PhD in Nutrition and Human Health (by Research)
Research-based doctoral programme in nutrition and human health.
This programme page uses placeholder text, fees and staff details, and will be finalised before publish.
Overview
This is placeholder text. The PhD supports original research at the interface of human nutrition, health outcomes and food systems.
Candidates work with an interdisciplinary supervisory team and contribute to Makerere's public-health nutrition research agenda.
Programme objectives
- Advance evidence on diet, nutrition and human health in African contexts.
- Publish and disseminate findings for policy impact.
- Build capacity for the next generation of nutrition scientists.
Curriculum & course breakdown
3 study blocks · 30 credit units in total (placeholder).
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| NHH101 | Proposal development | 4 |
| NHH102 | Doctoral seminars | 3 |
| NHH103 | Research ethics | 3 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| NHH201 | Data collection | 4 |
| NHH202 | Analysis & publications | 3 |
| NHH203 | Progress reviews | 3 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| NHH301 | Thesis writing | 4 |
| NHH302 | Examination | 3 |
| NHH303 | Viva voce | 3 |
Who teaches this programme
Teaching is led by academic staff from the Department of Human Nutrition & Dietetics (placeholder listing).
Fees & funding
| Tuition (Ugandan students)(Placeholder figure) | UGX 3,200,000 / semester |
| Tuition (international students)(Placeholder figure) | USD 2,400 / semester |
| Research & supervision | UGX 800,000 / year |
| Functional fees | UGX 450,000 / year |
Placeholder figures. Confirm against the current Makerere University fees structure before payment. Government sponsorship, bursaries and staggered payment plans may apply.
Entry requirements
- Master's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Medicine, Food Science or related.
- Research proposal aligned to a school priority area.
- Named supervisor within SFTNB.
How to apply
Placeholder guidance. Postgraduate applications go through the Makerere Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, and require a concept note plus two academic references.
- Applications open
- 1 February
- Application deadline
- 30 June
- Interviews / concept review
- July
- Programme begins
- August
Career pathways
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