Director of Postgraduate Studies

Dear Prospective Students, Researchers, and All Website visitors,

On behalf of the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies, it is my utmost pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of you. We understand that choosing the right educational path is a significant decision, and we are here to guide and support you throughout your undergraduate journey. As the Director, I am delighted to introduce you to the array of services we offer. Our dedicated team is committed to providing comprehensive academic advising, assisting you in processing your financial sponsorship, solving various issues regarding admission, graduation, results, and loans, also ensuring that you have a smooth transition into university life. Additionally, we organize various orientation programs, workshops, and mentoring initiatives to foster personal and professional growth. Our aim is to create a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary exploration. We are dedicated to your success and look forward to welcoming you into our diverse and vibrant community.

Admission Information

MUCE offers seven postgraduate programmes leading to the award of master degrees and postgraduate diploma. Those programmes include:

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Education [PGDE]
2. Master of Arts with Education (Geography Stream) [M.A with Ed.]
3. Master of Science in Natural Resources and Human Security Studies [MSc. NRHS]
4. Master of Science with Education (Biology & Chemistry Stream) [MSc Ed]
5. Master of Science in Mathematical Modelling [MSc MM]
6. Master of Science in Applied Zoology [MSc. AZ]
7. Master of Science in Applied Botany [MSc AB]

How to Apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application form at the following University website link: https://admission.udsm.ac.tz/. Before filling in the application form, all applicants are advised to study the online application guidelines available at the above University website link.

Mode of Payment

All payments are paid through bank accounts or mobile money using control numbers. The control number will be sent to you after logging in the online application system. The application fee is paid before submitting the application and other payments are paid after receiving the admission letter.

For Inquiries

Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies (DPGS), Mkwawa University College of Education, through email: dpgs@muce.ac.tz or P.O. Box 2513, Iringa.

Admission Regulations

1. It is an offence to submit false information when applying for admission. Applicants who will be discovered to have submitted forged certificates or any other false information will not be considered and appropriate legal action will be taken against them. Bonafide University students are cautioned not to attempt applying for admission. If such students submit their application they will be liable to re- registration. Likewise, former students who have already graduated cannot be admitted as undergraduate students under Government loan sponsorship.
2. All new students are required to report for the orientation program that normally takes place during the week preceding the beginning of the new academic year.
3. Successful applicants will be registered only after they have paid the requisite University fees.
4. Fees paid will not be refunded.
5. All students, if accepted, are expected to conform entirely to University regulations.
6. The deadline for registration of first year students will be two weeks, from the first day of the orientation week, while for continuing students it will be the Friday of the second week after the beginning of the first semester.
7. Except in exceptional circumstances, no student will be allowed to change subjects/courses later than the Friday of the fourth week after the beginning of the first semester.
8. (a) Transferring from one academic program to another will be allowed only where the student has the required admission criteria for the academic program for which transfer is being sought and a vacancy exists in that program.
   (b) Students discontinued on academic grounds from one College/School may be allowed to apply into another College/School provided that the sponsor approves.
   (c) Discontinued students wishing to re-apply in the same College/School must show evidence of having followed further studies satisfactory to the College/School.

Entry Qualifications

Admission into the postgraduate programmes will be in accordance with the University of Dar es Salaam regulations regarding postgraduate studies. Candidates applying for the MSc. (Ed) programme shall hold BSc. (Ed) or BEd (Science) degrees from a recognized institution. Graduates from non-education science degree programmes, or equivalent qualifications, will be required to undertake postgraduate diploma in Education as a prerequisite programme prior to admission into the MSc. (Ed) programme.

1. Master of Science with Education (MSc. Ed.)

This is a 24-months programme and applicants are required to have the following qualifications:
i. At least a Second Class degree with a GPA not less than 2.7 from a recognised institution of higher learning. Candidates who hold an unclassified degree (e.g. M.D) shall have at least a B grade in the subject of the intended study (Biology or Chemistry);
ii. Candidate with a pass degree may also be considered for admission if: a) Their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a B grade or higher,
b) They have satisfied the University regarding their academic potential through subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
iii. Candidate with a coursework average of B+ or higher in a relevant postgraduate diploma may upgrade to registration for a dissertation leading to a relevant Master's Degree; and
iv. Holders of BSc. (Ed.) or BEd (Science) degrees from a recognised institution. Graduates from non-education science degree programmes or equivalent qualifications will be required to undertake Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programme as a prerequisite prior to admission into the MSc. (Ed.) programme

2. Master of Science in Applied Zoology and Master of Science in Applied Botany

   MUCE offers a Master of Science in Applied Zoology and Master of Science in Applied Botany by Thesis. The registration period for the programme is normally for 24 months for full-time students up to 48 months for part-time students (This period includes the six months period given for registration). Registration for the programme is at any time during the Academic Year. Only candidates with GPA of 3.5 or above in their first degrees are considered for Masters by thesis.

   1. Master of Science in Applied Zoology

   A candidate for admission into this programme shall hold the following qualifications:
   i. At least an Upper Second Class degree in the relevant field from a recognized and respected institution of higher learning. Candidates who hold an unclassified degree (e.g. M.D) shall have at least a B grade in the subject of the intended Masters study.
   ii. Applicants to MSc. (Applied Botany) programme will be required to have at least a first degree in Biology, Botany and related disciplines such as Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry. Applicants who lack some prerequisite subjects will be required to undertake recommended courses at undergraduate level. This will be determined upon inspection of the candidate’s previous training and experience.

   2. Master of Science in Applied Botany

   A candidate for admission into this programme shall hold the following qualifications:
   i. At least an Upper Second Class degree in the relevant field from a recognized and respected institution of higher learning. Candidates who hold an unclassified degree (e.g. M.D) shall have at least a B grade in the subject of the intended Masters study.
   ii. Applicants to MSc. (Applied Botany) programme will be required to have at least a first degree in Biology, Botany and related disciplines such as Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry. Applicants who lack some prerequisite subjects will be required to undertake recommended courses at undergraduate level. This will be determined upon inspection of the candidate’s previous training and experience.

3. Master of Science in Mathematical Modelling

This is a 24-months programme and applicants are required to have the following qualifications:
i. At least a Second Class degree with a GPA not less than 2.7 from a recognised institution of higher learning.
ii. Candidate with a pass degree may also be considered for admission if:
  a) Their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a B grade or higher,
  b) They have satisfied the University regarding their academic potential through subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
iii. Candidate with a coursework average of B+ or higher in a relevant postgraduate diploma may upgrade to registration for a dissertation leading to a relevant Master's Degree; and
iv. Holders of BSc. (Ed.) or BEd. (Science) degrees from a recognised institution, with a good background in mathematics.

4. Master of Arts with Education (MA. Ed.)

This is a 24-months programme and applicants are required to have the following qualifications:
i. First degree in education [e.g. B.A (Ed.), B.Ed. (Arts) or BSc. (Ed) degrees] from any recognised University with at least a lower second of GPA of not less than 2.7 or its equivalent. One has to have studied Geography in the undergraduate degree. OR
ii. First degree in BA (Geography and Environmental Studies) and others of that trend plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from any recognised institution with at least an average pass of B in their final University Examination.

5. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Applicants should have ANY of the following qualifications: i. Advanced Diploma with Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) qualification,
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any field other than education with an overall G.P.A. of not less than 2.7 or its equivalent,
iii. Higher degree in any field other than education with an overall G.P.A of not less than 2.7 or its equivalent.

Bursaries and Fees

At the beginning of the academic year, each student will be required to produce evidence of sponsorship by the Government or any other organizations. Students under sponsorship are expected to pay their portion of the fees not covered by the funder (based on means test grade) at the beginning of the semester before they can be permitted to use the University facilities. Payment should be made through Government electronic Payment Gateway (GePG) using a control number generated from the Academic Registration Information System (ARIS)

Table 1 presents the programmes with their respective tuition fees. In addition to the tuition fees, there are other costs payable directly to the College and the students, as presented in Tables 2 and 3 respectively.

In addition to the tuition fees, each student (regardless of sponsorship or the Government Loan Means Testing Grade) must pay the following approved Direct University Costs:

Note: *Advisory only, more may be required

1. *Cost for thesis production shall be paid to students in the final year.
2. Research funds for Master Programmes, the amount shown is paid once.
3. Research funds for PhD by Coursework and Dissertation, the amount shown is paid in the third or fourth year of study during the research phase.
4. Research funds for PhD by thesis, the amount shown covers three years of study.

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Staff at the Directorate of Undergraduate Studies

Mr. Godlisten Shao

Director, DUS

0717-105188
godlisten.shao@muce.ac.tz

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Mr. Moses Mashala

Students Loans Officer

0717-105188
moses.mashala@muce.ac.tz

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Mr. Fadhili Ngajilo

Students Loans Officer

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moses.mashala@muce.ac.tz

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