Overview

Cytotechnology programme at Makerere University teaches students about evaluating cell samples under the microscope for screening purposes Development and evaluation of new cell based diagnostic tests.

Students at Cytotechnology programme at Makerere University will get the following outcomes:

Consulting with patients and providers on issues related to Cytology services Train and improve awareness of modern cytotechnology techniques among other health providers

Counseling patients

Participate in community disease detection and prevention programs.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Principles Of Pathology

Anatomy And Physiology Of The Gastrointestinal Tract

Anatomy And Physiology Of The Cardiovascular And Respiratory System

Principles Of Microbiology And Immunology

Anatomy And Function Of The Brain, Nervous Tissues And Endocrine System

Blood And Body Fluids

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kampala, Uganda

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Get pay in slips from Stanbic or DFCU bank at the main campus Makerere University where applicable.

After paying the Fee of USD $ 75 or 172,500 UGX take the bank slip to the main building (Finance Department) for verification where applicable.

On presentation of the application fee bank slip, pick the application form from Room 316, Level 3, Senate Building.

Applicants with academic documents prescribed in other languages other than English should be submitted to the School of Languages, Makerere University for translation into English.

Applicants who obtained qualifications elsewhere other than Uganda should take their secondary school academic documents to Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) located in Ntinda for purposes of being equated to Ugandan grades.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7300200 UGX / year

≈ 7300200 UGX / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3650100 UGX / year

≈ 3650100 UGX / year

Living costs

Kampala

Uganda

1463786 - 1961574 UGX / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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