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15 Master's degrees offered by the university
Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
The overall objective of the graduate training in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care of Makerere University is to develop motivated physicians into consultants in Anesthesiology and critical care.
Surgery
The Surgery programme from Makerere University is designed to pass out those surgeons in training who have a broad knowledge of surgical problems in general and who are capable of recognizing and dealing safely and efficiently with the whole range of surgical conditions, which may be handled by the Trainee Surgeons.
Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Makerere University is a graduate-level programme designed to be completed over three years. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of epidemiological principles and biostatistical methods, equipping students with essential skills for research and public health.
Statistics
Candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics of at least Class II, or with a mark of 60% and above in the specialization course, may be exempted from Part1 of the Statistics programme from Makerere University
Demography
The Master of Arts in Demography programme from Makerere University is intended to train candidates who hold the B.A. or B.Sc degree in various fields of specialization (for example, sociology, geography, economics, statistics, mathematics medicine, etc.) in demography for careers in government academia and the private sector.
Pharmacognosy
The Master of Science in Pharmacognosy from Makerere University is a two (2) year programme covered in four (4) Semesters and two (2) Recess Terms, aimed at training specialists in Pharmacognosy.
Physics
The MSc. Physics from Makerere University is conducted by Coursework and Dissertation. A student is expected to select an area of specialisation. Each such area of specialisation has three Core Courses, and in addition to the Core Courses, a student will select two courses from the electives to make up 5 courses to be done in year 1, semester 1 & 2.
Immunology and Clinical Microbiology
The Immunology and Clinical Microbiology Programme from Makerere University aims at opening graduate training in this discipline to outstanding non-medical applicants.
Psychiatry
The purpose of the Postgraduate training programme in Psychiatry from Makerere University is to produce the needed human resource required to provide specialised mental health services to all Ugandans.
Chemistry
Chemistry from Makerere University is designed to provide the first graduate degree for students who expect to continue on to advanced graduate study in chemistry. It can also be used to extend the competence of students who anticipate employment in chemical industries, in government laboratories, or as secondary/college school teachers.
Anaesthesia
With this Anaesthesia programme from Makerere University you will typically have examined the function, process and application of biomedical research with four compulsory modules and two optional modules plus a research project .
Ear, Nose and Throat
The Master of Medicine in Ear, Nose and Throat is offered at the Makerere University is enhancing capacity and participation of stakeholders and strengthening systems and partnerships.
Microbiology
This innovative programme in Microbiology from Makerere University provides a solid foundation in medical microbiology as a basis for teaching, as well as basic and applied research.
Zoology
The degree of Masters of Science (MSc) in Zoology from Makerere University is undertaken through a two – year full time programme of study and is awarded after examining the candidate in both written examinations and dissertation.
Mathematics
This Mathematics course from Makerere University gives an introduction to analytic methods for solving partial differential equations.