Official List of Courses & Programmes Offered at Makerere University 2023/2024

It is important to have a blueprint of all the courses and programmes offered at Makerere University for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This will keep you well informed in making the decision on what course to study and the duration of that course or programme.

Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in East Africa. It is located in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. The University offers a wide range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels that cuts across various departments and faculties.

The courses offered at Makerere University are designed to prepare students for different careers in different fields. If you are looking for a quality education in East Africa, Makerere University is definitely the place to be.

Full list of Undergraduate Courses Offered at Makerere University

Here is a list of undergraduate courses offered at Makerere University in 2023:

1. College Of Agricultural And Environmental Sciences (CAES)

Day Programmes

• AGR – Bachelor of Science In Agriculture (4 Years)
• FST – Bachelor of Science In Food Science And Technology (4 Years)
• AGE – Bachelor of Science In Agricultural Engineering (4 Years)
• BAR – Bachelor of Agricultural And Rural Innovation (3 Years)
• BAM – Bachelor of Science In Agricultural Land Use And Management (3 Years)
• HOT – Bachelor of Science In Horticulture
• AGM – Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
• HUN – Bachelor of Science In Human Nutrition
• BVS – Bachelor of Environmental Science
• BMT – Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
• BOF – Bachelor of Science in Forestry (4 Years)
• BTH – Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management (3 Years)
• BGS – Bachelor of Geographical Sciences (3 Years)

2. College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS)

Day Programmes

• ECO – Bachelor of Arts In Economics
• DEC – Bachelor of Arts In Development Economics
• COE – Bachelor of Commerce (With options: Accounting, Finance & Banking, Marketing and Insurance)
• ADM – Bachelor of Business Administration (With options: Procurement, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management and International Business)
• STA – Bachelor of Statistics
• BQE – Bachelor of Science In Quantitative Economics
• BPS – Bachelor of Science In Population Studies
• BBS – Bachelor of Science In Business Statistics
• SAS – Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Evening Programmes

• ECE – 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)

3. College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)

Day 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

​Evening Programmes

• 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

4. College Of Education And External Studies (CEES)

Day Programmes

• EDA – Bachelor of Arts With Education
•        – Bachelor of Science With Education
  • EDP -Physical
  • EDB – Biological
  • EEC – Economics
• BAC – Bachelor Of Adult And Community Education

External Programmes

• COX – Bachelor of Commerce
• SCX – Bachelor of Science
• BED – Bachelor of Education (For Practising Diploma Holders Only)
• BAX – Bachelor of Agricultural And Rural Innovation
• BYW – Bachelor of Youth Development Work

Others – (For practising Diploma Holders in a health related field) tenable at Mualago Health Tutors College, degree awarded by Makerere University)

• EDM – Bachelor of Medical Education
• CLI – Higher Diploma for Clinical Instruction

NB: Application forms for EDM and CLI should be picked from Health Tutors’ College, Mulago.

5. College Of Engineering, Design, Art And Technology (CEDAT)

Day 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

Parallel Programmes (Classes Are Conducted Both During The Day And In The Afternoon)

• 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

6. College of Health Sciences (CHS)

• 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)

7. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)

Day 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)

Evening Programme

• 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)

8.College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)

(a) Day 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)

9. College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB)

Day 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)

Evening Programmes

• BLT -Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology (3 Years)

(c) AFRISA – SPEDA – Diploma Programmes awarded by College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB)

• BLB – Bachelor of Industrial Livestock and Business (3 Years) (with options for specialization in Year Two):

(i)  Dairy Industry & Business

(ii) Poultry Industry & Business

(iii) Feed Industry & Business

(iv) Leather Industry & Business

(v) Commercial Insects & Wildlife Industry

(vi) Ranching & Meat Industry

10. School of Law (SoL)

Day Programme
LAW – Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)

Evening Programme
LAE – Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)

N.B: All applicants for Bachelor of Laws (LAW & LAE) MUST have sat and passed the Pre-Entry Examinations set by Makerere University.

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Full list of Postgraduate Courses Offered at Makerere University

Here is a list of postgraduate courses offered at Makerere University in 2023.

College of Agricultural Sciences & Environmental Sciences (CAES)

• PGD Environmental Impact Assessment
• MSc. in Agricultural Extension Education
• MSc. in Agricultural & Applied Economics
• MSc. in Crop Science
• MSc. in Animal Science
• MSc. in Agricultural Engineering
• MSc. in Soil Science
• Master of Agribusiness Management
• MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management
• MSc. in Food Science & Technology
• MSc. in Food Safety & Quality Management
• MSc. in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
• MSc. in Applied Human Nutrition
• Master of Science in Forestry and Biodiversity Management
• Master of Science in Disaster Risk Management
• Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning
• Master of Science in Agroforestry and Community Development
• Master of Geographical Sciences
• Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources Management

College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAM)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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:

a) Educational Management,
b) Foundations of Education,
c) Educational Policy and Planning
d) Early Childhood Education and Development,
e) Language and Literature Education,
f) Social Science and Humanities Education,
g) Science Education

• Master of Higher Education

College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)

• 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)

• 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 Profesionals 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)

• 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)

• MSc. in Physics
• MSc. in Chemistry
• MSc. in Botany,

Options:

• MSc. in Zoology

Options:

• MSc. in Geology
• MSc. in Biochemistry
• MSc.in Petroleum Geosciences
• MSc. Mathematics
• MSc. Applied Mathematics

College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biodiversity (CoVAB)

• 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. Tracks:
•     Wildlife Clinical Medicine
•     Wildlife Resource Management
•     Aquatic Health Management
• MSc.in Livestock Development and Management. Tracks:
•     Livestock Sector Planning and Management
•     Animal Product Processing, Entrepreneurship and Safety.

School of Law (LAW)

• Master of Laws

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS to MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

Makerere University Business School

• Master of Business Administration
• MSc. in Accounting and Finance
• MSc. in Marketing
• Master of Human Resource Management
• MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• MSc. in Leadership and Governance
• MSc. in Entrepreneurship
• M.A. in Economic Policy Management
• Master of International Business
• Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Master of Business Administration (Modular)
• MSc. in Banking & Investment Management
• Master of Energy Economics and Governance

DOCTORAL DEGREES BY COURSEWORKS AND DISSERTATIONS

• PhD in Health Science
• PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation
• PhD in Data Communication & Software Engineering
• PhD in Computer Science
• PhD in Information Technology
• PhD in Information Systems
• PhD in Information Science
• PhD in Educational Management
• PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
• PhD in Economics
• PhD in Bioinformatics

Duration of Courses and Programmes

• Postgraduate Diplomas    –    One Academic Year
• Masters degrees (full time)    –    Two Academic Years
• Masters degrees (part time)   –    Three – Four Academic Years
• Masters of Medicine    –    Three Academic Years
• Master of Public Health (Day)    –    Two Academic Years
• Master of Public Health (Distance)    –    Three to Five Academic Years
• PhD (Provisional Admission)    –    One Academic Year (Maximum)
• PhD (Full Admission)    –    Three Academic Years
• PhD/MD/LLD (full time)    –    Three Academic Years
• PhD/MD/LLD (part time)    –    Five Academic Years.