MAKERERE UNIVERSITY P.O.Box 7062 Kampala-Uganda Tel: +256-41-532752/530231/5302232 Cables: MAKUNIKA Fax: +256-41 533640/541068 Email: ar@acadreg.mak.ac.ug OFFICE OF THE ACADEMIC REGISTRAR DIPLOMA AND DEGREE HOLDERS AVENUE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, 2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR A. QUOTA FOR DIPLOMA AND DEGREE HOLDERS Government Sponsorship is for Diploma Holders only The number of candidates admitted to each programme under the Diploma Holders Avenue should not exceed 5% of the intake per programme. The following Programmes have no Diploma Scheme for both Government and Private (a) (b) (c) B.Sc. Education B.A. Education B. Sc (Actuarial Science) For the Private Scheme the quota for Diploma and Degree Holder applicants is 15% and 5% respectively of the intake per programme. B. REQUIRED PERFORMANCE IN THE DIPLOMAS At least Second Class, Credit or equivalent performance from recognised Institutions. Ordinary Diploma Programme The minimum entry requirements for admission to an ordinary diploma programme are: a) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes b) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 1 Principal pass and 2 Subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
2 C. ADMISSION IS BASED ON AVAILABLE APPROVED INTAKE CAPACITIES D. COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (The required Diplomas) 1. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 1.1 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (a) (b) For the Diploma programmes, a Principal Pass in Biology at UACE is a requirement for admission to MBCHB. A Diploma in any of the following health disciplines: Medical Laboratory Technologists/Scientists Medical Radiography Physiotherapists Anaesthetic Officers (v) Clinical Orthopaedic Officers (vi) Clinical Ophtlhalmic Officers (vii) Dispensers/Pharmacy Technicians (viii) Psychiatry Clinical Officers/Mental Health (ix) Clinical Officers (formally called Medical Assistants) (x) Uganda Registered Nurses A level Certificate holders (xi) Uganda Registered Midwives A level certificate holders (xii) Environment Health Officers (xiii) Public Health Dental Assistants (xiv) Public Health Assistants (xv) Diploma in Education(Biology,Chemistry) (c) Applicants must have a working experience of at least 2 years in the above relevant fields. 1.2 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering An Ordinary Credit Technical Diploma from Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) or its equivalent, with at least a Principal Pass in Mathematics at A Level. (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) Anaesthetic Officers Biomedical Engineering Clinical Officers Clinical Ophthalmic Officers Computer Engineering Dispensers Electrical Engineering Environmental Health Sciences Mechanical, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering Diplomas Medical Laboratory Technologists Orthopaedics
3 (xii) (xiii) Physiotherapy Radiology 1.3 a) Bachelor of Pharmacy b) Bachelor of Dental Surgery A Diploma in any of the following health disciplines: Medical Laboratory Technologists Radiographers Physiotherapists Anaesthetic Officers (v) Medical Assistants (vi) Orthopaedic Officers/Assistants (vii) Clinical Ophthalmic Officers (viii) Environmental Health Officers (ix) Public Health Dental Assistants (x) Public Health Assistants (xi) Dispensers/Pharmacy Technicians (xii) Psychiatry Clinical Officers (xiii) Occupational Therapy (xiv) Orthopaedic Technology. 1.4 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Applicants to be admitted to BSC Nursing should hold Diplomas from recognised institutions in any of the following Health Disciplines; Nursing Midwifery Psychiatry Nursing Comprehensive Nursing (v) Paediatric Nursing (vi) Public Health Nursing (vii) Medical Laboratory Technology (viii) Radiography (ix) Physiotherapy (x) Anaesthesia (xi) Medical Assistants (xii) Clinical Ophthalmic Officers (xiii) Environmental Health Officers (xiv) Public Health Dental Assistants (xv) Psychiatric Clinical Officers (xvi) Occupational Therapy (xvii) Orthopaedic Technology
4 1.5 Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography Applicants must possess Diplomas in the following Health Disciplines from recognised institutions (v) Medical Radiography Clinical Medical Officers Nursing Physiotherapy Orthopaedics 1.6 Bachelor of Environmental Health Science A Diploma in Environmental Health Science of Makerere University or its equivalent from recognised Institutions. 1.7 Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy A Diploma in any of the following health disciplines from recognised Institutions: (v) Clinical Officers Nursing Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Bachelor s degree holders in BSc. Education Biological are also eligible to apply. 1.8 Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology A relevant Diploma in any/a Health field from recognised Institutions. 1.9 Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences A good Second Class or Credit Diploma from recognised Institutions with a Uganda Advanced Level Certificate (UACE) in related subjects or Certificate in health disciplines, such Diplomas may include; (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) Medical Laboratory Technologists Radiographers Physiotherapists Anaesthetic Assistants/Officers Clinical Officers Clinical Ophthalmic Officers Environmental Health Officers Public Health Dental Assistants
5 (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) Public Health Assistants/Officers Dispensers Psychiatric Clinical Officers Uganda Registered Nurses (with A-Level Certificate) Uganda Registered Midwives (with A-Level Certificate) 1.10 Bachelor of Cytotechnology At least a Credit diploma in the following Health Disciplines: Biomedical Engineering Clinical Officers Clinical Ophthalmic Officers Computer Engineering (v) Dispensers (vi) Electrical Engineering (vii) Medical Laboratory Technologists (viii) Orthopaedics (ix) Physiotherapy (x) Public Health Assistants (xi) Public Health Dental Assistant (xii) Radiology (xiii) Science Education with Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Physics (xiv) Telecommunication (xv) Uganda Registered Midwives (with A Level Certificate) (xvi) Uganda Registered Nurses (with A Level Certificate) Students should have passed the following subjects at A Level: Chemistry, Biology and/ or Technical Drawing. 1.11 Bachelor of Science in Optometry Applicants must hold a Diploma in Community Ophthalmology trained from a recognised Ophthalmic Clinical Officers Training Institution using an approved OCO training curriculum. or An OT (Optometric Technician) qualification awarded by a recognized Institution of a regional country. The entry point will be assessed based on the content of the previous educational programme.
6 1.12 College Requirements for Degree Holders (Private Sponsorship) Applicants for admission to the College of Health Sciences (CHS) undergraduate degree programmes holding other degrees from Makerere University and other recognised universities shall be considered on a case by case basis after verifying their course coverage following the University guidelines for transferring credit units. The Degrees will include the following: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Cytotechnology (v) Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy (vi) Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (vii) Bachelor of Science with Education(Biology, Chemistry) (viii) Bachelor of Science Biological 2. COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES (Diploma requirements) 2.1 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science At least a Second Class (Lower Division) Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Studies, Information Technology, Statistics or any other Diploma with Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Technology as one of the subjects from a recognised Institution Candidates who possess a Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology from Makerere University with at least (Lower Division) shall be admitted to Second year of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Candidates who possess a Pass Class of the same Diploma shall be admitted to First year of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. 2.2 Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Candidates should possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or any other Diploma with Mathematics or Computer Science as one of the subjects from a recognised Institution.
7 2.3 Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology Candidates should possess at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Diploma in Computer Science or any other Diploma with Business or Computing aspects from recognised Institutions. Candidates who completed full Series of CCNA training (1-4) stages) under the aegis of the CISCO programme. 2.4 Bachelor of Library and Information Science Candidates must hold a Credit Diploma from any of these fields or related discipline from recognized Institution: (v) NB: Diploma in Library and Information Science Diploma in Records and Archives Management Diploma in Information Management Diploma in Publishing and Book Trade OR Any related discipline from a recognised Institution. Candidates who hold a Diploma in Library and Information Studies from Makerere University with effect from Academic Year 2010/2011 with at least (a Credit Class Diploma) shall be admitted to Second year of Bachelor of Library and Information Science and qualify to be exempted from the following courses: BLS 1105: Information and Society BLS 1111: Information Technology BLS 1106: Information Literacy BLS 3120: Library Operations BLS 1211: Information Technology II BLS 1205: Principles of Knowledge Organization BLS 1206: Publishing and Book Trade BRM 1101: Principles of Records and Archives Management 2.5 Bachelor of Records and Archives Management Candidates must hold at least a Second Class or Credit Diploma from recognized Institutions: Diploma in Records and Archives Management Diploma in Library and Information Science Diploma in Information Management Diploma in Information Technology
8 (v) (vi) (vii) NB: Diploma in Computer Science Diploma in Secretarial Studies Diploma in Public Administration OR Any related Diploma from any recognized Institution Candidates who hold a Diploma in Records and Archives Management from Makerere University with effect from Academic Year 2010/2011 with at least (a Credit Class Diploma shall be admitted to Second year of Bachelor of Records and Archives Management and qualify to be exempted from the following courses: BRM 1101: Principles of Records and Archives Management BRM 1102: Organization and Office Systems BRM 1103: Palaeography and Oral History Management BRM 1104: Supplies and Materials Management BLS 1111: Information Technology I BLS 1112: Communication Skills and Practice BRM 1201: Papermaking and Reprography BRM 1202: Audiovisual Records Management BRM 1203: Classification and Cataloguing BRM 1204: Applied Organizational Psychology BRM 1205: Government Information Resources and Systems BRM 1206: Information Technology II 3. COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, ANIMAL RESOURCES AND BIOSECURITY (Diploma Requirements) 3.1 Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine A Diploma in Animal Health, Animal Husbandry or its equivalent from recognised Institutions. Diplomas with a background in Biological sciences shall also be considered. 3.2 Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Health and Management A Diploma in Wildlife Ecology, Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, Animal Science, Forestry, Environmental Science, Animal Nursing and a Diploma in any other life science or their equivalent from recognised Institutions. 3.3 Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology An Ordinary Diploma in Biomedical (Medical), Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognised Institution. 3.4 Bachelor of Animal Production Technology and Management (Diploma Requirement)
9 An Ordinary Diploma in Animal Health and Production (or its equivalent) from recognised Institutions. 3.5 Bachelor of Industrial Livestock and Business with the following options for specialization in Year two: (v) (vi) Dairy Industry & Business Poultry Industry & Business Feed Industry & Business Leather Industry & Business Commercial Insects & Wildlife Industry Ranching & Meat Industry At least a Second Class Diploma from fields of occupation related to this degree programme as follows: Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Animal Health and Production or its equivalent from a recognized institution. College Requirements for Degree Holders for the Programme Any first degree in any field of study from a recognised University. 4. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Diploma Requirements) 4.1 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering An ordinary Technician Diploma, with at least credit 3 in Mathematics, from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning. A candidate with a diploma may be exempted from year 1 if he/she has passed successfully (with at least credit 3) in the following courses: (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) Engineering Mathematics Engineering Drawing Engineering Mechanics Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanics of Materials Introduction to Computers Thermodynamics
10 4.2 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture At least Class II (Lower Division) National Diploma in Agriculture or Animal Husbandry or its equivalent obtained from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning. Applicants must have obtained at least a Principal Pass in Biology or Chemistry at A Level. 4.3 Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology A National diploma in either: Food Science or Food Technology Veterinary Science Forestry or Agriculture Fisheries (v) Laboratory Technology (vi) Education (for applicants that studied at least two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Human Nutrition, Agriculture, Physics). (vii) Dairy Science, Technology, Microbiology and Nutrition 4.4 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Land Use and Management At least Class II (Lower Division) Diploma in Agriculture and related fields including Environmental Sciences or its equivalent obtained from recognised Institutions of Higher Learning. Applicants must have obtained at least a Principal Pass in any of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Agriculture at A Level. 4.5 Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation Holders of Class II Ordinary Technical Diploma in Agricultural related field or its equivalent from recognised Institutions.
11 Applicants must have obtained at least a Principal Pass in any of the following subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry or Entrepreneurship at A Level. 4.6 Bachelor of Agribusiness Management At least Class II (Lower Division) National Diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness or Agricultural related Business Studies or its equivalent from recognized Institution. Applicants must have obtained at least a Principal Pass in any of the following subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry or Entrepreneurship at A Level. 4.7 Bachelor of Science in Horticulture At least Class II (Lower Division) National Diploma or its equivalent in Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture or Biological Sciences from recognised Institutions. Applicants must have obtained at least a Principal pass in Biology or Chemistry or Agriculture at A Level. 4.8 Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition Holders of the following Second Class or Credit Diplomas are eligible for admission a) Diploma in Education, Applicants must have studied the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Home Economics. b) A Higher National Diploma from a recognized Institution in any of the following: Chemistry, Human Nutrition, Home Economics, Food Science, Science and Technology, Agriculture, Health. c) Ordinary Diploma from a recognized Institution in any of the following: Science Technology (Biology) Science Technology (Chemistry, Biochemistry) Food Processing Agriculture, Biology d) Diploma from any of the following Paramedical Institutions Medical Laboratory Technologists Medical Assistants Public Health Assistants
12 Uganda Registered Nurses/Midwives 4.9 Bachelor of Science in Meteorology At least a Second Class Diploma in Meteorology or its equivalent from recognised Institutions. 4.10 Bachelor of Environmental Science Holders of Relevant Diploma (at least a Second Class) in Science related subjects from Makerere University or other recognized Institutions. 4.11 Bachelor of Science in Forestry At least a Second Class National Diploma in Either Forestry, Horticulture, Agroforestry or Agriculture or its equivalent from recognized Institutions. 4.12 Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management At least a Second Class Diploma or its equivalent in Tourism and Hospitality, Recreation or in any other related field from a recognized institution. College Requirements for the Degree Holders A first degree in any area of study from a recognized Institution 4.13 Bachelor of Geographical Sciences At least a Second Class National Diploma or its equivalent in Education with either Geography, Biology, Chemistry or Physics as a teaching subjects from a recognized institution. 4.14 Bachelor of Agricultural & Rural Innovation/External Holders of Class II Ordinary Technical Diploma in Agricultural related field or its equivalent from recognised Institutions. Applicants must have obtained at least a Principal Pass in any of the following subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry or Entrepreneurship at A Level. 4.15 Bachelor of Science in Water and Irrigation Engineering
13 Applicants holding Ordinary Technician Diploma or its equivalent in Agricultural Mechanization, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering or water-related studies can be admitted to the course. The applicant should have obtained at least a Credit/Class II diploma with at least credit performance in Mathematics. Admission, other than to the First year shall require a recommendation of the College Board and approval by Senate on the basis of studies undertaken at another recognized University or equivalent institution. 4.16 Bachelor of Science in Bioprocessing Engineering Applicants holding Ordinary Technician Diploma or its equivalent can be admitted to the course. The applicant should have obtained a Credit/Class II diploma with at least credit three in Mathematics. Admission, other than to the first year shall require a recommendation of the College/School Board and approval by Senate on the basis of studies undertaken at another recognized University or equivalent institution. 5. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN, ART AND TECHNOLOGY (Diploma Requirements) 5.1 a) B.Sc. (Civil Engineering) b) BSc. (Electrical Engineering) c) B.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) d) B.Sc. (Telecommunications Engineering) e) B.Sc. (Computer Engineering) Holders of Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary Technical Diploma or its equivalent. Applicants should have obtained at least a Credit Class Diploma with at least a Credit Pass in Mathematics. 5.2 Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying and Geomatics A Diploma from recognised Institutions specialising in Surveying, Physical Planning and Civil Engineering. Applicants must have received an overall average of 60%in all the years and an average of 70%in all Mathematics examinations. 5.3 Bachelor of Architecture Holders of Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary Technical Diploma in Architectural Draughtsmanship or its equivalent from recognised Institutions. Applicants should have obtained a Credit Class Diploma and passed
14 with at least a Credit in all the subjects in building construction, drawing and Mathematics. 5.4 a) B.Sc. (Land Economics) b) B.Sc. (Quantity Surveying) c) B.Sc. (Construction Management) A Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary Diploma in Building Construction, Civil Engineering or its equivalent. Applicants should have at least a Credit Class Diploma and should have done Mathematics, Building Construction and Drawing with at least Credit 4 (four). 5.5 Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning A Credit Class Diploma with building and construction passed with a least a Credit from a recognised Institutions in the areas of Architectural Draughts-manship, Technical Drawing, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Physical Planning, Construction Management or Urban Governance and Management or their equivalent. 5.6 Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts A Diploma with at least (second class division) from a recognised Institution (after obtaining an advanced level Certificate) with Art and/or Technical Drawing. Credits will be transferred as appropriate. 6. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (Diploma Requirements) 6.1 Bachelor of Statistics EITHER: A Diploma in Statistics (at Intermediate Professional Level) from the Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre, (EASTC) Dar-es-Salaam or its equivalent. OR: Any other Diploma from a recognised Institution with Mathematics as a major subject. A candidate who is a holder of a Diploma of at least Credit grading obtained at the Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre, (EASTC) Dar es Salaam, will on admission to the Bachelor of Statistics Programme, be exempted from the first year and will thus enter the
15 programme in the second year. The holders of Pass Diplomas may be admitted to Bachelor of Statistics, Year 1. 6.2 Bachelor of Science (Quantitative Economics) At least a Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution. The Diploma Programme must have involved Mathematics as a major subject. 6.3 Bachelor of Science in Population Studies At least a Second Class or Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution with courses in Mathematics and/or Statistics as a subject. Special consideration will be given to applicants from the Eastern Africa Statistical Training Center (EASTC), who will be admitted into the First year. 6.4 Bachelor of Science in Business Statistics At least a Second Class or Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution with Mathematics as a subject. 6.5 Bachelor of Arts in Economics A Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution in relevant fields/subjects (Economics, Mathematics) 6.6 Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics A Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution in relevant fields/subjects (Economics, Mathematics) 6.7 Bachelor of Commerce A Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution in relevant fields/subjects (Mathematics, Economics). 6.8 Bachelor of Business Administration Holders of at least a Second Class/Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution in the areas of; Business Administration/ Management Studies, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Procurement, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Cooperatives and Business Studies 7. COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (Diploma Requirements) 7.1 Bachelor of Arts (Arts) Any Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution.
16 7.2 Bachelor of Journalism and Communication Any Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution. 7.3 Bachelor of Development Studies Any Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution. 7.4 Bachelor of Arts in Music A Credit Diploma in Music, Dance and Drama or a Diploma in Music from a recognised Institution. 7.5 Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film A Credit Diploma in Music, Dance and Drama or a Diploma in Drama or a Diploma in Film or Television from a recognised Institution. 7.6 Bachelor of Community Psychology A Credit Diploma or its equivalent from an Institution recognised by Makerere University in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry, Education and Nursing. 7.7 Bachelor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Holders of at least a Second Class Diploma or its equivalent from an Institution recognized by Makerere University. 7.8 Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) Any Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution. 7.9 Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration Any Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution. 8. COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES (Diploma Requirements) 8.1 Bachelor of Science (a) A Credit Diploma in Education from National Teachers Colleges.
17 The applicants must have studied any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Physics, Geography or Agriculture. (b) At least an Ordinary Credit Diploma from the UTCs and recognised Institutions The applicants must have studied any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. (c) A Credit Diploma from any of the following Agricultural Colleges: Arapai, Nyabyeya, Fisheries Training Institute Entebbe, Bukalasa, Busitema, Veterinary Training Institute- Entebbe. The candidates should have studied any of the following subjects: Agriculture, Biology. (d) A Credit Diploma from any of the Schools of Health (Medicine) Radiographers, Dispensers, Nurses, Medical Laboratory Technicians or Environmental Health Officers. 8.2 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry (a) (b) An Ordinary Credit Diploma from UTCs and recognised Technical Colleges with qualifications in Chemistry and Mathematics or related fields. A Credit Diploma in Education with Chemistry and either Mathematics or Physics. 8.3 Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Relevant Second Class Diploma from recognised Institutions in the following areas: Biotechnology Biology Agriculture Biomedical Sciences 8.4 Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture
18 At least a Second Class or Credit Diploma in Fisheries Management and Technology, Aquaculture Yacht and Boat Building, Veterinary Sciences or the equivalent from recognised Institutions. 8.5 Bachelor of Sports Science At least a Second Class or Credit Diploma in the relevant subject(s) such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Commerce from recognised Institutions of Higher Learning. 8.6 Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology At least a Second Class or Credit Diploma from recognised Institutions with a bias in Biology, Chemistry, Forestry, Wildlife, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Education and Environmental Management. 8.7 Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geosciences and Production The applicant must have obtained at least a Second Class or Credit Diploma in Science based disciplines with a bias either in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics or a Higher Diploma in Engineering and /or Geo-sciences. 9. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND EXTERNAL STUDIES (Diploma Requirements) 9.1 Bachelor of Adult and Community Education up to (30% of the intake). At least a Credit Diploma in the following areas: (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) NB: Diploma in Adult Education Diploma in Social Development Diploma in Co-operatives Diploma in Public Health Diploma in Animal Husbandry Diploma in Fisheries Diploma in Commonwealth Youth Programme Diploma in Project Planning and Management Diploma in Education Diploma in Guidance and Counselling Applicants with Credit Diplomas in Adult and Community Education from recognised Institutions will be exempted from the First year of study. 9.2 Bachelor of Science (External)
19 At least a Second Class Diploma in Education from National Teachers Colleges. The applicants must have studied any of the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Physics, Geography or Agriculture. 9.3 Bachelor of Commerce (External) A Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution in relevant fields/subjects (Mathematics, Economics). 9.4 BACHELOR OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORK Candidates must hold at least a Second class Diploma award in relevant discipline from a recognised institution of Higher learning. Degree holder Holders of other degrees from recognised institutions of higher learning can also be admitted on the programme. N.B. Diploma/Degree holders who have earlier on done course similar to those offered on this programme may be awarded exemptions not exceeding 20% of the programme. Load with the approval of the College of Education and External Studies (CEES) Academic Board. 10. SCHOOL OF LAW 10.1 Bachelor of Laws Any Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution of Higher Learning. All applicants for Bachelor of Laws will be required to sit and pass the Pre-entry examination set by Makerere University. 11. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL (Diploma Requirements) 11.1 Bachelor of Commerce
20 A Diploma from a recognised Institution in relevant fields/subjects (Mathematics, economics). Candidates who completed their Diploma programmes with at least Second Class Lower Division/Credit from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) with in the three years back period i.e 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 academic years at the time of application shall be admitted to the Second Year of study and shall not be required to take any course in the first year of study. Applicants who posses a Pass Diploma in the relevant field, shall be admitted to First Year of study. Candidates who completed Level/Part two of any relevant professional qualification shall be admitted to First Year of study. (v) Candidates who completed their studies from other Institutions other than MUBS shall be admitted to the First Year of study. 11.2 Bachelor of Business Administration Holders of at least a Second Class/Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution in the areas of Business Administration/Management Studies, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Procurement, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Cooperatives and Business Studies. Candidates who completed their Diploma programmes with at least Second Class Lower Division/Credit from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) with in the three years back period i.e 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 academic years at the time of application shall be admitted to the Second Year of study and shall not be required to take any course in the first year of study. Applicants who posses a Pass Diploma in the relevant field, shall be admitted to First Year of study. Candidates who completed Level/Part two of any relevant professional qualification shall be admitted to First Year of study. (v) Candidates who completed their studies from other Institutions other than MUBS shall be admitted to the First Year of study.
21 11.3 Bachelor of Arts in Economics A Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution in relevant fields/subjects (Economics, Mathematics). Applicants to Bachelor of Arts in Economics shall be admitted to the First Year of study because the programme is highly specialised. 11.4 Bachelor of Business Statistics A Second Class/Credit Diploma from a recognized Institution with a bias in Mathematics or Statistics. Applicants to Bachelor of Business Statistics shall be admitted to the First Year of study because the programme is highly specialised. Candidates who completed Level/Part two of any relevant professional qualifications with a bias in Mathematics or Statistics shall be admitted to First Year of study. 11.5 Bachelor of Science in Accounting A candidate must hold any Second Class /Credit Diploma in Business related fields from a recognized Institution. Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Accounting shall be admitted to the First Year of study because the programme is highly specialised. Candidates who completed Level/Part two of any relevant professional qualification shall be admitted to First Year of study. 11.6 (a) Bachelor of Real Estates Business Management (b) Bachelor of Science in Finance (c) Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Mgt (Jinja Campus Private) A candidate must hold any Second Class/Credit Diploma in Business related fields from a recognised Institution. Applicants to the above programmes shall be admitted to the First Year of study because they are highly specialised.
22 11.7 (a) Bachelor of Human Resource Management (b) Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management (c) Bachelor of International Business (d) Bachelor of Leadership and Governance (e) Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (f) Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (g) Bachelor of Transport and Logistics Management (h) Bachelor of Science in Marketing Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (j) Bachelor of Business Computing (k) Bachelor of Office and Information Management A candidate must possess at least any Second Class/Credit Diploma from a recognised Institution. Candidates who completed their Diploma programmes with at least Second Class Lower Division/Credit from Makerere University Business School (MUBS) with in the three years back period (i.e 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018 academic year) at the time of application shall be admitted to the Second Year of study on the above programmes and shall not be required to take any course in the First Year of study. Applicants who possess a Pass Diploma in the relevant field shall be admitted to First Year of study on the above programmes. END