List of Courses Offered at Gulu University

List of Courses Offered at Gulu University

Below are the list of Courses Offered at Gulu University With Admission or Entry Requirements for Each Programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code

 

 

Programme

 

 

Minimum Requirements

 

 

Duration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUM

Bachelor of Medicine and

 

Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry obtained at the same sitting.

 

5 years

 

 

 

Bachelor of Surgery (Weekdays)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GPH

Bachelor of Science in Public

 

Principal passes in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition

 

3 years

 

 

 

Health (Weekdays)

 

and Physics obtained at the same sitting and Uganda Certificate of Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(UCE) or its equivalent with at least passes in English and Mathematics.

 

 

 

 

GUA

Bachelor of Agriculture

 

Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry obtained at the same sitting.

 

4 years

 

 

 

(Weekdays)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GSB

Bachelor of Science in Biosystems

 

Principal passes in Mathematics and Physics obtained at the same sitting and

 

4 years

 

 

 

Engineering (Weekdays)

 

Credit passes in Chemistry and Biology at ‘O’ Level.

 

 

 

 

BFA

Bachelor of Science in Food and

 

Principal passes in Chemistry and Biology obtained at the same sitting and at

 

4 years

 

 

 

Agribusiness (Weekdays)

 

least credit in Mathematics and English at ‘O’ Level.

 

 

 

 

BSA

Bachelor of Science in Agri-

 

Principal passes in two of the following: Chemistry, Biology Economics,

 

4 years

 

 

 

Entrepreneurship and

 

Entrepreneurship, Mathematics and Agriculture obtained at the same sitting and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication Management

 

at least a credit in Mathematics.

 

 

 

 

BBG

Bachelor of Business

 

A Principal pass in Economics and in one of the following; Mathematics,

 

3 years

 

 

 

Administration (Weekdays)

 

Physics or Geography obtained at the same sitting.

 

 

 

 

BAK

Bachelor of Business

 

A Principal pass in Economics and in one of the following; Mathematics,

 

3 years

 

 

 

Administration (Weekends)

 

Physics or Geography obtained at the same sitting.

 

 

 

 

GQE

Bachelor of Quantitative

 

Principal passes in Mathematics and Economics obtained at the same sitting.

 

3 years

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Economics (Weekdays)

 

 

GSE

Bachelor of Science Economics

Principal passes in Mathematics and Economics obtained at the same sitting.

3 years

 

(Weekdays)

 

 

DES

Bachelor of Development Studies

Principal passes in any two of the ‘A’ Level Subjects obtained at the same

3 years

 

(Weekdays)

sitting.

 

DEK

Bachelor of Development Studies

Principal passes in any two of the ‘A’ Level Subjects obtained at the same

3 years

 

(Weekends)

sitting.

 

GPA

Bachelor of Public Administration

Principal passes in any two of the ‘A’ Level Subjects obtained at the same

3 years

 

(Weekdays)

sitting.

 

GPK

Bachelor of Public Administration

Principal passes in any two of the ‘A’ Level Subjects obtained at the same

3 years

 

(Weekends)

sitting.

 

GBE

Bachelor of Science Education

Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry obtained at the same sitting.

3 years

 

(Biological) – Weekdays

 

 

SEG

Bachelor of Science Education

Principal passes in Mathematics and Physics obtained at the same sitting.

3 years

 

(Physical) – Weekdays

 

 

GEE

Bachelor of Science Education

Principal passes in Mathematics and Economics obtained at the same sitting.

3 years

 

(Economics) – Weekdays

 

 

GSS

Bachelor of Science Education

Principal pass in Biology and in any one of the remaining ‘A’ Level Subjects

3 years

 

(Sport Science) – Weekdays

obtained at the same sitting.

 

SEA

Bachelor of Science Education

Principal passes in two of the following: Biology, Geography, Agriculture and

3 years

 

(Agriculture)

Chemistry obtained at the same sitting and Uganda Certificate of Education

 

 

 

(UCE) or its equivalent with at least passes in English, Mathematics, Chemistry

 

 

 

and Biology.

 

GCS

Bachelor of Science (Computer

Principal pass in Mathematics and in any one of the following subjects; Physics,

3 years

 

Science) – Weekdays

Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Technical Drawing, Food

 

 

 

and Nutrition or Agriculture obtained at the same sitting.

 

GIT

Bachelor of Information and

Principal passes in any two of the ‘A’ Level subjects obtained at the same sitting

3 years

 

Communications Technology

and at least a credit pass in English and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level.

 

 

(Weekdays)

 

 

GIK

Bachelor of Information and

Principal passes in any two of the ‘A’ Level subjects obtained at the same sitting

3 years

 

Communications Technology

and at least a credit pass in English and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level.

 

 

(Weekends)

 

 

GAE

Bachelor of Arts Education

Principal passes in any two of the following subjects; Economics, Geography,

3 years

 

(Weekdays)

Religious Education, History, Literature in English obtained at the same sitting

 

GAK

Bachelor of Arts Education

Principal passes in any two of the following subjects; Economics, Geography,

3 years

 

(Weekends)

Religious Education, History, Literature in English obtained at the same sitting

 

BBE

Bachelor of Business Education

A principal pass in Economics and in any one of the remaining ‘A’ Level

3 years

 

(Weekdays)

subjects obtained at the same sitting and at least Credit pass in Mathematics at

 

 

 

‘O’ Level.

 

DPH

Diploma in Pharmacy (Weekdays)

A principal pass in Chemistry and at least subsidiary passes in two of the

3 years

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following; Physics, Mathematics and Biology obtained at the same sitting.

 

DGK

Diploma in Computer Science

A principal pass in any ‘A’ Level subject and at least two subsidiary passes

2 years

 

(Weekends)

obtained at the same sitting and at least a credit pass in Mathematics at ‘O’

 

 

 

Level.

 

DDK

Diploma in Development Studies

A principal pass in any ‘A’ Level subject and two subsidiary passes in any two

2 years

 

(Weekends)

of the remaining ‘A’ Level subjects obtained at the same sitting.

 

SSK

Diploma in Secretarial Studies and

A principal pass in any ‘A’ Level subject and at least two subsidiary passes

2 years

 

Information Management

obtained at the same sitting.

 

 

(Weekends)

 

 

CPH

Certificate in Pharmaceutical and

‘O’ Level Certificate with at least passes in the following subjects; Chemistry,

2 years

 

Health Supplies Management

Biology, Mathematics, Physics and English obtained during the same sitting.

 

 

(Weekdays)

 

 

CSM

Certificate in Secretarial and

‘O’ Level Certificate with a minimum of three Passes obtained at the same

1 year

 

Information Management

sitting, one of which must be in English.

 

 

(Weekends)

 

 

1.2 DIPLOMA HOLDERS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

1.2.1

List of Courses Offered at Gulu University PROGRAMMES UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code

 

 

Programme

 

 

Minimum Requirements

 

 

Duration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUM

Bachelor of Medicine and

 

Diploma in Health related discipline or its equivalent obtained from a

 

5 years

 

 

 

Bachelor of Surgery

 

recognised institution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Weekdays)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GPH

Bachelor of Science in Public

 

Second Class/Credit Diploma in health related discipline or Second Class

 

3 years

 

 

 

Health (Weekdays)

 

Diploma in Education majoring in Biology and Chemistry from a recognised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

institution.

 

 

 

 

GUA

Bachelor of Agriculture

 

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Agriculture, Veterinary, Animal or Crop

 

4 years

 

 

 

(Weekdays)

 

husbandry and other related disciplines obtained from a recognised institution

 

 

 

 

GSB

Bachelor of Science in

 

Second Class/Credit Diploma in the following engineering disciplines: Civil

 

4 years

 

 

 

Biosystems Engineering

 

Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization,

 

 

 

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(Weekdays)

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering.

 

BFA

Bachelor of Science in Food

Second Class Diploma in Agriculture, Animal or Crop husbandry Veterinary

4 years

 

and Agribusiness

or other related disciplines obtained from a recognised institution.

 

BSA

Bachelor of Science in Agri-

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Agriculture, Animal or Crop husbandry,

4 years

 

Entrepreneurship and

Veterinary or other related disciplines obtained from a recognised institution

 

 

Communication Management

 

 

BBG

Bachelor of Business

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Statistics, Accounting, Secretarial Studies,

3 years

 

Administration (Weekdays)

Co-operative and business related studies or Education with Business Studies

 

 

 

obtained from a recognised institution.

 

BAK

Bachelor of Business

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Statistics, Accounting, Secretarial Studies,

3 years

 

Administration (Weekends)

Co-operative and business related studies or Education with Business Studies

 

 

 

obtained from a recognised institution.

 

GQE

Bachelor of Quantitative

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Business Studies, Statistics or Accounting

3 years

 

Economics (Weekdays)

obtained from a recognised institution.

 

GSE

Bachelor of Science

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Business Studies, Statistics or Accounting

3 years

 

Economics (Weekdays)

obtained from a recognised institution.

 

DES

Bachelor of Development

Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline obtained from a recognised

3 years

 

Studies (Weekdays)

institution.

 

DEK

Bachelor of Development

Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline obtained from a recognised

3 years

 

Studies (Weekends)

institution.

 

GPA

Bachelor of Public

Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline obtained from a recognised

3 years

 

Administration (Weekdays) &

institution.

 

GPK

Bachelor of Public

Second Class/Credit Diploma in any discipline obtained from a recognised

3 years

 

Administration (Weekends)

institution.

 

GBE

Bachelor of Science

Second Class/Credit Diploma with Biological Science subject combinations

3 years

 

Education(Biological) –

from a recognised institution.

 

 

Weekdays

 

 

SEG

Bachelor of Science Education

Second Class/Credit Diploma with Physical Science subject combinations

3 years

 

(Physical) – Weekdays

obtained from a recognised institution.

 

GEE

Bachelor of Science Education

Second Class/Credit Diploma majoring in Economics, Statistics and

3 years

 

(Economics) – Weekdays

Accounting obtained from a recognised institution.

 

GSS

Bachelor of Science Education

Second Class/Credit Diploma in any Biological or Physical Science with

3 years

 

(Sports Science) – Weekdays

subject combinations, obtained from a recognised institution.

 

SEA

Bachelor of Science Education

Second Class Diploma or equivalent in Agriculture, Animal or Crop

4 years

 

(Agriculture)

husbandry Veterinary or other related disciplines obtained from a recognised

 

 

 

institution

 

GCS

Bachelor of Science

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering obtained

3 years

 

(Computer Science) –

from a recognized institution.

 

 

Weekdays

 

 

GIT

Bachelor of Information and

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Computer Science disciplines or

3 years

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Communications Technology

 

Engineering obtained from a recognized institution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Weekdays)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GIK

 

Bachelor of Information and

 

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Computer Science disciplines or

 

3 years

 

 

 

 

Communications Technology

 

Engineering obtained from a recognized institution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Weekends)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAE

 

Bachelor of Arts Education

 

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Education with two of the following

 

3 years

 

 

 

 

(Weekdays)

 

subjects; Economics, Geography, Religious Education, History, Literature in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

English obtained from a recognized institution.

 

 

 

 

GAK

 

Bachelor of Arts Education

 

Second Class/Credit Diploma in Education with two of the following

 

3 years

 

 

 

 

(Weekends)

 

subjects; Economics, Geography, Religious Education, History, Literature in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

English obtained from a recognized institution.

 

 

 

 

BBE

 

Bachelor of Business

 

Second Class /Credit Diploma in Education with Business Studies or in any

 

3 years

 

 

 

 

Education (Weekdays)

 

other Business related studies obtained from a recognized institution.

 

 

 

 

1.2.2

List of Courses Offered at Gulu University PROGRAMMES UNDER GOVERNMENT SPONSORSHIP (DIPLOMA ENTRY SCHEME)

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Minimum Requirements for programmes under Government Sponsorship are the same with those of Private Sponsorship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code

 

 

Programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUM

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery – Weekdays

 

 

 

 

BBG

Bachelor of Business Administration – Weekdays

 

 

 

 

GQE

Bachelor of Quantitative Economics – Weekdays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DES

Bachelor of Development Studies – Weekdays

 

 

 

 

GBE

Bachelor of Science Education(Biological) – Weekdays

 

 

 

 

SEG

Bachelor of Science Education (Physical) – Weekdays

 

 

 

 

GEE

Bachelor of Science Education (Economics) – Weekdays

 

 

 

 

GSS

Bachelor of Science Education (Sports Science) – Weekdays

 

 

 

 

1.3 CERTIFICATE HOLDERS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code

 

 

Programme

 

 

Minimum Requirements

 

 

Duration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DPH

 

Diploma in Pharmacy

 

Credit Certificate in Pharmacy of at least one year of study from a recognized

 

3 years

 

 

 

 

(Weekdays)

 

institution. Those holding diploma or a degree in health related discipline can

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

also apply.

 

 

 

 

DGK

 

Diploma in Computer Science

 

Credit Certificate in Computer Science discipline of at least one year of study

 

2 years

 

 

 

 

(Weekends)

 

obtained from a recognised institution and at least a credit pass in

 

 

 

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Mathematics or Physics at ‘O’ Level.

 

 

 

 

DDK

Diploma in Development

 

 

Credit academic certificate of at least one year of study in any discipline from

 

2 years

 

 

 

Studies (Weekends)

 

 

a recognised Institution.

 

 

 

 

SSK

Diploma in Secretarial Studies

 

 

UNEB Certificate in Secretarial studies with at least 5 passes of which two

 

2 years

 

 

 

and Information Management

 

 

(2) passes must be at Level II or an academic Certificate in Secretarial studies

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Weekends)

 

 

of at least one year of study from a recognised Institution.

 

 

 

 

1.4 DEGREE HOLDERS APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO GRADUATE PROGRAMMES UNDER PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code

Programme

Minimum Requirements

Duration

Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized

MBA

Master of Business

institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have least two

2 1/2 years

Administration (Weekends)

years working experience in related fields from the time of graduation.

MPA

Master of Arts in Public

Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized

2 years

Administration and

institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have least two

Management (Weekends)

years working experience in related fields from the time of graduation.

MEP

Master of Science in Applied

Second Class Bachelor degree in Zoology, Agriculture, Human and

2 years

Tropical Entomology and

Veterinary Medicine obtained from a recognized institution. At least two

Parasitology

years working experience in related field for those holding Second Class

Lower degrees.

MAC

Master of Arts in Conflict

Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized

2 years

Transformation Studies

institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have least two

(MODULAR)

years working experience in related fields from the time of graduation.

MGE

Master of Arts in

Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized

2 years

Governance and Ethics

institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have least two

(Weekends)

years working experience in related fields from the time of graduation.

MMS

Master of Medicine

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or its equivalent from a

3 years

(Surgery) – Weekdays

recognized institution

MMA

Master of Medical

Second Class Bachelor degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized

2 years

Anthropology (Weekdays)

institution. Those holding second class Lower degrees should have least two

years working experience in related fields from the time of graduation.

MAE

Master of Science in Agri-

Second Class Bachelor degree in agricultural sciences, Veterinary Medicine,

2 years

Enterprises Development

Business Administration or other economics related disciplines from a

(Weekdays)

recognised institution.

MFN

Master of Science in Food

Second Class Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines:

2 years

Security and Community

Agriculture, Food Science and Technology, Biological Sciences, Veterinary

Nutrition (Weekdays)

Medicine or other medical fields from a recognised institution.

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PGF

Postgraduate Diploma in

Bachelor Degree in Economics, Statistics, Accounting or Education with

1 year

Financial Management

Business Studies obtained from a recognised institution.

(Weekends)

PGP

Postgraduate Diploma in

Bachelor Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized institution.

1 year

Project planning and

Management (Weekends)

PGS

Postgraduate Diploma in

Bachelor Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized institution.

1 year

Procurement and Supply

Chain Management.

(Weekends)

PGC

Postgraduate Diploma in

Bachelor Degree in any discipline obtained from a recognized institution.

1 year

Conflict Management and

Peace Studies (Weekends)

2. PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT GULU UNIVERSITY KITGUM CAMPUS – PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

NOTE:

Minimum Requirements for programmes at Kitgum Campus are the same with that at the Main Campus

Code

Programme

Duration

KAW

Bachelor of Arts Education (Weekends)

3 years

KAS

Bachelor of Arts Education (MODULAR)

3 years

KBW

Bachelor of Business Administration (Weekends)

3 years

KPW

Bachelor of Public Administration (Weekends)

3 years

3.

List of Courses Offered at Gulu University

PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT GULU UNIVERSITY HOIMA CAMPUS – PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP

NOTE:

Minimum Requirements for programmes at Hoima Campus are the same with that at the Main Campus

Code

Programme

Duration

HUA

Bachelor of Agriculture (Weekdays)

4 years

HBG

Bachelor of Business Administration (Weekdays)

3 years

HBK

Bachelor of Business Administration (Weekends)

3 years

HES

Bachelor of Development Studies (Weekdays)

3 years

HEK

Bachelor of Development Studies (Weekends)

3 years

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HPA

Bachelor of Public Administration (Weekdays)

3 years

HPK

Bachelor of Public Administration (Weekends)

3 years

HIT

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Weekdays)

3 years

HEE

Bachelor of Science Education (Economics) – Weekdays

3 years

HAE

Bachelor of Arts Education (Weekdays)

3 years

HGK

Diploma in Computer Science (Weekends)

2 years

HDK

Diploma in Development Studies

2 years

HSM

Certificate in Secretarial and Information Management (Weekends)

1 year

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