PROGRAMMES, TUITION, STUDY DURATION, & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Academic Programmes | Code | Admission requirements | Duration | Course of study | Target Group | Tuition per semester | Accreditation status | Contact | |
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Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Sciences | |||||||||
Undergraduate Programmes | |||||||||
Bachelor of Agribusiness | BAB | UACE: UACE certificate or its equivalent, with at least, a credit in Biology, Agriculture, Commerce, and Mathematics. UCE with at least a credit in Biology, Agriculture, Commerce, and Mathematics. | 3 years | Fulltime | The training programme is for ‘A’ level holders who would like to participate in agriculture-related activities or agriculture professionals who would like to align themselves more with agribusiness and also managers and economists interested in rural development matters, be it degree or diploma holders. | 800,000 | 1,200,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma Entry Requirements A candidate should possess a Diploma or its equivalent of at least a Second Class standing or equivalent in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Crop husbandry or other related disciplines, from Recognized Institutions. | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Animal Production and Management. | APM | UACE & UCE: UACE with at least two Principle passes in any of the subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, and Foods and Nutrition, UCE or its equivalent. | 3years | Fulltime | Holders of UACE or the equivalent, as well as those with specialized knowledge relevant to Animal production to ensure satisfactory completion to the course will be considered. The program will also provide opportunity for persons with relevant Diplomas, who may want to specialize in animal production and management, to do so. | 1,100,000 | 1,650,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma in Animal Production and Management | APM | The candidate should be holding a minimum of an Ordinary Diploma in a relevant area from a recognized institution. | 2years | Fulltime | 400,000 | 600,000 | Accredited | ||
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | BSA | UACE & UCE: UACE (“A” Level) with at least two principal passes in subjects; Biology and Chemistry- Essentials and One best done of Physics, Agriculture, Geography, Foods and Nutrition, mathematics and entrepreneurship. | 4years | Fulltime | The program targets students with UACE Certificate who opt to pursue a career in agriculture or persons who have a diploma in Agriculture or related field. | 1,100,000 | 1,650,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements A credit or Second-Class Diploma in Agriculture or related field obtained from a recognized institution. | |||||||||
Diploma in Crop Production and Management | DCP | UACE & UCE: UACE (“A” Level) with at least a Principal pass in Biology, Agriculture, Geography or entrepreneurship. UCE (“O” Level) or their equivalents, with at least a credit pass in Biology, Agriculture or Geography. OR, UCE or their equivalents, with at least a credit pass in Biology, Agriculture or Geography; A credit pass in Tropical Agriculture certificate from a recognized agricultural training. OR, A certificate of at least lower second class in Animal Production or General Agriculture from a recognized Agricultural training institution. | 2years | Fulltime | The program targets students with Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent, who opt to pursue a carrier in agriculture. Persons who have a certificate in agriculture or agriculture related field are also eligible. | 400,000 | 600,000 | Accredited | |
Certificate in General Agriculture | CGA | UCE: UCE or its equivalent, with at least three credits in science subjects one of which must be in Biology plus at least passes in mathematics and English. | 2years | Fulltime | The programme targets students with Ordinary level Certificate of education or its equivalent, who opt to pursue a career in agriculture. | 360,000 | 540,000 | Accredited | |
Faculty of Engineering and Technology | |||||||||
Graduate Programmes | |||||||||
PhD in Materials Engineering (by research) | DME | Degree requirements: A master degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or a Master’s degree in the Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics). Note: The master degree should be one of coursework and a thesis; An applicant whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency. A research concept paper shall be submitted as part of the application dossiers. | 3years | Fulltime & Part-time | In order to develop solutions for access of clean water, development of renewable and clean energy technologies, set up of first world infrastructure demands understanding of the material structural elements and components. Expertise in the area of materials sciences is in high demand in nearly every field. The Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering is aimed at Engineers and Scientists who wish to expand their knowledge and involve themselves in deep research in the field of materials science. | 5,000,000 | Accredited | ||
PhD in Sustainable Energy Engineering Program | DSE | Degree requirements: MSc degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering of Busitema University or an equivalent coursework and dissertation MSc degree in the area from elsewhere. Those with a purely Research based MSc or MEng or MTech, degree will be required to do and pass some MSc taught courses offered by the University as agreed with the supervisor and approved by the faculty research board. | 3years | Fulltime & Part-time | Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or an honors degree in any of the Physical Sciences with industrial exposure in the energy sector, and MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering degree programme or related field. | 5,000,000 | Accredited | ||
Masters of Science in Material Engineering | MME | Degree requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering of second-class lower division and above from a recognized university. A Bachelor’s degree of second-class lower division and above in the Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) | 2years | Fulltime | The Master of Science in Materials Engineering is aimed at Engineers, Scientists and Technologists working in industry, as well as natural scientists who wish to expand their knowledge in the field of materials science. | 3,500,000 | Accredited | ||
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering | MSE | Degree requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering of second-class lower division and above from a recognized university. A Bachelor’s degree of second-class lower division and above in the Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) | 2years | Fulltime | The Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering is aimed at Engineers, Scientists and Technologists working in industry, as well as natural scientists who wish to expand their knowledge in the field of energy engineering. Practicing sector fellows and fresh graduates will be attracted to this program. | 3,000,000 | Accredited | ||
Masters in Computer Forensics | MCF | Degree requirements: Graduates of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Law with at least second-class honors (lower division). | 2years | Fulltime | This programme will admit Graduates of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Law | 1,800,000 | 2,700,000 | Accredited | |
Masters of Science in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering | MID | Degree requirements: A Bachelor’s of Science degree from fields: Irrigation / or Water Resources Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering / Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bio-systems Engineering, Agro-processing Engineering, Mining Engineering as well as Polymer and Textile Engineering. Holders of other relevant engineering degrees may be eligible for admission. Each of the applications shall however, be considered on their individual merits. | Fulltime | The graduates who need to secure expertise in irrigation, drainage development and management, and other water resources aspects. | 1,895,000 | 2,842,500 | Accredited | ||
Postgraduate diploma in Computer Forensics | PCF | Degree requirements: Graduates of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Law with at least second-class honors (lower division). | 1year | Fulltime | The program target graduates of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering and/ or their related. | 1,800,000 | 2,700,000 | Accredited | |
Undergraduate Programmes | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | Bsc.EE | UACE & UCE: UACE or its equivalent with at least two principle passes in Physics and Mathematics obtained at same sitting. UCE or its equivalent with at least a credit in chemistry, Mathematics and English | 4years | Fulltime | The candidates who successfully completed the A ‘level examinations. It also targets holders of a diploma in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, traditional Engineering Disciplines, or any other diploma that has both Mathematics and Physics as core components. | Accredited | |||
Diploma entry requirements Diploma entry scheme is available for holders of at least second class (lower division) Diploma in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, traditional Engineering Disciplines, or any other diploma that has both Mathematics and Physics as core components, from a recognized Institution. Consideration shall be given to transferring some of the credits earned at the diploma level. | |||||||||
Mature Age requirements Applicant must pass the appropriate Mature Age Entry Examination- to be set by Busitema University. Busitema University admissions policy shall apply. | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering | BCT | UACE or its equivalent with at least two principle passes in Physics and Mathematics obtained at same sitting, and UCE or its equivalent with five (5) passes at O-level. | 4years | Fulltime | Direct Entrants (A-Level candidates or its equivalent), Diploma Holders are highly recommended to apply. | 1,250,000 | 1,875,000 | Accredited Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements Diploma in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electronics and Electrical Engineering, traditional Engineering Disciplines, or any other diploma that has both Mathematics and Physics as core components, from a recognized Institution (of at least second class (lower division). | |||||||||
Mature Age requirements Applicant must pass the appropriate Mature Age Entry Examination- to be set by Busitema University. Busitema University admissions policy shall apply. | |||||||||
Faculty of Management Sciences | |||||||||
Graduate Programmes | |||||||||
PhD in Business and Management Sciences (by coursework & research) | DBAM | Degree requirements: Honors degree with relevant research and publication evidence that can satisfy Senate, or a master’s degree. | 3years | Fulltime & Part-time | Researchers and other scientists in Uganda and within the East African region who are meant to diagnose and prescribe better or in most cases robust solutions to a number of challenges affecting society in general. | 3,000,000 | 4,500,000/= | Accredited | |
PhD in Business and Management Sciences (by research) | DBAM | Degree requirements: Honors degree with relevant research and publication evidence that can satisfy Senate, or a master’s degree | 3years | Part-time | Researchers and other scientists in Uganda and within the East African region who are meant to diagnose and prescribe better or in most cases robust solutions to a number of challenges affecting society in general. | 3,000,000 | 4,500,000/= | Accredited | |
Master’s in Public Administration and Management | MPA | Degree requirements: Bachelor degree holders in the relevant field, Masters of Public Administration and Management with at least a lower class first degree. | 2years | Fulltime | Bachelor degree holders in the relevant field and Post graduate Diploma holders from recognized institutions. | 1,100,000 | Accredited | ||
Post Graduate requirements: One will be admitted to the Masters in Public Administration and Management Programme if she/he has Post graduate Diploma awarded by a recognized institution of higher learning. | |||||||||
Master’s in Business Administration | MBA | Degree requirements: First degree in any field of at least lower second-class honors, or its equivalent from a recognized University. Holder of Qualifications in professional programs such as; ACCA, CPA (U), CPA (K), CIMA, CFA, CIPS will be considered with one having final/ complete stage. | 2years | Fulltime | Degree holders of business administration or related course, and postgraduate students. | 1,100,000 | 1,650,000 | Accredited | |
Post Graduate requirements: One will be admitted to the Masters in Business Administration if she/he has a Post Graduate Diploma awarded by a recognized institution of higher learning. | |||||||||
Undergraduate Programmes | |||||||||
Bachelor of Public Administration | BPA | UACE & UCE: UACE with at least two principal passes and one subsidiary at Advanced level obtained at same sitting, or its equivalent. UCE or its equivalent. | 3years | Fulltime | Holders of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent and Diploma holders from recognized institutions. | 700,000/- | 1,650,000/- | Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements: One will be admitted to the Bachelor of Public Administration Programme if she/he has at least a Second-Class Diploma awarded by a recognized institution of higher learning. Those with at least 2nd upper Diploma in Public Administration, social work and social administration, development studies, from a recognized institution of higher learning, will be admitted to the second Year of study of BPA or BPW (Bachelor of public administration-weekend), but may be required to take 1st year courses he/she did not study at Diploma level. | |||||||||
Bachelor of Business Administration | BBA | UACE & UCE: UACE or its equivalent, obtained at least two principle passes and one subsidiary at Advanced level obtained at same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education/ or its equivalent. UCE or its equivalent. | 3years | Weekend | Holders of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent, for periods beyond 3 years. Diploma holders from recognized institutions. Who shall be admitted to second year of study based on the performance at Diploma level. Graduates of other fields who may desire to pursue training and career in the Business and management sciences realm. | 700,000 | 1,050,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements: One will be admitted to the Bachelor of Business Administration Programme if she/he has at least a Second-Class Diploma awarded by a recognized institution of higher learning. | |||||||||
Bachelor of Business Administration (Day program) | BBA | UACE & UCE: UACE or its equivalent, obtained at least two principle passes and one subsidiary at Advanced level obtained at same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education/ or its equivalent. UCE or its equivalent. | 3years | Fulltime/Day program | Candidates who have completed their A' level (Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education). | 700,000 | 1,050,000 | Accredited | |
Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management | BPM | UACE & UCE: UACE or its equivalent (must have obtained at least two principle passes and one subsidiary at Advanced level obtained at same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education/ or its equivalent) | 3years | Fulltime | Holders of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent and Diploma holders from recognized institutions. | 700,000 | 1,050,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements: One will be admitted to the Bachelor of Procurement and supply Chain Management Programme if she/he has at least a Second-Class Diploma awarded by a recognized institution of higher learning. | |||||||||
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Development and Management | EDM | UACE & UCE: UACE or its equivalent (Must have obtained at least two principle passes and one subsidiary at Advanced level obtained at same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education/ or its equivalent); UCE or its equivalent. | 3years | Fulltime | Holders of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent and Diploma holders from recognized institutions. | 750,000/- | 1,125,000/- | Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements: One will be admitted to the Bachelor of Procurement and supply Chain Management Programme if she/he has at least a Second-Class Diploma awarded by a recognized institution of higher learning. | |||||||||
Diploma in Business Administration | DAB | UACE & UCE: UACE or its equivalent (obtained at least one advanced level principal pass and two subsidiary passes at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) examination). UCE or equivalent and obtained at least five passes | 2yeras | Fulltime | Holders of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent. Certificate holders in the related field. Graduates of other fields who may desire to pursue training and career in the Business and management sciences realm. | 500,000/- | 750,000/- | Accredited | |
Certificate entry requirement: A good certificate in any discipline from a recognized Institution; At least five passes obtained from different stages of the UNEB certificate in Business Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution. | |||||||||
Diploma in Records and Information Management | DRI | UACE & UCE: U.A.C.E Obtained at least one principal pass at the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education and two subsidiaries in principal subjects obtained at the same year of sitting. U.C.E Examination (or equivalent) and obtained at least five passes | 2years | Fulltime | Those interested in information management, records and archives management and / or managing different types of information institutions in particular Records Centre, Archive, Documentation and Information Centre’s | 400,000 | 600,000 | Accredited | |
Faculty of Science and Education | |||||||||
Graduate programmes | |||||||||
Master of Science in Physics | MSP | Degree requirements: At least a second-class Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, or its equivalent, from a recognized institution. | 2years | Fulltime | Students who did Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, or its equivalent, plus a Postgraduate Diploma, from a recognized institution. | 2,000,000 | 3,000,000 | Accredited | |
Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics | MIM | Degree requirements: Bachelor degree from recognized institutions or its equivalent in any discipline with a good background in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics, Engineering and many other related fields. | 2years | Fulltime | Instructors in higher (technical) institutions of learning for purposes of enhancing industrial computations. All (natural and engineering) scientists who wish to join the relevant industrial sectors. Engineers in the Oil and Mining Industry Engineers in the Hydro, Solar, Wind, and Thermal – Electric generation and transmissions. Engineers in the Water and Sewerage industries, Environment Industries, Irrigation and Textile Industries. All other Engineers in the related field of fluid and heat flows. All person with statistics background working in industry, banking, insurance and other fields involving large data application and have good mathematical background. All persons with good mathematical background at undergraduate level, from biological to physical sciences | 1,800,000 | 2,700,000 | Accredited | |
Master of Educational Leadership and Management | MELM/ EDM | Degree requirements: Bachelor degree from recognized institutions or the equivalent in any discipline, with a professional working experience of at least one year in a relevant field (preferably management and administration work or leaders of academic institutions). | 3years | Weekend/evening | Administrators in education departments in both public and private organizations, all people who wish to become Education policy analyst and planners with minimum entry requirement, Policy and planning officers in the ministry of Education, All heads of Education institutions at all levels, District and national Education officers/planners, Lecturers and teachers in Education institutions. | 1,500,000 | 2,250,000 | Accredited | |
Master of Education in Educational Psychology | M. ED – PSY | Degree requirements: A minimum of second-class lower Bachelor of Science with Education or Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts with Education. | 2yeras | Fulltime | The programme targets mid-career and first-degree graduates in biological sciences professions. It targets individuals such as education officers, senior education officers, lecturers, teachers, individuals working in NGOs, research institutions among others and those who live in distant places. Graduate teachers from both Arts and Science backgrounds will be targeted. Educational administrators and managers at school, district, and national levels will also benefit from undertaking the programme. | 2,000,000 | Accredited | ||
Undergraduate Programmes | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Education | BSED | UACE & UCE: Minimum of two principal passes in any two subjects done at advanced level: Mathematics and Physics; Physics and Chemistry; Biology and Chemistry; Mathematics and Computer Studies; Physics and computer studies; Biology and Agriculture Mathematics and Economics; Mathematics and Geography; Geography and Economics, Mathematics and Entrepreneurship and Mathematics, Entrepreneurship and Geography at Advanced Level. BLED applicants need to have passed at least any two of the Arts subjects at principal level in a single sitting particularly Literature in English or Kiswahili depending on the desired field of specialization. | 3years | Fulltime | Candidates who have done and passed at principal level any two of the following teaching subjects at one sitting: Mathematics, Physics and Computer Studies. Diploma holders who have done Mathematics, Physics, or Computer studies are eligible to apply. Candidates who have done and passed relevant Mature Age examinations are also considered. BLED applicants need to have done and passed at least any two among the arts subjects at principal level in one sitting particularly Literature in English or Kiswahili language is essential for students who would wish to specialize in English language, literature in English or Kiswahili language. | 700,000 | 1,050,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements: Credit diploma in science-based subjects with a bias in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Entrepreneurship or Computer studies from a recognized institution shall be confident for admission. | |||||||||
Bachelor of Education Primary | BEP | Requirements: Diploma in Education Primary (DEP), at least of second-class level. | 3years | Fulltime | The target group will be teachers with Diploma in Education Primary (DEP). | 235,000 (Per Session) | 352,500 (Per Session) | Accredited | |
Bachelor of Information Technology | BIT | UACE & UCE: UACE with at least two principle passes in any subject and at least a pass in subsidiary Mathematic or subsidiary pass in Computer Studies (ICT). UCE with at least five (5) credit passes or an equivalent of UCE (especially international students) weighed by NCHE. | 3years | Fulltime | The programme targets student/applicants directly from A-level. | 1,300,000 | 1,950,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements: At least a second class (lower) diploma in relevant field from a recognized institution and at least one (1) principle pass at A-level and two (2) subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting of the Uganda Advance Certificate of Education (UACE). UCE -At least five (5) passes at O-level that include a credit in mathematic. | |||||||||
Mature Age requirement: Candidate must have passed the Busitema University Mature Entry Examinations approved by National council for Higher Education (NCHE). | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | BSCS | UACE & UCE: UACE (at least two principal passes In Mathematics and/or Physics as one of the essential subjects), UCE (Five credit passes including mathematics) | 3years | Fulltime | The programme targets student/applicants directly from A-level. | 1,300,000 | 1,950,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements: At least a second class (Lower Division) Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or any other diploma with either Mathematics or Computer Science, as one of the subjects from any recognized Institution. | |||||||||
Mature Age requirements: Must pass mature age examination recognize by NCHE. | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Statistics | BSS | UACE & UCE: UACE (At least TWO principal passes (one of which MUST be from Mathematics); UCE or its equivalence (At least FIVE credits) | 3years | Fulltime | Learners with two principal passes (one of which MUST be in Mathematics) at the same sitting of UACE. Holders of relevant Diplomas from recognized institutions. Candidates who pass Mature Age examinations conducted the NCHE. Graduates (from recognized institutions) from other disciplines who may wish to pursue a degree in Statistics. Graduates of Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) program with at least a CREDIT classification. | 1,300,000 | Accredited | ||
Diploma entry requirements: At least ONE principal pass (which MUST be from Mathematics) and two subsidiary passes obtained from the same sitting of the UACE from any combination of subjects involving principal mathematics. UCE or its equivalent (At least FIVE passes obtained) | |||||||||
Mature Age requirements: The applicant must be at least 25 years of age and should have been out of school education for at least five years. Must have completed UCE. Must have passed Mature Age entry examinations with at least 50%. | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Education (Chemistry) | BSC. Ed | UACE & UCE: UACE with a good at least a D in Chemistry in addition to good principle passes in Biology, Mathematics, Physics or computer. UCE or its equivalent with at least a credit pass in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Agriculture and or computer. | 3years | Fulltime | The programme targets student/applicants directly from A-level. | Accredited | |||
Diploma entry requirements: At least a credit diploma (or second-class upper diploma) in science-based subjects with a bias in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and or computer studies from a recognized institution | |||||||||
Mature Age requirements: Must have sat and passed two special Mature Age Entry Examinations in Aptitude and Specialized knowledge in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and or Computer studies (to be set by university) and should be at least 25 years of age. | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Education (Geography) | BSC. Ed | UACE & UCE: UACE & UCE: UACE (minimum of two principal passes in any two subjects: Geography, Biology and Mathematics and entrepreneurship; and Economics; Mathematics and Geography; Geography and Economics, Mathematics and Entrepreneurship and Mathematics, Entrepreneurship and Geography). UCE or its equivalent. | 3years | Fulltime | The programme targets student/applicants directly from A-level | Accredited | |||
Diploma entry requirements: A credit diploma in science-based subjects with a bias in Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Economics, Entrepreneurship or IT related course from a recognized institution | |||||||||
Mature Age requirements: After passing two special mature age University Examinations in Aptitude and Specialized knowledge in Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Economics, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Education. | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Education (Physics) | BSC. Ed | UACE & UCE: UACE in any of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or a subsidiary pass in Mathematic or Computer Studies (ICT) and any relevant subject. At least five (5) passes (with credit) at O-level (UCE) or an equivalent of UCE (especially international students) | 3years | Fulltime | The programme targets student/applicants directly from A-level | Accredited | |||
Diploma entry requirements: Applicants should possess at least a second class (lower) diploma in relevant field from a recognized institution; and at least one (1) principal pass at A-level and two (2) subsidiary passes obtained at UACE; and at least five (5) passes at O-level obtained at the same sittings. | |||||||||
Mature Age requirements: Candidate must have passed the Busitema University Mature Entry Examinations approved by National council for Higher Education (NCHE). | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Education (Economics) | BSC. Ed | UACE & UCE: UACE (a minimum of two principal passes in at least economics and any one subject at advanced Level: Mathematics, entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Geography and Computer Studies). | 3years | Fulltime | Candidates who have done and passed at principal level economics and any other one of the following teaching subjects at one sitting: Mathematics, entrepreneurship and Computer Studies. Diploma holders who have done Mathematics, economics, entrepreneurship, or Computer studies. Candidates who have done and passed relevant Mature Age examinations. | Accredited | |||
Bachelor of Science in Education (Mathematics) | BSC. Ed | UACE & UCE: At least TWO principal passes (one of which MUST be from Mathematics) obtained from UACE from any combination of subjects involving principal Mathematics. UCE or its equivalence (At least FIVE credits obtained at the same sitting of the Uganda Certificate of Education). | 3years | Fulltime | The programme targets student/applicants directly from A-level. | Accredited | |||
Bachelor of Science in Computer Education | BSCED | UACE & UCE: UACE in any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Technical drawing or Entrepreneurship or a subsidiary pass in Mathematic or Computer Studies (ICT) and any relevant subject. At least five (5) passes (with credit) at O-level (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or an equivalent of UCE (especially international students). | 3years | Fulltime | The programme targets student/applicants directly from A-level | 1,300,000 | 1,950,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements: Applicants should possess at least a second class (lower) diploma in relevant field from a recognized institution; and at least one (1) principle pass at A-level and two (2) subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting of the Uganda Advance Certificate of Education (UACE). At least five (5) passes at O-level obtained at the same sittings. | |||||||||
Mature Age requirement: Candidate must have passed the Busitema University Mature Entry Examinations approved by National council for Higher Education (NCHE). | |||||||||
Diploma in Education (Primary program) | DEP | UCE or its equivalent, Grade III teacher certificate and at least two years of teaching experience as a grade III teacher. | 2years | Fulltime | The target group will be teachers with Grade III Teachers’ certificate plus a three years teaching experience in primary schools. | 180,000 (Per Session) | 270,000 (Per Session) | Accredited | |
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Environment | |||||||||
Undergraduate Programmes | |||||||||
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Water Resource Management | FWR | UACE in two of the subjects: Economics, Biology, Mathematics, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics and Geography. UCE with at least six credits of which two credits must be in English and Mathematics. | 3years | Fulltime | The programme targets student/applicants directly from A-level. Even the diploma holders who want to advance to a bachelor’s level. | 800,000 | 1,200,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma entry requirements: Candidates must have passed Mathematics and English with at least a credit in the Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent and obtained a diploma (at credit/distinction level) in the relevant natural or physical sciences from a recognized institution. | |||||||||
Mature age requirement: Candidates seeking admission through this scheme must be at least 25 years old and must apply to sit for the mature age examination. | |||||||||
Faculty of Health Sciences | |||||||||
Graduate Programs | |||||||||
Master of Public Health | MPH | Degree requirements: A degree in health sciences, e.g., Bachelors in Medicine and Bachelors in Surgery, BSc Nursing, Bachelors in Pharmacy, Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine, BSc. Physiotherapy, BSc. Public Health, Bachelors in Midwifery, and Bachelors in Environmental Health Science. OR A degree in biological sciences, e.g., Biology; Laboratory Sciences; Nutrition and Fisheries, Statistics, Demography and Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine | 2years | Fulltime | The program focuses on training health care cadres. | 3,000,000 | 5,400,000 | Accredited | |
Master of Science in Infectious Disease field Epidemiology | MSc. IDE | Degree requirements: A master’s degree in a health discipline such as: Public health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Veterinary medicine. | 2years | Fulltime | The IDE targets the early-to-midlevel career scientists. Specifically, we will enroll candidates with interest to specialize in infectious disease field epidemiology and biostatistics. | 3,000,000 | 5,400,000 | Accredited | |
Undergraduate Programmes | |||||||||
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery | MBCHB/ MED | UACE & UCE: UACE (Obtained principle passes in biology and chemistry and must also have done physics or mathematics and obtained at least a subsidiary pass in it; UCE or its equivalent | 4years | Fulltime | The programme targets student/applicants directly from A-level. Even the diploma holders who want to advance to a bachelor’s level. | 1,300,000 | 1,950,000 | Accredited | |
Diploma Entry requirements: At least a credit diploma in a health discipline from a recognized Institution. A candidate must sit and pass the diploma entry exams set and marked by the University. | |||||||||
Mature Age Requirements: A candidate must sit and pass the mature age exams set and marked by the University. He/she must also satisfy all the other university requirements for admission to the university under mature age entrance scheme. |