This is a two-year, full-time postgraduate qualification by research. The programme is offered following the normal Mzuzu University semester-based calendar. This training programme is undertaken in a research project mode leading to the development of a thesis.

The Programme is offered by research with module orientation to support research work. The programme has the following stages: Research proposal development supported by module orientation; proposal open defence, research work; thesis write-up, external and internal thesis examination and final thesis open and closed defence.