Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering

Programme Summery

PhD program in Material Engineering hosted by the Department of Polymer, Textile and Industrial Engineering has three tracks: Fiber and Polymer Science; Bio and Nanomaterials; Mechanics of Materials. These are the key areas with already existing human resources and facilities to provide effective teaching, research, supervision, and mentorship to the candidates. The PhD programme is further designed to impart practical skills through field placement of the students for industrial attachment in appropriate industries and workenvironment for the development of appropriate skills and identification of relevant research gaps which will form the basis of their theses.

Entry Requirements
  • A master degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or a Master’s degree in the Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics). Note: The master degree should be one of coursework and a thesis. 
  • An applicant whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency. 
  • A research concept paper shall be submitted as part of the application dossiers    
Course Details

Year 1, Semester I Courses
S/N CODE COURSE TITLE LH PH TH CH CU
1 DME 8101 Philosophy of Knowledge (Epistemology) 30 00 30 45 3
2 DME 8102     Research Methodology 45 30 00 60 4
3 DME 8103 Institutional Pedagogy 45 30 00 60 4
4 DME 8104 Scholarly Writing and Publication Skills 45 30 00 60 4
5 DME 8105 Seminar Series I 30 00 30 45 3
Grand Total 18

 

Year 1, Semester II Courses
S/N CODE COURSE TITLE LH PH TH CH CU
1 DME 8201 Seminar Series II 30 45 00 45 3
2 DME 8202     Computer Applications in Research 30 45 30 45 3
3 DME 8203 Foundational Course 30 00 30 45 3
Grand Total 9
Target Group

The Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering is aimed at Engineers and Scientists who wish to expand their knowledge and involve themselves in deep research in the field of materials science

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering
Accreditation Status
Accredited
Tuition for East Africans
Ugx 3,000,000
Tuition for International Students
Ugx 4,500,000
Accreditation Details
Date of Accreditation Date Due for review Comment
14th/March/2022 March 2032 Up to date