• Applicants who completed A-Level studies before 2014 with Two principal passes (Two Ds) with a total of 4.0 points from Two appropriate science subjects (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1).
• Applicants who completed A-Level studies from 2014 onwards with Two principal passes (Two Cs) with a total of 4.0 points from Two appropriate science subjects (where A=5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D= 1).
• Applicants with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications with B+ Grade (where A =75-100, B+ = 65-74, B=50-64, C =40-49, D = 35-39, F = 0-38).
• Applicants with Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E.) or East African Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) or equivalent with 5 passes or 4 passes at CSEE; Or NVA Level 3 with less than 4 passes at CSEE; AND a relevant Diploma or FTC as detailed in the University Prospectus.
• Applicants who hold OUT foundation course certificate, with at least TWO Ds AND a minimum of 4 POINTS among the specialized subjects that one intends to pursue.
• Applicants with degree or Advanced Diploma awards from other Institutions of Higher Learning will be considered on their own merit.

The mentioned programme lead to a variety of career opportunities including scientists working in: industries, metrological agencies, scientific laboratories, academic institutions and one can be self-employed. A student taking Bachelor of Science General degree programme under Physical sciences department can study a combination of TWO SUBJECTS, one major and one minor, from among the following that are being offered in the Department: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Or, a student can choose ONE major subject from any of the mentioned subjects, and ONE minor subject from any other Department in the Faculty (e.g. ICT, Biology, etc.), or from another relevant Faculty (e.g. Economics, Geography, etc.). Likewise, it is worth knowing that there are two programmes being offered in Mathematics, namely, Single Mathematics Programme and Double Mathematics Programme. These programmes are studied in three levels within three to eight years as it is the case for other science subjects’ areas.

For the Single Mathematics Programme, Mathematics is studied as a single subject along with another subject such as Chemistry, Physics, etc. Students in this programme fall into two categories: MINOR AND MAJOR. On the other hand, for the Double Mathematics Programme, Mathematics is being treated as a double subject, so students do not take any other subject. Details of programme structure, showing courses in clusters are given hereunder. It is important to note that all courses that appear as core courses are mandatory and not optional; hence students taking a respective programme are supposed to take all core courses in that programme.

CLUSTERS FOR MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS

CLUSTERS FOR MINOR IN MATHEMATICS

CLUSTERS FOR DOUBLE MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS

CLUSTERS OF PHYSICS MAJOR COURSES

*OPH 350A, B, C accumulated to 10 credits (1 unit) after completion

 CLUSTERS OF PHYSICS MINOR COURSES

*OPH 350A, B, C accumulated to 10 credits (1 unit) after completion

CLUSTERS FOR CHEMISTRY MAJOR

*OCH 350A, B, C accumulated to 10 credits (1 unit) after completion

CLUSTERS FOR CHEMISTRY MINOR

*OCH 350A, B, C accumulated to 10 credits (1 unit) after completion

The following are fee structure guidelines for continuing students:

• Any student having a ‘Repeat’ subject must pay in full the subject’s fees according to the Rates approved by Council (kindly refer the recent University prospectus).
• The amount of TSh 5,000 is to be paid as examination fee for every paper registered for exams or TT. Students who were admitted before 2012/13 academic year, should evaluate the cumulative amount of fees that they have paid since beginning studies at OUT, then subtract this from the PROGRAMME FEE, to know how much they still need to pay at the level that they have reached. For most programmes, those wishing to advance to Level 2 (200 series) must have paid at least TSh. 720,000; those moving to level 3 (300 series), must have paid at least TSh. 1,440, Before graduation, one must have paid at least TSh. 2,160,000. This does not include fees for REPEAT subjects.  Students who still lag behind in fees are advised to complete the gap in fees paid before being allowed to continue with the next level.  DRCs will be there to check and advice students accordingly. Evidence of previous payments made must be presented and copies must be attached to the registration form.
• Students are allowed to pay 50% of the fees due by the end of the registration period announced by DES. A penalty of 20,000 ($20 for international students) will be levied to those who fail to pay by the deadline, as approved by Council as announced by the Directorate of Examinations Syndicate.
• Fees once paid, cannot be refunded until after the expiry of the registration period. The refund will be made after deduction of 5% administration costs, on the excess amount to be refunded.

New students will need to observe the following fee structure guidelines:

• All New students will pay all their fees according to the new rates approved by Council (kindly refer the recent University prospectus).
• Having registered for some courses, a student is expected to pay the respective 50% of the total fees required by the deadlines as announced by DES. Paying after that deadline means you will also pay in addition, the penalty for late payment of fees, i.e. 20,000.
• The tuition fees for practical/field courses for the respective academic year, must be paid before end of January of the respective academic year, or else such students won’t be supervised nor be allowed to participate in the field. Students paying fees after that will also have to pay the penalty for late payment, of TSh 20,000.

On successful completion of the physical sciences subjects, students should be able to:

• Apply the acquired knowledge in a variety of career opportunities including working in industries, metrological agencies, scientific laboratories and academic institutions.
• Explain and interpret correctly all key experimental observations they come across while doing practical/field works, hence becoming true scientists who qualify to either be employed or self-employ in any relevant scientific institution.
• Proceed doing further research in higher degrees programmes if one wishes to do so.

The Bachelor of Science General programme follows general OUT assessment procedure.

Candidates shall be assessed in the modules for which they have enrolled for each year of study. Within each module candidates shall be assessed by a combination of Main timed test (30%) and annual examination (70%). The pass mark shall be 40 for each assessment element and for the module overall.

The course assessment also includes written reports of practical work with an equivalent weight of 2 units. These are marked out 100% for each module, in which case the scores will be awarded by the teacher responsible for the course and / or practical session. However the overall grade will be determined by the average of the sub grades at each level of study. Therefore the final overall grade will be computed at level three after completing all the practical sessions of all the modules studied.

The coursework also includes written report of project which is done at level three when a student has completed at least two-thirds of the total number of units required for graduation.