Academic Programmes
The University offers degree, diploma and certificate programmes.
Other Academic Programmes Developed
The University has identified and developed other programmes which are relevant and they include: Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering; Bachelor of Agro-processing Engineering, Bachelor of Nursing; Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery; Bachelor of Science in Mining; Bachelor of Animal Production and Management;
Other programmes are planned to be developed in the following areas:
Hotel Management and Hospitality to target the tourism industry; Agro Processing Engineering; Podiatry; Local government Administration; Environmental Sciences; Biotechnology; Food Safety Management, Petroleum Engineering and International languages.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND REQUIREMENTS
CODE |
PROGRAMME |
DURATION
(Years) |
‘A’ LEVEL REQUIREMENTS |
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS |
CAMPUS |
AMI |
Bachelor of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering |
4 |
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
Relevant: One best done of Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Economics & Technical Drawing
Desirable: General Paper
Others: All others |
At least 2nd class Ordinary Technician Diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution. In addition, candidates should have obtained at least credit performance in Mathematics component of the Diploma |
Busitema |
BCT |
Bachelor of Computer Engineering |
4 |
Essential: Mathematics & Physics
Relevant: One best done of Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Geography and Economics.
Desirable: General Paper
Others: All others |
At least 2nd class or Credit Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Traditional Engineering disciplines or any other Diploma that has both Mathematics and Physics as core components from a recognized institution. |
Busitema |
TEX |
Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering |
4 |
Essential: Two best done of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Relevant: One best done of Geography, Economics, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry,
Desirable: General Paper
Others: All others |
A Credit or Second Class Diploma in Textile Engineering. The candidate should have obtained at least a credit pass in Mathematics. |
Busitema |
*SCE |
Bachelor of Science Education |
3 |
Essential: Mathematics & Physics or Chemistry & Biology
Relevant: Third best done of the essential set or Economics or Technical Drawing
Desirable: General Paper
Others: All others |
At least 2nd class or Credit Diploma in Secondary Education with core components in Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry or Diploma in Computer Studies from a recognized institution. |
Nagongera |
DGE |
Diploma in Ginning Engineering |
2 years for ‘A’ Level leavers & Craft II and 1 year for holders of Diplomas in Electrical Mechanization & Agricultural Engineering |
Essential: One better done of Mathematics & Physics Relevant: Chemistry and next better done of Mathematics & Physics.
Desirable: General Paper
Others: All others |
Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical and Agricultural Engineering from a recognized Institution or Advanced Certificates in Electrical, Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering and Ginning Engineering from a recognized institution. |
Busitema |
DAG |
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering |
2 |
Essential: One better done of Mathematics & Physics Relevant: Next better done of Mathematics & Physics.
Desirable: General Paper & one best done of Chemistry, Economics & Geography.
Others: All others |
Advanced Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering and Ginning Engineering from a recognized Institution. |
Busitema |
N.B:
* Available Subject Combinations include: (1) Mathematics, Physics, Education (2) Mathematics, Computer Studies, Education
(3) Mathematics, Chemistry, Education (4) Physics, Computer Studies, Education (5) Biology, Chemistry, Education (6) Biology, Computer Studies, Education.
** The Namasagali Campus is expected to open in October, 2009, with degree programmes in Agro-Processing Engineering, Water Engineering and Resource and Environmental Economics.
