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Agriculture
The University of Nairobi has the responsibility of providing client-responsive and focused education that is based on effective and up-to-date.curricula. In recent times, agricultural production systems have become increasingly more intensive and susceptible to adverse effects of climatic variability and changes in local, regional and global markets. In addition, the local, regional and global food situation is grim due to increased demand and the increasing use of staple food crops as alternative energy sources. There is therefore need for graduates who can effectively generate and promote technologies, strategies and services that enhance agricultural productivity and quality while preserving the environment as envisaged in Kenya’s vision 2030 and the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy.
Bachelor programmes
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Course Code- A22
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture programme is a rigorous and broad-based curriculum designed to produce graduates who through extension, teaching, research, or consultancy will provide technical services in agribusiness, agricultural policy formulation, animal production, crop and land management, and environmental protection.
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Bachelor of Science in Horiculture
Course Code- A85
Horticulture is currently one of the fastest growing industries in Kenya and is the country’s highest foreign exchange earner. Among horticultural crops, vegetables, fruit crops, and cut flowers have the highest value: volume ratio making them the export crops of choice. The horticultural sub sector offers an alternative for increased food self-sufficiency, food security, improved nutrition and generation of increased incomes and employment. Despite this phenomenal growth, horticulture is a highly specialized field requiring well-trained personnel to cover areas of production, handling, storage, value adding, marketing and distribution. The need for trained manpower for this industry is urgent especially in light of stiff competition in the international markets for good quality products.
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Bachelor of Science Agricultural Education and Extension
Course Code- A83
The emphasis of the programme is on Rural Sociology, Extension Education, Cultural and Rural Development. The aims and objectives of the programme shall be to produce personnel who will help to enhance participation of agricultural change agents, such as extension agents, farm advisors, community agents and the others who are dedicated to developing Kenyas food supplies and helping people in other ways. The course is planned for both regular Government sponsored students and self-sponsored (parallel) students. The course will offer the flexibility of full -time as well as part- time teaching. Students shall cover the programme in four academic years, involving study by course work, project paper and field work.
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Food Science and Technology
Food safety and quality is an issue of high priority both nationally and internationally. Initially food safety and quality was thought to be the preserve of the food manufacturing industry. Much has changed as food safety and quality is now described along the food chain from primary production to consumption. The food sector is currently facing strong commercial pressure to provide high quality and safe food products. Hence for firms to survive in the competitive food sector worldwide they must integrate food safety and quality planning in their strategies and future planning. There is clearly an indication of lack of adequate knowledge on the safety measures necessary during primary food production, handling, processing, distribution and preparation by key players along the food chain. However the food sector lacks adequately trained human resource to effectively handle the challenging and emerging issues in food safety. In order to enhance food safety and quality along the entire chain it becomes therefore imperative to enhance capacity
Bachelor or Science Food Science and Technology
Course Code- A24
The degree program has remained popular and the declared student capacity continues to be fully utilised. The programme lays a good foundation for the world of work, research, and advanced learning across diverse fields. It imparts practical knowledge and skills in Food Science and Technology. It aims to produce highly trained professionals with the ability to effectively innovate, generate and promote technologies and strategies; by offering services that promote industrial innovation and responsible consumption and production as envisaged in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) nine and ten respectively, and Kenya’s Vision 2030. The degree programme is aligned with the UNESCO Standards Classification of Education and Training of 2013.
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Bachelor of Science in Food Nutrition and Dietetics
Course Code- A90
Bachelor of Science in Food,Nutrition and Dietetics has maintained its competitiveness as demonstrated by increased demand, evidenced by the rising number of students’ enrolment against a decreasing demand for some courses since 2006. The training of Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics professionals is informed by the sustained evidence in support of the important and multidimensional role that nutrition and dietetics play in human growth and development; productivity, and wellbeing. Globally, the field hasgained greater eminence with the surge in lifestyle-related (non-communicable) diseases as well as increased demand and rationale for preventive approaches in public health. Training professionals in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics makes a vital human resource development contribution in clinical and public health sectors, as well as in multiple economic and development sectors.
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Animal Science
The University of Nairobi has participated in the production of over 1,700 veterinarians, 400 rang managers, 600 agricultural engineers in addition to 50 Masters of Science in Animal Nutrition, Genetics and Animal Breeding and Livestock production systems as well as 15 PhD’s in specific aspects of Animal science Academic Programmes The department offers courses in animal production to undergraduates of the faculties
Bachelor of Science in Leather and Technology
Course Code- J36
The Kenyan economy is largely based on Agriculture, which contributes 30% of the Gross Domestic Product. Ten percent of this is derived from the livestock sector. The need to improve capacity in the livestock sector, therefore, cannot be overemphasized. While the sectors dealing with primary livestock products such as milk, have been taken care of, the leather industry has largely been neglected. Graduates of this course will enhance application of leather technology for application at grassroots, national and international levels. Examples of such services would include animal husbandry, slaughtering and flaying, hides and skins improvement, leather tanning, leather goods manufacture and business.
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Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management
Course Code- J42
The BSc. degree in wildlife is designed to produce personnel with the requisite knowledge and skills to work in wildlife, fisheries, tourism, environment and related fields. Wildlife, fisheries and tourism are key sectors in national economies. This requirement demands adequate capacity building in both personnel and technology. The above sectors are expanding rapidly and so is the demand for the relevant skilled personnel. In recognition of this demand, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine together with Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) have teamed up to offer a hands-on, practical oriented training in these fields. The combined resources of these two institutions in terms of manpower and facilities are best placed to provide this training.
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Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Course Code- J49
Fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food and nutritional security and sustain the livelihoods of many households which are engaged in subsistence or related commercial activities. Despite the increased demand for fish and fish products for local and export markets, the subsector is threatened by environmental pollution, degradation of wetland ecosystems (including water hyacinth), habitat and biodiversity loss, and inadequate feeds and fish fingerlings. Although the economic stimulus package for construction of fish ponds is a noble idea, the shortage of skilled human resource is one of the major constraints to the optimal performance
of the enterprise.
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Medical Lab Science
The School of Medicine, in line with the University of Nairobi’s mission of producing highly skilled manpower, has developed this programme to continue producing graduates with intellectual and practical skills for local and international needs. Through this programme, the School intends to continue providing a major link in facilitating implementation of the One Health Concept in the management of Human, Animal and Ecosystem Health programmes in Kenya in tandem with global trends.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science & Technology
Course Code- H38
The Medical Laboratory Science and Technology course is designed to provide scientific basis for training skilled personnel in laboratory science based techniques. Graduates would perform laboratory tests to inform decision making in the area of biomedical laboratory sciences. Members of this profession will play pivotal role in teaching research and health care. In this area they will act as catalysts for industrial development .
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Nursing
The University of Nairobi prepares individuals to provide leadership in Nursing Practice, Administration, and Education. The graduate will be expected to carry out Research and Publication. He/she should also be able to function effectively in a variety of settings where the sick are cared for and the health of individuals, families and communities is promoted and maintained.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The programme prepares graduates who can lead a productive life as individuals and professional persons. They should demonstrate an educational basis upon which post-graduate studies for further specialization as clinician, educator, administrator or researcher in nursing may be built. The graduates of this programme should be eligible for post-graduate work at any recognized University. They should also be registrable with the Nursing Council of Kenya and be capable of functioning universally.
Course Code- H32
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Agribusiness Management
Agribusinesses play a vital role in paving the smooth road to industrialisation. In a liberalized environment, private sector development is important and agribusiness play an essential role. The University of Nairobi is committed to provide the agro-industry with personnel who will need little practical training on the job to be able to perform well.
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management
Course Code- A87
Agribusinesses have provided the growing centre of transformation process in both developed and the developing nations. The effective and efficient organization of Agribusinesses is a major pre-requisite of agricultural and economic development. Therefore, the programme offers a wide exposure to problems affecting the agribusiness industry through real life case studies. It also exposes its students to the most recent advances in information technology and management. The programme is thus well grounded to provide the agro-industry with personnel who will need little practical training on the job to be able to perform well.
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Course Code- A22
In recent times, agricultural production systems have become increasingly more intensive and susceptible to adverse effects of climatic variability and changes in local, regional and global markets. In addition, the local, regional and global food situation is grim due to increased demand and the increasing use of staple food crops as alternative energy sources. There is, therefore, need for graduates who can effectively generate and promote technologies, strategies and services that enhance agricultural productivity and quality while preserving the environment as envisaged in Kenya’s vision 2030 and the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy. The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture programme is a rigorous and broad-based curriculum designed to produce graduates who through extension, teaching, research, or consultancy will provide technical services in agribusiness, agricultural policy formulation, animal production, crop and land management, and environmental protection.
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Natural Management
Bachelor of Science Range Management
Course Code- A25
In Kenya, rangelands cover over 80% of the country and are home to about 36% of the human population, 50% of the national livestock herd and most of the wildlife and biodiversity. Despite their importance, rangelands in Africa are subjected to human-induced degradation, with 31% of the area estimated to suffer severe loss of productivity. The sources of degradation range from inappropriate cultivation of marginal areas, deforestation to overgrazing. Presently, forest cover is disappearing at the rate of 3.7 to 5 million ha per year, and grazing contributes about 34.5% of the total soil loss in these areas. This has placed the rangelands to be hotspots of ecological vulnerability and desertification. Observed rangeland resource degradation trends is made worse by climate change that has increased the frequency and intensity of droughts, flush floods, as well as, increased livelihood risks for the local communities.
The program will empower the professionals meet emerging socio-economic and environmental challenges as envisaged in government development plans, e. g. vision 2030. Also, the revised course content addresses issues in internationally and nationally recognized conventions and protocols (CCD, CBD, and the Kyoto protocol on climate change) that partly focus on rangelands.
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Bachelor of Science in Management of Agro-Ecosystems & Environment
Course Code- A26
The University of Nairobi offers a rigorous science-based curriculum through this programme that focuses on two major issues: (i) ecological management of agricultural land (ii) abatement of resources degradation or pollution of developed rural land. The focus of the programme is on principles and practices of agroecology, agricultural land degradation and understanding the fate and mitigation of pollution, including those processes that influence the impact of pollution in agroecosystems. It concentrates on sustainable management of resources in agriculture and focuses on water and soil quality management, such as monitoring transport and storage of agrochemicals and other contaminants in soil, bioremediation and organic wastes recycling and bioconversion. The programme prepares graduates who would pursue postgraduate studies in a variety of disciplines or employment in training and research institutions, government, agro-industries, NGOs and consulting firms.
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Natural Resource Management
Course Code- I41
The field of natural resources conservation and management is a complex interdisciplinary nature and, therefore, it is difficult to provide a thorough coverage of all areas of natural resources management and environmental sciences in one undergraduate curriculum. The course will be composed of four core subject areas, namely biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental science and policy.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management is designed to produce natural resources and environmental professionals with a broad interdisciplinary background coupled with specific focus in identifying, understanding, protecting, enhancing and managing natural resources and their environment. It is a campus-wide programme coordinated by the School of Biological Sciences.
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Bachelor of Science in Dryland Economics and Agro-Ecosystem Management
Course Code- A28
The Bachelor in Science (BSc) in Dryland Economics and Agro-Ecosystem Management (DEAM is accredited by the University of Nairobi.
The training programme for the degree of Bachelors Science in Dryland Economics and Ecosystem Management is conceptualised and designed to produce manpower that is expected to contribute towards redressing these unique constraints limiting the productivity and ecosystem management within the IGAD drylands. It is conceived taking cognizance of the diverse educational backgrounds of the students emanating from the IGAD region. The aim is to contribute to increased food security and the resilience of communities living on (semi-) arid lands by strengthening their ability to cope with environmental and socio-economic change. The objective of the programme is to produce graduates trained in the discipline of economics and ecosystems management with a good blending of practical work to promote agricultural productivity and living standards in the drylands.
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Master of Science in Crop Protection
Course code - A507
Agriculture is the main economic activity in Kenya, with horticulture being a major foreign exchange earner. The export of high-value and labor intensive horticultural commodities, such as fruits, vegetables and ornamentals play a key role in foreign exchange earnings. However, for the country to fully benefit from international trade opportunities the produce must comply with international standards and the import requirements of the importing countries. Increased access to international markets creates wealth at all levels, from macro-economic growth to poverty reduction both at individual and family levels. The revised MSc. Crop protection curriculum has introduced flexibility in the mode of delivery and incorporates new topics to address the changing job market requirements. Open and distance learning is preferred by employers and self-employed people since it allows students to undertake training while still on the job.
This course aims : To enable students acquire knowledge and skills to offer advisory services in all matters related to crop and environmental protection; Design and execute research programmes aimed at solving crop and environmental protection problems; Collect, analyze, interpret and present data in crop and environmental protection experiments; Acquire competence in pesticide safe handling, usage, disposal and monitoring their fate in the environment; Manage crop and environmental protection issues including integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) and other environmentally safe procedures; To acquire entrepreneurial skills for use in creating employment opportunities.
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Master of Science in Plant Pathology
Course code - A508
Annual fees– Kshs. 384,000 (August/September 2021/2022 Academic Year intake)
Agriculture is the main economic activity in Kenya, with horticulture being a major foreign exchange earner and the staple crops are important to food security. However for the country to attain food security and to fully benefit from international trade opportunities, pre- and post-harvest crop losses due to plant diseases must be reduced to minimum levels possible. The postgraduate training programme in plant pathology will cover causes of plant diseases, factors that influence plant disease epidemics and their management, including training on pesticide use, efficacy and their effects on the environment. Host-pathogen relationships, plant disease resistance and biotechnology aspects will also be addressed. In addition, the trainees will be taught research methodologies to equip them with tools required in experimental design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and communication of research findings. Therefore, the training programme will produce competent personnel capable of handling all issues relating to plant diseases, their management and making enlightened decisions in this field. The revised MSc. Plant Pathology curriculum has introduced flexibility in the mode of delivery and incorporates new topics such as entrepreneurship and phyto sanitary regulations in order to address the changing job market requirements. Open and distance learning mode is preferred by employers and the self-employed since it allows students to undertake training while still on the job. The revised curriculum is therefore, designed to offer client-friendly training in plant pathology to produce graduates well prepared and equipped for the modern job market.
This course aims to: Train qualified personnel in the field of plant pathology who will be competent in identifying and managing plant diseases using environmentally safe procedures; Equip the candidates with the necessary tools to undertake research in all fields of plant pathology; Train the candidates on how to collect, analyze, interpret communicate and present their research findings in seminars, workshops and scientific publications.
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Msc in Agricultural Information and Communication Management
Course code - A514
Agricultural Information and Communication Management Programme at postgraduate level was strongly supported by the findings of a training needs assessment undertaken by Regional Agricultural Information Network (RAIN) in 2005. The National stakeholders workshop on the AICM postgraduate programmes (MSc. and PGD) adopted the following findings by RAIN/ASARECA and the Regional Taskforce: It was established that agricultural professionals of all cadres in the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) region with Agricultural Information and Communication Management (AICM) skills are few or lacking. More specifically, agricultural researchers, educators and technologists in National Agricultural Research Systems, universities and extension services lack skills that can make them self-sufficient in meeting basic information needs to generate and disseminate technology. Existing university programmes do not have adequate Information and Communication Technology/Information and Communication Management (ICT/ICM) content, explaining the low ICT/ICM competency among graduates. There is a growing recognition that ICM is an emerging profession in development.
The programme targets graduates from a variety of backgrounds and specialization including agricultural and related sciences, the biological sciences, information and communication science, information technology and social sciences. AICM also provides for admission of mid-career candidates with relevant experience in their relevant areas of specialization. The aim of AICM program is to enhance the competency of professionals in the agricultural field and other development workers in managing and communicating agricultural information for accelerated development and poverty reduction, and to strengthen the capacity of universities to provide high – level education and research services in AICM.
This course aims to: Build capacity at the MSc level with competence to develop and operate agricultural information systems, carry out research to identify the needs and problems of the different agricultural information users, and provide professional AICM support to the agricultural and related professionals; Enhance professional careers and competence of researchers, academicians, students, policy makers and members of the civil society through interventions in agricultural information and communication management; Strengthen the capacity of university to train AICM professionals and to provide research and consultancy services in technology diffusion and uptake.
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Master of Science in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
Course code - A518
Plant breeding has for a long time been focused on developing types better suited for satisfying agricultural needs for food and nutrition, and even for clothing, fuel, drugs and aesthetically pleasing ornamentals. Improved materials have led to increased yields, better varieties for new agricultural areas, better agronomic and horticultural characteristics, varieties resistant to heat, cold ,or drought and improved quality of agricultural products. Much has been achieved through classical breeding made possible by the application of Mendelian and statistical genetics. Genetic improvement has taken on a complex dimension of the interrelationships of genes, crops and the environment and/or issues of genetic resources ownership, access and equity. Biotechnology that makes it possible for rapid genetic manipulation brings with it intellectual property concerns. Complete sequencing of several plant genomes has provided immense genetic information that needs to be harnessed to contribute towards improving crops. All these have changed the face of plant breeding with implications on global trade, third world poverty and food security.
the Plant Breeding and Biotechnology programme is thus tailored to remain versatile to the changing times by incorporating industry focused content and modern student centered delivery methods. The programme content and mode of delivery is structured to meet the students’ aspirations and to expose the students to the job market opportunities and the emerging advances in the field of plant breeding, applied genetics and biotechnology
this course aims : To produce graduates with ability to identify research imperatives in plant breeding and biotechnology, design and execute plant breeding research projects aimed at solving the problems within a changing agricultural environment; To train highly skilled plant breeders and plant biotechnologists who will help optimize the country’s ability to attain food security and better nutrition while improving agriculture-based incomes from improved products and maintaining the natural resource base.
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Course code - A509
Agriculture plays a vital role in Kenya’s national economic development as a source of livelihood, industrial raw materials and employment. The Kenya government growth-oriented Agricultural Sector Development Strategy (ASDS), which is in line with Vision 2030, seeks to facilitate the sector’s transformation from the subsistence to an “innovative, commercially-oriented, and modern agriculture sector. The strategy underpins the need to build capacity that will drive increased crop productivity while managing the resources and environment efficiently, effectively and sustainably.
This course aims: To train skillful agronomists qualified in scientific basis of sound environmental managerial skills for increased crop productivity, environmental and product safety; Equip graduates with analytical and communication skills to enhance knowledge generation, dissemination and utilization.
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Master of Science in Horticulture
Course code - A503
Over the past two decades, the horticultural industry in Kenya has expanded tremendously becoming a major contributor to the country’s economy and the leading foreign exchange earner and a major employer. However, stiff competition in regional and global markets and the problems encountered in production, processing, financing, and environmental management pose a serious challenge. The Master of Science (MSc) programme in horticulture is designed with a view of training high quality graduates with requisite professional and technical skills to effectively handle issues of crop productivity, quality, postharvest handling and value addition. The trainees will be equipped with knowledge and skills on global issues including good agricultural practices, climate change, biodiversity, biotechnology, environmental management and market access. In addition, the trainees will be taught research and communication skills to enable them develop strategies that will enhance the growth of the horticulture sub-sector. The revised MSc Horticulture curriculum has introduced flexibility in the mode of delivery and incorporates new topics such as entrepreneurship, phyto sanitary standards, crop biotechnology and improvement, and scientific communication in order to address the changing market demands.
This course aims: To enable graduates to acquire in depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills in horticultural crop production; To build the capacity of graduates to formulate a research problem, design and execute scientific research project and reporting and communication in horticulture to stakeholders; To enable graduates to acquire entrepreneurial skills for use in creating employment opportunities.
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Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition
Course code - A510
Advanced training and research in nutrition is necessary in order to address upcoming challenges and emerging issues in nutrition and health. There is an increasing demand on training in applied nutrition over the years. The M.Sc. programme is designed to help the trainees understand malnutrition and its consequences and methods of alleviating nutritional problems. The programme will, therefore, build capacity for the improvement of nutritional policy making in Kenya and other developing countries in African and other regions. The programme will offer practical training using appropriate data collected in Kenya and other African countries.
This course aims: To provide students with abilities to assess community nutritional problems from a multi-disciplinary point of view, while applying information technology in suggesting/working out realistic and feasible intervention measures; Provide students with abilities to implement investigations in the field of applied nutrition and analyze, interpret and disseminate findings to the relevant stakeholders; Provide students with abilities to effectively use relevant nutrition tools and information to advocate for nutrition actions and influence policies.
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Master of Science in Food Safety and Quality
Course code - A527
Food safety and quality has become an issue of high priority nationally and internationally due to globalization of the food market. Food Safety is central to public health, poverty reduction and sustainable development. Access to safe food is a human right.
The programme shall take two (2) academic years of four (4) semesters. An academic year shall constitute 2 semesters. The Master of Science in Food Safety and Quality shall be offered by course work, end of semester assessment and thesis. Course work shall not exceed one year. A total of twelve (12) course units shall be undertaken and passed by all students. A course unit shall be defined as 45 instructional hours comprising of lectures, tutorials, assignments and practical. The student shall carry out supervised research culminating into a Master’s Thesis. A student may be allowed to defer their studies for a period not exceeding one year, as per University policy.
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Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science
Course code - J515
This course aims to: Equip animal nutritionists with knowledge and skills in nutrition and feed science to enhance sustainable utilization of feed resources and improve animal productivity; Train personnel to undertake academic responsibility in research, consultancy and teaching and promote application of biotechnology in animal nutrition and feed science.
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Master of SCience in Animal Genetics & Breeding
Course code –J521
The Master Of Science In Animal Genetics & Breeding degree programme is intended Equip genetics and animal breeders with knowledge and skills in animal genetics and breeding to enhance sustainable management of animal genetics resources. As well as train manpower to undertake academic responsibility in research, consultancies and teaching in animal genetics and breeding. Learners are trained to document and conserve animal biodiversity and apply biotechnology in livestock improvement.
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Master of Science in Livestock Production Systems
Course code – J522
The Master of Science in Livestock Production Systems is designed to Equip production system analysts with knowledge and skills in livestock systems analysis to help integrate components of production systems for sustainable use of resources and improved livestock productivity. The Degree programs trains personnel to undertake academic responsibility in research, consultancy and teaching in livestock production systems as well as equip the analysts with ability to document, evaluate and monitor production systems.
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Master of Science in Wildlife Health & Management
Course code – J524
The Master of Science in Wildlife Health & Management degree programme focuses on the trends and changes in the status of wildlife health research and management have developed in the last several years which necessitate a re-examination of the national and regional needs for post graduate wildlife health training. University of Nairobi has developed a post graduate program in wildlife health and management to produce personnel capable of undertaking research and management in wildlife health issues at the academic, government, regulatory/policy, or commercial level. To develop a core of faculty and collaborators active in wildlife health research and to provide practical training for those interested in medicine, surgery and disease surveillance of wildlife species.
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Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
Course code – A511
This programme is grounded in the belief that the department should provide quality education and training in food science and technology, among other fields. The department strongly believes in the importance of creation, preservation, integration, transmission and utilization of food science and technology knowledge and skills. The training of Food Science and Technology professionals is informed by the sustained evidence in support of the important and multidimensional role that food science and technology plays in human growth and development; productivity, and wellbeing. Globally, the field has gained greater eminence with the surge in lifestyle-related (non-communicable) diseases as well as increased demand and rationale, for preventive approaches in public health. Training professionals in Food Science and Technology makes a vital human resource development contribution in the reduction of food losses, addition of value to primary food products, efficient utilization of resources in food processing and preservation, sustainable waste management in food processing factories, employment creation, income generation and hunger eradication.
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Course code – H554
The programme is designed to train nurses with proper nursing skills in various specializations within the nursing profession. These major areas requiring specialized training include Obstetric Nursing/Midwifery, Medical- Surgical Nursing, Nursing Education, Paediatric Nursing, Nursing administration, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Oncology Nursing and Oral Care/Dental Nursing among others. It is hoped that through training, there will be improved supply of skilled manpower in the field of Nursing. The main objectives of this programme is to; Develop personnel specialized in clinical areas of Nursing, Equip students with skills and ability to teach and carry out research in Nursing and Equip students with managerial and administrative skills to enable them undertake professional leadership positions in their areas of specialization.
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Course code – H57
The Master of Public Health is a 2 year programme targeting students who want to specialize in the area of Public health. The main objective of this course is to offer a multi-disciplinary postgraduate course in order to train experts capable of meeting the emerging challenges in the field of public health. The course admits students with a background in medical, dental, veterinary, nursing and allied sciences as well as holders of a first degree in a discipline closely related to public health and medicine degree in environmental health, sociology, nutrition, demography, statistics, economics, planning, administration and anthropology, education and communication.
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Master of Science in Clinical Cytology
Course code – H574
The University of Nairobi is the only institution in the region that offers the Master of Science in Clinical Cytology programme. The program has a major emphasis on practicals, mainly in applied Cytotechnology, molecular techniques and applied Cytomorphology. The programme equips the learners with skills, knowledge and ability to offer clinical cytology services, As well as Equip the learners with skills in undertaking research and training in cytopathology and capacity to translate research into policy and practice.
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Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry
Course code – H584
The course aims to train medical and science graduates in the principles and practice of Clinical Chemistry. This will therefore develop individuals who are highly competent in the tools for diagnosing of diseases and thereby assist clinicians in effective diagnosis, treatment and follow up of patients. Students who undertake this course will be trained on how offer specialized Clinical Chemistry diagnostic laboratory services and effectively manage laboratory personnel, equipment and reagents, and implant quality assurance programs relevant to clinical chemistry.
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Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Course code – H547
The Master of Science in Clinical Psychology is a 2 year programme is designed to provide specialized training to mental health professionals. This course provides learners with solid knowledge and essentials skills and competencies in Clinical Psychology -theoretical and practical and research.
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Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics
Course code – A512
The Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics programme involves of collaboration of 16 universities in the Eastern, Central and Southern Africa region. Its underlying premise is the need for highly trained local professionals to address the challenges posed by far reaching changes in global and local economies, technology, and marketing, by adapting their advanced knowledge and methods to the particular institutional, political and economic circumstances of the region. The growing economies need professionals whose skills will range from analysing the implications of changes in trade and macroeconomic policy to studying the performance of local markets for agricultural products, services and inputs. Others will be working with scientists to determine the economic as well as technical feasibility of new products and processes.
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Master of Science in Range Management
Course code – A505
The Master of Science in Range management prepares students for a career in managing rangelands. The course contains advance coursework that focuses on the economic aspect of raising healthy livestock and plants while preserving the surrounding areas. Students also learn rehabilitation and reclamation techniques for rangelands that are damaged.
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Master of Science in Land and Water Management
Course code – A519
The MSc in Land and Water Management programme aims to produce professionals equipped with practical skills, which will enable them to carry out, extension, teaching, research or consultancy in land resources and environment management, enhance land productivity by using appropriate and sustainable agricultural production technologies, manage water resources for agricultural production and agro-industries at farm and watershed levels. Carry out research on land and water management technologies and innovations.
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Master of Science in Environmental Governance
Course code – A60
The Master of Science in Environmental Governance programme is a 2 Year multidisciplinary and experiential learning program. The principal components of the program focus on the holistic nature of environment training and integration on of environment, livelihoods, peace and sustainability. The graduates from the program will represent a critical mass of future potential key researchers, all trained in interdisciplinary research, while still representing different scientific traditions and backgrounds and forming an inspiring and cross-pollinating research circle. The researchers will address natural resource conflicts and offer solutions for peace building.
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Doctoral programmes
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Agricultural Economics
Course code: A803
The programme shall take a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Resource Management
Course code: A815
The programme has updated and expanded content to provide essential new coverage of topics critically important to meet current and emerging challenges in land and water management such as intensification of resource use, carbon sequestration in agroecosystems, global warming and climate change. More specifically, the programme offers content that addresses current technical, planning, socio-economic and policy aspects of land and water management. It is expected that the trainees in this curriculum will acquire knowledge and skills that will enable them to address the many complex challenges in increasing the productivity and sustainability of the land and water resources.
The programme shall take a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture
Course code: A807
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Plant Pathology
Course code: A805
The Universiity of Nairobi continues to equip graduates who through research inform policy makers. Graduates of this degree will work in Pests and Diseases control, Pesticides testing and production, Researchers,
Non-Governmental Organizations, Entrepreneurial self-employment in agricultural production,National and international research organizations, Lecturers in tertiary technical and academic institutions. The applicant must be able to produce evidence of adequate academic background in the discipline and capacity to carry out original research by submitting a research concept note on the proposed topic of study.
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Doctor in Philosophy Degree in Crop Protection
Course code: A806
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Soil Science
Course code: A809
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Agronomy
Course code: A810
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
Course code: A811
The applicant must be able to produce evidence of adequate academic background in the discipline and capacity to carry out original research by submitting a research concept note on the proposed topic of study.The concept note shall include a brief statement of the problem, research objectives, research hypothesis, brief literature review, summary of proposed methodology, expected outputs, work plan and key references.
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Applied Human Nutrition
Course code: A818
“Nutrition represents the provision of necessary materials to the cells and organisms for survival. Nutrition of the human body is constituted by the food and drinks that people consume thus the field of nutrition and dietetics including clinical nutrition, specialises in understanding the effects of alimentation on the body…” in the context of social, economic and ecological as regulated by policy formulation and implementation.
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Food Science and Technology
Course code: A81
The University of Nairobi produces graduates that are internationally recognized from this programme. The Graduates are well prepared to enter Food industries, Government ministries, Parastatals, Non-governmental organizations and research institutions in the various fields involved in food processing and human nutrition, research and development, as well as planning and implementation of projects.The programme shall take a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Range Management
Course code: A802
Skilled manpower trained at the post-graduate level in rangeland resource management is limited in most African countries. The majority of the rangeland resource managers in the region have been trained abroad where training is not appropriate for the African set up where the mode of production is largely labour-intensive, low capital subsistence pastoralism. Trained skilled manpower is expected to act as a catalyst for enhancing the productivity and human support capacity for pastoral systems in the region.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Agroecosystems & Environment
Course code: A817
This programme is delivered by the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Agriculture . It is among the programmes that produce graduates that are sought after globally. With the increase in search of ways to address food insecurity, ecosystems and environment conservation in Africa and the world, these graduates become authorities in their field of study. The degree programme shall consist of course work, examinations and thesis. The course work shall be taken in the first year of study, within a duration of 1 year.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Governance & Management
Course code: A82
The program has assembled interdisciplinary approaches to development, legal pluralism and its consequences on environmental and conflict management and integrative governance approaches. The principal components of the program focus on the holistic nature of environment training and integration of environment, livelihoods, peace and sustainability. The graduates from the program will represent a critical mass of future potential key researchers, all trained in interdisciplinary research, while still representing different scientific traditions and backgrounds and forming an inspiring and cross-pollinating research circle. The researchers will address natural resource conflicts and offer solutions for peacebuilding. Further, the graduate will offer authoritative transformative leadership in environmental issues, do research and teach at universities.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health
Course code: H806
The programme aims at producing specialists who will be able to provide leadership in community health at all levels. The emphasis is re-orientation from hospital clinical practice to community health practice, with special emphasis on the community. Graduates from this programme are expected to have acquired competence in the following; Academic health research, training and mentorship,Policy analysis and health services management,Evaluation of health projects and programmes,Provide strategic advisory services in health,Peer review and publication.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Course code: H807
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Doctor of Philosophy in Tropical & Infectious Diseases
Course code: W80
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Doctor of Philosophy in Virology
Course code: H82
Knowledge translation involves three important processes of research, policy development and implementation. KAVI– ICR has been availing data emanating from the Institute’s research projects and programmes and will continue doing so to policy makers for policy development, changes and implementation.
As part of the Institutes mandate to capacity building, KAVI-ICR offers Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Operational Science.
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Immunology
Course code: H83
The objective of this programme is to develop researchers that have a solid foundation in immunology.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Research
Course code: H85
Knowledge translation involves three important processes of research, policy development and implementation. UoN has been availing data emanating from the research projects and programmes and will continue doing so to policy makers for policy development, changes and implementation.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Implementation Science
Course code: H88
The applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree MUST have a Master of Science, Master of Medicine or Master of Public Health from the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from recognized Universities. A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Veterinary from the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from recognized Universities are mandatory. In addition, the applicants MUST submit a research proposal on a subject connected with medical science at a clinical or pre-clinical level.
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Higher Doctorate Degrees
Those eligible for the award of a Higher Doctorate of the University of Nairobi must among other requirements be holders of the Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Medicine degree of the University of Nairobi or the Doctor of Philosophy degree from any other recognized university of at least five years standing.
The Common Regulations for Higher Doctorates of the University of Nairobi other than Honorary Degrees are set out in the University Calendar. The Higher Doctorate, the regulations stipulate, shall only be awarded for the original published work such as would give a candidate authoritative international standing in his/her particular field of research.
The application must be based wholly or substantially on original work of distinction carried out by the candidate. The term ‘‘published’’ shall mean printed in a referred journal, book or monograph which shall have been made available to the public.
The submitted works by the candidate is assessed by an Evaluation Panel.
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