Mbarara University of Science and Technology Diploma Entry Admissions 2024-2025
Mbarara University Diploma Entry Admissions 2024-2025 | see details below to apply…
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1 The minimum requirements for admission to any Undergraduate degree are:
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.
- Diploma holders must have passed with at least a credit.
The minimum requirements for admission to any Diploma programme are:
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 1 principal pass and two subsidiary passes.
The minimum requirements for admission to any Certificate programme are:
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
Additionally, for international applicants:
- Applicants whose first language or medium of instruction is not English, must provide evidence from a recognized English language training institution that they have sufficient command of English language.
- Have a documentary evidence of Internship Training indicating disciplines and dates.
- International applicants should have their documents verified by NCHE.
- International applicants, should have their degree certificate and transcript translated and converted into an equivalent of Ugandan Universities’ CGPA
- Be registered or eligible for registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
A current certificate of good standing with the Medical Practitioners’ Council of the country of origin.
See Also: Mbarara University of Science and Technology Fees Structure
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology
1. Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Diploma Entry
Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering
A Diploma in a relevant Medical Technology
Other Diplomas approved by the University to be equivalent to any of those stated above
2. Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Diploma Entry
Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering
A Diploma in a relevant Medical Technology
Other Diplomas approved by the University to be equivalent to any of those stated above
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4. Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Management
Diploma Entry
Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering
A Diploma in a relevant Medical Technology
Other Diplomas approved by the University to be equivalent to any of those stated above
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Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
1. Bachelor of Business Administration
Diploma Entry
Hold UDBS or ODBS or HFM Diploma recognized by the University or must have completed at least level one of CPA, ACCA, or CIMA
2. Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
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Hold UDBS or ODBS or HFM Diploma recognized by the University or must have completed at least level one of CPA, ACCA, or CIMA
3. Bachelor of Science in Economics
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Hold a Diploma in any Business related field for an accredited institution
4. Bachelor of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Diploma Entry
Hold a Diploma in Business related field with a Credit score from a recognized institution
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Faculty of Computing and Informatics
1. Bachelor of Computer Science
Diploma Entry
Diploma in any ICT field
2. Bachelor of Information Technology
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Diploma in any ICT field
Holders of CCNA must have certificate of completion of all four levels
3. Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
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Hold a Diploma in: Software Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Programming or Information Technology or Computing and Data Science or Computer Networks and Data Security or Computer Forensics and Cyber Security.
Diploma in any other field that will be deemed relevant
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
1. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Livelihoods and Farm Production
Diploma Entry
Diploma in any Agricultural related field
2. Bachelor of Science in Gender and Applied Women Health
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Diploma in any relevant field
3. Bachelor of Science in Planning and Community Development
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Diploma in any relevant field
Faculty of Medicine
- Advanced Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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Diploma or higher qualification in any relevant field
Evidence of prior experience of working with children and adolescents
Must be able to commit time to study and to undertake clinical work with children on a weekly basis at their workplace throughout the programme
Should demonstrate basic IT skills
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2. Diploma in Counselling
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The Diploma in any relevant field
3. Diploma in Emergency Medicine
Diploma Entry
Clinical Officer or Registered Nurse
Evidence of completion of 2 years post-qualification clinical practice
Full registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council or Nursing Council or Allied Health Professionals’ Council, or equivalent
A current Certificate of Good Standing with the relevant Medical Council
Three letters of reference/recommendation from either former teachers or professional colleagues
Evidence of an adequate knowledge of clinical sciences (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology) which may be further assessed by a pre-course paper.
4. Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Diploma Entry
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
Registered with Allied Health Professionals’ Council
Submit two reference reports one from current employer(s) and the other from the institution where the Diploma training was done.
Sit and pass an entrance examination consisting of three written papers in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology & Blood Transfusion, Histopathology, Microbiology, and Parasitology.
6.Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Diploma Entry
Diploma in any Bio-medical Sciences.
Be registered by the Allied Health Professionals’ Council or the Uganda Nurses and Midwives’ Council
Preference will be given to those with experience of working under primary health care in a rural setting
The candidates who meet the above criteria will be required to sit for an entrance examination in General Paper, Anatomy, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology
7. Bachelor of Nursing Science
Diploma Entry
Registered Nurses or Midwives or Comprehensive Nurses or Psychiatric Nurses or Paediatric Nurses
Registered or eligible for registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
Should have passed science subjects especially Mathematics and Chemistry at ‘O’ level
Sit and pass an entrance examination in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology and General Paper
8. Bachelor of Pharmacy
Diploma Entry
Diploma in Pharmacy.
Should have passed Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English at O’ Level with at least a credit.
Sit and pass an entrance examination consisting of three written papers in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Natural products, Introduction to Dispensing and Physiology
9. Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Diploma Entry
Diploma in Pharmacy or Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology.
Should have passed Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English at O’ Level with at least a credit
10. Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
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Diploma in any one of the following: Occupational Therapy, Orthopaedic Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Orthopaedic Technology, Exercise Science, Nursing or Sports Science.
At least a credit in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at O’ Level or its equivalent
Sit and pass pre-entry exams
Faculty of Science
1. Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
A UCE certificate or its equivalent with a credit in two Science subjects i.e. Chemistry, Biology or Physics and a pass in Mathematics and English
2. Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
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Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology with at least a credit pass or its equivalent from a recognized institution
3. Bachelor of Science with Education (Physical)
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Diploma in Science Education
4. Bachelor of Science with Education (Biological)
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Diploma in Science Education
5. Bachelor of Science with Education (Chem/Math)
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Diploma in Science Education
Applicants should note that;
- All academic documents presented must be from an accredited institution
- 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
- 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.
APPLICATION FEES (NON REFUNDABLE)
| Ugandans & EAC Applicants | International Applicants | |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | Shs. 50,000= | Shs. 100,000= |
| Postgraduate Application Fees | Shs. 50,000= | Shs. 100,000= |
| PhD Application Fees | Shs. 100,000= | Shs. 200,000= |
PAYMENT FOR APPLICATIONS
| Bank | Barclays Bank of Uganda Ltd | Ecobank |
| Account name: | Mbarara University /Academic Registrar | Mbarara University Fees Collection |
| Account No: | 6000592666 | 0149106105575701 |
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SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
All applications MUST be submitted online through https://applications.must.ac.ug
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Applications can be submitted to:
| Academic Registrar Mbarara University of Science and Technology P. O. Box 1410, MBARARA Tel. +256-414 668971 |
Liaison Office Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences (UIAHMS) Former Mulago Paramedical School Mukiibi Yasin Head, School of Med Lab Science |
Liaison Office Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU) Bugolobi, Kampala Grace Nakawunde (Registrar) |
Liaison Office Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery, Jinja Kwihangana Gerald (Registrar) |
For further details, send an email to admissions@must.ac.ug or call +256-414-668971
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