Masters of Science in Pharmacology

The Master of Pharmacology program envisions contributing to optimization of natural therapeutics and their commercialization in and outside the country through training professionals with requisite knowledge and skills in drug discovery and development. The program will be a two year program in the department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Busitema University with support from relevant departments (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, Public Health and Internal medicine).Throughout the entire program, courses have been designed in such a way that much emphasis is put on developing hands on skills among the graduates through the various practical sessions, laboratory and field exposures as well as industrial attachment. It is envisaged that this program will skill graduates and make them competent in the field of drug discovery and development particularly from the rich natural resources in the country. These professionals are also predicted to contribute towards the workforce in the growing pharmaceutical industry sector in the East African region and beyond, as well as contribute personnel to academia, both in the biomedical and clinical fields. The program specifically seeks to produce a five-star pharmacologist with key attributes in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, education, and leadership in drug discovery and development.