Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Engineering

GENERAL UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS
To be admitted for a course leading to award of the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering [B.Sc. (Agric. Eng.)], a candidate must satisfy the general minimum entrance requirements of MakerereUniversity which are clearly stated in the University Prospectus.  In addition, the following regulations shall hold for Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the course is through three avenues
§  Direct Entry
§  Mature Age Scheme
§  Diploma Entry Scheme

Direct Entry
To direct entry scheme, a candidate must have obtained:

1. At least a pass in Biology at Ordinary Uganda Certificate of Education Examination or equivalent
2. And at least two principal passes at the Advanced Level in Physics and Mathematics at the same sitting, and 
3. A minimum weighted points set by the University Admission Board.

For purposes of computing entry points, the Advanced Level subjects shall be grouped and weighted as follows:

                GROUP                 WEIGHT                               SUBJECTS

1.                 Essential               3                                        Mathematics, Physics
2.                 Relevant               2                                         Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture,
3.                                                                                       Economics, Technical drawing
4.                 Desirable              1                                        General paper
5.                 Others                 ½                                         All others

Mature Age Scheme
Admission may be granted under the Mature Age Entry Scheme after passing the appropriate Mature Age Entry Examination.

Diploma Entry Scheme
Applicants holding Ordinary Technician Diploma or its equivalent can be admitted to the course.  The applicant should have obtained at least a Credit/Class II diploma with at least credit three in Mathematics.

DIRECT ADMISSION TO SECOND AND THIRD YEAR
Admission, other than to the First year shall require a recommendation of the Faculty Board and approval by Senate on the basis of studies undertaken at another recognized University or equivalent institution.