Bridging the gap: Females in Basic Sciences

Mathematicians Meet at Makerere for the EAUMP Conference

Presentation by Dr. Linda Sapochak from the US National Science Foundation at 5th Pearl of Africa Lecture Series

Green Hill Academy students visit Makerere University Herbarium and Botanical Garden

Sida Annual Review Meeting 2016

The Strengthening Regional Capacity in Research and Training in Fisheries and Aquaculture for Improved Food Security and Livelihoods in Eastern Africa (STRECAFISH) project kick-off meeting was held at Kolping Hotel, Kampala from the 24th to 28th August 2015. The project will be implemented for 3 years starting July 2015 to 2018 coordinated by Department of Biological Sciences, Makerere University. Dr.

The BeeHealth inception meeting for various stakeholders was held on the 14th January 2016 in the Buxton Boardroom in the Department of Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries Sciences, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University.

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious haemorrhagic disease of domestic pigs, European wild boar and American wild pigs. Signs and symptoms of the disease include; high fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, haemorrhages in the skin and internal organs, and death in 2-10 days with a mortality rates as high as 100%.The disease has no cure nor vaccine.  The diseasewas first detected in Kenya in the early 1920s.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a three – year full time program of study and in depth scientific research. It is awarded to candidates who successfully complete their research and write a thesis that is examined. Research may be disciplinary on any topic in Zoology or multi-disciplinary so long as it incorporates a component of any discipline in Zoology.

Aquatic Systems, Fisheries, Aquaculture

The degree of Masters  of Science (MSc) is undertaken through a two – year full time programme of study and is awarded after examining the candidate in both written examinations and dissertation.  Candidates for the MSc degree specialize in one of four disciplines during their second semester. The disciplines are Entomology, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Parasitology and Wildlife Ecology and Management.

Taught courses include: Ecology of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, Reproduction and developmental biology, Animal behavior, Animal physiology and Histology, Entomology, Parasitology, Hydrobiology, Invertebrate biology, Vertebrate biology, Biostatistics, Research methods, and Communication skills.

Zoology is a branch of biology that deals with the study of mainly animals and animal like organisms. It embraces a wide range of topics but present emphasis is on aspects that are directly relevant to the economic development of Uganda. They include all invertebrate and vertebrate groups, Wildlife, Ecology, Fisheries and Aquatic Science, Entomology and Parasitology. Various other supportive disciplines are studied in the department.

Fisheries form an important sector of Uganda’s economy and contribute significantly to the nutritional welfare of millions of people in the great lakes region and currently eexports in Uganda increased to $ 248 Million Dollars by end of 2015. That is why the word Fisheries categorically features in the name of the Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF).

The programme addresses capture fisheries which depends on wild fish stocks and aquaculture which is the production of aquatic organisms under controlled conditions.The overall objective of the programme is to produce well trained and skilled persons understanding the dynamics of aquatic ecosystems. Graduates of this programme should be able to sustainably utilise aquatic resources for the present and future generations. 

 

This association was founded in 2004 by the then president, Mr. Muwonge Gilbert Bengo. It is a registered association with the students Guild and the registration was confirmed on 29th.oct.2008. It belongs to the college of natural sciences (CONAS).

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This association was founded in 2004 by the then president, Mr. Muwonge Gilbert Bengo. It is a registered association with the students Guild and the registration was confirmed on 29th.oct.2008. It belongs to the college of natural sciences (CONAS).The aim of this students association is to bring together all the fisheries students of this great institution on board, both the alumni and the present students. We have a patron, Dr. Gladys Bwanika who is also one of our dearest lecturers at zoology.

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About MUBcS

The Makerere University Biochemistry Society (MUBcS) is a students' body comprising of all students doing Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science at Makerere University.

The Association is managed by a 12 member executive comprising of the President, Vice President, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, General Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Treasurer, Project Coordinator, 3 year representatives (from each year) and a Patron.

Aims and Objectives of MUBcS;

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About MUBcS

The Makerere University Biochemistry Society (MUBcS) is a students' body comprising of all students doing Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science at Makerere University.

The Association is managed by a 12 member executive comprising of the President, Vice President, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, General Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Treasurer, Project Coordinator, 3 year representatives (from each year) and a Patron.

Aims and Objectives of MUBcS;

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