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Degree Programmes

School of Life Science and Bio-Engineering (LiSBE)

Master's Degree by Coursework and Dissertation

  • Master of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management (MSc. BiEM)
  • Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture (MSc. SuAg)
  • Master of Science in Health and Biomedical Sciences (MSc. HBS)
  • Master’s in Food Science and Biotechnology (MSc. FoSB)
  • Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetic (MSc. HuND)
  • Master of Science in Public Health Research (MSc. PHR)
  • Master of Molecular Biomedical Engineering (MMBE)
  • Master of Industrial Pharmacy and Regulatory Science (MIPRS

Master's Degree by Research and Thesis

  • Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture (MSc SuAg)
  • Master of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management (MSc. BEM)
  • Master of Science in Food Science and Biotechnology (MSc. FoSB)
  • Master of Science in Health and Biomedical Sciences (MSc HBS)

PhD Degree by Coursework and Dissertation

  • PhD in Health and Biomedical Sciences (PhD HBS)
  • PhD in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management (PhD BiEM)
  • PhD in Sustainable Agriculture (PhD SuAg)
  • PhD in Food Science and Biotechnology (PhD FoSB)
  • PhD in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (PhD HuND)

PhD Degree by Research and Thesis

  • PhD in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management (PhD BiEM)
  • PhD in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (PhD HuND)
  • PhD in Sustainable Agriculture (PhD SuAg)
  • PhD in Food Science and Biotechnology (PhD FoSB)
  • PhD in Health and Biomedical Sciences (PhD HBS)
School of Computational and Communication Science and Engineering (CoCSE)

Master's Degree by Coursework and Dissertation

  • Master in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS)
  • Master’s in Information and Communication Science and Engineering (ICSE)
  • Master of Information and Communication Systems Engineering (ICSEn).
  • Masters of Information System and Network Security (ISNS)
  • Masters of Wireless and Mobile Computing (WiMC)
  • Master of Science in Embedded and Mobile System (EMoS)

Master's Degree by Research and Thesis

  • Master in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS)
  • Master of Information and Communication Systems Engineering (ICSE)

Master's Degree by Coursework and Project

  • Master of Science in Embedded and Mobile Systems(MSc EMoS)

PhD Degree by Coursework and Dissertation

  • PhD in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS)
  • PhD in Information and Communication Systems Engineering (ICSEn)
  • PhD in Information and Communication Science and Engineering (ICSE)

PhD Degree by Research and Thesis

  • PhD in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS)
  • PhD in Information and Communication Systems Engineering (ICSEn)
  • PhD in Information and Communication Science and Engineering (ICSE)
School of Materials, Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences (MEWES)

Master's Degree by Coursework and Dissertation

  • Master’s in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (HWRE)
  • Master’s in Environmental Science and Engineering (EnSE)
  • Master’s in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (SESE)
  • Master’s in Materials Science and Engineering (MaSE)
  • Master’s in Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering(WSSE)
  • Master of Science in Health Physics and Radiation Protection (MSc HPRP)

Master's Degree by Research and Thesis

  • Master of Science in Health Physics and Radiation Protection (MSc HPRP).

PhD Degree by Coursework and Dissertation

  • PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (MaSE)
  • PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (HWRE)
  • PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (SESE)
  • PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (EnSE)
  • PhD in Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering (WSSE)

PhD Degree by Research and Thesis

  • PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (MaSE)
  • PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (HWRE)
  • PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (SESE)
  • PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (EnSE)
School of Business Studies and Humanities (BuSH)

Master's Degree by Coursework and Dissertation

  • Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (MSc. IEM)

Master's Degree by Research and Thesis

  • Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (MSc. IEM)

PhD Degree by Coursework and Dissertation

  • PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (PhD-IEM)

PhD Degree by Research and Thesis

  • PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (PhD-IEM)

More information about degree programs can be found in the Prospectus, click here to download

Area of Specialization

Health and Biomedical Sciences(HBS)

Master's of Science in Health and Biomedical Sciences (HBS)

Specialization :

  • Health and Biomedical Sciences

PhD in Health and Biomedical Sciences (PhD- HBS)

  • Health and Biomedical Sciences
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management (BiEM)

Master's Degree of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management (MSc-BiEM)

Specialization :

  • Molecular Biodiversity and Bio-Prospecting
  • Sustainable Utilization of Natural Resources

PhD in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management(PhDBiEM)

Specialization :

  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
Sustainable Agriculture(SuAG)

Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture(MSc-SuAG)

Specialization :

  • Plant Molecular Breeding
  • Agricultural Systems Management
  • Molecular Plant Pathology

PhD in Sustainable Agriculture(PhD-SuAG)

Specialization :

  • Plant Molecular Breeding
  • Agricultural Systems Management
  • Molecular Plant Pathology
Food Science and Biotechnology (FoSB)

Master of Science in Food Science and Biotechnology (MSc- FoSB)

Specialization :

  • Postharvest Handling and Processing Technologies
  • Food Safety and Quality

PhD in Food Science and Biotechnology (PhD- FoSB)

Specialization :

  • Food Science and Biotechnology
Human Nutrition and Dietetic (HuND)

Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetic (MSc- HuND)

Specialization :

  • Clinical Nutrition

PhD in Human Nutrition and Dietetic (PhD HuND) ( By Research and Thesis only)

Specialization :

  • Regulation of Nutrient Metabolism
  • Molecular Mechanism of Human Disease-Nutrition
Public Health Research (PHR)

Master of Science in Public Health Research (MSc-PHR)

Specialization :

  • Determinants of Health and Diseases
  • Intervention Research
  • Implementations and Health Systems Research
Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS)

Master’s in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (M- AMCS)

Specialization :

  • Applied Mathematics and Computational Science

PhD in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (PhD- AMCS)

Specialization :

  • Applied Mathematics and Computational Science
Information and Communication Systems Engineering (ICSEn)

Master of Information and Communication Systems Engineering (M-ICSEn)

Specialization :

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering

PhD in Information and Communication Systems Engineering (PhD-ICSEn)

Specialization :

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering
Information and Communication Science and Engineering (ICSE)

Master’s in Information and Communication Science and Engineering (M-ICSE)

Specialization :

  • Information Technology Systems Development and Management

PhD in Information and Communication Science and Engineering (PhD-ICSE)

Specialization :

  • Information Technology Systems Development and Management
Embedded and Mobile Systems (EMoS)

Master of Science in Embedded and Mobile Systems (MSc-EMoS)

Specialization :

  • Embedded Systems
  • Mobile Systems
Wireless and Mobile Computing (WiMC)

Master of Wireless and Mobile Computing (M-WiMC)

Specialization :

  • Wireless and Mobile Computing
Information Systems and Network Security (ISNS)

Master of Information Systems and Network Security (M-ISNS)

Specialization :

  • Information Systems and Network Security
Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering (HWRE)

Master of Science in Hydrology and water resource Engineering (MSc HWRE)

Specialization :

  • Hydrology and Climate studies
  • Water Resources Engineering and Management

PhD in Hydrology and water resource Engineering (PhD in HwRE)

Specialization :

  • Hydrology and water resource Engineering
Environmental Science and Engineering (EnSE)

Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering (MSc EnSE)

Specialization :

  • Environmental science
  • Environmental Engineering

PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (PhD in EnSE)

Specialization :

  • Environmental science
  • Environmental Engineering
Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (SESE)

Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (MSc SESE)

Specialization :

  • Renewable Energy Engineering

PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (PhD in SESE)

Specialization :

  • Smart Grid Technology (Only for By thesis)
  • Renewable Energy Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering (MaSE)

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSc. MaSE)

Specialization :

  • Material Science and Engineering

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (PhD in MaSE)

Specialization :

  • Materials Science and Engineering
Health Physics and Radiation Protection (HPRP)

Master of Science in Health Physics and Radiation Protection (HPRP)

Specialization :

  • Health Physics and Radiation Protection
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (IEM)

Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (M-IEM)

Specialization :

  • Innovation Management
  • Entrepreneurship Management

PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (PhD-IEM)

Specialization :

  • Innovation Management
  • Entrepreneurship Management

More information about degree programs can be found in the Prospectus, click here to download

Admission Requirements

Master’s by Course work and Dissertation

To be admitted into a Master's programme by Coursework and Dissertation at the NM-AIST, the following requirements will be taken into consideration:

  • Possession of at least a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. For an applicant holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
  • The applicant must satisfy the programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.
  • The applicant may be expected to undergo an entry assessment by a panel appointed by the host School/Department, which may take one of the following methods: (1) personal interview, (2) written assessment, or (3) interview plus written assessment.
Master’s by Coursework and Project

This is a professional Master’s programme and a student will spend the first three semester’s doing coursework and one final semester in a pre-selected industry or NM-AIST laboratory to solve a pre-agreed problem of the industry or community.
To be admitted into a Master's programme by Coursework and Project at the NM-AIST, the following requirements will be taken into consideration:

  • Possession of at least a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. For an applicant holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization and working experience in related field (as guided by relevant School) will be added advantage.
  • The applicant must satisfy the programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.
  • The applicant may be expected to undergo an entry assessment by a panel appointed by the host School/Department, which may take one of the following methods: (1) personal interview, (2) written assessment, or (3) interview plus written assessment.
Master’s by Research and Thesis

To be admitted into a Master’s programme by Research and Thesis at the NM-AIST, the following requirements will be taken into consideration:

  • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0 or its equivalent or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. For an applicant holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization and, either:
    • Possession of a prototype that requires incubation/scaling up in line with NMAIST’s research and innovation policy and guidelines, or
    • Evidence of at least ONE-year working experience in related field and at least ONE publication in an accredited peer-reviewed journal as the FIRST author.
  • Submission along with application documents, a concise ONE-page concept notes or details of a prototype of what he/she wishes to work on as part of his/her study provided it is within the NM-AIST research agenda.
  • The applicant should be ready to pursue prescribed skills and capacity enhancing courses which are offered to all Master’s students at NM-AIST as common core courses and as may be recommended by the supervisors, to enhance research performance. The courses may be taken flexibly during the duration of the programme but MUST be successfully completed before graduation.
PhD by Coursework and Dissertation

To be admitted into a PhD programme by Coursework and Dissertation at the NM-AIST, the following requirements will be taken into consideration:

  • Possession of at least a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. For an applicant holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
  • Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 or its equivalent and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization.
  • The applicant must satisfy the Programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.
  • The applicant may be expected to undergo an entry assessment by a panel appointed by the host School/Department, which may take one of the following methods: (1) personal interview, (2) written assessment, or (3) interview plus written assessment.
PhD by Research and Thesis

To be admitted into a PhD programme by Research and Thesis at the NM-AIST, the following requirements will be taken into consideration:

  • Possession of at least a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. For an applicant holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
  • Possession of Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0.
  • Demonstrate working and research experience by either producing evidence of:
    • At least TWO years working experience in related field and at least TWO publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, being the FIRST author in ONE publication or
    • ONE publication and a patent/prototype emanating from his/her research/innovation work in line with NM-AIST’s Research and Innovation Policy, or
    • A prototype that requires incubation/scaling up in line with NM-AIST’s Research and Innovation Policy, or
    • A funded research project with a PhD training component in which the applicant is the project PI/ Co PI in a related field, or
    • Working experience (in related field) of at least FIVE years and a statement of purpose (education background, motivation for study programme, study plan and map, plan after study, honours and awards).
  • Submission along with application documents, a concise TWO-page concept note or details of a prototype of what he/she wishes to work on as part of his/her study provided it is within the NM-AIST research agenda.
  • The applicant may be expected to defend the concept note or prototype before a panel appointed by the host School/Department to demonstrate the candidate’s research skills and work experience.
  • The applicant should be ready to pursue prescribed skills and capacity-enhancing courses that are offered to all PhD students at NM-AIST as common core courses and the supervisors may recommend as, enhancing research performance. The courses may be taken flexibly during the duration of the programme but MUST be successfully completed before graduation.

Application Period

The admission applications period for Coursework and Dissertation (CW) and Coursework and Project (CP) programmes is from February to October in each academic year. However, applications period for Master’s and PhD by Research and Thesis (RT) degree programmes are submitted throughout within the academic year. Academic year is normally opened in January in each calendar year.

Degree Programme Specific Requirements

Master's Degree Programme By Coursework and Dissertation:

Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (MSc SESE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (MSc SESE) must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degrees.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

  • (i) Describe the technical requirements, potential environmental impacts, and efficiencies of energy technologies
  • (ii) Demonstrate understanding of relevant scientific theories, ideas, methodologies and the newest technologies in renewable energy.
  • (iii) Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of energy demand and identify appropriate application in particular focus on heating and ventilation systems, energy management and conservation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
  • (iv) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the sustainable energy science and engineering.
  • (v) Understand legal, economic, social, and managerial considerations of the sustainable energy science and engineering discipline.
  • (vi) Demonstrate the ability to select efficient energy storage materials and design of energy storage systems.
  • (vii) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
  • (viii) Acquire practical skills through experience obtained in laboratories, workshops, individual and group research work and working computer software.

Course Categories

Common Cores

  • (i) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics (BuSH 6007)
  • (ii) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (BuSH 6008)

Programme cores

  • (i) Research Methods and Communication (MEWE 6101)
  • (ii) Outreach and Internship (MEWE 6102)

Programme specialties :

(i) Renewable Energy Engineering

  • (a) Renewable Energy Technology (SESE 6230)
  • (b) Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (SESE 6231)
  • (c) Passive Solar Energy Technology (SESE 6232)
  • (e) Energy Management (SESE 6234)
  • (f) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria (MaSE 6101)
  • (g) Measurement Techniques in Energy Technology (SESE 6235)

(ii) Sustainable Power Generation and Energy Utilization

  • (a) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
  • (b) Combined Heat and Power Technology
  • (c) Sustainable Power Generation System
  • (d) Sustainable Energy Utilization Systems
  • (e) Thermal Comfort and Indoor Climate
  • (f) Applied Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology
  • (g) Hydraulic Turbo-machinery
  • (h) Combustion Theory
  • (i) Measurement Techniques in Energy Technology

(iii) Smart Grid Technology

  • (a) Introduction to Smart Grid
  • (b) Advanced Electronics
  • (c) Power quality in power distribution systems
  • (d) Data security and privacy in Smart Grid
  • (e) Data Communication and Computer Networks
  • (f) Wireless and Mobile/Cellular Communications
  • (g) Operating Systems
  • (h) Renewable Energy Technology
  • (i) Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
  • (j) Energy Management
Master of Molecular Biomedical Engineering (BioE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Molecular Biomedical Engineering (BioE) must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of :
(a) (a) Possession of a second-class Bachelor’s degree in specialty subjects, with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. Students who need to join the Masters of Molecular Biomedical Engineering programme shall therefore need to have the following specialty (Engineering) specific qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor of electrical and biomedical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology; Biomedical Technology, Clinical chemistry; Biochemistry, Biotechnology/Bioengineering, Analytical Chemistry or any other related engineering discipline for postgraduate course.
(b) (b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade in addition to above specialty specific qualifications.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

  • (i) Describe vaccine and drug development and delivery systems and molecular diagnostics, including biosensors.
  • (ii) Explain thermodynamics concepts in biological systems and its application in real situations.
  • (iii) Describe concepts of bioreactor designing.
  • (iv) Apply skills for developing diagnostic assays, vaccine, drugs and their delivery systems, biosensors
  • (v) Design and develop bioreactors.
  • (vi) Apply skills required for analysis of DNA/RNA, protein sequence data (OMICs data), purification of proteins/enzymes and analysis of protein/enzyme functions.
  • (vii) Conduct hands on biomedical research in living labs/models and industrial in bioproduct development; vaccines and diagnostics development.
  • (viii) Communicate scientific ideas to specialized and non-specialized audience.
  • (xi) Design and develop molecular diagnostics assays and sensors using engineering concepts.

Course Categories

Common Cores

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Common Core at School Level

  • (i) (LSBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
  • (ii) (LSBE 6102) Outreach and internship
  • (iii) (LSBE 6401) Graduate Seminars
  • (iv) (LSBE 6901) Dissertation (Bio engineering research)

Programme cores

  • (i) (BIOS 6101) Molecular and cell biology

Programme specialties :

(i) Health and Biomedical Sciences

  • (a) (BioE 6201) Mathematics for Biosciences
  • (b) (BioE 6202) Biosensors
  • (c) (BioE 6203) Functional Genomics
  • (e) (BioE 6204) Design and Development of Molecular Diagnostics and devices
  • (f) (BioE 6205) Nanoscience

Electives :

  • (a) (BioE 6301) Protein Design and Engineering
  • (b) (BioE 6302) Advanced Biological Thermodynamics
  • (c) (BioE 6303) Bioreactor Design and Operations
  • (e) (BioE 6304) Microbial Engineering
  • (f) (BioE 6305) Practical Course in Genetic Engineering
  • (g) (BioE 6306) Protein Chemistry and Catalysis
  • (h) (BioE 6307) Material analysis
  • (i) (BioE 6308) Novel drug technology and dosage
  • (j) (BioE 6309) Vaccinology
  • (k) (BioE 6310) Synthestic biology
  • (l) (BioE 6311) Bioprocess engineering
  • (m) (BioE 6312) Bioengineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • (n) (BioE 6313) Microbial physiology
Master of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent in the field of biological or life sciences from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants for admission into this MSc programme holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) MUST have at least average of “C” in Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning and an average of “B” grade in the core subjects related to this, which are biological or life sciences.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

  • (i) Describe ecological theory with conservation management practices
  • (ii) Apply appropriate statistical tests
  • (iii) Expected the knowledge acquired to address how to manage threats and losses of biodiversity in Tanzania and around the world.
  • (iv) Describe and characterize fundamentals of ecosystem processes and functioning as well as goods and services accrued from this.
  • (v) Explain the best practices of harnessing and benefiting from biodiversity as they occur in nature and their bio-prospective nature.
  • At the end of this program students will be able to:
  • (i) Acquire and use effective arguing, writing and presentation/speaking skills particularly those related to biodiversity and ecosystem management.
  • (ii) Apply statistical skills to analyse ecological data sets
  • (iii) Apply acquired in-depth lab skills to carry out experiments related to biodiversity
  • (iv) Locate inspect relevant literature to write scientific reports and publications
  • (v) Implement established skills to develop grant proposals
  • (vi) Implement techniques and approaches to facilitate development of evidence- based conservation and management practices that ensure sustenance in biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods of the people
  • (vii) Communicate, argue and debate in public scientific forums
  • (viii) Design, argue and defend appropriate conservation practices to the wider audience
  • (xi) Develop, conceptualize conservation discussions and provide appropriate response
  • (x) Developing and implement competent frameworks that can guide the writing process of high-quality scientific publications
  • (xi) Communicate clearly scientific results to the public

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (LSBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
  • (ii) (LSBE 6102) Outreach and internship
  • (iii) (LSBE 6401) Graduate Seminars
  • (iv) (LSBE 6402) Research Seminars and Conferences
  • (v) (LSBE 6901) Dissertation
  • (vi) (LSBE 6196) Thesis

Speciality Courses :

  • (i) (BiEM 6201) Microbial Diversity and Bio-prospecting
  • (ii) (BiEM 6202) Natural Products in Biodiversity
  • (iii) (BiEM 6221) Biodiversity Science and Conservation planning
  • (iv) (BiEM 6222) Conservation Governance

Elective Courses :

  • (i) (BiEM 6201) Microbial Diversity and Bio-prospecting
  • (ii) (BiEM 6202) Natural Products in Biodiversity
  • (iii) (BiEM 6221) Biodiversity Science and Conservation planning
  • (iv) (BiEM 6222) Conservation Governance
Master of Science in Health and Biomedical Sciences (MHBS)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Health and Biomedical Sciences (MHBS) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second-class Bachelor’s degree in related specialty subjects, with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. Students who need to join the Biomedical Sciences programme shall therefore need to have the following specialty-specific qualifications: Veterinary Science or Medicine (BVSc, BVM, DVM); Human Medicine (MD); Pharmacy, Clinical Sciences; Animal Science; Microbiology; Molecular Biology; Biotechnology; Physiology (Medical or Veterinary), Pathology (Medical or Veterinary); Immunology (Medical or Veterinary); Parasitology and related fields.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Explain core concepts involved in One Health.
  • (ii) Explain emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, including zoonosis diseases.
  • (iii) Describe main concepts in molecular biology and other biomedical sciences like immunology, epidemiology, etc
  • (iv) Explain and apply cutting-edge technology in biomedical sciences.
  • (v) Apply contemporary techniques for studying immunity, molecular biology, and developing diagnostic tools and vaccines against important human and animal diseases.
  • (vi) Design and conduct research in biomedical sciences fields, to become leading researchers, service providers and entrepreneurs.
  • (vii) Communicate scientific ideas to specialized and non-specialized audience.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (LSBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
  • (ii) (LSBE 6102) Outreach and internship
  • (iii) (LSBE 6401) Graduate Seminars
  • (iv) (LSBE 6901) Dissertation
  • (v) (LSBE 6196) Thesis
  • (vi) (BIOS 6101) Molecular and Cell Biology

Speciality Courses :

  • (i) (BIOS 6201) Immunology
  • (ii) (BIOS 6202) Molecular Techniques in Life Sciences
  • (iii) (BIOS 6203) Applied Microbiology
  • (iv) (BIOS 6221) One Health
  • (v) (BIOS 6222) Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
  • (vi) (BIOS 6223) Applied Epidemiology
  • (vii) (BIOS 6224) Applied Biostatistics

Elective Courses :

  • (i) (BIOS 6301) Biosafety and Bioethics
  • (ii) (BIOS 6302) Application of Engineering in Life Sciences
  • (iii) (BIOS 6303) Neurobiology
  • (iv) (BIOS 6304) Infectious Disease Modeling and Geographical Information
  • (v) (BIOS 6305) Tropical Parasitology
  • (vi) (BIOS 6306) Drug Design and Discovery
  • (vii) (BIOS 6307) Virology
  • (viii) (BIOS 6308) Economic Aspects of Biotechnology
  • (ix) (BIOS 6309) Genomics and bioinformatics
  • (x) (BIOS 6311) Non-communicable diseases
  • (xi) (BIOS 6310) Emerging Trends in Biotechnology, Industrial Pharmacy and Regularity Science
Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics must have obtained :
(a) Possession of at least second class Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition, Home Economics and Human Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Community Nutrition, Dietetics and related fields with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent from an accredited University or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) The applicant must satisfy the Programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Explain the nutrition management of different disease conditions
  • (ii) Outline nutrition and health principles to promote well being
  • (iii) Link nutrition and disease management
  • (iv) Demonstrate how to conduct nutrition assessment
  • (v) Illustrate different ways of analysing nutrition data
  • (vi) Design meals/diets for different physiological status and disease conditions
  • (vii) Design and conduct research in their field of study
  • (viii) Be able to communicate study results/findings
  • (ix) Be able to do nutritional management of patients
  • (x) Be able to prioritise nutrition interventions to complement the physician’s management of patients.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (LiBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
  • (ii) (HuND 6102) Advanced Nutrition Assessments and Surveillance

Speciality Courses :

  • (i) (HuND 6204) Advanced Nutritional Epidemiology
  • (ii) (HuND 6202) Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry
  • (iii) (HuND6203) Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
  • (iv) (HuND 6223) Nutrition in Emergencies
  • (v) (HuND 6206) Advanced Maternal and Child Nutrition
  • (vi) (HuND 6201) Therapeutic Nutrition
  • (vii) (HuND 6222) Food and Nutrition Security
  • (viii) (HuND 6221) Programme Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • (ix) (HuND 6225) Nutrition in Exercise and Sports
  • (x) (HuND 6224) Ergogenic Aids and Sports Performance

Graduate Seminars:

  • (i) (LiBE 6402) Research Seminar and conferences I
Master of Science in Food Science and Biotechnology (MSc. FoSB)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Food Science and Biotechnology (MSc. FoSB) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning and,
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization and,
(c) The applicant must satisfy the Programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Gain in depth knowledge of postharvest handling/processing technologies, food quality and safety.
  • (ii) Demonstrate understanding on the functional foods source, bioactive ingredients and examine or evaluate their role in health promotion and disease prevention; health claims and regulatory issues related to functional foods.
  • (iii) Describe technologies/methods used in food components extraction.
  • (iv) Differentiate biochemical and analytical skills used for routinely testing/analysing of food components and toxins/pathogens in food laboratory and biotechnology industry.
  • (v) Interpret food safety systems and regulatory framework.
  • (vi) Compose, test/conduct and validate methods for food analysis and data interpretation.
  • (vii) Demonstrate skills of industrial production of microbial metabolites and their applications in food processing.
  • (viii) Demonstrate effective scientific writing and presentation skills
  • (ix) Design a unit operation and a process flow in a food industry, master principles of food processing and preservation, select appropriate food processing and preservation methods/technologies
  • (x) Recommend and use-processing techniques (conventional vs. emerging) potentially applied in food industry for food value addition/product development.
  • (xi) Master, design, manage and coordinate research and developmental programs such as Food safety systems, postharvest losses management, food fortification etc. Course categories

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (LiBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
  • (ii) (LSBE 6102) Outreach program

Speciality Courses :

  • (i) (FoSB 6201) Postharvest handling and Processing Technologies - I
  • (ii) (FoSB 6202) Postharvest Handling and Processing Technologies - II
  • (iii) (FoSB 6221) Food Safety Issues
  • (iv) (FoSB 6222) Food Quality Assurance and Control

Elective Courses:

  • (i) (FoSB 6301) Total Quality Management in Food Industry
  • (ii) (FoSB 6302) Food Product Development
  • (iii) (FoSB 6303) Food Law and Regulations
  • (iv) (FoSB 6304) Functional Foods
  • (v) (FoSB 6305) Food Mycotoxicology
  • (vi) (FoSB 6306) Trends in Food Technology
  • (vii) (FoSB 6307) Advanced Food Chemistry
  • (viii)(FoSB 6308) Food Microbiology
  • (ix) (FoSB 6309) Food Analysis and Instrumentation
  • (x) (FoSB 6310) Industrial Food Biotechnology
Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related fields with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Describe agricultural production systems technologies
  • (ii) Predict the agricultural production potential and capacity of natural resources and prevent the degradation of soil, water quality and biological diversity
  • (iii) Explain and apply cutting-edge technologies in sustainable agriculture.
  • (iv) Apply improved techniques to manipulate agricultural production systems through technological advancements
  • (v) Develop market-driven agricultural technologies by utilizing natural resources in a profitable manner
  • (vi) Design agricultural production systems and become leading scientists and service providers in sustainable agriculture
  • (viii) Communicate the research results to experts and non-expert audience.
  • (ix) Design a unit operation and a process flow in a food industry, master principles of food processing and preservation, select appropriate food processing and preservation methods/technologies
  • (x) Recommend and use-processing techniques (conventional vs. emerging) potentially applied in food industry for food value addition/product development.
  • (xi) Master, design, manage and coordinate research and developmental programs such as Food safety systems, postharvest losses management, food fortification etc.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (LiBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
  • (ii) (LSBE 6102) Master’s Outreach and Internship
  • (iii) (SBE6401) Master’s Graduate Seminar
  • (iv) (LSBE 6901) Master’s Dissertation
  • (v) (SuAg 6101) Issues in Sustainable Agriculture

Speciality Courses :

  • (i) (SuAg 6201) Molecular Plant Pathology
  • (ii) (SuAg 6202) Plant Molecular Breeding
  • (iii) (SuAg 6203) Managing Agro-ecosystems

Elective Courses:

  • (i) (SuAg 6301) Sustainable Crop Protection and Soil Health Management
  • (ii) (SuAg 6302) Plant Tissue Culture
  • (iii) (SuAg 6303) Application of Engineering in Life Sciences
  • (iv) (SuAg 6304) Economic Aspects of Biotechnology
  • (v) (SuAg 6305) Molecular Biotechnology
  • (vi) (SuAg 6306) Plant Virology
  • (vii) (SuAg 6307) Sustainable Crop Production
  • (viii)(SuAg 6308) Seed Science and Seed Systems
  • (ix) (SuAg 6309) Applied Plant Pathology
  • (x) (SuAg 6310) Metabolic Engineering and Molecular Farming
  • (xi) (SuAg 6311) Abiotic and Biotic Stress Biology
  • (xii) (SuAg 6312) Molecular Techniques in Life Sciences
  • (xiii)(SuAg 6313) Agricultural Entomology
  • (xiv) (SuAg 6314) Agriculture Enterprise Management
  • (xv) (SuAg 6315) Livestock Production and Management
Master of Science in Public Health Research (MSc. PHR)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Public Health Research (MSc. PHR) must have obtained :
(a) A candidate for this programme must have a first degree with a GPA of at least 3.0/5 in relevant subjects from a recognized university/institute
(b) The applicant must have an experience in related field of at least two years.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Appraise the complexity of public health and health system realities that enables effective engagement as a public health researcher in the African context.
  • (ii) Liaise with relevant partners from civil society, research and policy to prioritize public health research gaps and influence evidence-based decision making.
  • (iii) Design public health research to international standard with multidisciplinary teams.
  • (iv) Analyze public health research to international standard with multidisciplinary teams.
  • (v) Communicate public health research to international standard with multidisciplinary teams.
  • (vi) Mobilize resources and manage public health research projects.
  • (viii) Demonstrate professionalism and sound ethics in all conduct.
  • (ix) Incorporate a pro-poor and equity approach in all research undertakings as well as in recommendations derived from research.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6002) Philosophy, Ethics & Social Imperatives
  • (ii) (BuSH 6003) Foundations of Law in Science, Engineering and Technology
  • (iii) (BuSH 6004) Innovation Management & Competitiveness
  • (iv) (BuSH 6005) Entrepreneurship & ManagementProgramme

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (RePH 6101) Research Management and Professional skills
  • (ii) (RePH 6102) Population Health and Health Determinants
  • (iii) (RePH 6103) Health Systems, Policy and Ethics
  • (iv) (RePH 6104) Conceptualization of research 7 Credits
  • (v) (RePH 6105) Study Design and Tools
  • (vi) (RePH 6106) Basics in Analysis

Speciality Courses :

  • (i) (RePH 6201) Advanced Epidemiology
  • (ii) (RePH 6202) Advanced Quantitative analysis methods
  • (iii) (RePH 6203) Infectious and non- infectious diseases
  • (iv) (RePH 6221) Intervention trials design and management
  • (v) (RePH 6201) Advanced Epidemiology
  • (vi) (RePH 6202) Advanced Quantitative analysis methods
  • (vii) (RePH 6241) Policy Analysis and Health Systems
  • (viii) (RePH 6242) Economic Evaluation of Health Programs
  • (ix) (RePH 6243) Advanced Qualitative Analysis Method

Elective Courses:

  • (i) (RePH 6301) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis
  • (ii) (RePH 6302) Scientific Reading and writing
Master’s of Information Systems and Network Security (ISNS)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master’s of Information Systems and Network Security (ISNS) must have obtained :
(a) Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with GPA of at least 3.0/5.0 or equivalent for classified degrees, and an average of B for unclassified degrees in Information and Communication Technology related fields.
(b) These fields include but are not limited to Information Systems; Information Technology; IT Security, Informatics; Software Engineering; Computer Science; and Computer Engineering. Candidates with different levels of education such as Post Graduate Diploma (at least a GPA of 4) on top of an Advanced Diploma in a field closely related to Information and Communication Technology field and have attained the above mentioned required passes are also eligible for consideration to admission to the program.
(c) and/or post graduate Diploma at accredited universities or similar institutions of higher learning which issue academic documents in languages other than English shall submit notarized English translations of all supporting documentation including, transcripts and certificates. All university qualifications obtained from foreign institutions must be authenticated by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Understand and gain fundamental knowledge of advanced operating system and management; network programming; network defense and countermeasures; distributed and parallel programming; data centre management.
  • (ii) Understand the basics of information and network security and applications
  • (iii) Understand fundamentals of system development methodology, Design of information and network security systems and develop a basic understanding of Internet of Things in Embedded systems
  • (iv) Understand best practices in scientific innovation, Intellectual property, and entrepreneurship; roles, challenges, opportunities and lessons
  • (v) Fundamentals of research methods and Communication
  • (vi) Scientific proposal upraising, report writing and presentation fundamentals
  • (vii) Effective communication skills, attitude and ethics for personal and career development
  • (viii) Develop Mobile and wireless applications, troubleshoot faults in applications and Effective writing and presentation
  • (ix) Troubleshooting design fails in electronic circuits, Contribute by research and innovation to solve wireless and mobile computing problems
  • (x) Devise and conduct experiments, interpret data and provide well informed conclusions in the field of wireless and mobile computing
  • (xi) Understand the impact of engineering solutions in the information and network security in the context of sustainable development
  • (xii) Interdisciplinary view of point: Through the business related courses, students will develop an affinity to look at issues from different perspective by incorporating the complexity of business processes in decision making.
  • (xiii) Through the design components of courses, students will develop solutions through team effort, develop listening attitude and being team player, through these design tasks students will develop prototypes/programmes and solution to various tasks
  • (xiv) Writing of scientific reports in an acceptable manner, present scientific work with right etiquette
  • (xv) Communicate professionally, demonstrate professional ethics and have an enlightened level of responsibility with a well-developed attitude for personal and professional development
  • (xvi) Become a masters graduate in Information Systems and Network Security specialty

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (CCSE 6001) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (CCSE 6011) Outreach and Internship

Speciality Courses :

  • (i) (ISNS 6201) Advanced Operating System and Management
  • (ii) (ISNS 6202) Information System & Network Security
  • (iii) (ISNS 6203) Network Programming
  • (iv) (ISNS 6204) Application Security
  • (v) (ISNS 6205) Cyber Forensics
  • (vi) (ISNS 6206) PKI and Biometrics
  • (vii) (ISNS 6207) Network Defense and Counter measures
  • (viii) (ISNS 6208) Ethical Hacking
  • (ix) (ISNS 6209) IT Service Management
  • (x) (ISNS 6210) Cloud Computing
  • (xi) (ISNS 6211) Distributed Computing
  • (xii) (ISNS 6212) Parallel Programming
  • (xiii) (ISNS 6213) Storage Area Network
  • (xiv) (ISNS 6214) Security Standards and Audit
  • (xv) (ISNS 6215) Software Engineering
  • (xvi) (ISNS 6216) Data Centre Management
  • (xvii) (ISNS 6217) Infrastructure Management & Virtualization
  • (xviii)(ISNS 6218) Cloud Security Services
Masters of Science in Embedded and Mobile Systems (MSc.EMoS)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Masters of Science in Embedded and Mobile Systems (MSc.EMoS) must have obtained :
(a) Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with GPA of at least 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent from an accredited university of similar institution of higher learning in Information Systems; Information technology; Informatics; Mobile Computing; Wireless Networks; Software Engineering; Computer Science; Computer Engineering or related fields.
(b) In case of applicants with unclassified degrees (e.g. BSc General, BSc in IT, BEng, BSc in Telecom, or equivalent), should have at least an overall of “B” grade and an average of “B+” grade in the relevant subjects or field of his/her specialization: Information Systems; Information Technology; Informatics; Mobile Computing, Wireless Networks; Software Engineering; Computer Science; Computer Engineering, or related fields.
(c) Possess advanced diploma in the fields of study mentioned in (i) with a postgraduate diploma in the same field with GPA of 4.0 as entry route to Master’s programme.

Embedded Systems specialty requirement:

  • The Students should have successful completion of bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded systems, or any related fields of Electronics Engineering.

Mobile Systems Specialty requirement:

  • The students should have successful completion of bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mobile System Development, Information Systems; Information Communication Technology; Informatics;

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Understand the fundamentals of embedded systems, their development phases. Understand standards, protocols, configuration for embedded networking and the corresponding characteristics of well-established standards and protocols. Understand the role of testing, its approaches and techniques as applicable in embedded systems
  • (ii) Understand mobile telecommunication technology, network types, infrastructure, security, protocols, architecture, the concepts of mobility and portability, spectrum issues and policies and on-going trends in development. Understand mobile commerce development stages, how to develop mobile application requirements as well as understand essentials, functionalities ad standards of wireless communication. Understand android studio development environment, design a and fundamental concepts
  • (iii) Understand and gain fundamental knowledge of operation modes and characteristics of sensors and actuators. Understand RFID systems -their modes of operation, industry standards, characteristics
  • (iv) Understand best practices in scientific innovation, Intellectual property, and entrepreneurship; roles, challenges, opportunities and lessons
  • (v) Understand: electronic circuitry principles as applicable in different situations, physics behind optoelectronics, laser operation principles. Understand fundamental concept of criticality, specific requirements, regulations, methods and techniques, documentation for developing safety-critical systems
  • (vi) Understand concepts of computer systems, physical-technological and regulatory requirements of embedded systems with focus on the automotive application area
  • (vii) Understand and know how to program, embedded systems, mobile system
  • (viii) Understand machine learning concepts, types, application including learning theory and models. gain knowledge on computational data analytics tools, methods and processes and their underlying mathematical theory. Understand software development processes and software testing techniques
  • (ix) Understand e-business, its evolvement over time and the corresponding impact in e-commerce. Understand and evaluate revenue models, software functionalities, systems, players and processes, security vulnerabilities of e-business. Understand technical-engineering/ programming and business dynamics of applied information systems
  • (x) Understand on ground realities of professional environment and develop ability how to engage with industry practitioners, gain insight into on-ground industrial/ societal challenges and seek ways to provide solutions
  • (xi) Understand how the various concepts of computer science, mathematics, electronics integrate into an end product. Gain insight into methods for such integration in achieving a particular end goal therefore integrating theory and practise, gain social skills of working in groups to accomplish the desired goals therefore dealing with criticisms, arguments as well as work independently therefore self-assessing their understanding and seek independently
  • (xii) Understand: internet of things architectural overview and protocols, internet of things as applicable in wireless and mobile networks - opportunities and trade-offs in interconnected wireless embedded sensors
  • (xiii) Know best practices in scientific innovation, Intellectual property, and entrepreneurship; roles, challenges, opportunities and lessons
  • (xiv) Writing of scientific reports in an acceptable manner, present scientific work with right etiquette
  • (xv) Understand; project/research methodologies from technical embedded and Mobile Systems point of view, how to concisely define research problems, how to conduct systematic literature review, plan research work, results/data interpretation and presentation. Understand roles, best practices, stages/processes, control measures, strategies involved in the management of IT projects
  • (xvi) Scientific proposal upraising, report writing and presentation fundamentals effective communication skills, attitude and ethics for personal and career development.
  • (xvii) Understand different communication environments and implications, value and weigh opinions objectively and give feedback, creatively structure ideas and arguments, present and negotiate effectively, develop resilience and balance work-life
  • (xviii) Perform a simple standard development task of an embedded system. Implement gateway functions between different embedded networking standards and protocols, assess the adequacy of embedded networking solutions in relation to their application. Choose test methods for specific goals and evaluate the success of the test
  • (xix) Sensor selection and choice of design components to accomplish the required performance when designing wireless embedded systems, taking into account any trade-offs involved and analyse modes/ characteristics as well as implement software and hardware interfacing concepts for sensors and actuators
  • (xx) Design: analog and digital electronic circuits, applied electronic systems based on lasers and optic fibre. Analyse and solve problems involving electronic circuits and simulate end to end digital systems. Developed ability to select RFID system components based on application specifications
  • (xxi) Developed knowledge to purposely choose methods and techniques applicable in development of safety critical systems. Skilled in requirement definition, analysis and requirement-satisfaction-analysis validation of embedded systems in transport domain
  • (xxii) Design and manage small individual and group projects following methodological IT project management stages. Effective conduct of research/ project work, writing and presentation.
  • (xxiii) Leadership, team building, negotiation skills, the art of self-confidence and Develop challenge- specific skills
  • (xxiv) E-business system design, content creation and management, dealing with cryptography and security in e-business. Information systems design, assessment and evaluation in relation to its pre-defined objectives. android application development
  • (xxv) Implement and apply machine learning techniques. Able to pursue theoretical and applied research in big data optimization. Effectively develop software systems following the appropriate methodologies
  • (xxvi) Interdisciplinary view of point: Through the business related courses, students will develop an affinity to look at issues from different perspective by incorporating the complexity of business processes in decision making.
  • (xxvii) Ability to design android applications, evaluate e-business and form technical as well as its business perspective. Understand the design of information systems in relation t their application, uncover the choice of digital solutions for business performances and management of digital business
  • (xxviii)Ability to understand internet of things, evaluate and project the performance of sensors in wireless embedded systems and sensor and actuator selection, software-hardware interfacing concepts and integration in embedded systems
  • (xxix) Conversant in mobile telecommunication technologies, RFID system requirements and mobile commerce, advancements, concepts and application, ability to assess mobile commerce business models and optimize business processes
  • (xxx) Fluency of dealing well in various communication environments, empathetic to bend in and fit in professional environments, developed leadership attitude/ team skills and overall maximizing of one's strength
  • (xxxi) Ability to understand the step by step integration processes involved in design of embedded systems. Developed analytical ability to understand well-established protocols and standards, assess embedded networking solutions in relation to their application. Competently carry out safe embedded systems test
  • (xxxii) Ability to understand electronic circuits: digital, analog, optoelectronics and laser, understand their functioning and design considerations. Understanding the design of safety-critical systems. Conversant in requirement analysis of embedded systems in traffic applications
  • (xxxiii)Through the design components of courses, students will develop solutions through team effort, develop listening attitude and being team player, through these design tasks students will develop prototypes/ programmes and solution to various tasks
  • (xxxiv) Conversant in and able to apply machine learning and computational data analytics tools
  • (xxxv) Project management fundamentals, activity planning and coordination. Writing of scientific reports in an acceptable manner, present scientific work with right etiquette
  • (xxxvi) Understand the impact of engineering solutions in embedded or mobile systems
  • (xxxvii)Communicate professionally, demonstrate professional ethics and have an enlightened level of responsibility with a well-developed attitude for personal and professional development
  • (xxxviii)Become a masters graduate in Embedded and Mobile Systems - in respective specialization

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (CCSE 6001) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
  • (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (EMoS 6101) Soft Skills
  • (ii) (EMoS 6102) Group Project
  • (iii) (EMoS 6103) Electronic Business
  • (iv) (EMoS 6104) Internet of Things and Embedded Systems
  • (v) (EMoS 6403) Outreach and Internship

Speciality Courses :

Embedded Systems:

  • (i) (EMoS 6201) Sensors and Actuators
  • (ii) (EMoS 6202) Embedded Networking
  • (iii) (EMoS 6203) Embedded Systems Engineering
  • (iv) (EMoS 6204) Advanced Applied Electronics

Mobile Systems:

  • (i) (EMoS 6221) Applied Information Systems
  • (ii) (EMoS 6222) Mobile Telecommunication Technology
  • (iii) (EMoS 6223) Mobile Commerce
  • (iv) (EMoS 6224) Mobile Application Development
Master of Wireless and Mobile Computing

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Masters of Science in Embedded and Mobile Systems (MSc.EMoS) must have obtained :
(a) Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with GPA of at least 3.0/5.0 or equivalent for classified degrees, and an average of B for unclassified degrees in Information and Communication Technology related fields.
(b) These fields include but are not limited to Information Systems; Informatics; Mobile Computing; Wireless Networks; Software Engineering; Computer Science, electronics and Computer Engineering. Candidates with different levels of education such as Post Graduate Diploma (At least a GPA of 4) on top of an Advanced Diploma in a field closely related to Information and Communication Technology field and have attained the above mentioned required passes are also eligible for consideration to admission to the program.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Understand and gain fundamental knowledge of advanced programming for; mobile devices, operating systems, object-oriented and parallel programming
  • (ii) Understand the basics of wireless Communication sensor networks and network security
  • (iii) Understand fundamentals of system development methodology, Design of wireless communication circuits and develop a basic understanding of Internet of Things in Embedded systems
  • (iv) Understand best practices in scientific innovation, Intellectual property, and entrepreneurship; roles, challenges, opportunities and lessons
  • (v) Fundamentals of research methods and Communication
  • (vi) Scientific proposal upraising, report writing and presentation fundamentals
  • (vii) Effective communication skills, attitude and ethics for personal and career development
  • (viii) Develop Mobile and wireless applications, troubleshoot faults in applications and Effective writing and presentation
  • (ix) Troubleshooting design fails in electronic circuits, Contribute by research and innovation to solve wireless and mobile computing problems
  • (x) Devise and conduct experiments, interpret data and provide well informed conclusions in the field of wireless and mobile computing
  • (xi) Understand the impact of engineering solutions in the wireless and mobile computing area in the context for sustainable development
  • (xii) Interdisciplinary view of point: Through the business related courses, students will develop an affinity to look at issues from different perspective by incorporating the complexity of business processes in decision making.
  • (xiii) Through the design components of courses, students will develop solutions through team effort, develop listening attitude and being team player, through these design tasks students will develop prototypes/ programmes and solution to various tasks
  • (xiv) Writing of scientific reports in an acceptable manner, present scientific work with right etiquette
  • (xv) Communicate professionally, demonstrate professional ethics and have an enlightened level of responsibility with a well-developed attitude for personal and professional development
  • (xvi) Become a masters graduate in Information Communication Sciences and Engineering in different specialty

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (CCSE 6001) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
  • (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (CCSE 6001) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (CCSE 6011) Outreach and Internship
  • (iii) (WIMC 6104) Graduate Seminar

Speciality Courses :

  • (i) (WIMC 6201) Operating Systems Programming
  • (ii) (WIMC 6202) Advanced Object Oriented Programming
  • (iii) (WIMC 6203) System Development Methodology
  • (iv) (WIMC 6204) Advanced Programming on Mobile Devices - I
  • (v) (IMC 6205) Advanced Programming on Mobile Devices - II
  • (vi) (WIMC 6206) Wireless Sensor Networks
  • (vii) (WIMC 6207) Wireless Communications
  • (viii) (WIMC 6208) Network Security and Cryptography for Wireless Devices
  • (ix) (WIMC 6209) Internet of Things and Embedded Systems
  • (x) (WIMC 6210) Compact Framework for Microsoft Windows Mobile
  • (xi) (WIMC 6211) Database Technologies
  • (xii) (WIMC 6212) Parallel Programming
  • (xiii) (WIMC 6213) Mobile Adhoc Networks
  • (xiv) (WIMC 6214) Wireless Programming and Applications Development
  • (xv) (WIMC 6215) Digital Signal Processing
  • (xvi) (WIMC 6216) Security in Wireless and Mobile Systems
  • (xvii) (WIMC 6217) Mobile Satellite Communication Network
  • (xviii)(WIMC 6218) Design of Communication Circuits
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSc. MaSE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSc. MaSE) must have obtained :
(a) Students should have successful completion of bachelor's degree in; Water Resources Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering and other related fields/equivalent or in a relevant area with GPA of 3.0/5.0
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, concepts and facts of materials science and engineering;
  • (ii) Acquire necessary fundamental knowledge of advanced material science and are able to apply this knowledge to the proper use of variety of materials;
  • (iii) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the materials science and engineering master’s program;
  • (iv) Acquire knowledge about all classes of materials and their structure, properties, processing, applications and performance;
  • (v) Understand legal, economic, social, and managerial considerations of the materials science and engineering discipline; and
  • (vi) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
  • (vii) Apply materials and engineering tools to analyze problems.
  • (viii) Be able to convert materials into different products through creativity and innovation.
  • (ix) Demonstrate the ability to solve materials selection and design problems by integrating knowledge from the program’s constituent courses;
  • (x) Properly use experimental, statistical, and computational methods, along with critical thinking skills to address and design problems.
  • (xi) Communicate effectively orally, and in writing the concepts and results of investigation to both technical and non-technical audiences. Develop general transferable skills that are applicable to a wide range of situations including information technology, information retrieving and communication.
  • (xii) Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
  • (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and InternshipSpeciality courses

Elective Courses :

  • (i) (MaSE 6201) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
  • (ii) (MaSE 6202) Materials Characterization
  • (iii) (MaSE 6203) Programming Language in Materials Research
  • (iv) (MaSE 6204) Physical Metallurgy
  • (v) (MaSE 6205) Energy Simulation in Building Design
  • (vi) (MaSE 6206) Composites Materials
  • (vii) (MaSE 6207) Instrumentation Techniques in Nuclear Research
  • (viii) (MaSE 6208) Nanomaterials Science and Engineering
  • (ix) (MaSE 6209) Global Technology and Development
  • (x) (MaSE 6210) Physical Chemistry
  • (xi) (MaSE 6211) Environmental Degradation of Materials
  • (xii) (MaSE 6212) Ceramic Materials
  • (xiii) (MaSE 6213) Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis
  • (xiv) (MaSE 6214) Sustainable Energy Resources and Energy Harvesting
  • (xv) (MaSE 6215) Thermoelectrics
  • (xvi) (MaSE 6216) Solar Energy Systems

Graduate Seminar

  • (i) (MEWE 6401) Graduate Seminar
  • (ii) (MaSE 6400) Dissertation
Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering (MSc EnSE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering (MSc EnSE) must have obtained :
(a) A good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Earth Sciences; Environmental Science; Biological Sciences; Environmental Chemistry; Agricultural Sciences; Environmental Engineering; Civil Engineering; Agricultural Engineering; Marine Sciences and/or related degrees.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Water Chemistry and Microbial Ecology of aquatic systems
  • (ii) Sources, conversion and transportation of vital chemical components for overall water quality in surface water systems, groundwater systems and marine recipients
  • (iii) Characterization of water quality and performance of aquatic process analysis based on continuity principles and biogeochemical conversion processes
  • (iv) How to stay current in environmental science and engineering through application of appropriate information resources and industrial contacts
  • (v) Technologies for treatment of potable water, and municipal and industrial wastewater
  • (vi) Exploration, development, operation and decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations
  • (vii) Criteria for environmental risk assessment, including key parameters for fate and effect evaluations in receiving aquatic systems
  • (viii) Issues related to Climate Change impacts, adaptation and mitigation measures and environmental governance
  • (ix) Environmental pollution in soils, air and aquatic media
  • (x) Remote sensing and GIS as research tools for environmental monitoring and assessment
  • (xi) Apply and evaluate disciplinary knowledge to diagnose aquatic ecological problems and suggest adequate solutions based on holistic ecological reasoning, including analysis and evaluation of field data
  • (xii) Be able to apply basic field equipment for limnological and hydrological measurements including sampling techniques of sediments and free water masses. Furthermore, graduates will be able to know how to perform fundamental laboratory methods for water quality analysis and laboratory tests for design and operational analysis of treatment unit processes
  • (xiii) Be competent for work in water quality and ecotoxicological laboratories, and acquainted with methods for water quality characterisation and toxic analyses. The candidate can adequately document analytical results including formal reporting
  • (xiv) Be able to perform advanced-level water and wastewater characterization, including laboratory testing, and apply mass and energy balances for design, and operational analysis of treatment processes
  • (xv) Be able to use advanced computer tools and system models for simulation and system identification of terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems
  • (xvi) Be able to apply key parameters for environmental risk management and apply environmental risk assessment tools to relevant problems in the oil and gas industry
  • Graduates of MSc in Environmental Science and Engineering will be able demonstrate abilities to:

  • (i) Contribute to original analysis, innovation and entrepreneurship via development and realization of sustainable products, systems and solutions
  • (ii) Possess a profound understanding of environmental, human health, and societal consequences of ecological impacts on aquatic environments, and competences to view these in ethical and life-cycle perspectives
  • (iii) Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
  • (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and Internship Speciality courses

Specialty Core Courses :

Environmental Science Specialty

  • (i) (EnSE 6250) Environmental Chemistry
  • (ii) (EnSE 6254) Atmospheric Sciences
  • (iii) (EnSE 6265) Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • (iv) (EnSE 6266) Environmental Pollution
  • (v) (EnSE 6267) Environmental Governance
  • (vi) (HWRE 6275) Remote Sensing and GIS
  • (vii) (EnSE 6251) Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation

Environmental Engineering Specialty

  • (i) (EnSE 6251) Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation
  • (ii) (EnSE 6252) Environmental Modelling
  • (iii) (EnSE 6250) Environmental Chemistry
  • (iv) (EnSE 6254) Atmospheric Sciences
  • (v) (EnSE 6258) Environmental Engineering Design and Project Management
  • (vi) (EnSE 6267) Environmental Governance
  • (vii) (EnSE 6266) Environmental Pollution

Graduate Seminar

  • (i) (MEWE 6401) Graduate seminar
  • (ii) (EnSE 6400) Dissertation
Master of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (MSc HWRE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (MSc HWRE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second-class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Understand concepts and techniques of GIS and remote sensing and be in relation to water resource management.
  • (ii) Understand concepts and theories of climate change.
  • (iii) Management function and leadership influencing entrepreneurial dynamics
  • (iv) Incorporate the modern GIS and remote sensing and related ICT techniques in water resources aspects climate related issues
  • (v) Explore and harness various surface and groundwater sources
  • (vi) Integrate hydrology and engineering design concepts with societal issues including economics, ethics, quality and human values
  • (vii) Apply the relevant laws, concepts of Philosophy and integrate ethics relevant to their field
  • (viii) Relate relevant management innovation skills at both strategic and operational level
  • (ix) Demonstrate basic elements of a business plan and generate an entrepreneurial idea to develop actual market-ready plan
  • (x) Conduct research, independently or in a multidisciplinary team, including the formulation of research questions, and hypotheses, the selection and application of research methodologies and techniques and the formulation of well-founded conclusions and recommendations
  • (xi) Influence, formulate, evaluate and advocate policies concerning water resources management and climate change issues
  • (xii) Debate and clearly communicate findings and provide rational opinion in oral and written presentations to various audiences through appropriate information techniques and communication skills.
  • (xiii) Critically judge and assess their own work and results, in relation to prior research undertaken by others.
  • (xiv) Co-operate within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary frameworks with respect to ethical and social aspects related to the application of their knowledge and skills
  • (xv) Innovate with entrepreneurship skills in their field of specialisation;
  • (xvi) Design, manage and coordinate research projects in water resources and climate change management;
  • (xvi) Mentor, motivate and assess young scientists in the field of specialization

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
  • (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and Internship Speciality courses

Specialty Core Courses :

Hydrology and Climate studies

  • (i) (EnSE 6251) Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation
  • (ii) (HWRE 6271) Groundwater Hydrology
  • (iii) (HWRE 6272) Surface water Hydrology
  • (iv) (HWRE 6274) Applied Surface and Groundwater Modelling

Water Resources Engineering and Management

  • (i) (HWRE 6270) Integrated Water Resources Management
  • (ii) (HWRE 6274) Applied Surface and Groundwater Modelling
  • (iii) (HWRE 6271) Groundwater Hydrology
  • (iv) (HWRE 6272) Surface water Hydrology

Elective Courses

  • (i) (HWRE 6373) Environmental Isotopes Hydrology
  • (ii) (HWRE 6375) Remote Sensing and GIS
  • (iii) (HWRE 6376) Water Quality Assessment and Modelling
  • (iv) (HWRE 6377) Open Channel Hydraulic And Engineering
  • (v) (HWRE 6379) Reservoir and Hydropower Development
  • (vi) (HWRE 6380) Erosion and Sediment Transport Processes
  • (vii) (HWRE 6381) Hydro-informatics for Decision Support
  • (viii) (HWRE 6384) Irrigation and Drainage Systems Engineering
  • (ix) (HWRE 6385) Irrigation Agronomy

Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (MSc. IEM)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (MSc. IEM) must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, Candidates to be admitted into the Masters of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management must have good background of any of the following discipline:

  • Business Administration and or Management
  • Entrepreneurship Management,
  • Innovation Management,
  • Natural Science,
  • Engineering,
  • Technologies or related area
.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Two Years
  • Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

  • (i) Impart knowledge and skills for a successful career in practicing innovation-related roles.
  • (ii) Impart knowledge, skills and competences for creating new ventures for the purpose of increasing industrialization in East and Sub-Saharan region.
  • (iii) Develop a high level of resilience in leading and managing innovations and ventures.
  • (v) Inculcate research skills for technology-based innovations through collaborative research
  • (vi) Enable students commercialize innovate ideas.
  • It is expected that these programs will synergize, facilitate and enhance Business Administrators and Managers, Scientists, Engineers, Mathematicians and Innovators to address challenges with an attitude of inclusivity and give avenues for realizing Academia for Society and Industry to foster existing and emerging businesses, industries and other innovation-oriented organizations.

Course Categories

Common Cores

  • (i) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics (BuSH 6007)
  • (ii) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (BuSH 6008)

Programme cores

  • (i) Research Methods and Communication (MEWE 6101)
  • (ii) Outreach and Internship (MEWE 6102)

Programme specialties :

(i)

  • (a)
  • (b)
  • (c)
  • (e)
  • (f)
  • (g)

(ii)

  • (a)
  • (b)
  • (c)
  • (d)
  • (e)
  • (f)

PhD Degree Programme Specific Requirements

PhD Degree Programme By Coursework and Dissertation:

PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (PhD in EnSE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (PhD in EnSE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study (Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Aquatic/Marine Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Food Sciences/Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Agriculture, Wildlife, Forestry, Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Geology, Public health, Ecotourism and Natural Resources Conservation, Water Resources Engineering, Microbiology and related fields) from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
(c) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 (at least B) or its equivalent and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization.
(d) In addition to the above, applicants holding Bachelor’s degrees majoring in Chemistry or Biology like Bachelor of Education with Chemistry/Biology and Bachelor of Science (Chemistry/Biology) MUST have at least “B” grades in Chemistry, Biology and/or other courses related to Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering and related courses.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Water Chemistry and Microbial Ecology of aquatic systems
  • (ii) Sources, conversion and transportation of vital chemical components for overall water quality in surface water systems, groundwater systems and marine recipients
  • (iii) Characterization of water quality and performance of aquatic process analysis based on continuity principles and biogeochemical conversion processes
  • (iv) How to stay current in environmental science and engineering through application of appropriate information resources and industrial contacts
  • (v) Technologies for treatment of potable water, and municipal and industrial wastewater
  • (vi) Exploration, development, operation and decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations
  • (vii) Criteria for environmental risk assessment, including key parameters for fate and effect evaluations in receiving aquatic systems
  • (viii) Issues related to Climate Change impacts, adaptation and mitigation measures and environmental governance
  • (ix) Environmental pollution in soils, air and aquatic media
  • (x) Remote sensing and GIS as research tools for environmental monitoring and assessment.
  • (xi) Be able to apply and evaluate disciplinary knowledge to diagnose aquatic ecological problems and suggest adequate solutions based on holistic ecological reasoning, including analysis and evaluation of field data
  • (xii) Be able to apply basic field equipment for limnological and hydrological measurements including sampling techniques of sediments and free water masses. Furthermore, graduates will be able to know how to perform fundamental laboratory methods for water quality analysis and laboratory tests for design and operational analysis of treatment unit processes
  • (xiii) Be competent for work in water quality and ecotoxicological laboratories, and acquainted with methods for water quality characterisation and toxic analyses. The candidate can adequately document analytical results including formal reporting
  • (xiv) Be able to perform advanced-level water and wastewater characterization, including laboratory testing, and apply mass and energy balances for design, and operational analysis of treatment processes
  • (xv) Be able to use advanced computer tools and system models for simulation and system identification of terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems
  • (xvi) Be able to apply key parameters for environmental risk management and apply environmental risk assessment tools to relevant problems in the oil and gas industry
  • (xvii) Contribute to original analysis, innovation and entrepreneurship via development and realization of sustainable products, systems and solutions
  • (xviii) Possess a profound understanding of environmental, human health, and societal consequences of ecological impacts on aquatic environments, and competences to view these in ethical and life-cycle perspectives
  • (xix) Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
  • (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (MEWE 7101) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (MEWE 7102) Outreach and Internship

Specialty Core Courses :

Environmental Science

  • (i) (EnSE 7250) Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
  • (ii) (EnSE 7251) Advanced Environmental Analytic Techniques
  • (iii) (EnSE 7253) Advanced Environmental Toxicology
  • (iv) (EnSE 7255) Advanced Industrial Ecology
  • (v) (EnSE 7261) Ecology and Ecosystems
  • (vi) (EnSE 7262) Hazardous Waste Management
  • (vii) (EnSE 7264) Environmental Economics and Politics
  • (viii) (EnSE 7260) Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Sciences

Environmental Engineering

  • (i) (EnSE 7250) Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
  • (ii) (EnSE 7251) Advanced Environmental Analytic Techniques
  • (iii) (EnSE 7256) Advanced Air Pollution Control Engineering
  • (iv) (EnSE 7257) Wastewater Treatment and Engineering
  • (v) (EnSE 7259) Environmental Engineering Process Modelling
  • (vi) (EnSE 7260) Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Sciences
  • (vii) (EnSE 7264) Environmental Economics and Politics
  • (viii) (EnSE 7263) Solid Waste Management
PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (PhD in HWRE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (PhD in HWRE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study (Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Aquatic/Marine Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Food Sciences/Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Agriculture, Wildlife, Forestry, Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Geology, Public health, Ecotourism and Natural Resources Conservation, Water Resources Engineering, Microbiology and related fields) from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
(c) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 (at least B) or its equivalent and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization.
(d) In addition to the above, applicants holding Bachelor’s degrees majoring in Chemistry or Biology like Bachelor of Education with Chemistry/Biology and Bachelor of Science (Chemistry/Biology) MUST have at least “B” grades in Chemistry, Biology and/or other courses related to Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering and related courses

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Surface and groundwater concepts in the hydrologic cycle and current techniques of harnessing water
  • (ii) Hydrological cycle responsible for regional spatial and temporal distribution of water availability.
  • (iii) Advanced and novel methods in engineering hydraulics, hydrology, and fluid dynamics.
  • (iv) Interpretation of the basic elements of Law and the concepts of philosophy
  • (v) Management functions and leadership influencing entrepreneurial dynamics
  • (vi) Analyse, assess and evaluate hydraulic factors in relation to environmental systems
  • (vii) Evaluate the fates and risks of important environmental pollutants in the aquatic environment
  • (viii) Design sustainable water quality monitoring programmes
  • (ix) Design and operate hydraulic flows in water systems
  • (x) Harnessing various water sources and analyse systems in water resources planning and management.
  • (xi) Develop simple relevant software applications
  • (xii) Source and apply available data in advanced integrated modelling and decision support systems.
  • (xiii) Integrate hydrology and engineering design concepts with socio-economic and ecological considerations.
  • (xiv) Supervise and undertake research, independently or in a multidisciplinary team,
  • (xv) Interpret and apply of research methodologies and techniques and formulate well-founded conclusions and recommendations.
  • (xvi) Interpret and apply the basic element of Law and Philosophy
  • (xvii) Apply relevant management innovation skills at both strategic and operational level
  • (xviii) Demonstrate elements of a business plan and generate an entrepreneurial idea to develop actual market-ready plan
  • (xix) Influencing, formulating, evaluate and advocate policies concerning water resources management
  • (xx) Innovating entrepreneurial activities in their field of specialisation;
  • (xxi) Designing, managing and coordinating research and developmental projects in water resources management;
  • (xxii) Motivating and mentoring scientists
  • (xxiii) Formulating, evaluating and advocating policies
  • (xxiv) Debating and communicating findings and provide rational opinion in oral and written presentations
  • (xxv) Critically judge and assess own work and results, in relation to prior research undertaken by others.
  • (xxvi) Co-operate within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary frameworks with respect to ethical and social aspects related to the application of their knowledge and skills

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management
  • (iii) (BuSH 6009) Organization Development and Leadership
  • (iv) (BuSH 6010) Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (MEWE 7101) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (MEWE 7102) Outreach and Internship

Specialty Core Courses :

  • (i) (HWRE 7270) Surface and Groundwater Hydrology
  • (ii) (HWRE 7271) Advanced Open Channel Hydraulic and Engineering
  • (iii) (HWRE 7272) Water Governance and Water Conflict Management
  • (iv) (HWRE 7273) Soil and Water Engineering
  • (v) (HWRE 7274) Water Harvesting and Conservation
  • (vi) (HWRE 7275) Watershed and River Basin Management
PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering(PhD SESE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering(PhD SESE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Energy Engineering must have obtained a good Master’s degree of at least the equivalent of B+ from recognized institutions in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical-mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related degrees similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Explain the technical requirements, potential environmental impacts, and efficiencies of energy technologies
  • (ii) Demonstrate advanced understanding of relevant scientific theories, ideas, methodologies and the newest technologies in renewable energy.
  • (iii) Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of energy demand and identify appropriate application in particular focus on heating and ventilation systems, energy management and conservation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
  • (iv) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the sustainable energy science and engineering
  • (v) Understand legal, economical, social, and managerial considerations of the sustainable energy science and engineering discipline.
  • (vi) Demonstrate the ability to select efficient energy storage materials and design of energy storage systems.
  • (vii) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
  • (viii) Acquire practical skills through experience obtained in laboratories, workshops, individual and group research work and working computer software.
  • (ix) Conduct an energy review: collecting energy data; analyzing energy consumption and costs; identifying major energy uses; conducting energy assessments; benchmarking of energy consumption internally (historical /trend analysis) and externally (across similar industries); identifying potential opportunities;
  • (x) Conduct measurement and verification: monitor, measure, verify, track, and document energy use and savings;
  • (xi) Use current software tools for modelling and simulations of energy management systems and discuss their advantages and limitations;
  • (xii) Critically advice managers and users of advanced energy management tools;
  • (xiii) Technically advice managers and users the efficient use of energy in buildings and industries
  • (xiv) Discuss and apply collaborative work, making use of Internet-based platforms.
  • (xv) List and critically explain various energy resources
  • (xvi) Calculate energy efficiency of various energy resources
  • (xvii) Discuss and implement integrated energy planning
  • (xviii) Conduct environmental impact assessment
  • (xix) Conduct energy audit and suggest proper measures for energy management in an organization
  • (xx) Characterize energy storage materials
  • (xxi) Suggest efficient energy storage materials
  • (xxii) Design efficient energy storage systems
  • (xxiii) Critically discuss legal, economical, social, and managerial considerations of the sustainable energy science and engineering discipline.
  • (xxiv) Competently integrate engineering and sustainable energy design concepts with societal issues including economics, ethics, quality and human values.
  • (xxv) Be able to conduct research, independently or in a multidisciplinary team, including the formulation of research questions, and hypotheses, the selection and application of research methodologies and techniques and the formulation of well-founded conclusions and recommendations.
  • Graduates of PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering will: demonstrate ability to:

  • (i) Co-operate within a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary framework with due consideration of ethical and social aspects related to the application of their knowledge and skills;
  • (ii) Critically judge and evaluate their own work and results, as well as prior research carried out by others.
  • (iii) Communicate debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6009) Organization Development and Leadership
  • (ii) (BuSH 6010) Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

Renewable Energy Engineering :

  • (i) (MaSE 7101) Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
  • (ii) (SESE 7230) Renewable Energy Technology: Advanced Course
  • (iii) (SESE 7232) Solar Energy Systems for Buildings and Cities
  • (iv) (SESE 7234) Energy Management and Audit
  • (v) (SESE 7243) Renewable Energy Systems in Smart Grids

Sustainable Power Generation and Energy Utilization :

  • (i) (MaSE 7101) Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
  • (ii) (SESE 7236) Applied Heat and Power Technology
  • (iii) (SESE 7241) Thermal Turbo-machinery
  • (iv) (SESE 7242) Advanced Combustion Theory and Modeling
  • (v) (SESE 7234) Energy Management and Audit
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (PhD MaSE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (PhD MaSE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5 or candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Materials Science and Engineering must have obtained a good Master’s degree of at least the equivalent of B+ from recognized institutions in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical-mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related degrees.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, concepts and facts of materials science and engineering;
  • (ii) Acquire necessary fundamental knowledge of advanced material science and are able to apply this knowledge to the proper use of variety of materials;
  • (iii) Develop skills in engineering fundamentals;
  • (iv) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the materials science and engineering master’s program;
  • (v) Acquire knowledge about all classes of materials and their structure, properties, processing, applications and performance;
  • (vi) Understand legal, economical, social, and managerial considerations of the materials science and engineering discipline;
  • (vii) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government;
  • (viii) Acquire practical skills through experience obtained in laboratories, workshops, individual and group research work and working computer software; and
  • (ix) Competently integrate engineering and materials design concepts with societal issues including economics, ethics, quality and human values.
  • (x) Apply materials and engineering tools to analyze problems.
  • (xi) Be able to convert materials into different products through creativity and innovation.
  • (xii) Demonstrate the ability to solve materials selection and design problems by integrating knowledge from the program’s constituent courses;
  • (xiii) Properly use experimental, statistical, and computational methods, along with critical thinking skills to address and design problems.
  • (xiv) Communicate effectively orally, and in writing the concepts and results of investigation to both technical and non-technical audiences. Develop general transferable skills that are applicable to a wide range of situations including information technology, information retrieving and communication.
  • (xv) Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6009) Organization Development and Leadership
  • (ii) (BuSH 6010) Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and Internship

Speciality Core Courses :

  • (i) (MaSE 7201) Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
  • (ii) (MaSE 7202) Advanced Materials Characterization
  • (iii) (MaSE 7203) Advanced Composites Materials
  • (iv) (MaSE 7204) Applied Nanotechnology
  • (v) (MaSE 7205) Modern Physical Chemistry
  • (vi) (MaSE 7206) Modern Ceramics
  • (vii) (MaSE 7207) Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis
  • (viii) (MaSE 7208) Thermoelectrics
  • (ix) (MaSE 7209) Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science
PhD in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent in the field of biological or life sciences from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and at least an average of “B” in the field of biological and/or life sciences.
(c) Applicants for admission into PhD programmes with unclassified degrees (e.g. Medical degrees) MUST have at least average of “B” in Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Develop the appropriate tools and packages to address biodiversity and ecosystem management challenges/problems and their implications
  • (ii) Describe and apply the appropriate research methodologies, data skills, conservation issues and challenges
  • (iii) Describe and apply the relevant statistical approaches to analyse and interpret ecological data
  • (iv) Develop and defend scientific arguments in the field of biodiversity and ecosystem
  • (v) Describe knowledge gaps for addressing management challenges for biodiversity management.
  • (vi) Develop and formulate hypotheses and link them with respective research problem
  • (vii) Designing and implementing appropriate tools to address conservation challenges
  • (viii) Explain existing resources with appropriate harnessing technologies for sustainable development
  • (ix) Communicate of scientific findings to the wider public and dissemination of this to relevant stakeholders for policy and practice.
  • (x) Develop, apply and implement interdisciplinary packages to solve conservation problems
  • (xi) Demonstrate effective arguing, writing and speaking capacity in scientific and non-scientific fora
  • (xii) Locate and review relevant literature, techniques and construct approaches that can help the candidates to argue, speak and provide evidence- based conservation and management practices that ensure sustenance in biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods of the people
  • (xiii) Develop and employ a restoration package to address restoration or pollution problems
  • (xiv) Develop products through harnessing biodiversity resources sustainably
  • (xv) Package to negotiate, develop and implement human -wildlife mitigation strategies
  • (xvi) Promote their own research results into prototypes for application in addressing various societal problems
  • (xvii) Consult various entities on conservation planning and management problems

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Philosophy, Law and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • (iii)(BuSH 6009) Organizational Development and Leadership
  • (iv) (BuSH 6010) Economic of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (LSBE 7101) Applied Research Methods
  • (ii) (LSBE 7102) Outreach and Internship
  • (iii)(SBE 7901) Dissertation
  • (iv) (LSBE 7401) Graduate Seminars

Speciality Core Courses :

  • (i) (BiEM 7221) Biostatistics II
  • (ii) (BiEM 7222) Population Ecology and Modeling
  • (iii) (BiEM 7223) Advanced Microbial diversity and Bio-prospecting
  • (iv) (BiEM 7224) Human Dimension of Conservation
  • (v) (BiEM 7225) Issues in Molecular Biodiversity
  • (vi) (BiEM 7226) Restoration Ecology
  • (vii) (BiEM 7227) Principles of Conservation Ecology
  • (viii) (BiEM 7228) Natural Products and Bio-prospectingElective course
PhD in Global Health and Biomedical Sciences

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Global Health and Biomedical Sciences must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree in related biomedical sciences, with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning and,
(b) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization and,
(c) Applicants for admission into PhD programmes MUST have at least average of “B” in Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Apply contemporary techniques for studying immunity and developing diagnostic tools and vaccines against important human and animal diseases.
  • (ii) Apply specific epidemiological and statistical principles in clinical and health protection practice
  • (iii) Design experiments to support pharmaceutical industries, regulatory authority and policy makers on best biotechnological ways to mitigate existing health challenges.
  • (iv) Validate and verify through research quality and productivity in industry and technology.
  • (v) Apply global supply chain management.
  • (vi) Implement emerging world-class leadership strategies
  • (vii) Take up high-level careers in innovation, research for development, industry and health.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Philosophy, Law and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • (iii)(BuSH 6009) Organizational Development and Leadership
  • (iv) (BuSH 6010) Economic of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (LSBE 7101) Applied Research Methods
  • (ii) (LSBE 7102) Outreach and Internship
  • (iii)(LSBE 7401) Graduate Seminars
  • (iv) (LSBE 7402) Research seminars and conferences
  • (v) (LSBE 7901) Dissertation
  • (vi) (LSBE 7196) Thesis

Speciality Core Courses :

  • (i) (GHBS 7201) Applied Immunology
  • (ii) (GHBS 7202) Applied Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • (iii) (GHBS 7221) Emerging Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses
  • (iv) (GHBS 7222) Special Topics in Global Health

Elective Courses :

  • (i) (GHBS 7301) Genetics and Diseases
  • (ii) (GHBS 7302) Environmental Biotechnology
  • (iii) (GHBS 7303) Bioethics and Intellectual Property
  • (iv) (GHBS 7304) Emerging Trends in Biotechnolog
PhD in Sustainable Agriculture

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Agriculture must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related fields with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Possession of a Master's degree in Agriculture or related fields from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization.
(c) Applicants for admission into PhD programmes MUST have at least average of “B” in Master’s degree in Agriculture or related fields or equivalent from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Describe agricultural production systems
  • (ii) Explain some of the improved sustainable agriculture technologies
  • (iii) Explain challenges and opportunities in sustainable agriculture.
  • (iv) Identify challenges and opportunities in sustainable agriculture and apply appropriate research and statistical methods to address the challenges
  • (v) Manipulate the agricultural production systems through improved sustainable agriculture technologies.
  • (vi) Construct a market-driven agricultural technologies that are environmentally friendly and socially acceptable by utilizing the natural resources in a profitable manner.
  • (vii) Developed technologies to aid in the advancements of agricultural production systems
  • (viii) Manage and design agricultural production systems and become leading scientists, technologists and service providers in sustainable agriculture.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Philosophy, Law and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • (iii)(BuSH 6009) Organizational Development and Leadership
  • (iv) (BuSH 6010) Economic of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (LSBE 7101) Applied Research Methods
  • (ii) (LSBE 7102) PhD Outreach and internship
  • (iii)(SuAg 7101) Advanced Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • (iv) (LSBE 7401) PhD Graduate seminars
  • (v) (LSBE 7901) PhD Dissertation

Speciality Core Courses :

  • (i) (SuAg 7201) Advanced Plant Biotechnology
  • (ii) (SuAg 7202) Molecular Biology of Plant Microbe Interaction
  • (iii) (SuAg 7203) Agriculture and Farming Systems Management

Elective Courses :

  • (i) (SuAg 7301) Molecular Markers in Plant Breeding
  • (ii) (SuAg 7302) Sustainability in Agriculture
  • (iii) (SuAg 7303) Soil Health Management and Sustainable Farming Systems
  • (iv) (SuAg 7304) Postharvest Physiology
  • (v) (SuAg 7305) Issues in Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Agro-Ecosystems
  • (vi) (SuAg 7306) Advanced Agricultural Entomology
  • (vii) (SuAg 7307) Advanced Agriculture Enterprise Management
  • (viii) (SuAg 7308) Advances in Livestock Production Technologies
PhD in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Human Nutrition and Dietetics must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition, Home Economics and Human Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, community nutrition, Dietetics, health sciences, and related fields with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning and,
(b) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization and,
(c) Applicants for admission into PhD programme MUST have at least average of “B” in Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university or institution of higher learning and,
(d) The applicant must satisfy the programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Describe concepts and principles in human nutrition and dietetics
  • (ii) Apply innovative and high-quality research principles to solve existing and emerging problems in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  • (iii) Innovate and prioritise nutrition interventions
  • (iv) Prioritise nutrition interventions
  • (v) Possess professional and leadership skills in human nutrition at hospitals, industries, community and academia.
  • (vi) Design research and developmental programmes in human nutrition and dietetics
  • (vii) Manage research and developmental programmes in human nutrition and dietetics
  • (viii) Coordinate research and developmental programmes in human nutrition and dietetics
  • (ix) Evaluate research and developmental programmes in human nutrition and dietetics

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Philosophy, Law and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • (iii)(BuSH 6009) Organizational Development and Leadership
  • (iv) (BuSH 6010) Economic of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (LSBE 7101) Applied Research Methods
  • (ii) (LSBE 7102) Outreach and Internship
  • (iii)(LSBE 7401) Graduate Seminar
  • (iv)(LSBE 7901) Dissertation Programme

Speciality Core Courses :

Regulation of Nutrient Metabolism:

  • (i) (HuND7201) Intermediary Metabolism of Macronutrients
  • (ii) (HuND7202) Intermediary Metabolism of Micronutrients

Molecular Mechanism of Human Disease-Nutrition

  • (i) (HuND7241) Pathophysiology of Inborn Metabolic Disorders
  • (ii) (HuND7242) Immunology, Endocrinology and Lifestyle conditions
  • (iii) (HuND7243) Pharmacology and Therapeutics of nutrition-related disease
  • (iv) (HuND7244) Microbial Physiology
  • (v) (HuND7245) Cell and Molecular Toxicology Technique
  • (vi) (HuND7246) Human physiology, Nutrition care process, health and anatomy of the organ systems
PhD in Food Science and Biotechnology(PhD FoSB)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Food Science and Biotechnology(PhD FoSB) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning and,
(b) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization and,
(c) Must have at least average of “B” in Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning and,
(d) Must satisfy the Programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i) Acquire an advanced research knowledge and understanding in Food Science and Biotechnology.
  • (ii) Apply innovative and high-quality research principles to solve existing and emerging problems in food and agricultural sectors.
  • (iii) Professional scientific writing and presentation skills.
  • (iv) Apply innovative, professional and leadership skills in food industries, government and academia.
  • (v) Design research and developmental programs in Food Science and Biotechnology.
  • (vi) Manage research and developmental programs in Food Science and Biotechnology.
  • (vii) Coordinate research and developmental programs in Food Science and Biotechnology.
  • (viii) Evaluate research and developmental programs in Food Science and Biotechnology.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Philosophy, Law and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • (iii)(BuSH 6009) Organizational Development and Leadership
  • (iv) (BuSH 6010) Economic of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (LSBE 7101) Applied Research Methods
  • (ii) (LSBE 7102) Outreach and Internship
  • (iii)(LSBE 7901) Dissertation
  • (iv) (LSBE 7401) Graduate Seminars

Speciality Core Courses :

  • (i) (FoSB 7301) Meat Science and Technology
  • (ii) (FoSB 7302) Food Bio-ingredients
  • (iii) (FoSB 7303) Fruit and Vegetable Technology
  • (iv) (FoSB 7304) Cereals Technology
  • (v) (FoSB 7305) Milk and Dairy Technology
  • (vi) (FoSB 7306) Advanced Postharvest Physiology
  • (vii) (FoSB 7307) Novel Technologies in Food Science

PhD Programme by Research and Thesis:

PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (PhD in EnSE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (PhD in EnSE) by Research and Thesis must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0 and
(b) Possession of Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0
(c) Demonstrate research experience by either producing evidence of at least TWO publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, being the FIRST author in ONE publication and FIRST or SECOND author in the second publication, or produce evidence of a patent/prototype emanating from his/her research/innovation work and/or a funded research project with a PhD training component.
(d) Submit along with application documents, a concise TWO-page concept note of what he/she wishes to research on as part of study in order to demonstrate his/her ability to organize thoughts in writing, logically and creatively. The candidate shall be required to defend the concept note before a panel appointed by the host School/Department.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i)
  • (ii)
  • (iii)

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Philosophy, Law and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • (iii)(BuSH 6009) Organizational Development and Leadership
  • (iv) (BuSH 6010) Economic of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (MEWE 7101) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (MEWE 7102) Outreach and Internship

Graduate Seminar and Dissertation:

  • (i) (MEWE 7401) Research Seminars and Conferences
  • (ii) (MEWE 7901) Dissertation
PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering(PhD SESE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering(PhD SESE) by Research and Thesis must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0 and
(b) Possession of Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0
(c) Demonstrate research experience by either producing evidence of at least TWO publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, being the FIRST author in ONE publication and FIRST or SECOND author in the second publication, or produce evidence of a patent/prototype emanating from his/her research/innovation work and/or a funded research project with a PhD training component.
(d) Submit along with application documents, a concise TWO-page concept note of what he/she wishes to research on as part of study in order to demonstrate his/her ability to organize thoughts in writing, logically and creatively. The candidate shall be required to defend the concept note before a panel appointed by the host School/Department.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • (i)
  • (ii)
  • (iii)

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6009) Organizational Development and Leadership
  • (ii) (BuSH 6010) Economic of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (MEWE 7101) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (MEWE 7102) Outreach and Internship

Graduate Seminar and Dissertation:

  • (i) (MEWE 7401) Research Seminars and Conferences
  • (ii) (MEWE 7195) Thesis work
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (PhD MaSE)

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (PhD MaSE) by Research and Thesis must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0 and
(b) Possession of Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0
(c) Demonstrate research experience by either producing evidence of at least TWO publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, being the FIRST author in ONE publication and FIRST or SECOND author in the second publication, or produce evidence of a patent/prototype emanating from his/her research/innovation work and/or a funded research project with a PhD training component.
(d) Submit along with application documents, a concise TWO-page concept note of what he/she wishes to research on as part of study in order to demonstrate his/her ability to organize thoughts in writing, logically and creatively. The candidate shall be required to defend the concept note before a panel appointed by the host School/Department.

Duration of Study

  • Full Time : Three Years
  • Part Time : Four Years

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

  • (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
  • (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

  • (i) (MEWE 7101) Research Methods and Communication
  • (ii) (MEWE 7102) Outreach and Internship

Graduate Seminar and Dissertation:

  • (i) (MEWE 7402) Graduate Seminar and Conference
  • (ii) (MaSE 7400) Dissertation

More information about degree programs can be found in the Prospectus, click here to download

Fees and Funding

Fees

The fees structure for Masters and PhD degree programs depend on the mode of study (Course Work and Dissertations, Course Work and Project and Research and Thesis). The fees structure is arranged in three categories:

  • Category I - Students from Tanzania
  • Category II - Students from EAC/SADC countries
  • Category III - Students from Non EAC/SADC countries

All Direct University Costs are paid once during reporting at the start of the year of study, except for Tuition Fee which is paid either in full amount during reporting for a degree programme or it is paid per year at the start of the academic year of study. For private candidates, tuition fees may be paid by instalments (at least 40% on reporting and 10% before the end of the first semester, and at least 40% at the start of the second semester and 10% before the end of the second semester) within a particular year of study.

To view the fee structure of 2020/2021 academic year click here

For students with scholarships, the sponsors are free to send the Indicative Direct Student Costs, directly to a particular student or to the University, and the sponsored student can request the fund upon arrival to the University after completion of registration process. However, sponsors will be required to top up the administrative costs such as bank charges, extra duty charges, etc., to manage the students’ scholarships.


Scholarship opportunities

A limited number of scholarship opportunities may be available on competitive bases in each academic year. New opportunities can be found in the Announcements section of the home page (link).

However Students are advised to solicit their own scholarships


Payment Modes

All students’ payments are done online through https://oas.nm-aist.ac.tz:8443/oasm/ for admission application fees and through https://nepp.nm-aist.ac.tz for other fees. Students are free to pay through mobile networks, using MasterCard or Visa Card or through any bank (bank transfer for international students).

Reporting And Registration

The reporting of new students is per semester and they normally report in January in each academic year, while the second semester starts in June each year under normal circumstance. However, reporting period for Master’s and PhD by Research and Thesis (RT) degree programmes is throughout within the academic year.

For preparation of reporting the prospective students can access on our website the information for reporting, registration and orientation. The same information can also be sent to prospective students through their emails.

The prospective students are highly encouraged to properly prepare for reporting by carefully reading and understanding all information so as to avoid any missing documents which may lead to delay f registration for studies.


Application Portal

All applications are done through the NM-AIST Online Admission System (NOAS) which is available on the website: https://www.nm-aist.ac.tz/ or click the direct link: https://oas.nm-aist.ac.tz:8443/noas/ which is also available in the invitation for admissions call which if released each year.

Contacts


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