Master of Science in Biology (M.Sc Biology)
Programme Summary
Course Name: Master of Science in Biology (M.Sc Biology)
Course Initials: M.Sc. in Biology
Duration: Minimum 18 months
Total Units:
Mode of Delivery: Blended Mode: Mixed Online Moodle Platform and Face to Face sessions
Programmes Informations
- Admission to the M.Sc. by thesis degree should be as under the University General Regulations for Higher Degrees
- Each M.Sc. degree programme shall start at the beginning of the academic year and conclude 60 months later. Beyond this limit Senate’s approval is necessary.
1.2 Registration
Registration for the M.Sc. degree by thesis shall follow the following procedure:
- Register as a provisional student after satisfying the admission requirements for the programme after submitting an acceptable statement of research topic to the Faculty to provisional registration.
- All candidates shall be allocated supervisors appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science, Technology and Environmental Studies.
- Acquire full registration after submitting within a period of six months a research proposal approved by the Faculty, the Postgraduate Studies Committee and Senate.
- Seek registration within three months after the application for full registration is approved by Senate.
Table 1a: Direct University Costs for Masters by Research/Thesis
DESCRIPTION | LOCALS (Tsh.) | EAC/SADC (USD) | NON EAC/SADC (USD) |
Registration fee | 50,000 | 100 | 100 |
ID processing fee | 20,000 | 20 | 20 |
Antiplagiarism annual licence fee (Turnitin) | 20,000 | 20 | 20 |
Student organization fee | 40,000 | 40 | 80 |
Quality assurance fee | 40,000 | 40 | 40 |
Examination fee | 1,600,000 | 1,120 | 1,500 |
Thesis supervision fee | 1,400,000 | 340 | 1,000 |
Tuition fee | 1,200,000 | 800 | 3,500 |
TOTAL | 4,400,000 | 2,510 | 6,250 |
Note: Student organization fee and quality assurance fee can be paid annually, $20 each year for EAC/SADC, $40 for non EAC/SADC and Tsh. 20,000/= each year for local students
Table 1b: Other Recommended Direct Student Cost for Masters by Research/Thesis Students
DESCRIPTION | LOCALS (Tsh.) | FOREIGN STUDENTS (USD) |
Books | 700,000.00 | 450.00 |
Stationery | 150,000.00 | 100.00 |
Independent study/ research | 3,000,000.00 | 2,450.00 |
Thesis production | 600,000.00 | 400.00 |
TOTAL DIRECT STUDENT COST | 4,450,000.00 | 3,400.00 |