Overview

Specific Objectives

After completion of the Botany MSc degree programme from Makerere University, the graduate should be able to:

Identify research problems; formulate testable objectives, develop appropriate methods and experimental designs and write up viable research proposals in plant science.
Implement research projects and produce credible reports
Contribute towards finding of solutions for societal problems associated with plant science and resources.
Apply knowledge of plant science in development of plant products
Apply knowledge of plant science in the restoration of degraded environments
Influence and guide government policy on the sustainable utilization of plant resources through research work and dissemination of knowledge.
Provide advanced training of personnel for Makerere Staff development and National demands for research and government institutional building capacities in relevant disciplines.

Programme Structure

What you'll learn:

Offer training in aspects of applied Botany which will expose qualified candidates to practical problems and issues concerning plant resource research and development, ecology, improvement, utilization and conservation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Botany Environmental Sciences

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A candidate should posses at least a lower second class honours degree in Botany or Botany combined with zoology or another relevant subject like geography, biochemistry, chemistry and environmental science

Tuition Fee

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International

2169 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2169 USD per year during 24 months.
National

1356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1356 USD per year during 24 months.

5,000,000 Ugandan shillings for national students
8,000,000 Ugandan shillings for international students

Living costs for Kampala

1463786 - 1961574 UGX /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Botany.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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