Bachelor of Science in Statistics (Bsc. Stat)

As a general rule, the more Statistics you have, the better for your preparation for entering our modern data-oriented society. Statistics involves far more than the mathematical tools that are used, particularly for the statistician who is interacting with people from other disciplines in modelling and analyzing complicated data. Statistics is a useful tool in many arts subjects, as well as the physical, biological, health, social and economic sciences. Our bachelors degree in Statistics aims at equipping our students with skills in problem formulation, computing, assessment of evidence and communication through various data manipulation and visualization tools. If your heart beats for evidence-based decision making, do not hesitate to consider applying for this program.

Eligibility criteria:

As a general rule, the more Statistics you have, the better for your preparation for entering our modern data-oriented society. Statistics involves far more than the mathematical tools that are used, particularly for the statistician who is interacting with people from other disciplines in modelling and analyzing complicated data. Statistics is a useful tool in many arts subjects, as well as the physical, biological, health, social and economic sciences. Our bachelors degree in Statistics aims at equipping our students with skills in problem formulation, computing, assessment of evidence and communication through various data manipulation and visualization tools. If your heart beats for evidence-based decision making, do not hesitate to consider applying for this program.

Program Duration:

Students offering a bachelor of Science in Statistics undertake the following course units within six (6) semesters in three (3) years.

SMT 1101 Calculus

SMT 1102 Elements of Probability and Statistics

SMT 1103 Linear Algebra

SMT 1104 Principles of Sample Surveys

SMT 1105 Programming Methodology

SMT 1106 Exploratory Data Analysis

SMT1201 Vector Calculus

SMT 1202 Linear Programming

SMT 1203 Operations Research

SMT1204 Computational Methods and Data Analysis

SMT 1205 Economic and Social Statistics

SMT 1206 Time Series Analysis

SMT 2101 Ordinary Differential Equations

SMT 2102 Mathematical Analysis I

SMT 2103 Probability Modelling

SMT 2104 Database Management and Analysis

SMT 2105 Theory of Estimation and Testing Hypotheses

SMT 2106 Statistical Inference

SMT 2201 Numerical Analysis I

SMT 2202 Probability Theory

SMT 2203 Linear Modelling

SMT 2204 Statistical Demography

SMT 2205 Sample Survey Theory and Methods

SMT 2206 Ethics and Skills at Work

SMT 2207 Project in Statistics I

SMT 3101 Principles of Economics

SMT 3102 Mathematical Analysis II

SMT 3103 Analysis of Experimental Designs

SMT 3104 Statistical Methods for Industrial Processes

SMT 3105 Bayesian Inference and Decision Theory

SMT 3106 Nonparametric Methods

SMT 3201 Numerical Analysis II

SMT 3202 Stochastic Processes

SMT 3203 Multivariate Methods

SMT 3204 Econometric Models

SMT 3205 Biometric Methods

SMT 3206 Project in Statistics II

Bachelor of Science with Education (Bsc. Educ)

The Bachelor of Science with Education degree offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is aimed at training teachers who are competent in teaching mathematical content at the secondary school level with confidence and ability to create a positive attitude in the learners towards the learning and doing of mathematics. It is important to note that every teacher is trained to teach two subjects. In addition to the course units taught at the department of mathematics and statistics, a student has to choose other course units from another subject(Physics, Chemistry, Economics or physical education) and foundational/professional course units offered by the faculty of education.

Eligibility criteria:

You must be a holder of at least one of the following.
– Uganda Advanced Level Certificate with a principal pass in mathematics.
– Grade V Diploma in Education, having taught Mathematics at Secondary School.
– Any other Diploma in Education from a recognized institution, with Mathematics as one of the major subjects

Program Duration:

Students offering a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with mathematics as one of the subjects undertake the following course units within six (6) semesters in three (3) years.

SMT 111 Calculus

SMT 112 Elements of Probability and Statistics

SMT 113 Linear Algebra

SMT 121 Vector Calculus

SMT 122 Linear Programming

SMT 123 Teaching and Learning Mathematics

SMT 211 Ordinary Differential Equations

SMT 212 Mathematical Analysis I

SMT 213 Classical Mechanics

SMT 221 Numerical Analysis I

SMT 222 Probability Theory

SMT 223 Mathematics Education I

SMT 311 History of Mathematics (Core)

SMT 312 Partial Differential Equations (Core)

SMT 313 Mathematical Analysis II (Core)

SMT 314 Mathematical Computing (Elective)

SMT 315 Inferential Statistics (Elective)

SMT 321 Mathematics Education II (Core)

SMT 322 Numerical Analysis II (Core)

SMT 323 Complex Variables (Core)

SMT 324 Abstract Algebra (Elective)

SMT 325 Biomathematics (Elective)

Master of Science in Applied mathematics (Msc. AM)

The Master of Science in Applied Mathematics offers students an opportunity to apply mathematical principles together with cutting-edge technology and computational machinery to solve problems in industry , health, engineering, biology, finance and so on. Graduates of the programme will be employed in both the public and private sector as mathematicians, statisticians, data analysts, epidemiologists, mathematical ecologists and financial analysts.

Eligibility criteria:

You must be a holder of at least a second-class degree in one of the following.
– Bachelor of Science degree majoring in mathematics
– Bachelor of science with education majoring in mathematics
– Bachelor of statistics or bachelor of science with/in statistics
– Bachelor of science in computer science
– Bachelor of science in Engineering with four courses in mathematics, at least two of which are in applied mathematics

Program Duration:

Students undertake the following course units in two years

GMMT 7101 Graph Theory and Networks

GMMT 7102 Numerical Analysis

GMMT 7103 Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems

GMMT 7104 Stochastic Processes

GMMT 7105 Scientific Computing

GMMT 7201 Measure Theory & Probability

GMMT 7202 Research Methods and Scientific Writing

GMMT 7203 Partial Differential Equations

GMMT 7204 Financial Mathematics

GMMT 7205 Mathematical Biology

GMMT 7206 Mathematical Statistics

GMMT 7207 Optimization

GMMT 7208 Time Series and Forecasting

GMMT 7209 Generalized Linear Models

GMMT 8101 Proposal Development Seminar

GMMT 8201 Research Progress Seminars

GMMT 8202 Dissertation