1. science
2. medicine

THE UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR
ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY
DIRECTORATE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES - ACADEMIC YEAR
2014/2015
Applications are invited for admission into Postgraduate
programmes for the academic year 2014/15 which starts in
October 2014. The programmes that will be offered are
described below:
Degree Programmes under the College of
Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Business Studies and Economics
The School of Business and Economic Studies offers one
Graduate degree programme as shown below:
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA degree programme runs in three different modes,
namely; Full-time, Evening and Executive modes as
described further below:
Full time MBA
This programme consists of three semesters with 150
credits from courses offered within the two semesters of the
first year of studies. The third semester that appears in the
second year of studies is reserved for writing of dissertation
that weighs 30 credits.
Evening MBA
Evening MBA programme is offered in trimester basis with
at least 35 credits from courses taught in each trimester.
The whole programme takes 5 trimesters with teaching
occupying 4 trimesters and dissertation lasting for one
trimester.
Executive MBA
This programme is designed for executives. It is modular
based where each module consists of at least 35 credits
from courses covered for approximately three weeks. After
each module, students go back to their work places for
about two months during which they also work on their
assignments and project papers.
The admission criteria:
1. Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree of
any recognized University or its equivalent from any
approved higher learning institution.
2. Holders of a pass degree who have at least 5 years of
working experience after graduation plus a post
graduation training of at least 6 months.
3. Holders of Advanced Diploma from a recognized higher
learning institution with a minimum of upper second
class plus a postgraduate diploma.
4. Holders of recognized professional qualifications (CPA,
CSP, ACCA, CMA, CIM, etc).
5. Individuals intending to undertake Executive MBA
programme must meet at least one of the criteria above
including having at least three years of experience as a
manager or entrepreneur.
School of Social Sciences
The School of Social Sciences offers six Graduate degree
programmes as presented below:
Master in Public Administration (MPA)
The MPA degree programme is offered in two modes,
namely; Full-time and Evening over 18 months period. The
full-time programme is offered using semester approach
where as the evening programme is based on trimester
method. The programme caters for individuals having
educational background on various social sciences
disciplines like public administration, sociology, development
studies, political sciences and others.
Master in International Relations (MIR)
The MIR is a Full-time degree programme offered over 18
months period based on semesterization. The programme
covers 160 credits in its coursework component running for
12 months.
Master in Development Studies (MA DS)
The Masters in Development studies degree programme is
offered on full-time as well as evening basis over a period of
18 or 24 months, respectively. The programme is open to
individuals with various specializations.
Master of Arts in Sociology (MA Sociology)
MA Sociology degree programme is offered on Full-time
basis over a period of 18 months of which 12 months are for
course-work and 6 months are reserved for research that
leads to a dissertation. The programme takes on board
applicants from various social sciences specializations.
Master of Science in Natural Resources Management
(MSc. NRM)
The Master of Science in Natural Resources degree
programme is an 18 months Full-time degree programme
(12 months for course-work and 6 months for dissertation).
Candidates intending to undertake MSc. NRM must have
their first degree in areas like; Geography and
Environmental
Studies,
Environmental
Disaster
Management, Natural Sciences, Wildlife Management,
Tourism Management, Development Studies, Agriculture,
Community Development, Forestry, Environmental Planning
and Management, Regional Planning, Project Planning and
Management and other related fields.
Master of Arts in Demography (MA Demography)
This is a Full-time degree programme running for 18 months
of which 12 months are for course-work and 6 months are
devoted for research leading to a dissertation. The
programme is open to individuals with various backgrounds
like Development Studies, Geography and Environmental
Studies, Community Development, Environmental Planning
and Management, Regional Planning, Project Planning and
Management, Statistics, Natural Sciences and other related
fields.
The admission criteria for MPA, MIR, MA DS, MA
Sociology, MSc. NRM and MA Demography
1. Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree in
the relevant areas from any recognized University or its
equivalent from any approved higher learning
institution.
2. Holders of a pass degree in the relevant areas who
have at least 5 years of working experience after
graduation plus a post graduation training of at least 6
months.
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3.
Holders of Advanced Diploma in the relevant areas from
a recognized higher learning institution with a minimum
of upper second class plus a postgraduate diploma.
Programmes
Education
under
the
College
of
School of Educational Studies
School of Humanities
The School of Humanities will offer six MA degree
programmes in the 2014/15 academic year as shown below:
Master of Arts by thesis in Kiswahili, History and
English
These are research based degree programmes offered to
individuals with backgrounds related to the degree applied
for. The programmes last for 24 months and, where
necessary, a candidate may be required to undertake some
courses offered in the undergraduate or graduate degree
programmes.
The admission criteria:
Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree of any
recognized University or its equivalent from any approved
higher learning institution (Minimum GPA should be 3.0).
The aspirant must have a bias in the area of the degree
aspiring for.
Master of Arts in Linguistics (MA Linguistics)
The MA Linguistics degree programme is offered in Full-time
mode over 18 months using semester system. The
programme is specifically intended for individuals with a
background of language-based undergraduate degree. The
first 12 months of the programme are for course-work and
the remaining 6 months are for writing a dissertation.
Master of Arts in Kiswahili Literature (MA Kiswahili
Literature)
Like the MA Linguistics, MA Kiswahili Literature is a full-time
based degree programme lasting for 18 months. The
programme is open to people who have a background of
language studies.
The admission criteria for MA Linguistics and MA
Kiswahili Literature
Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree of any
recognized University or its equivalent from any approved
higher learning institution (Minimum GPA should be 3.0).
The degree must be language based.
MA in Theatre and Film for Development by Thesis
The MA in Theatre and Film for Development by thesis has
been designed specifically for students who desire to have
strong practical grip on research or as practising producers
in theatre and film. The programme is a 24 months degree
offered under a full time basis.
Admission Criteria
All applicants for the programme must satisfy the general
entry requirements into the Master of Arts degree
programmes of the University of Dodoma. They must
possess a good First Degree with a GPA of 3.0 and above.
The First Degree must have a theatre component and/or
film, where the applicants must satisfy the Department’s
requirements that they are competent in theatre and/or
film. Students undertaking MA by thesis and doing projects
must demonstrate practical competence through provided
CVs.
The School of Educational Studies will offer two Graduate
programmes in the 2014/2015 academic year. The
programmes are:
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
The PGDE is a 12 months programme offered under Fulltime mode. The programme has a coursework component
comprised of 110 credits of course-work followed by field
practice equivalent to 15 credits.
The admission criteria:
1. Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree of
any recognized University or its equivalent from any
approved higher learning institution.
Master of Arts in Education (MA Education)
This is an 18 months degree programme open to individuals
with a solid background in the field of Education. It is
offered under Full-time as well Evening based modes. It has
a coursework component followed by dissertation. The
coursework component contains 180 credits while the
dissertation weighs 30 credits.
The admission criteria:
1. Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree of
any recognized University or its equivalent from any
approved higher learning institution. The degree must
have a bias in Education like BA Education, BSc
Education, etc.
2. Holders of a First Class Postgraduate Diploma in
Education from any recognized higher learning
institution.
Degree Programmes under the College of
Informatics and Virtual Education
School of Informatics
This School will offer four MSc degree programmes in the
next academic year as shown below:
Master of Science in Computer Science (MSc. CS)
This programme emphasizes on the application of software
technologies to solve business/industrial problems and the
technical know-how of software engineering and
management. The programme is offered using three modes,
namely, Full-time, Evening and Executive.
Fulltime MSc. CS
This programme is offered for 18 months of which 12
months are for course-work and 6 months are for preparing
and writing a dissertation.
Evening MSc. CS
This is an Evening-Based programme catering for students
who cannot register on full-time basis due to work
requirements. It gives opportunity to individuals who want
to combine work and study. It is also covered for 18 months
(12 months for course-work and 6 months for dissertation).
Executive MSc. CS
This programme is designed for people who have good work
experience and want to combine work and study. It is
modular-based with each module running for about two and
2
half weeks. Like the full-time and Evening programmes, it
takes 18 months to complete whereby 12 months are for
course-work and 6 months are devoted for dissertation.
The admission criteria:
1. Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree in a
scientific or technical discipline such as mathematics,
computing, IT, engineering or Computer Science of
UDOM or a qualification from an approved Institution of
Higher Learning, deemed to be equivalent to an
honours degree of UDOM.
2. Candidates with pass degrees in the above disciplines
will be considered for admission provided that they
have an experience of at least 5 years and have
undergone a training of at least 6 months after
graduation.
3. Holders of a First Class postgraduate diploma in
computer science of UDOM or a qualification from an
approved Institution of Higher Learning deemed to be
equivalent to that of UDOM.
4. Applicants intending to undertake Executive MSc. CS
must fulfil any of the above criteria including having
work experience of at least two years.
Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering
(MSc. TE)
MSc TE degree programme focuses on principles and
theories underlying contemporary telecommunication
technologies and applications. The main objective of the
programme is to enable graduates design, plan, analyse and
manage telecommunications systems professionally. The
programme will impart up-to-date and in-depth knowledge
in the highly-dynamic telecommunications technologies and
enhance research capabilities to tackle challenges facing
telecommunication industry in developing countries.
Like the MSc CS, the MSc TE degree programme is offered
using three modes which are Full-time, Evening and
Executive. Applicants should specify in the application
forms, the mode they prefer according to their preferences.
The admission criteria:
1. Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree in
electronics
engineering,
electrical
engineering,
telecommunications engineering, computer engineering,
computer science, information technology of UDOM or a
qualification from an approved Institution of Higher
Learning, deemed to be equivalent to an honours
degree of UDOM.
2. Candidates with pass degrees in the above disciplines
will be considered for admission provided that they
have an experience of at least 5 years and have
undergone a training of at least 6 months after
graduation.
3. Holders of a First Class postgraduate diploma of UDOM
in relevant disciplines or a qualification from an
approved Institution of Higher Learning deemed to be
equivalent to that of UDOM.
4. Applicants intending to undertake Executive MSc. TE
must fulfil any of the above criteria including having
work experience of at least two years.
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc.
IT)
The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc IT)
programme is meant to serve as a bridging graduate
programme to allow professionals from engineering
background (not necessarily from computing) to rapidly
acquire fundamentals and advanced theories behind stateof-the-art information technologies to solve pragmatic
business problems. The programme is designed and
structured to incrementally help students to build a strong
foundation in core concepts underpinning IT. The
knowledge acquired is further reinforced by allowing
students to put into practice the concepts learned in class
through solving IT problems in the form of projects. The
programme is offered using two modes, namely, Full-time
and Evening.
Fulltime MSc. IT
The duration for the M.Sc. IT degree programme by
coursework and dissertation is 18 months for full time. The
first 12 months are for coursework and the remaining 6
months will be used for carrying out research, submission
and examination of dissertation.
Evening MSc. IT
The evening based MSc. IT runs for 24 months where the
first 18 months are for coursework and the remaining 6
months are devoted for carrying out research that will lead
to writing of dissertation.
The Admission Criteria:
1. Candidates shall hold an honours degree in engineering,
science, technology or equivalent of UDOM or a
qualification from an approved Institution of Higher
Learning, deemed to be equivalent to an honours degree
of the UDOM.
2. Candidates with pass degrees in the above disciplines
will be considered for admission provided that they have
an experience of at least 5 years and have undergone a
training of at least 6 months after graduation.
3. Candidates shall hold a first class postgraduate diploma
in information technology of UDOM or a qualification
from an approved Institution of Higher Learning,
deemed to be equivalent to an honours degree of the
UDOM.
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSc. IS)
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSc. IS) is widely
diffused across modern organisations and industry. These
are demanding IS graduates who are well versed in
business concepts; in understanding the role and
contribution of information systems in driving and enabling
the achievement of business goals and objectives; and in
managing the vital information systems resource in
organisations. This Masters degree has been designed to
meet this need, and will produce graduates, who are
competent and knowledgeable in the discipline, possess
excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and who
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are able to critically analyse business problems and develop
creative and innovative enterprise solutions.
semesters) of which three semesters are for course-work
and the last semester is for writing a dissertation.
CIVE will offer full time MSc. IS during the 2014/2015
academic year. The duration for the degree programme
shall be 18 months where the first 12 months will be for
coursework and the remaining 6 months will be used for
carrying out research.
The admission criteria:
1. Admission to the MSc Mathematics degree programme
shall be made on merit in the PET (Post-graduate
Entrance Test).
2. The minimum eligibility conditions for admission to
Master's Degree programme in mathematics shall be
B.Sc (Honours)/B.Sc under 10+2+3 pattern, securing a
minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate in Science
subjects (considering all the three years of B.Sc.
programme). To get admission in MSc (Mathematics),
the mathematics subject at BSc (Honours) level must
be studied in all the three years at graduate level.
The Admission Criteria:
1.
Holders of honours degree in non scientific or technical
disciplines such as arts, business, management and
related discipline of the UDOM or a qualification from
an approved Institution of Higher Learning, deemed to
be equivalent to an honours degree of the UDOM.
Those in engineering and science wishing to enhance
their knowledge in this field can also join.
2.
Candidates with pass degrees in the above disciplines
will be considered for admission provided that they
have an experience of at least 5 years and have
undergone a training of at least 6 months after
graduation.
3.
Holders of a first class postgraduate diploma in
information systems of UDOM or a qualification from
an approved Institution of Higher Learning deemed to
be equivalent to an honours degree of the UDOM.
Degree Programmes under the College of
Natural and Mathematical Sciences
School of Biological Sciences
The School of Biological Sciences offers one graduate
degree programme as presented below.
Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation (MSc
BC)
This degree programme emphasizes on the Biodiversity
concepts and background to the principles that underlie its
conservation in both protected and unprotected areas. The
programme is offered on full-time basis for 18 months of
which 12 months are for course-work and 6 months are for
preparing and writing a dissertation.
The admission criteria:
1. Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree in
Biological Sciences from any recognized University or
Institution of Higher Learning deemed to be equivalent
to an honors degree of UDOM.
2. Candidates with pass degrees in the above disciplines
will be considered for admission provided that they
have an experience of at least 5 years and have
undergone a training of at least 6 months after
graduation.
3. Holders of First Class postgraduate diploma in relevant
areas from an approved Institution of Higher Learning
deemed to be equivalent to that of UDOM.
School of Mathematical Sciences
The School of Mathematical Sciences will also offer one
degree programme as shown below.
Master of Science in Mathematics
This programme is intended to create mathematicians who
can serve the nation in various organizations like National
Bureau of Statistics, Audit Departments, Research
Institutions and other areas where mathematicians are
needed. The study programme is conducted in two years (4
Degree Programmes under the College of
Health Sciences
School of Nursing and Public Health
The School will offer one MSc degree programme during the
2014/15 academic year as shown below:
Master of Science in Nursing – Mental Health (MSc
Nursing - Mental Health)
The MSc Nursing - Mental Health degree programme is
designed with an objective of producing competent mental
health nurses working in general and specialized mental
health
facilities,
teaching
institutions,
community
organizations as well as various levels of policy development
and implementation. The duration of the programme is 24
months of which 18 are for course-work and 6 are for
research that leads to a dissertation.
The admission criteria:
1. Holders of a First or Second Class honours BSc. N
degree of any accredited University or its equivalent
from any approved higher learning institution provided
that the applicant has completed internship and has a
GPA of at least 3.0.
2. Candidates with pass degrees in the above discipline will
be considered for admission provided that they have
competed internship and have a working experience of
at least 2 years.
3. Candidates must be registered Nurse by TNMC (at least
have a temporary registration).
School of Medicine and Dentistry
The School of Medicine and Dentistry will offer four MSc
degree programmes during the 2014/15 academic year.
Details of the programmes are given below:
Master of Medicine in Surgery
Masters of Medicine programme in General Surgery aims at
transforming general medical practitioners usually holders of
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) into medical specialists who are
competent in management of common surgical conditions.
Specialists from the MMed programme are capable of
managing patients at all levels of health provision centres
from District hospitals to Referral hospitals. According to
Ministry of Health and Social welfare (MoHSW) guidelines,
each District, and Regional referral hospitals should have at
least one, and two general surgeons respectively, a dream
which is yet to be realized. UDOM provides an opportunity
to train these specialists who will serve in different hospitals.
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The Master of Medicine is a three years programme which is
organized into six semesters. Each academic year is made of
44 teaching weeks organized into two 22 weeks semesters
inclusive of two examination weeks. There is one month
long vacation towards the end of each year.
The admission criteria:
Applicants into the Master of Medicine programme in
General Surgery must be holders of a first degree in
Medicine, or Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of
Dodoma or any other recognized University. Applicants must
have a B grade in Surgery at undergraduate level.
Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine
Master of Medicine programme in Internal Medicine aims at
transforming general medical practitioners usually holders of
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) into medical specialists who are
competent in management of common Medical conditions.
Like, the Master of Medicine programme in General Surgery,
this degree programme is a three years programme
organized into six semesters. Each academic year comprises
of 44 teaching weeks organized into two 22 weeks
semesters inclusive of two examination weeks.
The admission criteria:
The degree programme is open to any holder of Doctor of
Medicine (MD) and/or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (MBBS) degrees from any accredited university,
with a B grade in Medicine at the undergraduate level. Such
individuals should also comply with other regulations as may
be defined.
Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Masters of Medicine programme in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology aims at transforming general medical
practitioners usually holders of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) into
medical specialists who are competent in management of
common Obstetrics and Gynaecological conditions.
This is a three years programme organized into six
semesters. Each academic year has 44 teaching weeks
organized into two 22 weeks semesters inclusive of two
examination weeks.
The admission criteria:
Holders of Doctor of Medicine (MD) and/or Bachelor of
Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees from any
accredited
university,
with
a
B
grade
in
Obstetrics/Gynaecology at the undergraduate level and who
complies with other regulations as may be defined. Such
applicants must have at least one year experience of
working at any hospital.
Master of Medicine in Microbiology and Immunology
The study of Microbiology and Immunology in relation to
infectious diseases has contributed significantly to the
establishment of a strong foundation of the modern
scientific medicine. The course in Medical Microbiology and
Immunology includes Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology,
Immunology and Cell and Molecular Biology with major
emphasis on their role in the management, control and
prevention of human diseases.
The Masters programme in Microbiology and immunology is
taught in very few Universities in East Africa, and Tanzania
in particular. This has lead to shortage of microbiologists not
only in teaching universities, but also in hospitals and
research centres.
The Master of Medicine programme in Microbiology and
Immunology at UDOM is a three years programme, which is
organized into six semesters. Each academic year is made of
44 teaching weeks with two 22 weeks semesters (inclusive
of two examination weeks). During the first semester,
students learn about Epidemiology, Biostatistics and
Research Methodology, Cell and Molecular Biology, General
Principles of Pathology, Bioethics and Parasitology/Medical
Entomology.
The admission criteria:
Holders of Doctor of Medicine (MD) and/or Bachelor of
Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees from any
accredited university, with a B grade in Microbiology and
Immunology at the undergraduate level and who complies
with other regulations as may be defined
PhD Programme
The PhD degree programme is offered in various areas such
as public administration, development studies, political
science, environmental studies and sociology. Other areas
are History, Languages, Music, Theatre, Dance and Film,
Education disciplines, Computer science, Telecommunication
engineering, Clinical nutrition, Medical sociology, Medical
anthropology, Epidemiology, Public health, etc.
The admission criteria:
1) Applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree of at least B
grade or its equivalent in the area intended for study.
2) Applicant should possess Master’s degree in the area
intended to register for studies.
3) Applicant should submit a concept paper outlining what
to be researched in the intended discipline.
Admission Procedure
a) Indicating intention to register for PhD through a letter
or otherwise including submitting a concept paper;
b) Submitting the application forms, three positive
references, CV, academic documents and paying the
application fees of Tshs 50,000, and;
c) Getting admission letter from the Directorate of
Graduate Studies after approval of the Senate.
Application Deadline
The closing date for submission of completed application
forms for Postgraduate and Masters Programmes is Friday
20th June 2014. Application for PhD can be made at anytime
of the year.
Fees
Tuition fees for the academic year 2014/15 are:
1. T.shs. 1,500,000 for all Full-Time Based Masters degree
programmes offered under the College of Humanities
and Social Sciences (Annually).
2. T.shs. 2,700,000 for all Evening-Based Masters degree
programmes offered under the College of Humanities
and Social Sciences as well as that offered by the
College of Education (Annually).
3. T.shs. 4,400,000 for the Executive-mode degree
programmes offered under the College of Humanities
and Social Sciences (Annually).
4. Tshs. 2,200,000 for all Full-Time Based MSc degree
programmes offered under the College of Informatics
and Virtual Education (Annually).
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5.
T.shs. 4,800,000 for the Executive-mode MSc degree
programmes offered under the College of Informatics
and Virtual Education (Annually).
6. Tshs. 2,800,000 for Full-Time Based MSc degree
programmes offered under the School of Natural
Sciences and Mathematics (Annually).
7. T.shs. 1,500,000 for all Full-Time Based MSc degree
programmes offered under the School of Nursing
(Annually).
8. T.shs. 4,500,000 for all Full-Time Based MSc degree
programmes offered under the School of Medicine and
Dentistry (Annually).
9. T.shs. 1,000,000 for Full-Time PGDE and Tshs.
1,800,000 for Evening PGDE offered under the College
of Education (Annually).
10. T.shs. 500,000 for PhD Programme (annually).
Note: This excludes other charges like application fee,
registration fee, supervision fee, student direct costs, etc.
APPLICATION FORMS are available from the Office of
Graduate Studies at UDOM. Alternatively, an application
form may be downloaded in pdf format from the University
of Dodoma website at www.udom.ac.tz. Application fee is
Tshs 45,000 to be deposited in Account Number
01J1082491700
(UDOM
Consultancy
&
Special
Programmes) in any CRDB Bank branch. Payment slip must
be attached with the application upon submission.
Completed application forms should be submitted to:
Directorate of Graduate Studies
The University of Dodoma
P.O.BOX 259 – Dodoma
For further details contact:
Director of Graduate Studies
The University of Dodoma
P.O. Box 259, Dodoma
Telephone: +255 (0) 262310173
Fax:
+255 - 262310005
E-mail: ame@udom.ac.tz, ahmed_ame @yahoo.com
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