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Master of Science in Biochemistry

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry is a postgraduate academic degree that involves the advanced study of the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.

Entry Requirements

An honors degree in Health Sciences with Biochemistry as a cognate subject and minimum CGPA of 3.0
OR
An honors degree in Biological Sciences with evidence of having passed basic biochemistry course in the said programme and a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
OR
An honors BSc. degree with a major in Biochemistry and a minimum CGPA of 3.0
OR
An honors degree in Environmental Sciences with Biochemistry as a cognate subject and minimum CGPA of 3.0

Fees Structure

Ugandan Students

International Students

Course Modules

Module Code Module Title Credit Unit Core/Elective
BCH7101 BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING 5 core
BCH7102 MICROBIAL BIOCHEMISTRY 4 core
BCH7103 IMMUNOLOGY 4 elective
BIO4102 BIOSTATISTICS 4 core
MPH7103 RESEARCH METHODS 3 core
BCH7201 PROTEIN SEPARATION METHODS AND ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES 4 core
BCH7202 BIOINFORMATICS AND COMPUTER ORIENTATION 4 core
BCH7203 RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH 3 elective
BCH7204 MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 5 elective
BCH7205 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MARKETING 4 elective
BCH7206 INDUSTRIAL BIOCHEMISTRY 4 elective
BCH8101 INDUSTRIAL/RESEARCH PLACEMENT 5 core
BCH8102 RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT 5 core
BCH8103 PEDAGOGICAL SKILLS 4 elective
BCH8104 HUMAN METABOLISM, AGING AND DISEASE 5 elective
BCH8105 ANIMAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION 4 elective
BCH8201 RESEARCH PROJECT AND DISSERTATION 5 core