Master in Public Administration (MPA)

THE UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR
ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY
DIRECTORATE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR ACADEMIC
YEAR 2015/2016
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 related disciplines.

Applications are invited for admission into Postgraduate
programmes for the academic year 2015/16 which starts in
October 2015. The programmes that will be offered are
described below:
Degree Programmes under the College
Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Business Studies and Economics
The School of Business Studies and Economics offers one
Graduate degree programme as shown below:
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.
of
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 months. The programme is open to individuals with
various specializations.

Master of Arts in Sociology (MA Sociology)

Master in Business Administration (MBA)
MA Sociology degree programme is offered on Full-time
The MBA degree programme runs in three different modes,
basis over a period of 18 months of which 12 months are for
namely; Full-time, Evening and Executive modes as
course-work and 6 months are reserved for research that
described further below:
leads to a dissertation. The programme takes on board
applicants from various social sciences specializations.
Full time MBA
This programme consists of three semesters with 150 credits
Master of Science in Natural Resources Management
from courses offered within the two semesters of the first
(MSc. NRM)
year of studies. The third semester that appears in the
The Master of Science in Natural Resources degree
second year of studies is reserved for writing of dissertation
programme is an 18 months Full-time degree programme
that weighs 30 credits.
(12 months for course-work and 6 months for dissertation).
Candidates intending to undertake MSc. NRM must have
Evening MBA
their first degree in areas like; Geography and Environmental
Evening MBA programme is offered in trimester basis with at
Studies, Environmental Disaster Management, Natural
least 35 credits from courses taught in each trimester. The
Sciences, Wildlife Management, Tourism Management,
whole programme takes 5 trimesters with teaching
Development Studies, Agriculture, Community Development,
occupying 4 trimesters and dissertation lasting for one
Forestry, Environmental Planning and Management, Regional
trimester.
Planning, Project Planning and Management and other
related fields.
Executive MBA
This programme is designed for executives. It is modular
Master of Arts in Demography (MA Demography)
based where each module consists of at least 35 credits
This is a Full-time degree programme running for 18 months
from courses covered for approximately three weeks. After
of which 12 months are for course-work and 6 months are
each module, students go back to their work places for
devoted for research leading to a dissertation. The
about two months during which they also work on their
programme is open to individuals with various backgrounds
assignments and project papers.
like Development Studies, Geography and Environmental
Studies, Community Development, Environmental Planning
The admission criteria:
and Management, Regional Planning, Project Planning and
1. Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree of
Management, Statistics, Natural Sciences and other related
any recognized University or its equivalent from any
fields.
approved higher learning institution.
2. Holders of a pass degree who have at least 5 years of
The admission criteria for MPA, MIR, MA DS, MA
working experience after graduation plus a post
Sociology, MSc. NRM and MA Demography
graduation training of at least 6 months.
1. Holders of a First or Second Class honours degree in the
3. Holders of Advanced Diploma from a recognized higher
relevant areas from any recognized University or its
learning institution with a minimum of upper second
equivalent from any approved higher learning
class plus a postgraduate diploma.
institution.
4. Holders of recognized professional qualifications (CPA,
2. Holders of a pass degree in the relevant areas who have
CSP, ACCA, CMA, CIM, etc).
at least 5 years of working experience after graduation
5. Individuals intending to undertake Executive MBA
plus a post graduation training of at least 6 months.
programme must meet at least one of the criteria above
3. Holders of Advanced Diploma in the relevant areas from
including having at least three years of experience as a
a recognized higher learning institution with a minimum
manager or entrepreneur.
of upper second class plus a postgraduate diploma.

School of Social Sciences School of Humanities

The School of Social Sciences offers six Graduate degree The School of Humanities will offer six MA degree
programmes as presented below: programmes in the 2015/16 academic year as shown below:

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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.
Programmes under the College of Education
School of Educational Studies
The School of Educational Studies will offer two Graduate
programmes in the 2015/2016 academic year. The
programmes are:
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
The PGDE is a 12 months programme offered under Full-
time 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.
Programmes under the College of Informatics
and Virtual Education
School of Informatics
This School will offer three postgraduate diploma and four
MSc degree programmes in the next academic year as
shown below:
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
(PGDIT)
PGDIT programme is designed to allow professionals from
engineering background to rapidly acquire fundamental and
state of the art information technology to solve pragmatic
business problems. The Programme is designed to assist
students to build a strong foundation in core concepts
underpinning contemporary information technologies. It is
run using full time and evening modes.
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems
(PGDIS)
The PGDIS is designed to focus on issues related to
designing, developing and maintaining computer-based
information systems. Its main objective is to impart
knowledge to decision makers with the required knowledge
and skills for the formulation and application of information
systems. Like the PGDIT, it is offered using full time as well
as evening modes.
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
(PGDCS)
PGDCS focuses on the fundamental theory and practice of
computing. The main objective of the programme is to
improve academic competence for candidates who hold
advanced diploma in different fields of ICT, science and
engineering and those who would like to pursue MSc. CS
studies. The programme is offered in two modes which are
full time and evening.
Admission Criteria for PGDIT, PGDIS and PGDCS
These are 12 months programmes and their admission
criteria are as stipulated below.
1. Holders of pass degree in a scientific or technical
discipline such as mathematics, information systems,
computing, IT, Engineering or Computer Science of
any recognized University or its equivalent from any
approved higher learning institution deemed to be
equivalent to an honours degree of the UDOM.
2. Candidates with honours degrees in different
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 disciplines will be considered for admission provided
that they have a working experience of at least 2
years in ICT-related duties.
3. Holders of advanced diploma in computer science of
UDOM or qualification from an approved Higher
Learning deemed to be equivalent to an honours
degree of UDOM.
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 postgraduate diploma with a least B
grade 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. 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 postgraduate diploma with a least B grade 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 state-
of-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 Full-time and Evening modes.
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. Holders of postgraduate diploma with a least B grade of
UDOM in relevant disciplines or a qualification from an
approved Institution of Higher Learning deemed to be
equivalent to that of 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
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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 are able to critically analyse
business problems and develop creative and innovative
enterprise solutions.
CIVE will offer full time MSc. IS during the 2015/2016
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. 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 postgraduate diploma with a least B grade
of UDOM in relevant disciplines or a qualification from
an approved Institution of Higher Learning deemed to
be equivalent to that of UDOM.
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 two
degree programmes 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
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 MSc (Mathematics),
the mathematics subject at BSc (Honours) level must be
studied in all the three years at graduate level.
Master of Science in Statistics (MSc. Statistics)
This programme is recommended for applicants who wish to
broaden their knowledge in statistical research for them to
acquire further knowledge of data analysis and apply it to
their specializations developed at the Bachelor’s level. The
discipline of Statistics lies at the heart of the type of
quantitative reasoning necessary for making important
advances in all branches of basic and applied sciences. This
programme is designed to provide theoretical, conceptual
and operational understanding of the subject. 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. Holders of a First or Second Class honours Bachelor
degree in Mathematics of Statistics from any recognized
University or Institution of Higher Learning deemed to be
equivalent to an honors degree of UDOM.
Programmes under the College of Health
Sciences
School of Nursing and Public Health
The School will offer one MSc degree programme during the
2015/16 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).
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School of Medicine and Dentistry
The School of Medicine and Dentistry will offer four MSc
degree programmes during the 2015/16 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. 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.
The admission criteria:
The degree programme in Internal Medicine 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 like other Mmed Programmes of UDOM.
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
Programmes under the College of Earth Sciences
School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering
The School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering will offer
three MSc degree programmes during the 2015/16 academic
year. Details of the programmes are given below:
Master of Science in Geology by Thesis (MSc.
Geology by Thesis*
Master of Science in Geology by thesis is a full time 24
months programme offered by the School of Mining and
Petroleum Engineering in various areas such as
Mineralogy/Petrology, Sedimentology/Stratigraphy,
Micropalaeontology/Palynology, Economic Geology,
Geochemistry, Geophysics/Seismology, Structural Geology,
Volcanology, Environmental Geology and Hydrology. The
programme is intended to provide this country well trained
and qualified people who can conduct different research to
locate, map and exploit natural resources. This programme
is designed to train students to become researchers and
problem solvers in different fields in Geology.
The admission criteria:
1. Holders of a bachelor degree in earth sciences from
any recognized higher learning institution who have an
exceptionally good undergraduate study record (with
an average GPA of at least 3.5).
2. Holders of UQF level 7 (Advanced/higher Diploma) in
relevant fields from a recognized higher learning
institution with minimum of upper second class plus a
postgraduate Diploma (UQF level 9) and have at least
2 years of working experience.
Master of Science in Mining Exploration (MSc. ME)*
Master of Science in Mining Exploration is a 24 months
degree programme. The programme has a focus on modern
exploration techniques of enhancing exploration of minerals.
Graduates from this programme will have adequate
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work confidently in the mining sector.
The admission criteria:
1. Holders of a first or second class honours bachelor
degree (i.e. GPA 2.7 and above) in Geology/related
Geosciences, Chemistry, Electronics or Physics from
any recognized University or its equivalents.
2. Holders of a pass degree who have at least 3 years of
working experience in the above disciplines after
graduation.
3. Holders of UQF level 7 (Advanced/higher Diploma) in
the relevant fields from a recognized higher learning
institution with a minimum of upper second class plus a
postgraduate Diploma (UQF level 9) and have at least
2 years of working experience.
Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences (MSc
GS)*
Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences is also a 24
months degree programme. The programme is designed to
provide students with training in the main area lines of
research currently pursued in the geological characterization
and modelling of geological reservoirs as well as
understanding of its tectonic contest. Graduates from this
programme will have sufficient theoretical and practical
knowledge, capability, and skills to work with utmost
confidence in petroleum industry in a variety of geological
settings.
The admission criteria:
1. Holders of a first or second class honours bachelor
degree (i.e. GPA 2.7 and above) in Geology/related
Geosciences from any recognized University or its
equivalents.
2. Holders of a pass degree who have at least 3 years of
working experience in the field of Geosciences after
graduation.
3. Holders of UQF level 7 (Advanced/higher Diploma) in
the relevant fields from a recognized higher learning
institution with a minimum of upper second class plus a
postgraduate Diploma (UQF level 9) and have at least
2 years of working experience.
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, Mining
Exploration, Geology, Statistics, 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
5th June 2015. Application for PhD can be made at anytime
of the year.
Fees
Graduate programmes have been arranged in groups as
shown below.
Group Degree Programmes
Fulltime MA in Education, Full time MBA, Fulltime MPA,
Fulltime MIR, Fulltime MA DS, Fulltime MA Sociology,
Fulltime MA Demography, Fulltime MA Linguistics,
A Fulltime MA Kiswahili Literature, MA Eng by Dissertation,
MA in History by Dissertation, MA Kisw by Dissertation,
MA in Theatre & Film for Development by Research,
MSc Mathematics and MSc – Mental Health Nursing.
Evening MA in Education, Evening MBA, Evening MA DS,
B
Evening MPA.
C Executive MBA and Other Executive MA programmes
Fulltime MSc CS, Fulltime MSc TE, Fulltime MSc IT,
D Fulltime MSc IS, Fulltime MSc BC, MSc. NRM, MSc. ME,
MSc GS, MSc Programmes by Research Only
E Evening MSc CS, Evening MSc TE
MMED (MSc) Programmes under the College of Health
F
Sciences
1. T.shs. 3,425,000 for group A.
2. T.shs. 3,925,000 for group B.
3. T.shs. 5,525,000 for group C.
4. Tshs. 5,025,000 for group D.
5. T.shs. 5,825,000 for group E.
6. Tshs. 8,625,000 for group F.
7. T.shs. 2,920,000 for Full-time Postgraduate Diplomas.
8.T.shs. 4,625,000 for PhD Programme in Social, Education
and Humanities programmes (annually).
10. T.shs. 6,225,000 for PhD Programme in fields of Natural
and Pure Sciences.
Note: This excludes other charges like application fee,
accommodation fee, research fund, 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 50,000 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
* These programmes are subject to endorsement by TCU.