Mbarara University of Science and Technology Postgraduate Admissions 2024-2025
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirements for admission to any Postgraduate 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.
- An Honors degree from an accredited degree awarding institution
- Candidates who have a Pass degree should have at least a Postgraduate Diploma with at least a credit from an accredited degree awarding institution. Mbarara University Postgraduate Admissions
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.
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SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
1. Master of Business Administration
An honors degree
Sit and Pass the Graduate Admissions Test (GAT) of Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Computing and Informatics
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics
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
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 fron a recognized higher institution of learning
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3. Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems
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
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4. Masters in Business Informatics
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
5. Master of Science in Health Information Technology
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
6. Master of Science in Information Systems
An honors degree in Information Systems or Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Technology or Computer Engineering or equivalent
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
1. Master of Arts in Development Studies
An honors degree in any development studies related discipline
2. Master of Arts in Local Governance and Planning
An honors degree in any development studies related discipline
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology
An honors first degree
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies
An honors first degree
Faculty of Medicine
1. Master of Medical Laboratory Science
An honors degree in Medical Laboratory Science
2. Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
3. Master of Medicine in Community Practice/Family Medicine
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
4. Master of Medicine in Dermatology
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
5. Master of Medicine in Ear, Nose and Throat
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
6. Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine
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
7. Master of Medicine in General Surgery
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
8. Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
9. Master of Medicine in Obstetrics/Gynaecology
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
10. Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
11. Master of Medicine in Paediatrics & Child Health
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
12. Master of Medicine in Pathology
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
13. Master of Medicine in Psychiatry
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
14. Master of Medicine in Radiology
An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
15. Master of Public Health
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
16. Master of Public Health with Research Ethics
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
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17. Master of Science in Anatomy
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
18. Master of Science in Biochemistry
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
19. Master of Science in Microbiology
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
20. Master of Science in Pharmacology
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
21. Master of Science in Physiology
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
22. Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy)
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
23. Master of Science in Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine Sciences
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
Faculty of Science
1. Master of Education in Curriculum, Instruction and Media Studies
An honors degree in BA/Ed or BSc/Ed
OR
BA or BSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Education
2. Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning
An honors degree in BA/Ed or BSc/Ed
OR
BA or BSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Education
3. Master of Education in Educational Psychology
An honors degree in BA/Ed or BSc/Ed
OR
BA or BSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Education
4. Master of Science in Biology
An honors degree in Botany/ Zoology/ Ethnobotany/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Forestry/ Agriculture/ Veterinary Medicine.
5. Master of Science in Chemistry
An honors degree majoring in Chemistry
6. Master of Science in Mathematics
An honors degree majoring in Mathematics
7. Master of Science in Physics
An honors degree majoring in Physics
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The University offers PhD in the fields of Biomedical Engineering, Computing, Development Studies, Education, Management, Medicine and Science. Program duration is 3 years.
Minimum Requirements
- 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.
- An Honors degree from an accredited degree awarding institution
- A Masters’ degree from an accredited degree awarding institution
- A Concept paper
- Curriculum Vitae of proposed supervisor(s).
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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Greetings,
I filled the online forms for post graduate and paid, when could be the date of admission list?. With that, is there any step that I could have missed. Applied Masters in information systems.
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up to date .
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When I last checked, the deadline for postgraduate 2021/2022 intake was 30/08/2021. I thought I would submit my online application today, but the portal is only giving undergraduate scheme running. Was the graduate scheme closing date changed?
Otherwise I wanted to apply for a masters in biology.
Regards
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