surgery Requirement: A MBchB Degree from Makerere University. In addition, the candidate must be fully registered or registratable with the Uganda Medical Council as Doctor, one or twoo years of work experience is an advantage MAKERERE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH 55. Master of Public Health Fees: Shs. 1,500,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,500 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must have a good Medical degree from a recognised University with at least two years practical experience after internship and must be recommended by at least two senior professionals. Applicants with a qualification in Biological, Social Sciences, Engineering, at the level of Upper Second Division and above and Veterinary Medicine may also apply. 56. Master of Public Health Distance Education Fees: shs. 1,000,000/- p.a (Ugandans) US$ 1,000 P.A (International Students) Requirements: atleast lower second class degree from a recognised University/ institution in the following fields: Health sciences; social sciences or Biological sciences with 2 years working experience. Candidates should be attached to a health sector institution in the country from which a local supervision will be identified. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOLOGY 57. Master of Organisational Psychology (Evening) Fees: Shs. 2,300,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans)

20 Requirements: Applicants must possess an honors degree in Psychology ( or ) from Makerere University or from a recognised University or Institution. Applicants who do not possess an honors degree in Psychology must have documentation of one or more years of experience in human resource management, personnel and allied fields such as training and must be ready to undertake compensation courses in Psychology on admission. 58. Masters of Arts in Counselling Fees: Shs. 2,300,000 p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must possess a good first degree of Makerere University or its equivalent from other recognised institution. In addition candidates must qualify under one of the two options below:- Option 1: Candidates must have documentation of two or more years of experience in Counselling or an allied field. This includes practicing social workers; lawyers working with advocacy organisations such as FIDA; Hall Wardens, School Counsellors and Careers Teachers, Religious workers, prison Warders; Human Resource Managers in government or private industry, Guidance and Counselling lecturers and people working with special needs groups such as refugees, street children, the bereaved, victims of rape and defilement, dismemberment, unwanted preganancies and AIDS OR Option 2: Candidates must be graduates in Psychology ( or 3.2.2) who wish to specialise in Psychotherapy but who possess demonstrated maturity and well developed skills. Note: Candidates who qualify during the initial screening will be invited to an oral interview before final acceptance into the programme. 59. Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology Fees: Shs. 2,300,000 p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must have a good first degree in Psychology from Makerere University or any other recognised Institution and having done Chemistry or Biology in the first year of degree study is an added advantage. Preference will however be given to applicants who took papers in human neropsychology or psychobiology in the second year. OR Applicants who have a degree in Medicine or other compatible undergraduate degrees may also apply provided they make up the appropriate undergraduate Psychology courses needed to proceed to the postgraduate Clinical Psychology programme. INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Fees: Shs. 1,800,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) 60. Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources Requirements: Applicants should possess an honours degree from Makerere University or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution. FACULTY OF SCIENCE Fees: Shs. 2,057,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,380 p.a. (Non-Ugandans)

21 61. Master of Science (Maths) Areas of Specialization: Computational Mathematics, Analysis/Topology/Algebra and differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Biomathematics/Operations Research and Advanced statistics. Requirements: A candidate should possess a good first degree from a recognised University in Mathematics or Mathematics combined with another subject. Applicants seeking admission to a particular area of specialisation must show prior competence in the area. 62. Master of Science (Physics) Requirements: A candidate should have a good first degree from a recognised University in Physics or Physics combined with Mathematics. 63. Master of Science (Chemistry) Requirements: A candidate should possess a good first degree in Chemistry or Chemistry combined with another subject. 64. Master of Science (Botany) Requirements: A candidate should possess at least a Lower Second Class honours degree from a recognised University in Botany or Botany combined with Zoology or another relevant subject like Geography, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Environmental Science. 65. Master of Science (Zoology) Entomology: Parisitology: Fisheries: Options and Requirements: Vertebrate Ecology: A good B.Sc. degree A good B.Sc. degree with a Pass in the Parasitology option. A good B.Sc. degree with a Pass in the Hydrobiology option or with a Diploma in Fisheries. A good B.Sc. Degree with a Pass in the Applied Ecology/Wildlife Biology option. 66. Master of Science (Geology) Requirements: A candidate should possess a good first degree in geology or allied disciplines from Makerere University or any other recognised University/Institution of higher learning. 67. Master of Science (Clinical Biochemistry) Requirements: A candidate should possess a good first degree from a recognised University in Biochemistry or Biochemistry combined with Chemistry. 68. Master of Mathematics (with a Project Paper Report only): Full time and part-time (Day/Evening). Fees: (i) Full time: Shs. 1500,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US $ 2,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) (ii) Part-time (up to 4 years as you go through relevant courses)!: Shs. 50,000/= per course unit (Ugandans) US $ 67 per course unit (Non-Ugandans). Requirements: Admission requirements for the M.Sc. (Mathematics). FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 69. Master of Arts in Gender Studies: Fees: Ushs 2,300,000/= p.a (Ugandans) US$ 2,000.a (Non Ugandans) Specific Requirements: The minimum qualification for admission are:

22 - A good first degree in any discipline from a recognized University. - Working experience gives an added advantage. 70. Master of Arts in Community Based Rehabilitation. Fees: Ushs 2,300,000/= p.a (Ugandans) US$ 2,000.a (Non Ugandans) Requirements: Candidates should have at least a Second Class honours degree plus a postgraduate diploma in CBR from a recognised University. Candidates with a pass degree but have a CBR diploma with a credit from a recognised University, may also be considered provided they have at least 3 years working experience in a related field. 71. Masters of Arts in Public Administration and Management: Fees: Shs. 2,600,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 4,200 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must have a good Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent, in any discipline, from a recognised University. OR Applicants whose first degree is not in the Social Sciences, will be expected to have:- Either (a) At least two years of administrative experience OR (b) A postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration or Human Resource Management. 72. Masters of Arts in Social Sector Planning and Management: Fees: Ushs 2,300,000/= p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,000.a (Non Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must have a good Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work or in a related discipline from a recognised University/Institution. 73. Master of Arts in Sociology: Fees: Ushs 2,300,000/= p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,000.a (Non Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants should have obtained an honors degree in Sociology or an equivalent qualification in a related discipline of Makerere University or from any other recognised Institution. Applicants are urged to obtain a copy of the information brochure about this programme from the Master of Sociology Co-odinator, Department of Sociology before completing the application forms. 74. Master of Arts in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies Fees: Ushs 2,300,000/= p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,000.a (Non Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants should have obtained a good first degree from Makerere University or any other recognised institution. INSTITUTE OF STATISTICS AND APPLIED ECONOMICS Fees: Shs. 1,000,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 1,800 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) 75. Master of Arts in Demography (Day) Requirements: A good first degree or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution, having done any of the following subjects: Statistics, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Sociology, Medicine or Social Work and Social Administration. Candidates with a minimum of two years= working experience and obtained at least a credit in Maths at >O= level and sat a paper in Demography or Population Studies shall normally be preferred. Candidates with at least Class II postgraduate Diploma in Demography will be exempted from Part I of the programme. 76. Master of Statistics (Day) Requirements: A first degree in statistics combined with Economics or Mathematics or any other allied subject, of at least Lower Second Class or its equivalent from a recognised University. Candidates with lower qualifications in

23 relevant subjects who have shown academic growth may also be considered. Candidates who have a postgraduate diploma in Statistics of at least class two may be exempted from Part I of the M. Stat. Programme. 77. Master of Arts in Population and Development Fees: Shs. 1,400,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) plus US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Specific requirements: A good first degree or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution. 78. Master of Science in Population and Reproductive Health (Requirements: as in 62) Fees: Shs. 1,400,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) plus US$ 3,000 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) 79. Master of Science in Quantitative Economics Fees: shs. 2,000,000/- p.a US$ 3,000 p.a (International Students) Requirement: a good first class degree in statistics: Quantitative Economics: Statistics and Economics: Mathematic and Economics or the equivalent area from a recognised University. 80. Master of Science in Population Studies Fees: shs. 2,000,000/- p.a US$ 3,000 p.a (International Students) Requirements: A Bachelor of science (Population studies) of atleast second class Honours from Makerere University. Holders of an equivalent first degree with Population studies or Demography a major from a recognised University will be admitted. Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma in Demography or Population studies of atleast second class of Makerere University or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution will be considered for admission FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY MASTER OF ENGINEERING COURSES Fees: Shs. 2,250,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US $ 2,580 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) 81. Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) [Evening) Requirements: Applicants must be holders of a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University and have been in full-time employment as Civil Engineers. 82. Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering): (Evening) Requirements: Applicants must be holders of a B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University and have been in full-time employment as Mechanical Engineers. 83. Master of Engineering (Electrical) (Evening). Requirements: Applicants must be holders of a B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University and have been in full-time employment as Electrical Engineers. 84. Master of Science in Engineering Courses Fees: Shs. 1,500,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,500 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) 85. Master of Science in Civil Engineering (DAY) Requirements: Applicants must possess a good first degree of at least lower second class from a recognised University/Institution in Civil Engineering. Applicants with a Pass degree with proven academic growth since graduation may also apply. 86. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (DAY)

24 Requirements: Applicants must possess a good first degree of at least lower second class from a recognised University/Institution in Electrical Engineering or physics. Applicants with a pass degree with proven academic growth since graduation may also apply. 87. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (DAY) Requirements: Applicants must possess a good first degree of at least lower second class from a recognised University or recognised Institution, in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering. Applicants with a pass degree with proven academic growth since graduation may also apply. 88. Master of Architecture Fees: Shs. 2,757,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 2,522 p.a.(non Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must possess a good first degree in Architecture of EITHER at least an honour s standing or its equivalent from Makerere University or recognised Institution and have been full time employment following the discipline of Architecture or its equivalent for at least two years OR Pass level or its equivalent from Makerere University or recognised institution and have proven academic growth. 89. Master of Physical Planning Fees: 2,220,000/- p.a (Ugandans) US$2,400 P.A (International Students) Requirements: candidates eligible for admission should be holders of first degree of atleast upper second class from recognised University/ Institution. Applicants should have specialized in any of the following fields: Architecture, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Economics, Forestry, Geography, Sociology, Statistics, and Survey FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 90. Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology Fees: Shs. 2,417,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,980 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree (BVM) of Makerere University or holders of an equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Institution. The applicants should have got grade B in Veterinary pathology (General or Special/Systemic). Applicants who did not obtain the grade B in Veterinary Pathology can only be considered if they have shown some academic growth or have acquired useful field experience since graduation. 91. Master of Science in Molecular Biology Fees: Shs. 3,257,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 5,380 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must possess a good first degree or its equivalent from Makerere University or any other recognized institution in the following disciplines: Veterinary or Human Medicine, Biological or Agricultural Science. 92. Master of Wildlife Health and Management Fees: Shs. 2,657,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) U.Shs. 1,200,000/- plus US$ 380 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must be holders of a good Bachelor=s degree of Makerere University or any other recognized institution in the following disciplines: Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, Forestry, Agriculture and any other natural sciences. 93. Masters of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Day and Evening) Fees: Shs. 2,757,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) U.Shs. 2,500,000/- plus US$ 380 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants must possess a good Bachelor=s degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized institution or any other recognized institution with at least one year of practical experience.

25 94. Master of Veterinary Medicine (Food, Animal Health and Production) Fees: Shs. 2,417,000/- p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 3,980 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree (BVM) of Makerere University or from any one recognized University or Institution and have more than one year of experience after the qualification with a Veterinary degree. 95. Master of Livestock Development Planning and Management. Fees: shs. 2,500,000/- p.a (Ugandans) US$ 1,600 (International students) Requirements; a candidate must hold Bachelor s degree in any of the following disciplines, Veterinary Medicine/ science, Animal Health and Production, Agriculture, zoology and social sciences from a recognised University/ Institution. 96. Master of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Technology Sciences and Management Fees: SHS. 2,500,000/- P.A (Ugandans) US$ 1,600 (International Students) Requirement: A Bachelor s degree of atleast a second class honours (lower division) in Biomedical and related disciplines. Candidates with non-biomedical degrees shall be admitted if they demonstrate evidence of academic or professional growth related to biomedical laboratory sciences and technology. INSTITUTE OF ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION 97. Master of Adult and Community Education Fees: shs. 3,000,000/= pa(ugandans) US$ 3,000pa(International Students) Requirements: A Bachelor s degree of at least a Second Class Lower Division in Adult and/or Community Education or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. C. DOCTORAL DEGREES (a) Ph.D degree by Research only: Requirements: Applicants should have a Masters degree from a recognised University in a field relevant to their area of further studies. First degree graduates who wish to register for a Ph.D. should normally register for a Masters 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. (b) Ph.D degree by Coursework and Dissertation: (i) Ph.D. in Educational Management: Fees: Shs. 5,317,000/= p.a. (Ugandans) US$ 4,480 p.a. (Non-Ugandans) Requirements: A Masters degree from a recognised University. (ii) Ph.D. in Economics

26 Fees: Shs. 3,191,000/= pa (Ugandans) US $ 3,480 p.a. (Non- Ugandans) Requirements: The general Admission requirements of Makerere University will apply where appropriate. Specifically, eligible applicants should have the following qualifications: A Master degree in Economics by Coursework; A Master degree in Economics by Research and Thesis A Master degree by coursework or Research and Dissertation in Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Agricultural Economics, and Quantitative Economics and A Master degree by Coursework or Research and Dissertation in any field related to Economics. (iii) Ph.D in either Computer Science; Information Systems; Information Technology or Software Engineering Fees: shs. 3,000,000/- p.a (Ugandans) US$ 3,000 (International Students) Requirements: to qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Makerere University entry requirement for a Doctoral programme in addition to be admitted to the; Ph.D in Computer Science a candidate must be a holder of a masters degree in Computer Science or any other master s degree with evidence of having taken a acceptable prerequisites course. Ph.D in Information Systems, a Candidate must a holder of a master s degree in Information Systems or any other master s degree with evidence of having taken a acceptable prerequisites course. Ph.D in Software Engineering, a candidate must be holder of master s degree in Software engineering or any other master s degree with evidence of having taken a acceptable prerequisites course. Ph.D in Information Technology, a Candidate must a holder of a master s degree in Information Technology or any other master s degree with evidence of having taken a acceptable prerequisites course. (iv) Ph.D in Information Science Fees: shs. 5,000,000 p.a (Ugandans) 7,000,000(International students) Requirements: The general admission requirements of Makerere University will be applied where appropriate specifically, eligible applicants should have either of the following; A master degree in Library and Information Science with a CGPA of 3.5 and above from a recognised University/Institution A mater degree with a CGPA of 3.5 and above in a related field. The applicant must hold either a Bachelor s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Library or Information science. Application Procedures All applicants for postgraduate diplomas and higher degrees have to satisfy the requirements of the relevant courses and the University regulations. Application forms may be obtained from the School of Postgraduate Studies after payment of an application fee at the Uganda Commercial Bank, Makerere University Branch. Foreign applicants should contact the Director, School of Postgraduate Studies for application forms. Please provide your and fax addresses for ease of transmission of these forms where applicable. When to apply Unless otherwise stated, all applications are made in March and April of each academic year. The closing date for receiving applications is normally 30th April of the year in which the admission is sought. However, applications for Doctor of Philosophy degrees are made and received throughout the year. Applicants for this category of degree must first present a synopsis of 3-5 pages length to the School of Postgraduate Studies for vetting and approval before they can qualify for provisional admission of up to one year. All completed application forms must be accompanied by relevant copies of certificates and certified copies of academic transcripts and reference letters. Forms which are not completed properly cause delays in the processing of applications. Registration

27 Once a candidate has been accepted for registration, one must complete a registration forms both at the School of Postgraduate Studies and at his/her respective faculty/school/institute. The First Registration take place at the School of Postgraduate Studies. A student is deemed registered after paying the University fees as indicated on the Admission letter, completing two Registration forms, having them checked, signed by the Director of the School and after the student has signed a University Register at the School of Postgraduate Studies. The Names in which the student is registered will be those, which appear on the student's letter of offer and these must be the Names, which appear on the Student's Degree Certificate Degree Certificate. Married students who have acquired Names of their spouses will be permitted to add the New Names to their maiden names on production of a Marriage Certificate. For Registration, Original documents of the following are required for verification purposes: (a) Current valid identity card. (b) Two copies of each of your academic testimonials/certificates. (c) Five passport size photographs (only 3 are required by the School) (d) A copy of a receipt to acknowledge payment of University fees indicated in the Letter of admission. Any Postgraduate student who will not have registered according to the Registration Timetable and has not communicated with the Director's office, School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) shall be deemed to have declined the offer of a place at the University. Note: 1. The Registration Timetable is obtainable from the School of Postgraduate Studies, Rooms 414 and For those who will not have completed payment, registration will be considered for only those who will have paid half of the total tuition plus all the statutory fees which include:- Registration, Examination, Administration and Library. Registration at the Faculty/School/Institute After registration with the School of Postgraduate Studies, each student is required to register in his/her faculty/institute/school and Department. The dates for registration will be fixed by individual Faculty/Institute/School and Department (where the other 2 photographs will be required.) Cancellation of Offer The offer of a place in the University may be cancelled unless prior notification of valid and acceptable reason explaining failure to register has been received by the Director, School of Postgraduate Studies within three weeks of the 1 st Semester. Identity Cards All registered students will be issued with official University identity cards on payment of a fee. Meanwhile it is important that you carry your Current Identity Card, which you may be requested to produce at any time by the University officials. Accommodation The University has very limited accommodation for Postgraduate students and the majority of students have to find their own accommodation. However, students who may wish to be accommodated in the Postgraduate Hall should submit their applications to the Academic warden of the Postgraduate Hall for consideration. The current charges for accommodation only are as follows: i) Ugandan students pay shs.100,000/= per month for a single room and sh.70,000/= per month each for shared rooms. ii) Foreign students pay US$150 and US$100 per month for single and shared rooms respectively.

28 All the First year postgraduate students whether resident or non-resident must also register with the Academic Warden of Postgraduate hall and pay registration charges amounting to sh.11,000/= only. This registration takes place after finalizing registration with the School of Postgraduate Studies. Supervision Every candidate who undertakes research is assigned a supervisor and a co-supervisor who are specialists in the candidate's field of study. An applicant may, if one wishes, indicate the name of the person to supervise a research project. Nevertheless, the authority for the appointment of supervisors rests with the Senate. The supervisor may be changed with the permission of Senate. Progress Reports Every candidate is required to submit (through a supervisor) reports on progress twice a year. This is done on a special progress report form which the department will supply. Failure to fulfill this requirement may lead to discontinuation. Extension of Registration If a candidate realizes that he/she cannot complete his/her work within the time allowed, it is his/her duty to take the initiative to apply for extension of the registration. If the registration lapses, the candidate will be deregistered. Registration is normally sought after 30th September of the candidate's 1 st year of registration for Postgraduate Diploma students; 2nd year of registration in the case of Masters degree students and after 3 years for Ph.D. full time students and M.Med. students. Extension of registration is charged as follows for up to:- 6 months - a months worth of tuition fees. More than 6 months - full fees for the academic year. Annual Registration, Administration and Library fees are paid as well. Withdrawal of Registration If a candidate finds that he/she cannot continue with his/her studies due to financial/social hardships but expect to complete studies at a later date, it is his/her duty to request for withdrawal and inform the University through the faculty Higher Degrees and Research Committee and Supervisor when he /She would resume studies. FEES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Before applying, applicants are advised to make sure that they have adequate financial support to cover fees and other requirements. Fees do not cover research and accommodation expenses. An acceptable guarantee of financial support throughout the proposed course is necessary. Fees are currently charged as outlined in Annex A. 1. Application fees are paid at the time of collection of application forms. 2. University fees (i.e. Registration, Administration, Library, Examination and Tuition) MUST be paid to the University before registration. Graduation, Certificate, Convocation and Academic Transcript fees will be paid on completion of the course. 3. Payment of fees may be made in Lump Sum on arrival or in installments (per Semester). 4. University fees MUST be paid in the Bank : Uganda Commercial Bank (UCB), Main, Branches: UCB Makerere, UCB Wandegeya and UCB Mulago) or Bank Draft to Makerere University Council. Students whose programmes are offered through Makerere University Business School (MUBS) are advised to pay their tuition fees at MUBS and all other fees to Makerere University Council for ease of registration.

29 5. Non-Ugandans MUST pay fees in US Dollars. 6. Refund of Fees: The University regulations regarding refund of fees to students who have chosen to withdraw from programmes/courses are as follows: (a) Before the end of the First week of a particular semester 100% (b) Between the First and Forth week of a particular semester 60% (c) Between the Fifth and Eighth week of a particular semester 40% (d) From the Ninth week onward 0% refund Other requirements like books, stationery and materials, accommodation, food, research expenses, etc. the sponsor should pay it directly to the student. (The figures are in Annex A: Section C) 7. The funds for research are paid to the student at the beginning of an approved Research Project. EXAMINATION REGULATIONS All Masters degree programmes are conducted by course work and dissertation and are based on semester system. The courses are conducted on credit unit basis, a credit unit being equivalent to one contact hour per week per semester i.e. a series of 15 contact hours in 15 weeks. One contact hour is equivalent to one hour of lecture/tutorial or 2 hours of practicals. Each academic year is divided into two semesters each of which lasts 17 weeks. Two weeks are allowed for examinations. There is a recess semester of 10 weeks after the 2 nd Semester. Assessment of Courses: (a) Every course is assessed on the basis of 100 total marks with proportions as follows:- Course work - 40% Written examination - 60% (b) Course work consists of laboratory work and progressive assessment (Assignments/Tests) each component assessed at 20%. (c) For courses without laboratory work, progressive assessment carries 40%. (d) A minimum of two course work assignments/tests are required per course for progressive assessment. Grading of Courses Each course is graded out of a maximum of 100 marks and assigned appropriate letter and numerical grades as follows:- (a) Masters degrees (b) Postgraduate diplomas Marks (%) Letter Grade Marks (%) Letter Grade Pass Grade point Grade point Grade A A st Class B B nd Class (Upper) B B 4.0 2nd Class (Upper) B B nd Class (Lower) C C nd Class (Lower) C C 2.5 Pass C C- 2.0 Pass D D+ 1.5 Fail

30 D D D D- 0.5 Below 35 E 0 Below 35 E 0 Progression Progression through the courses is assessed in three parts. (i) Normal progression This occurs when a student passes all courses taken. (ii) Probationary This is a warning stage and occurs if:- (a) A student fails a core/compulsory course (b) A student obtains a grade point average (GPA) or Cumulative grade point average CGPA of less than 2.0 (c) Probation is removed when either of the two conditions (a) or (b) no longer holds. Discontinuation A student is discontinued from the Programme if one of the conditions below obtains:- (a) Receiving two probations on the same core/compulsory course. (b) Receiving two consecutive probations based on GPA or CGPA. Re-taking a course There is no supplementary examination in any course of the programmes. However, a student may re-take any course when it is offered again. (a) to pass it if the student had failed it before. (b) to improve the grade if the first pass grade was low. (c) A student who does not wish to retake a failed elective course is allowed to take a substitute elective. DISSERTATION Dissertations/Theses are written according to the University approved format. Submission of Dissertation\Thesis for Examination: (i) A candidate is not allowed to formally start on research work unless he/she has passed the taught courses. (ii) A candidate submits a research proposal to the Faculty Higher Degrees and Research Committee before the end of the second Semester and begins the research component during the second year of study. (iii) Masters and Ph.D. candidates must be ready to submit their dissertation by the end of their 2nd and 3rd years respectively.

31 (iv) A candidate intending to submit his or her thesis\dissertation (or practical work), must give three months' written notice of submission for a masters degree or six months written notice for a Doctoral degree to the Director, SPGS and must be endorsed by the Supervisor. (v) When the candidates' thesis/dissertation is ready for submission, he\she should submit three loose bound copies with the authority of the supervisor direct to the Director, SPGS. N.B. It is now a requirement that whenever a candidate is submitting the final copy of his/her dissertation/thesis, it must be accompanied with an abstract in a virus fee diskette. No Dissertation will be accepted without this demand. (vi) Faculty of Medicine Postgraduate regulations on Masters degree dissertations:- a) The dissertation must be presented at least two months before the date of the final examination (written, clinical/practical and oral). (b) The examination above (other than dissertation/viva examination) comprises five parts: Essay, MCQ; Clinical/practical; Oral; and progressive assessment. NB: Essay + MCQ weighted at 200 marks = two individual parts of the Examination. Appointment of Examiners When a candidate gives notice of submission, the examiners and viva voce panel are recommended by the respective Faculty Committee for appointment by the Board of Postgraduate Studies and Research. It is the responsibility of the Board of Post Graduate Studies to appoint examiners and to ensure safe dispatch of copies of the thesis or dissertation to them. Reports of Examiners The reports of examiners are sent to the Director of the School of Post Graduate Studies who sends them to the Dean/Director for the Faculty Higher Degrees and Research Committee's consideration. The Faculty Higher Degrees and Research Committee handles the reports as follows: (a) Where all the three reports are favourable or two reports are favourable, one of which must be from the external examiner and only minor corrections are required, the Faculty goes ahead to conduct the viva voce examination without delay. The candidate is advised by the Dean\Director (Chairman) to carry out the minor corrections to the satisfaction of the supervisor. Finally, the Faculty submits its recommendations to the Board of Post Graduate Studies and Research for award of the degree. This must be accompanied by signed minutes of the VIVA VOCE panel. The supervisor\internal examiner appointed to ensure that corrections are effected, should submit his\her report to the School of Postgraduate Studies through the Dean\Director. (b) Where the examiners' reports are unfavourable and the thesis or dissertation requires major revision, the Faculty recommends either:- Or Or (i) Revision before viva voce examination. (ii) Fail and re-submission of the thesis\dissertation for re-examination and later viva voce. (iii) Fail and discontinuation. (c) Where there is divergence in examiner's reports, the Faculty should discuss and recommend appropriate action to the Board of Post Graduate Studies and Research.

32 Viva Voce Examination All candidates registered for Masters and Doctoral degrees must be subjected to Viva Voce examination in order to assess the candidate's in-depth knowledge of his\her registered work. The following procedure is followed:- (i) Notice for viva voce examination is given by the Dean/Director to the candidate to prepare for that examination and for members of the panel to read the thesis\dissertation. (ii) The viva voce panel consists of six members with a chairman who should normally be the Dean\Director. The role of the chairman is to guide the examination. (iii) Four members including the chairman should form a quorum. The candidates are accorded adequate time to make presentations followed by discussions of up to 2-3 hours. (iv) The viva voce examination is a closed one conducted by the appointed panel only. v) Audio Visual facilities are availed to the candidates by departments (where necessary). (vi) The assessment follows laid down criteria where panelists evaluate the presentation, the thesis\dissertation and the response to their questions and give a percentage mark. (vii) Candidates are finally assessed on a 10 (ten) point system and a pass is equal to 5 points (50%). (viii) If a candidate is assessed and found to be on borderline, the panel takes a decision and makes an appropriate recommendation. (ix) In case of revision\corrections being required, one of the internal examiners should be satisfied to the completeness of the exercise. (x) In case of failure the candidate may be advised to redo the work or to discontinue from he degree programme. (xi) The report of the viva voce examination includes the membership and recommendation of the panel and is signed by all panelists that attended the session. Award of Degrees A letter of award of the degree is processed by the School of Postgraduate only when a candidate has made corrections on the thesis/dissertation as recommended by the viva-voce panel and a letter from the examiner who was entrusted by the viva voce panel to oversee the corrections. The examiner writes to the Director SPGS indicating that he/she is satisfied with the corrections, through the Dean/Director. Viva voce examination report be made available to the School of Postgraduate Studies before the award letter is prepared. Note: Only those candidates who have received or have their award letters in preparation are eligible for inclusion in the book of graduands and to attend the graduation ceremony. Occasional Students (a) Such registration shall not lead to any award of the University, unless otherwise decided by Senate, but the Faculty may make appropriate arrangements to test its occasional students and a statement about the work covered by such a student may be made available on request. The student may also sit regular examinations at the end of each semester for which a transcript will be provided on request.

33 (b) The University shall not enter into negotiations, on behalf of an occasional student, for purposes of getting agreements with another University on the crediting of the student's work covered during his registration although the University shall provide a statement of attendance/result on request in form of a transcript on payment of the transcript fee. Duration of Courses: Diplomas Master's degree (full time) 1 academic year. 2 calendar years Master's degree (part time) 3 calendar years. Master of Medicine 3 calendar years Ph.D./MD/LLD. (full time) 3 calendar years Ph.D./MD/LLD. (part time) 5 calendar years Occasional Postgraduate students up to 2 semesters. With special permission, these periods may be extended to five years for Masters and seven years for Doctoral degrees. Provisional admission for doctoral degrees is for up to one year, during which time a fully vetted and approved proposal will have been submitted and FULL admission obtained. Failure to gain full admission results in discontinuation.

34 FACILITIES Library Service The University Library on the main campus serves all students and staff. In addition, there are sub-libraries in the Faculty of Medicine, the East African School of Librarianship, the Faculty of Technology, School of Education, Makerere University Business School, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and several departmental Libraries. Bookshop There is a University Bookshop on the campus and several in Kampala City. Health Service There is a University Hospital on the campus which caters for students. Mulago Hospital, the main national hospital is within walking distance from the main campus. In addition there are several other hospitals and many private clinics in Kampala area. Recreation There are ample facilities for sports and games. These include facilities for football, lawn tennis, squash, basket ball, swimming and athletics. Spiritual Services There are chapels for Christians and a Mosque for Muslims on the campus. In addition, there are many other places of worship in the neighborhood. Community & Transport The University is in a sub-urban location only three kilometres from the General Post Office of Kampala City. Public transport is available to and from the City.

35 APPENDIX A CURRENT FEES FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES SECTION A FEES PAYABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY (Fees are subject to change) Ugandans Non-Ugandans Item Ug. Shs US $ 1. a) Application fee 12, (Except for courses in ISAE) 50 b) Late Application fee 18, p.a. 2. a) Registration fee 12,000 p.a. 30 p.a b) Late Registration fee 18,000 p.a. 40 p.a. 3. Administration fee 120,000 p.a. 145 p.a 4. Library fee 5,000 p.a. 5 p.a 5. Examination fees: a) Postgraduate Diplomas 120,000 p.a 200 p.a b) Masters Degrees 120,000 p.a 200 p.a c) Ph.D, M.D and LLD. 180,000 p.a 300 p.a Further Information This is a brief guide. Detailed information is obtainable from the Director School of Postgraduate Studies. Details concerning syllabuses may be obtained from Heads of Departments.