The overall objective of the MSc. in Renewable Energy programme is to train engineers and scientists in the area of renewable energy by providing them with core skills and knowledge needed in solving the practical challenges facing the renewable energy industry and the community in general.

The specific objectives are to :

1. Produce world-class graduates trained in the principles and practice of renewable energy in Uganda and globally.
2. Produce graduates with technical skills to contribute professionally to the energy sector in the fields of bio-energy, solar power, hydropower, energy efficiency and other non-conventional renewable energy technologies.
3. Prepare students who have the ethical and personal commitment to succeed in their chosen fields, individually or in teams within government or private establishments.
4. Produce future leaders in the field of renewable energy practice, scientific research or business.
5. Enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange among stakeholders, namely academia, government and the private sector

The MSc. in Renewable Energy programme is structured with focus on the following specialization areas of renewable energy:

• Bio-energy
• Hydropower
• Solar and Wind Energy
• Energy efficiency in Buildings

Each taught course is assessed on the basis of 100 total marks with course work (40%) and written examination (60%). Coursework consists of Progressive Assessment (Tests and Assignments) assessed at 40%.

The MSc. in Renewable Energy provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the selected areas of specialization.
On completing the programme, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current worldwide energy usage and its impact on climate.
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the origins and distribution of different renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro, wave, tidal and bioenergy).
3. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the storage/conversion and integration of these renewable energy sources into existing systems.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the operation and control principles of electrical power distribution networks and a basic knowledge and understanding of the structure of such networks and the roles of different energy sources in the provision of a national electricity supply.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of energy efficiency including supply and demand side management in the utilization of energy resources.

Accrediting authority: Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE)

Period of validity of accreditation: 5 years