This is composed of two units, Biochemistry and Sports Science. Prior to transformation of Makerere as a collegiate university, the units were separate departments; however they joined to form a department because of the mutual science that connects the two subjects.
The Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science is responsible for teaching biochemistry and sports science in the Colleges of Natural Sciences, College of Health Sciences and School of veterinary medicine. The Department plans to widen the application of biochemistry and molecular biology for sustainable development. The department is planning to change its name to “The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”. The department will temporarily be together with Sports Science until both grow into independent departments. Sports Science is geared towards producing graduates who are equipped with adequate scientific knowledge and skills to serve in the sports industry and enhance development of both elite and mass sports, for all individuals irrespective of age, physical ability or level of skill both in and outside Uganda.
