Master's of Science in Health and Biomedical Sciences (HBS)

Specialization :

• Health and Biomedical Sciences

PhD in Health and Biomedical Sciences (PhD- HBS)

• Health and Biomedical Sciences

Master's Degree of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management (MSc-BiEM)

Specialization :

• Molecular Biodiversity and Bio-Prospecting
• Sustainable Utilization of Natural Resources

PhD in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management(PhDBiEM)

Specialization :

• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management

Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture(MSc-SuAG)

Specialization :

• Plant Molecular Breeding
• Agricultural Systems Management
• Molecular Plant Pathology

PhD in Sustainable Agriculture(PhD-SuAG)

Specialization :

• Plant Molecular Breeding
• Agricultural Systems Management
• Molecular Plant Pathology

Master of Science in Food Science and Biotechnology (MSc- FoSB)

Specialization :

• Postharvest Handling and Processing Technologies
• Food Safety and Quality

PhD in Food Science and Biotechnology (PhD- FoSB)

Specialization :

• Food Science and Biotechnology

Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetic (MSc- HuND)

Specialization :

• Clinical Nutrition

PhD in Human Nutrition and Dietetic (PhD HuND) ( By Research and Thesis only)

Specialization :

• Regulation of Nutrient Metabolism
• Molecular Mechanism of Human Disease-Nutrition

Master of Science in Public Health Research (MSc-PHR)

Specialization :

• Determinants of Health and Diseases
• Intervention Research
• Implementations and Health Systems Research

Master’s in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (M- AMCS)

Specialization :

• Applied Mathematics and Computational Science

PhD in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (PhD- AMCS)

Specialization :

• Applied Mathematics and Computational Science

Master of Information and Communication Systems Engineering (M-ICSEn)

Specialization :

• Electronics Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering

PhD in Information and Communication Systems Engineering (PhD-ICSEn)

Specialization :

• Electronics Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering

Master’s in Information and Communication Science and Engineering (M-ICSE)

Specialization :

• Information Technology Systems Development and Management

PhD in Information and Communication Science and Engineering (PhD-ICSE)

Specialization :

• Information Technology Systems Development and Management

Master of Science in Embedded and Mobile Systems (MSc-EMoS)

Specialization :

• Embedded Systems
• Mobile Systems

Master of Wireless and Mobile Computing (M-WiMC)

Specialization :

• Wireless and Mobile Computing

Master of Information Systems and Network Security (M-ISNS)

Specialization :

• Information Systems and Network Security

Master of Science in Hydrology and water resource Engineering (MSc HWRE)

Specialization :

• Hydrology and Climate studies
• Water Resources Engineering and Management

PhD in Hydrology and water resource Engineering (PhD in HwRE)

Specialization :

• Hydrology and water resource Engineering

Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering (MSc EnSE)

Specialization :

• Environmental science
• Environmental Engineering

PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (PhD in EnSE)

Specialization :

• Environmental science
• Environmental Engineering

Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (MSc SESE)

Specialization :

• Renewable Energy Engineering

PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (PhD in SESE)

Specialization :

• Smart Grid Technology (Only for By thesis)
• Renewable Energy Engineering

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSc. MaSE)

Specialization :

• Material Science and Engineering

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (PhD in MaSE)

Specialization :

• Materials Science and Engineering

Master of Science in Health Physics and Radiation Protection (HPRP)

Specialization :

• Health Physics and Radiation Protection

Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (M-IEM)

Specialization :

• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship Management

PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (PhD-IEM)

Specialization :

• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship Management

To be admitted into a Master's programme by Coursework and Dissertation at the NM-AIST, the following requirements will be taken into consideration:

• Possession of at least a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. For an applicant holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
• The applicant must satisfy the programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.
• The applicant may be expected to undergo an entry assessment by a panel appointed by the host School/Department, which may take one of the following methods: (1) personal interview, (2) written assessment, or (3) interview plus written assessment.

This is a professional Master’s programme and a student will spend the first three semester’s doing coursework and one final semester in a pre-selected industry or NM-AIST laboratory to solve a pre-agreed problem of the industry or community.
To be admitted into a Master's programme by Coursework and Project at the NM-AIST, the following requirements will be taken into consideration:

• Possession of at least a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. For an applicant holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization and working experience in related field (as guided by relevant School) will be added advantage.
• The applicant must satisfy the programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.
• The applicant may be expected to undergo an entry assessment by a panel appointed by the host School/Department, which may take one of the following methods: (1) personal interview, (2) written assessment, or (3) interview plus written assessment.

To be admitted into a Master’s programme by Research and Thesis at the NM-AIST, the following requirements will be taken into consideration:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0 or its equivalent or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. For an applicant holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization and, either:
  • Possession of a prototype that requires incubation/scaling up in line with NMAIST’s research and innovation policy and guidelines, or
  • Evidence of at least ONE-year working experience in related field and at least ONE publication in an accredited peer-reviewed journal as the FIRST author.
• Submission along with application documents, a concise ONE-page concept notes or details of a prototype of what he/she wishes to work on as part of his/her study provided it is within the NM-AIST research agenda.
• The applicant should be ready to pursue prescribed skills and capacity enhancing courses which are offered to all Master’s students at NM-AIST as common core courses and as may be recommended by the supervisors, to enhance research performance. The courses may be taken flexibly during the duration of the programme but MUST be successfully completed before graduation.

To be admitted into a PhD programme by Coursework and Dissertation at the NM-AIST, the following requirements will be taken into consideration:

• Possession of at least a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. For an applicant holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
• Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 or its equivalent and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization.
• The applicant must satisfy the Programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.
• The applicant may be expected to undergo an entry assessment by a panel appointed by the host School/Department, which may take one of the following methods: (1) personal interview, (2) written assessment, or (3) interview plus written assessment.

To be admitted into a PhD programme by Research and Thesis at the NM-AIST, the following requirements will be taken into consideration:

• Possession of at least a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent or a postgraduate diploma with at least a GPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. For an applicant holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
• Possession of Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0.
• Demonstrate working and research experience by either producing evidence of:
  • At least TWO years working experience in related field and at least TWO publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, being the FIRST author in ONE publication or
  • ONE publication and a patent/prototype emanating from his/her research/innovation work in line with NM-AIST’s Research and Innovation Policy, or
  • A prototype that requires incubation/scaling up in line with NM-AIST’s Research and Innovation Policy, or
  • A funded research project with a PhD training component in which the applicant is the project PI/ Co PI in a related field, or
  • Working experience (in related field) of at least FIVE years and a statement of purpose (education background, motivation for study programme, study plan and map, plan after study, honours and awards).
• Submission along with application documents, a concise TWO-page concept note or details of a prototype of what he/she wishes to work on as part of his/her study provided it is within the NM-AIST research agenda.
• The applicant may be expected to defend the concept note or prototype before a panel appointed by the host School/Department to demonstrate the candidate’s research skills and work experience.
• The applicant should be ready to pursue prescribed skills and capacity-enhancing courses that are offered to all PhD students at NM-AIST as common core courses and the supervisors may recommend as, enhancing research performance. The courses may be taken flexibly during the duration of the programme but MUST be successfully completed before graduation.

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (MSc SESE) must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degrees.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

• (i) Describe the technical requirements, potential environmental impacts, and efficiencies of energy technologies
• (ii) Demonstrate understanding of relevant scientific theories, ideas, methodologies and the newest technologies in renewable energy.
• (iii) Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of energy demand and identify appropriate application in particular focus on heating and ventilation systems, energy management and conservation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
• (iv) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the sustainable energy science and engineering.
• (v) Understand legal, economic, social, and managerial considerations of the sustainable energy science and engineering discipline.
• (vi) Demonstrate the ability to select efficient energy storage materials and design of energy storage systems.
• (vii) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
• (viii) Acquire practical skills through experience obtained in laboratories, workshops, individual and group research work and working computer software.

Course Categories

Common Cores

• (i) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics (BuSH 6007)
• (ii) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (BuSH 6008)

Programme cores

• (i) Research Methods and Communication (MEWE 6101)
• (ii) Outreach and Internship (MEWE 6102)

Programme specialties :

(i) Renewable Energy Engineering

• (a) Renewable Energy Technology (SESE 6230)
• (b) Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (SESE 6231)
• (c) Passive Solar Energy Technology (SESE 6232)
• (e) Energy Management (SESE 6234)
• (f) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria (MaSE 6101)
• (g) Measurement Techniques in Energy Technology (SESE 6235)

(ii) Sustainable Power Generation and Energy Utilization

• (a) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
• (b) Combined Heat and Power Technology
• (c) Sustainable Power Generation System
• (d) Sustainable Energy Utilization Systems
• (e) Thermal Comfort and Indoor Climate
• (f) Applied Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology
• (g) Hydraulic Turbo-machinery
• (h) Combustion Theory
• (i) Measurement Techniques in Energy Technology

(iii) Smart Grid Technology

• (a) Introduction to Smart Grid
• (b) Advanced Electronics
• (c) Power quality in power distribution systems
• (d) Data security and privacy in Smart Grid
• (e) Data Communication and Computer Networks
• (f) Wireless and Mobile/Cellular Communications
• (g) Operating Systems
• (h) Renewable Energy Technology
• (i) Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
• (j) Energy Management

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Molecular Biomedical Engineering (BioE) must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of :
(a) (a) Possession of a second-class Bachelor’s degree in specialty subjects, with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. Students who need to join the Masters of Molecular Biomedical Engineering programme shall therefore need to have the following specialty (Engineering) specific qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor of electrical and biomedical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology; Biomedical Technology, Clinical chemistry; Biochemistry, Biotechnology/Bioengineering, Analytical Chemistry or any other related engineering discipline for postgraduate course.
(b) (b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade in addition to above specialty specific qualifications.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

• (i) Describe vaccine and drug development and delivery systems and molecular diagnostics, including biosensors.
• (ii) Explain thermodynamics concepts in biological systems and its application in real situations.
• (iii) Describe concepts of bioreactor designing.
• (iv) Apply skills for developing diagnostic assays, vaccine, drugs and their delivery systems, biosensors
• (v) Design and develop bioreactors.
• (vi) Apply skills required for analysis of DNA/RNA, protein sequence data (OMICs data), purification of proteins/enzymes and analysis of protein/enzyme functions.
• (vii) Conduct hands on biomedical research in living labs/models and industrial in bioproduct development; vaccines and diagnostics development.
• (viii) Communicate scientific ideas to specialized and non-specialized audience.
• (xi) Design and develop molecular diagnostics assays and sensors using engineering concepts.

Course Categories

Common Cores

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Common Core at School Level

• (i) (LSBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
• (ii) (LSBE 6102) Outreach and internship
• (iii) (LSBE 6401) Graduate Seminars
• (iv) (LSBE 6901) Dissertation (Bio engineering research)

Programme cores

• (i) (BIOS 6101) Molecular and cell biology

Programme specialties :

(i) Health and Biomedical Sciences

• (a) (BioE 6201) Mathematics for Biosciences
• (b) (BioE 6202) Biosensors
• (c) (BioE 6203) Functional Genomics
• (e) (BioE 6204) Design and Development of Molecular Diagnostics and devices
• (f) (BioE 6205) Nanoscience

Electives :

• (a) (BioE 6301) Protein Design and Engineering
• (b) (BioE 6302) Advanced Biological Thermodynamics
• (c) (BioE 6303) Bioreactor Design and Operations
• (e) (BioE 6304) Microbial Engineering
• (f) (BioE 6305) Practical Course in Genetic Engineering
• (g) (BioE 6306) Protein Chemistry and Catalysis
• (h) (BioE 6307) Material analysis
• (i) (BioE 6308) Novel drug technology and dosage
• (j) (BioE 6309) Vaccinology
• (k) (BioE 6310) Synthestic biology
• (l) (BioE 6311) Bioprocess engineering
• (m) (BioE 6312) Bioengineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• (n) (BioE 6313) Microbial physiology

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Molecular Biomedical Engineering (BioE) must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent in the field of biological or life sciences from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants for admission into this MSc programme holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) MUST have at least average of “C” in Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning and an average of “B” grade in the core subjects related to this, which are biological or life sciences.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

• (i) Describe vaccine and drug development and delivery systems and molecular diagnostics, including biosensors.
• (ii) Explain thermodynamics concepts in biological systems and its application in real situations.
• (iii) Describe concepts of bioreactor designing.
• (iv) Apply skills for developing diagnostic assays, vaccine, drugs and their delivery systems, biosensors
• (v) Design and develop bioreactors.
• (vi) Apply skills required for analysis of DNA/RNA, protein sequence data (OMICs data), purification of proteins/enzymes and analysis of protein/enzyme functions.
• (vii) Conduct hands on biomedical research in living labs/models and industrial in bioproduct development; vaccines and diagnostics development.
• (viii) Communicate scientific ideas to specialized and non-specialized audience.
• (xi) Design and develop molecular diagnostics assays and sensors using engineering concepts.

Course Categories

Common Cores

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Common Core at School Level

• (i) (LSBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
• (ii) (LSBE 6102) Outreach and internship
• (iii) (LSBE 6401) Graduate Seminars
• (iv) (LSBE 6901) Dissertation (Bio engineering research)

Programme cores

• (i) (BIOS 6101) Molecular and cell biology

Programme specialties :

(i) Health and Biomedical Sciences

• (a) (BioE 6201) Mathematics for Biosciences
• (b) (BioE 6202) Biosensors
• (c) (BioE 6203) Functional Genomics
• (e) (BioE 6204) Design and Development of Molecular Diagnostics and devices
• (f) (BioE 6205) Nanoscience

Electives :

• (a) (BioE 6301) Protein Design and Engineering
• (b) (BioE 6302) Advanced Biological Thermodynamics
• (c) (BioE 6303) Bioreactor Design and Operations
• (e) (BioE 6304) Microbial Engineering
• (f) (BioE 6305) Practical Course in Genetic Engineering
• (g) (BioE 6306) Protein Chemistry and Catalysis
• (h) (BioE 6307) Material analysis
• (i) (BioE 6308) Novel drug technology and dosage
• (j) (BioE 6309) Vaccinology
• (k) (BioE 6310) Synthestic biology
• (l) (BioE 6311) Bioprocess engineering
• (m) (BioE 6312) Bioengineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• (n) (BioE 6313) Microbial physiology