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Get the list of courses and programmes offered by Makerere University. This article on Makerere University courses will provide candidates an overview of the programmes taught in the University under various departments and faculties. Thus, candidates interested in pursuing the three year B.Com and B.Sc degree programmes in Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science & Applications, Microbiology and Zoology, Anthropology, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Geology, Mathematics, Physics from Makerere University can look into the various courses provided by the University before filling up the admission form.
Makerere University offers a number of Bachelors Degree Programmes. They are listed below under their sespective academic units.
1. College Of Agricultural And Environmental Sciences (CAES)
Day Programmes
- AGR – Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture
- FST – Bachelor Of Science In Food Science And Technology
- AGE – Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Engineering
- BAR – Bachelor Of Agricultural And Rural Innovation
- BAM – Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Land Use And Management
- HOT – Bachelor Of Science In Horticulture
- AGM – Bachelor Of Agribusiness Management
- HUN – Bachelor Of Science In Human Nutrition
- BVS – Bachelor Of Environmental Science
- BCF – Bachelor Of Social & Enterpreneural Forestry
- BMT – Bachelor of Science in Meteology
- BCF 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)
Evening Programmes
- BAE – Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Land Use And Management
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
- ADM – Bachelor Of Business Administration
- 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
Evening Programmes
- ECE – Bachelor Of Arts In Economics
- DEE – Bachelor Of Arts In Development Economics
- CEO – Bachelor Of Commerce
- AND – Bachelor Of Business Administration
- BSQ – Bachelor Of Science In Quantitative Economics
- BPE – Bachelor Of Science In Population Studies
- SAT – Bachelor Of Science In Actuarial Science
- EBS – Bachelor Of Science In Business Statistics
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
- BST Bachelor of Information Systems & 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 & 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
Evening Programmes
- EDE – Bachelor Of Arts With Education
- BCE – 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
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
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
Evening
- BUE -Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
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)
7. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)
(a) 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)
(b) Evening Programme
- ASE -Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) (3 Years)
- BJE -Bachelor of Journalism and Communication (4 Years)
- ARE -Bachelor of Arts (Arts) (3 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)
(a) 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)
- BLB Bachelor of Industrial Livestock and Business (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
(b) 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)
- DFT -Diploma in Poultry Industry and Business (2 Years)
- DDI -Diploma in Dairy Industry and Business (2 Years)
- DFI -Diploma in Feed Industry and Business (2 Years)
- DFF -Diploma in Fish Industry and Business (2 Years)
- DPI -Diploma in Pig Industry and Business (2 Years)
- DFL -Diploma in Leather Industry and Business (2 Years)
- DBK -Diploma in Bee Industry and Business (2 Years)
- DFM -Diploma in Meat Industry and Business (2 Years)
- DRI -Diploma in Pet & Recreational Industry and Business (2 Years)
- DFS -Diploma in Laboratory Science Education and Industry (2 Years)
10. School of Law (SoL)
(a) Day Programme
LAW – Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)
(b) 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.
Off Campuses
1) JINJA Campus
(a) Day Programmes
- CSJ -Bachelor Science in Computer Science (3 Years)
- DVJ -Bachelor of Development Studies (3 Years)
- ADJ -Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
- COJ -Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
- ECJ -Bachelor of Arts in Economics (3 Years)
- DEJ -Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics (3 Years)
(b) Evening Programmes
- JCS -Bachelor Science in Computer Science (3 Years)
- JDV -Bachelor of Development Studies (3 Years)
- JAD -Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
- JCO -Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
- JEC -Bachelor of Arts in Economics (3 Years)
- JDE -Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics (3 Years)
2. Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
ARUA Campus
Evening Programmes
- BSU- Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
- PSU- Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
- EEA- Bachelor of Entreprenuership and Small Business Management(3Years)
- ASA- Bachelor of Science in Accounting (3Years)
JINJA Campus
(a) Day Programmes
- HSJ -Bachelor of Human Resource Management (3 Years)
- CRJ- Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
- BRC -Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Management (3 Years)
- BRJ- Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
- BJO -Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
- BEJ- Bachelor of Entreprenuership and Small Business Management(3Years)
- BBJ- Bachelor of Business Computing
- JSA- Bachelor of Science in Accounting (3Years)
Evening Programmes
- HSO -Bachelor of Human Resource Management (3 Years)
- BRO- Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
- CRO- Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
- BJJ -Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
- BRC -Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Management (3 Years)
- JBB- Bachelor of Entreprenuership and Small Business Management(3Years)
- BJB- Bachelor of Business Computing
MBARARA Campus
(a) Day Programmes
- HNM -Bachelor of Human Resource Management (3 Years)
- CMM -Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
- PMM- Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
- BMM- Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
- BMA- Bachelor of Science in Accounting (3Years)
- MTM -Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management(3Years)
Evening Programmes
- BNM -Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
More details can be found in the Course Catalog here: