Master of Science in Physiology At Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Master of Science in Physiology At Mbarara University of Science and Technology

The Master of Science in Physiology is a two-year programme, designed to train medical physiologists with relevant knowledge and skills in research and teaching.

Programme justification

The Master’s programme is intended to produce in-depth specialized personnel in the field of medical physiology, in order to meet the prevailing national and international high demand for professional Physiologists.

The world is currently research-driven and so the programme is also designed to produce knowledgeable personnel in carrying out impactful research and publications related to human conditions and aimed at improving life.

There is a need for continuity of medical training, due to the increase in the world population and hence more demand for health professionals.

Master of Science in Physiology At Mbarara University of Science and Technology Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements shall be

  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 passes.
  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 institution

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Specific requirements shall be

  1. An honors degree in Medicine and Surgery OR
  2. An honors degree in Health Sciences or Biological Sciences such as., Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, or Nursing and relevant field experience

Career and employment opportunities (for the graduates of the programme)

Specialised physiologists have a variety of opportunities for employment: they are in high demand in Higher educational institutions in Uganda where the number is very limited and therefore the Universities have to request for them outside the country with the purpose of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students offering courses with Physiology. 

Programme Duration

The period of study for the MSc. The degree is 2 years (four semesters) on full- time basis. The maximum time allowed shall be 4 years. The MSc. programmer is based on lectures, coursework, practicals, self-learning, and research.