Overview
Mode of Delivery
Full Time
This program is by research and thesis and has no course-work component.
The programme is delivered by supervisors through a variety of face-to-face methods such as tutorials, experiential exercises, practical exercises, seminars, individual and/or group assignments and presentations.
Open, Distance Learning, and e-Learning (ODeL)
The ODeL mode of study is offered using multi-media approach, including a variety of self instructional print and electronic study materials. In addition, there is limited face-to-face instructional mode during residential training. ;
Structure
Normally, the candidates will be required to carry out their thesis research under supervision and subsequently compile a thesis which would be presented for examination in the prescribed manner for Doctoral Thesis in all faculties.
Schedules of Intake:
The intakes for both Undergraduates and postgraduates students is scheduled for September every year.
Admission Requirements
Admission into the programme shall be opened to:
- Holders of Master of Science degree in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science or related Fields.
- Holders of a Master of Science degree in Animal Production from other Universities which has been approved by the Senate to be equivalent to the Master of Science inAnimal Production, University of Nairobi.
- Holders of the Bachelors degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent who, having been validly registered for Masters degree in the University of Nairobi, have been allowed by Senate to have their Master's degree upgraded to a Doctoral level in the prescribed manner.
- Candidates will be required to draw and submit a detailed Doctoral research proposal in the prescribed manner at the time of applying for admission.
Careers
Careers Prospects/Opportunites
-Specialists and consultants in Animal Production
Research institutes like KARLO,ILRI,ICIPE,UNIVERSITIES
-Private sector like feed formulating firms like Unga farm care,Pembe millers etc
-In the Universities as Lecturers in Animal Production
-In the middle colleges as tutors
-In research institutions as researchers
-In Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO)
Attachment Opportunites
Research institutes like KARLO,ILRI,ICIPE,UNIVERSITIES
-In Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO)
Fees and Funding
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ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEED SCIENCE, VETERINARY PATHOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY (J808)
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Year I |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Total |
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TUITION |
396,000.00 |
396,000.00 |
396,000.00 |
1,188,000.00 |
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ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) |
7,000.00 |
7,000.00 |
7,000.00 |
21,000.00 |
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THESIS EXAMINATION |
- |
- |
50,000.00 |
50,000.00 |
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REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) |
4,500.00 |
4,500.00 |
4,500.00 |
13,500.00 |
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ID CARD ( PER YEAR) |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
3,000.00 |
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CAUTION - (ONCE) |
5,000.00 |
- |
- |
5,000.00 |
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MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) |
6,500.00 |
6,500.00 |
6,500.00 |
19,500.00 |
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ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) |
2,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
6,000.00 |
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LIBRARY (PER YEAR) |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
15,000.00 |
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STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
3,000.00 |
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EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Grand totals |
428,000.00 |
423,000.00 |
473,000.00 |
1,324,000.00 |
Exam Regulations
Exam Regulations
Regulations:
The common regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in all faculties shall be applicable
For Support Contact:
Dean's Office - 020-4916009