Bachelor of Science (PHYSICAL) (Day) At Makerere University

The physical science major is one of the most flexible majors within the Bachelor of Science program. Students can choose between chemistry, computer and information science, geography, mathematics, physics and statistics to meet the requirements of this major.

Bachelor of Science (PHYSICAL) At Makerere University Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Each applicant should:

Either

Have the Uganda Certificate of Education with at least (five passes), or its equivalent and at least two principal passes at Advanced Level obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes, only candidates who sat “A” Level in 2020, 2019 and 2018 are eligible to apply. For Evening, Afternoon, and External programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting “A” Level.

Hold at least a Second Class or Credit (or equivalent classification) Diploma from a recognised institution, relevant to the programmes applied for. ( Details of the Diploma Admission requirements for the current academic year can be viewed here.

Be a Graduate from a recognised university.

How To Apply For Online Admission

Online Application Instructions

Step 1: Accessing the Application Portal
Access The online application link by clicking here: https://ugandafact.com/ Ensure that the page is secure before you continue.
NOTE: There might be other websites masquerading as the application portal. Only access the link advertised by the university

Step 2: Signup
– Signup by clicking the orange signup button at the bottom of the page. If you cannot see the button, your browser could be having a zoom in setting. Zoom out holding down the “CTRL” button and pressing “+” button on PC and “CMD” and “+” on Mac

A password (six-digit number) will be sent to Your mobile number and your email address.
NOTE: Sometimes depending your Mobile Telecom service provider, the message may delay or not be delivered. In this case, don’t panic, simply check your email. The same information is sent to your email as well.
– Login using this password and your email address or your mobile number by selecting the “login with Tel No” option

Check Makerere University Application Deadline

– After Logging in, you will be prompted to change the password to the one you can remember. Password should have at least a length of six Characters

– The system will take you back to the login prompt to now login with your new password

Step 3 Filling a Form

After Logging in, click on the “APPLY NOW” Button to view the advertised Schemes. Read the instructions carefully of each of the scheme you want to apply for

Fill in the application form accordingly. To submit there is minimum information that must be captured. If you don’t have this information ready, simply save the form and return later to complete it when you have all the information required to submit the application forms Read more

Programme Duration: 3 Years

Job Prospects After Studying Bachelor of Science (PHYSICAL)

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Academic researcher

Acoustic consultant

Astronomer

Clinical scientist, medical physics

Geophysicist

Higher education lecturer

Metallurgist

Meteorologist

Nanotechnologist

Radiation protection practitioner

Research scientist (physical sciences)

Secondary school teacher

Sound engineer

Technical author

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Actuary

Applications developer

Clinical technologist

Data analyst

Nuclear engineer

Operational researcher

Patent attorney

Prosthetist/orthotist

Software engineer

Telecommunications researcher