Overview
Philosophy
In a world fractured by the effects of zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food insecurity, economic crises, chronic famines, chronic pandemics and erratic climate changes, it is self-evident that promotion of one health is an inevitable target. One Health concept refers to the unity of multiple practices that work together locally, nationally, and globally to help achieve optimal health for people, animals, and the environment. Well-trained and skilled professionals at PhD level make transformative leaders and change agents with requisite knowledge on the parameters of One Health, mobilization of skills and appropriate participatory approaches required to assist communities to develop policy and generate research data that would guide integrated animal, people and environmental heath, management as well as sustainable food production and food security.
Rationale
In order to provide more impetus for improved animal health, to train adequate personnel in the fields of veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation, fisheries and aquaculture management and related disciplines, there is need to train the “trainers of trainers. The ‘trainers of trainers’, are a pool of highly skilled manpower capable of producing new professionals, creating new knowledge in these fields in way of new research and empirical data generation as well as attracting funds for advanced research.
The current PhD degree program in Anatomy and Cell Biology is designed to address the need for producing trained manpower that is more inclined towards generation of new information in line with the current trend of adopting technological innovations involving biotechnology as well as information and communication technology in the agricultural, medical and pharmaceutical-related enterprises and promotion of the One Health Policy. The food and nutrition sectors are dynamic, with several changes taking place in recent years, most notably the Kenya government’s emphasis on the Big Four Agenda that includes growth in the manufacturing sector and improvement of food and nutrition security.
Structure
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
Admission Requirements
Admission into the programme shall be opened to:
i) Holders of Master of Science degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology of the University of Nairobi.
ii) Holders of a Master of Science degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology from other Universities which has been approved by the Senate to be equivalent to Master of Science in Anatomy and Cell Biology of the University of Nairobi.
iii) Holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent who, having been validly registered for Master’s 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.
iv). 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
ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- Veterinarians Without Borders (VSF)
- International collaborating universities and laboratories
- National museums of Kenya
CAREER PROSPECTS
Career Prospects
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Research Organizations/Institutes
- International Organizations
- Government Sector
- Community Service
- Self-employment
- Private Sector
- Consultancy
- Academia
- Museums
Fees and Funding
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN VETERINARY ANATOMY AND CELL BIOLOGY (J80) | ||||
| Year I | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total | |
| TUITION | 396,000.00 | 396,000.00 | 396,000.00 | 1,188,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 21,000.00 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | - | - | 50,000.00 | 50,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 13,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | - | - | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 19,500.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | - | - | - | - |
| Grand totals | 428,000.00 | 423,000.00 | 473,000.00 | 1,324,000.00 |
Exam Regulations
Exam Regulations
Exam Regulations
Regulations:
The common regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in all faculties shall be applicable
Application Information
For Support Contact:
Dean's Office - 020-4916009