OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY DIRECTORATE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

THE UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA

School of Social Sciences:

The School of Social Sciences offers six graduate degree programmes. Admission space is available in all the six 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.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014 LATE APPLICANTS
Applications are still invited for admission into Postgraduate degree programmes for the academic year 2013/14 which starts in October 2013. The programmes which invite late applicants are described below:

Degree Programmes under the College of Humanities and Social Sciences:

School of Business and Economic Studies:
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. Admission space is available in all the programmes as described 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.

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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.

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Holders of a First Class Postgraduate Diploma in Education from any recognized higher learning institution.

School of Humanities:

The School of Humanities will offer six MA degree programmes in the 2013/14 academic year. However, space for admission remains in only one degree programme as described below: 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 Departments 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.

Degree Programmes under the College of Informatics and Virtual Education:

School of Informatics
This School will offer two MSc degree programmes in the next academic year, and space for admission is available in both programmes 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 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

Degree Programmes under the College of Education

School of Educational Studies:
The School of Educational Studies will offer two Graduate programmes in the 2013/2014 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 comprising 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. However, space for admission is available for evening based MA Education only. 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.

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 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 semesters) of which three semesters are for course-work and the last semester is for writing a dissertation. 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 M.Sc (Mathematics), the mathematics subject at B.Sc (Honours) level must be studied in all the three years at graduate level.

Degree Programmes under the College of Health Sciences: School of Nursing and Public Health
The School will offer one MSc degree programme during the 2013/14 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. This programme has

Degree Programmes under the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences: School of Biological Sciences
The School of Biological Sciences offers one graduate degree programme that has few admission slots available 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.

few admission posts available.

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 2013/14 academic year. Space for admission is available in all the four programmes. 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.

School of Mathematical Sciences

The School of Mathematical Sciences will offer one degree programme that still has admission space. The programme is described below:

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. 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, education disciplines, computer science, telecommunication engineering, etc. The admission criteria: 1) Applicant must hold a bachelors degree of at least B grade or its equivalent in the area intended for study. 2) Applicant should possess Masters 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 fee of Tshs 40,000, and; c) Getting admission letter from the Directorate of Graduate Studies after approval of the Senate. Application Deadlines The closing date for submission of completed application forms for postgraduate and masters programmes is Friday 6th September 2013. Application for PhD can be made at anytime of the year. Fees Tuition fee for the academic year 2013/14 is: 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).

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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). 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 40,000 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 by hand or post to: Directorate of Graduate Studies The University of Dodoma P.O.BOX 259 Dodoma N.B. Please do not fax forms. For further details contact: Director of Graduate Studies The University of Dodoma P.O. Box 259, Dodoma Telephone: +255 (0) 262310173 E-mail: ame@udom.ac.tz, ahmed_ame @yahoo.com