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Basic Science
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Course Code- I11
B.Sc. Biology is a program that places emphasis on disciplines that relate to natural resource management such as parasitology, entomology, microbiology and molecular biology. It is expected that these students shall have a broad-based foundation in biology including molecular biology, to provide graduates who will directly contribute to food production and poverty eradication.
Furthermore, the course is designed to produce capability for food processing industries and development, environmental protection and park development which requires specialists in biology and computer mathematical modelling in addition to taxonomists.
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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Course Code- I64
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is a foundational course in chemistry that has material covering the traditional branches of chemistry namely organic, inorganic and physical. It also has courses from other branches of chemistry such as analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry and industrial chemistry as well as other disciplines such as physics. It seeks to explain factors that cause reactions to occur, how they occur and their adverse and non-adverse effects on our well being. It prepares one to pursue postgraduate studies in any of these fundamental branches.
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Course Code- I09
Mathematics is a critical ingredient for the development of social and scientific disciplines. It is therefore absolutely necessary to continuously produce a stream of graduates with strong mathematical foundation and problem-solving skills for the challenges in the research domain as well as in industry in Kenya and globally. With the advances in technology, the nature of research and business is becoming increasingly complex and quantitative. A good background in mathematics is essential for taking full advantage of these developments in technology.
This program will equip the students with the necessary skills and capacity for advanced mathematical research as well as provide the necessary problem-solving skills to deal with real-life situations and emerging issues.
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Course Code- I20
The University of Nairobi’s Bachelor of Science course offers a unique range of educational opportunities spanning the diverse range of geological profession in the mineral, water, energy and environmental studies. The driving philosophy is geared towards the promotion of effective training, relevant research and academic excellence in geological and related fields. To enrich this program, the Department maintains close links with the needs of practice through scholarship, research, consultancy and the realization of the National and International development policy statements such as Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) respectively. Virtually all the courses under this program are recognized and accredited by the Geological Society of Kenya, which is the relevant professional body in the country.
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Master programmes
Master of Science in Mathematics
Course code – I577
The rationale of this programme is to provide students with the opportunity to develop confidence and skills to apply mathematical techniques to solve practical problems in society in general. This course is ideal for those who excel in and enjoy mathematics, in particular modelling and especially those who like asking ‘What if?’ It will equip the student with the skills to become a mathematician and also offer a good starting point for those who want to use their skills in application of Mathematics.The overall objective of the course is to enable students to acquire an understanding of the fundamental structure of Mathematics, and lay a firm foundation for the study of Mathematics and its applications
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Course code – I579
The M.Sc. Program aims at providing sufficient basis for specialization in the various distinct areas of Physics as a subject. The goal of the programme is to train high-level and competent personnel with the relevant knowledge and refined skills in Physics that are necessary for scientific innovations capable of making transformative contribution to the world of knowledge and further addressing societal challenges of industrial and human resource development for the betterment of humanity through Creation, Preservation, Integration, Transmission and Utilization of knowledge.
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Master of Science in Chemistry
Course code – I571
Master of Science in Chemistry has materials covering the traditional branches of chemistry namely organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. It also has courses from other branches of chemistry such as analytical chemistry and industrial chemistry. It seeks to explain factors that course reactions to occur, how they occur and their adverse and non adverse effects on our well being. Graduate students will in addition to the traditional areas of chemistry take courses in descriptive inorganic and physical inorganic chemistry. They will also be introduced to bioinorganic chemistry, inorganic polymers, research methods, reaction kinetics and synthetic chemistry.
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Doctoral programmes
Basic Sciences
PhD. IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Physics
Course Code- I801
The goal of the programme is to train high-level and competent research scholars and, in many cases, future university faculty members personnel with the relevant knowledge and refined skills in thematic areas of physics such as condensed Matter Physics, Geo- and Space Physics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Nuclear and Radiation Physics and Laser Physics and Spectroscopy. This is necessary for scientific innovations capable of making transformative contribution to the world of knowledge and further addressing societal challenges of industrial and human resource development for the betterment of humanity.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Meteorology
Course Code- I805
The PhD programme in Meteorology is designed to provide students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in Meteorology and it application weather and climate related issue. The programme is designed to meet the needs of those graduates seeking careers in the fields such as Weather prediction, Climate Change Science; Climate Modeling; Agrometeorology, Hydrometeorology, Atmospheric Pollution and Physical Oceanography.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Chemistry
Course Code- I809
The PhD in chemistry covers the traditional branches of chemistry namely organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. It also has courses from other branches of chemistry such as analytical chemistry and industrial chemistry. It seeks to explain factors that course reactions to occur, how they occur and their adverse and non adverse effects on our well being
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Geology
Course Code- I822
The purpose of the Ph.D. in Geology is to provide qualifying students with an in-depth understanding and integrated knowledge of advanced applicable theory in the field of geology. A Ph.D. in Geology is a pure science-based research study that requires candidates to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution nationally and internationally at the frontiers of the discipline of specialization.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Pure Mathematics
Course Code- I803
A Doctor of Philosophy in Pure Mathematics gives students the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills that can lead to careers in academia, research, or industry.
The curriculum runs for three academic years.
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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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