Mbarara University Postgraduate Admissions

Mbarara University Postgraduate Admissions For the Academic Year

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following programmes offered by MUST beginning September 2024.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for admission to any Postgraduate degree are:

1. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or it’s equivalent with at least 5 passes
2. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal
3. An Honors degree from an accredited degree-awarding institution
4. Candidates who have a Pass degree should have at least a Postgraduate Diploma with at least a credit from an accredited degree-awarding
5. For applicants to clinical programmes;
   1. Have documentary evidence of Internship Training indicating disciplines and
   2. Be registered or eligible for registration with relevant professional bodies such as Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council,
   3. A current certificate of good standing with the Medical Practitioners’ Council of the country of origin.

Additionally, for international applicants:

1. 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.
2. Applicants should have their documents verified by
3. Applicants should have their degree certificate and transcript translated and converted into an equivalent of Ugandan Universities’ CGPA

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

I. 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

B.     FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS

1. 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

   2. 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

OR

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

III. 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

OR

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

IV. 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

OR

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

V.   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

VI. 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

C. FACULTY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

1. Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in any development studies related discipline

II.  Master of Arts in Development Studies (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in any development studies related discipline

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

An honors degree in any development studies related discipline

IV. Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology (Duration 1 years)

An honors first degree

D.     FACULTY OF MEDICINE

1. Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Medical Laboratory Science

II. Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

III. Master of Medicine in Community Practice/Family Medicine (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

IV. Master of Medicine in Dermatology (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

V.  Master of Medicine in Ear, Nose and Throat (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

VI. Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine (Duration 3 years)

An honors in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

A year of post internship experience relevant to Emergency Medicine

Evidence of an excellent general knowledge base of medicine assessed by a pre-course paper

VII. Master of Medicine in General Surgery (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

VIII. Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

IX. Master of Medicine in Obstetrics/Gynaecology (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

X. Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

XI. Master of Medicine in Paediatrics & Child Health (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

XII. Master of Medicine in Pathology (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

XIII. Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (Duration 3 years)

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

XIV. Master of Public Health (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Health Sciences i.e. Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry or Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Laboratory Sciences

OR

An honors degree in Social Sciences e.g. Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Demography,

OR

An honors degree in the Biological Sciences such as Statistics, Environmental Sciences

XV.  Master of Public Health with Research Ethics (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized University

OR

An honors degree in Health Sciences i.e. Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry or Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Laboratory Sciences

OR

An honors degree in Social Sciences e.g. Social Work, Sociology, Economics, Demography, or a degree in the Biological Sciences such as Statistics

XVI. Master of Science in Anatomy (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Health Sciences i.e. Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Surgery, or Human Anatomy and Zoology

XVII. Master of Science in Biochemistry (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Health Sciences i.e. Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences or Nursing with Biochemistry as a cognate subject

OR

An honors degree in Biological Sciences e.g. Agriculture, Food Science & Technology, Biology, Chemistry.

OR

An honors BSc. degree with Biochemistry as a cognate subject

XVIII. Master of Science in Medical Microbiology (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Health Sciences i.e. Human Medicine, Dental Surgery, Nursing or Medical Laboratory Science or its equivalent

XIX. Master of Science in Pharmacology (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Health Sciences i.e. Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biochemistry, Physiology or relevant field such as Botany and Zoology

XX. Master of Science in Physiology (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Medicine and Surgery

OR

An honors degree in Health Sciences or Biological Sciences i.e. Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry or Nursing and relevant field experience

XXI. Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy) (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Evidence of completion of internship and registration with a pharmacy professional body Motivation letter indicating why you are in pursuing this programme

Two letters of recommendation from employer and former university

A 2-page concept paper of a proposed research topic in the field of interest. The concept paper should have the following structure: 1. Background, 2. Problem Statement, 3. Objectives, 4. Proposed methods, 5. Significance and 6. References

XXII. Master of Science in Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine Sciences (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Health Sciences, Chemistry or Biological Sciences Motivation letter indicating why you are in pursuing this programme Two letters of recommendation from employer and former university

A 2-page concept paper of a proposed research topic in the field of interest. The concept paper should have the following structure: 1. Background, 2. Problem Statement, 3. Objectives, 4. Proposed methods, 5. Significance and 6. References

E.      FACULTY OF SCIENCE

1. Master of Education in Curriculum, Instruction and Media Studies (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in BA/Ed or BSc/Ed

OR

BA or BSc and Diploma in Education

II.  Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in BA/Ed or BSc/Ed

OR

BA or BSc and Diploma in Education

III. Master of Education in Educational Psychology (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in BA/Ed or BSc/Ed

OR

BA or BSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Education

IV.  Master of Science in Biology (Natural Resources Ecology, Management and Conservation) (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Botany/ Zoology/ Ethnobotany/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Forestry/ Agriculture/ Veterinary Medicine.

V. Master of Science in Biology (Microbiology and Parasitology) (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Botany/ Zoology/ Ethnobotany/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Forestry/ Agriculture/ Veterinary Medicine.

VI. Master of Science in Entomology, Pest and Vector Biology (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree in Botany/ Zoology/ Ethnobotany/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Forestry/ Agriculture/ Veterinary Medicine.

VII. Master of Science in Chemistry (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree majoring in Chemistry

VIII. Master of Science in Mathematics (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree majoring in Mathematics

IX.  Master of Science in Physics (Duration 2 years)

An honors degree majoring in Physics

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

The University offers the following PhD programme;

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (Duration 3 years)
2. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Duration 3 years)

• Doctor of Philosophy in Computing by Research (Duration 3 years)

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies (Duration 3 years)
2. Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine (Duration 3 years)
3. Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration and Planning (Duration 3 years)

• Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology (Duration 3 years)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies (Duration 3 years)

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Biology (Duration 3 years)
2. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (Duration 3 years)
3. Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (Duration 3 years)

• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (Duration 3 years)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Category	Deadline
Postgraduate	31st March 2023
PhD	Received throughout the year

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Graduate Programmes.

1. Hold the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)/O’ Level or its equivalent with a minimum of a pass in at least 5 subjects obtained at the same sitting.
2. Hold the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)/A’ Level with at least 2 principal passes or its equivalent obtained at the same sitting for applicants to a degree programme.

• Applicants should have an honors degree from an accredited degree awarding institution.

1. PhD applicants should have a masters degree from a Chartered degree awarding institution.

Specific Admission Requirements

In addition to the minimum entry requirements, there are specific requirements for each of the programme which candidates must fulfil before admission is given. The details of which are captured on MUST website ( www.must.ac.ug ).

Applicants should note that;

1. All academic documents presented must be from accredited institutions
2. CASES OF IMPERSONATION, FALSIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS OR GIVING FALSE/INCOMPLETE INFORMATION WHENEVER DISCOVERED WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION.

• Completed Applications must be accompanied with certified copies of academic documents

1. Detailed information about the specific entry requirements for each programme can be obtained from the university website, https://www.must.ac.ug, or contact the Academic Registrar’s office.
2. Applicants whose first language is not English or did not go through an education system with English as a medium of instruction will be required to provide evidence from a recognized English language training institution that they have sufficient command of English language to cope with the programmes.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

All applications MUST be submitted online through https://applications.must.ac.ug

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Go to https://applications.must.ac.ug
2. If you don’t have an Access Code, click “Click here to get an Access Code”, fill in the form and submit. An Access Code will then be sent to your email and phone number. If you already have an Access Code, proceed to step 3.
3. Enter you email address and Access Code that has been sent to your phone number to login
4. Select the application category i.e. Direct Entry and click “Apply Now”
5. Fill in the application form and submit
6. Click “Pay for Form” to generate a payment reference number to be used for paying application fees in the bank
7. If you’re a degree or diploma holder, Click “Print Form” and attach the printed form to the hard copies of certified academic and other the supporting documents and mail the hard copies to the University or submit it to any of the liaison offices. Alternatively, you can email the soft copies of the academic documents to admissions@must.ac.ug.
8. Go to the bank and pay the application fees using the payment reference number generated in “Step 6”.

APPLICATION FEES (NON REFUNDABLE)

Undergraduate Application Fees	Ugandans & EAC Applicants	International Applicants
Postgraduate Application Fees	Shs. 50,000=	Shs. 100,000=
PhD Application Fees	Shs. 100,000=	Shs. 200,000=

Payment of Applications

Bank	Any commercial bank in Uganda that accepts URA Payments
Account name:	Uganda Revenue Authority

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS DOCUMENTS

Academic RegistrarMbarara University of Science and TechnologyP O Box 1410MBARARATel. +256-414 668971

Liaison OfficeJinja School of Nursing and Midwifery, JinjaKwihangana Gerald (Registrar)

For further details, send an email to admissions@must.ac.ug or call +256-414-668971/+256-786-706490