Geographical Sciences

Programme Overview

Meteorology is profession that has application in many sectors of economy which include agriculture, aviation, forestry, water development and water resource management, communication, tourism, human and animal health, civil works, and disaster preparedness among others. At the core of meteorology is measuring and monitoring weather and climate so as to adequately address the said sectors.

Program Objectives

The main objective is to train highly skilled and competent meteorological personnel to serve in different sectors of the economy including operations, research and training institutions.
Specific objectives are to:
1. Produce personnel with appropriate technical and managerial skills in meteorology.
2. Produce professional meteorologist to undertake research in meteorology and other related issues.

Program Outcomes
By the end of the program, students will be in position to:
1.Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of meteorology and atmospheric science in general
2.Apply scientific knowledge to assess and solve weather and climate challenges
3.Design and conduct innovative and high-quality research using ICT to solve existing and emerging problems in weather and climate
4.Demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal skills so as to be able to work multidisciplinary settings.
5.Demonstrate proficiency in communication skills using ICT so as to effectively prepare and deliver technical information to professionals in their field as well as the general public.

Employment Prospects
The program will produce graduates who will be employed in:
1. Academia as lecturers, researchers or graduate students in different universities and technical institutes.
2. Government ministries, departments and institutions such as Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Ministry of Health (MoH) etc.

3. Research institutions such as the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) as research officers.

4. International and national NGOs that are involved in climate change and variability Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food Program and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among others.

5. Consultancy on different aspects of weather and climate including change and variability.

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Admission Requirements
1.Direct Entry:
(i) At least two principal passes at the same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.
(ii) The essential subject is Mathematics.

(iii) The relevant subjects are; Physics, Geography, Economics, chemistry, Biology and Agriculture.
(iv) The minimum weighted points set by the Makerere University Admissions Board

2.Diploma Entry Scheme: Holders of at least a Second Class/Credit Diploma in in Meteorology or its equivalent from a recognized institution, may be admitted to the program.

3.Mature Age Entry Scheme: Admission under the Mature Age Entry Scheme may be granted after the candidate has passed the Makerere University Mature Age Entry Exams.

4. Degree Holders Scheme: Holders of a Bachelor of science degree with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Geography from a recognised and chartered university will also be admitted on this program.

Duration:
BMTE is a three – year DAY programme conducted through Coursework and Examinations over a THREE year period (six Semesters). The duration of each semester is seventeen weeks (17 weeks).

Examination Regulations:
Course Assessment: Each Paper is assessed out of a total mark of 100% apportioned as follows:
(a) Coursework 40%
(b) Final Examination 60%

Graduation Load and Award of Degree: