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RHDGen MSc Studentship in Molecular Genetics at UCT

Published

11 years ago

November 3, 2014

Mark Wamai

The Mulago Hospital Complex and College of Health Sciences (CHS) as seen from the Main University Library, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited for a 2-year fully-funded MSc Studentship in the Cardiovascular Genetics Laboratory in the Department of Medicine, at the University of Cape Town.The Department of Medicine is a large and active teaching, research and clinical service department with 21 Divisions and 11 Research Units including the Hatter of Cardiovascular Research in Africa (HICRA).

About the Studentship
The MSc Studentship under advertisement is part of the Genetics of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHDGen) Health Scholars Programme that is funded by the Wellcome Trust Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) scheme. The studentship is available on a competitive basis to students affiliated to the following institutions of the RHDGen network: Al Shaab Teaching Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan; Instituto Nacional de Saude, Maputo, Mozambique; University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria; University of Cape Town, South Africa; University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya; Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda; University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia; and Windhoek Central Hospital, Namibia.

Application process
All applications should include (1) a 1-2 page letter of motivation; (2) a full curriculum vitae with a full list of publications and (3) letters of reference from at least two academics who have taught, supervised or worked alongside the applicant during their university training.
Applications and enquiries should be forwarded to Dr. Gasnat Shaboodien at:gasnat.shaboodien@uct.ac.za ; with the subject line “MSc Studentship in Molecular Genetics’

Please see Downloads for details

Closing date for applications: 30 November 2014.

Education

Special University Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Performing Arts 2026/27

Published

1 day ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

Students from the Department of Performing Arts on 4th April 2025.

The Academic Registrar Makerere University invites applications for the Special University Entry Examinations for admission to the Diploma in Performing Arts.

The examination will take place on Saturday 16^th May, 2026.

Application process is online for those intending to sit the examination. Kindly note that there is payment of a non-refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000/- excluding bank charges in any (Stanbic Bank, Dfcu Post Bank, UBA and Centenary Bank). After filling the online application, you will be provided with 2 Past Papers.

To be eligible to sit the examinations, the candidate must possess an O’ Level Certificate (UCE) with at least 5 Passes.

The deadline for receiving the online applications is Tuesday 12^th May 2026.

How to Apply

Application is online for ALL applicants.
Other relevant information can be obtained from Undergraduate Mature Age Office, Level 5, Room 505, Senate Building, Makerere University or can be accessed from https://see.mak.ac.ug
A non refundable application fee of Shs. 110,000= for Ugandans, East Africans Applicants (Including S. Sudan & DRC) OR US $ 75 or equivalent for international applicants plus bank charges should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda Revenue Authority.
Apply through the application portal https://see.mak.ac.ug

Please see download below for the application portal user guide.

Diploma-Performing-Arts-2026-2027 Download

Further inquiries may be sent to email: see@mak.ac.ug

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma Holders Admission Lists under Government Sponsorship for 2026/2027 AY

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1 day ago

April 28, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma holders admitted under the Government Sponsorship Scheme for the Academic Year 2026/2027.

Under the Diploma Holders Government Sponsorship Scheme admission does not exceed 5% of the intake capacity to the respective Degree Programme.

The list can be accessed by following the link below:

Makerere-University-Diploma-Holders-Government-Sponsorship-2026-2027 Download

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Mature Age Examination Results for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Published

2 days ago

April 27, 2026

Mak Editor

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

Candidates who scored a minimum of 50% passed and have been recommended by the Pre-Entry & Mature Age Committee to the University’s Admissions Committee for consideration.

The Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027 can be accessed by following this link.

Please follow the link below for the list:

Makerere_University_Mature-Age-Entry-Composite Results-2026-2027 Download