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List of Courses/Programmes Offered At The Makerere University, MAK
The University of Makerere offers various graduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses and programs under different departments and Faculty. The University Makerere is among the Top Universities in Uganda.
College Of Agricultural And Environmental Sciences (CAES)
Undergraduate Courses/Programmes
- Bachelor of Science In Agriculture (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Science In Food Science And Technology (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Science In Agricultural Engineering (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Agricultural And Rural Innovation (3 Years)
- Bachelor of Science In Agricultural Land Use And Management (3 Years)
- Bachelor of Science In Horticulture
- Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
- Bachelor of Science In Human Nutrition
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management (3 Years)
- Bachelor of Geographical Sciences (3 Years)
Post Graduate Courses/Programmes
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Agricultural Extension Education
- Agricultural & Applied Economics
- Crop Science
- Animal Science
- Agricultural Engineering
- Soil Science
- Agribusiness Management
- Integrated Watershed Management
- Food Science & Technology
- Food Safety & Quality Management
- Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Forestry and Biodiversity Management
- Disaster Risk Management
- Land Use and Regional Development Planning
- Science in Agroforestry and Community Development
- Geographical Sciences
- Environment and Natural Resources Management
College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAM)
Undergraduate Courses/Programmes
- Bachelor of Arts In Economics
- Bachelor of Arts In Development Economics
- Bachelor of Commerce (With options: Accounting, Finance & Banking, Marketing, and Insurance)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (With options: Procurement, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, and International Business)
- Bachelor of Statistics
- Bachelor of Science In Quantitative Economics
- Bachelor of Science In Population Studies
- Bachelor of Science In Business Statistics
- Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
- Bachelor of Arts In Economics
- DEE – Bachelor of Arts In Development Economics
- CEO – Bachelor of Commerce (With options: Accounting, Finance & Banking, Marketing, and Insurance)
- ADN – Bachelor of Business Administration (With options: Procurement, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, and International Business)
Post Graduate Courses/Programmes
- PGD in Demography
- PGD in Statistics
- M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning
- M.A. in Economic Policy Management
- M.A in Economics
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Statistics
- MSc.in Population and Reproductive Health
- MSc. in Quantitative Economics
- Master in Financial Services (Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services)
- Master in Public Infrastructure Management (Block week Modular)
College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)
Undergraduate Courses/Programmes
- CSC – Bachelor of Science In Computer Science
- BSW – Bachelor of Science In Software Engineering
- LIS – Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- BRA – Bachelor of Records and Archives Management
- IST Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology
- CSE – Bachelor of Science In Computer Science
- SSE – Bachelor of Science In Software Engineering
- BLE – Bachelor of Library And Information Science
- BRE – Bachelor of Records And Archives Management
- BSI Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology
Post Graduate Courses/Programmes
- PGD in Information Technology
- PGD in Computer Science
- PGD in Data Communication and Software Engineering
- PGD in Information Systems
- MSc. in Computer Science
- Master of Information Technology
- MSc. in Data Communication and Software Engineering
- MSc. in Information Systems
- MSc. in Information Science
- MSc. in Records and Archives Management
College of Education and External Studies (CEES)
Undergraduate Courses/Programmes
- CSC – Bachelor of Science In Computer Science
- BSW – Bachelor of Science In Software Engineering
- LIS – Bachelor of Library and Information Science
- BRA – Bachelor of Records and Archives Management
- IST Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology
- CSE – Bachelor of Science In Computer Science
- SSE – Bachelor of Science In Software Engineering
- BLE – Bachelor of Library And Information Science
- BRE – Bachelor of Records And Archives Management
- BSI Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology
Post Graduate Courses/Programmes
- PGD in Education
- PGD in Medical Education (Mulago Health Tutors College)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies
- Master of Adult and Community Education
- Master of Instructional Design and Technology
- Master of Education
College Of Education And External Studies (CEES)
Undergraduate Courses/Programmes
- EDA – Bachelor of Arts With Education
- Bachelor of Science With Education
- COX – Bachelor of Commerce
- SCX – Bachelor of Science
- BED – Bachelor of Education
- BAX – Bachelor of Agricultural And Rural Innovation
- BYW – Bachelor of Youth Development Work
- EDM – Bachelor of Medical Education
- CLI – Higher Diploma for Clinical Instruction
Post Graduate Courses/Programmes
- PGD in Education
- PGD in Medical Education (Mulago Health Tutors College)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies
- Master of Adult and Community Education
- Master of Instructional Design and Technology
- Master of Education, Options
- Master of Higher Education
College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT)
Undergraduate Courses/Programmes
- CIV – Bachelor of Science In Civil Engineering
- ELE – Bachelor of Science In Electrical Engineering
- MEC – Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering
- LSG – Bachelor of Science In Land Surveying and Geomatics
- ARC – Bachelor of Architecture
- SQS – Bachelor of Science In Quantity Surveying
- SLE – Bachelor of Science In Land Economics
- SCM – Bachelor of Science In Construction Management
- STE – Bachelor of Science In Telecommunications Engineering
- CMP – Bachelor of Science In Computer Engineering
- FIN – Bachelor of Industrial And Fine Arts
- BUP -Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
- CIA – Bachelor of Science In Civil Engineering
- ELA – Bachelor of Science In Electrical Engineering
- MEA – Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering
- LSE – Bachelor of Science In Land Surveying and Geomatics
- ARA – Bachelor of Architecture
- SQA – Bachelor of Science In Quantity Surveying
- SLA – Bachelor of Science In Land Economics
- SCA – Bachelor of Science In Construction Management
- CME – Bachelor of Science In Computer Engineering
- STM – Bachelor of Science In Telecommunications Engineering
Post Graduate Courses/Programmes
- PGD in Construction Project Management
- PGD in Urban Planning and Design
- MSc. in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Architecture
- MSc. in Renewable Energy
- MSc. in Technology Innovation and Industrial Development
- MSc. in Civil Engineering
- MSc. in Urban Planning & Design
- MSc. in Geo-Information Science and Technology
- MSc. in Power Systems Engineering
- MSc. in Telecommunication Engineering
- MSc. in Construction Management
- M.A. in Fine Art
College of Health Sciences (CHS)
Undergraduate Courses/Programmes
- PHA – Bachelor of Pharmacy (4 Years)
- MAM – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (5 Years)
- BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery (5 Years)
- NUR – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4 Years)
- BMR – Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography (4 Years)
- BEH – Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (3 Years)
- BSL – Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy (3 Years)
- BSB – Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (3 Years)
- BBI – Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (4 Years)
- BYT – Bachelor of Cytotechnology (3 Years)
- BPT – Bachelor of Optometry (4 Years)
- BDT – Bachelor of Science in Dental Laboratory Technology (3 Years)
Post Graduate Courses/Programmes
- M.Med: Internal Medicine
- M.Med: Family Medicine
- M.Med: Microbiology
- M.Med: Ophthalmology
- M.Med: Paediatrics and Child Health
- M.Med: Pathology
- M.Med: Psychiatry
- M.Med: Radiology
- M.Med: Ear, Nose &Throat
- M.Med: Surgery
- M.Med: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- M.Med: Anaesthesia
- M.Med: Orthopaedics
- MSc. in Medical Illustration
- MSc. in Human Anatomy
- MSc. in Pharmacology
- MSc. in Physiology
- MSc. in Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- MSc. in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology
- MSc. in Pharmaceuticals and Health Supplies Mgt
- MSc. in Pharmacognosy
- Master of Nursing (Midwifery & Women’s Health)
- Master of Public Health (Full Time)
- Master of Public Health (Distance)
- Master of Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation
- Master of Public Health Nutrition
- Master of Public Health Disaster Management
- Master of Health Professionals Education (Distance)
- Master of Health Services Research
- Master of Health Sciences in Bioethics
- Master of Health Informatics
- Master of Dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
- Master of Science in Bioinformatics
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)
Undergraduate Courses/Programmes
- SOC – Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration (3 Years)
- ASS – Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) (3 Years)
- BJC – Bachelor of Journalism and Communication (4 Years)
- ARS – Bachelor of Arts (Arts) (3 Years)
- DVS – Bachelor of Development Studies (3 Years)
- MUS -Bachelor of Arts in Music (3 Years)
- BDF – Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film (3 Years)
- BCO – Bachelor of Community Psychology (3 Years)
- BIP – Bachelor of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (3 Years)
- DPA – Diploma in Performing Arts (2 Years)
- ASE -Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) (3 Years)
- BJE -Bachelor of Journalism and Communication (4 Years)
- DVE -Bachelor of Development Studies (3 Years)
- BEP -Bachelor of Community Psychology (3 Years)
- BOP -Bachelor of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (3 Years)
Post Graduate Courses/Programmes
- PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development
- PGD in Social Justice (Nsamizi)
- PGD (Guidance and Counselling)
- M.A. in Human Rights
- M.A.in Philosophy
- M. of Philosophy in Applied Ethics
- M.A. in Journalism and Communication
- M.A. in History
- M.A. in Music
- M.A.in Literature
- M.A. in Religious Studies
- M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies
- M.A. in Religious and Theological Studies (Ggaba & Kinyamasika)
- M.A. in African Languages
- M.A. in Linguistics
- M.A. in Gender Studies
- M.A. in Public Administration & Management
- M.A in Social Sector Planning & Management
- M.A. in Sociology
- M.A. in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies
- M.A. in Rural Development
- M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
- Master of Organizational Psychology
- M.A. in Counselling
- MSc. in Clinical Psychology
- MSc.in Health Professions Education (Distance)
College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)
Undergraduate Courses/Programmes
- BIC -Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry (3 Years )
- BFS -Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture (3 Years)
- BSP -Bachelor of Sports Science (3 Years )
- SCB -Bachelor of Science – BIOLOGICAL (3 Years )
- SCP -Bachelor of Science – PHYSICAL (3 Years )
- SEC -Bachelor of Science – ECONOMICS (3 Years )
- BPG -Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience & Production (4 Years)
- BCB -Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (3 Years )
- BBT -Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (3 Years)
Postgraduate Courses/Programmes
- MSc. in Physics
- MSc. in Chemistry
- MSc. in Botany,
- MSc. in Zoology
- MSc. in Geology
- MSc. in Biochemistry
- MSc.in Petroleum Geosciences
- MSc. Mathematics
- MSc. Applied Mathematics
College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biodiversity (CoVAB)
Undergraduate Courses/Programmes
- VET – Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (5 Years)
- WHM – Bachelor of Science In Wildlife Health and Management (3 Years)
- MLT – Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology (3 Years)
- BAP – Bachelor of Animal Production Technology and Management (3 Years)
- BLT -Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology (3 Years)
- BLB – Bachelor of Industrial Livestock and Business (3 Years)
Postgraduate Courses/Programmes
- PGD in Livestock Development Planning & Management
- Master of Vet. Medicine (Food Animal Health & Production)
- MSc. in Molecular Biology
- MSc. in Veterinary Pathology
- Master of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Field Epidemiology Track)
- Master of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management
- MSc.in International Infectious Diseases Management
- MSc. in Wildlife Health and Management.
- Wildlife Clinical Medicine
- Wildlife Resource Management
- Aquatic Health Management
- MSc. in Livestock Development and Management.
- Livestock Sector Planning and Management
- Animal Product Processing, Entrepreneurship, and Safety.
