Overview
PhD in Clinical Studies is an essential programme for those who intend to specialize further in any of the three disciplines constituting clinical practice. These disciplines include Medicine, Surgery and Theriogenology. This is most useful for those who are in the veterinary clinical teaching career and those in private veterinary practice who want to excel not only in general practice but in these three clinical discipline areas with an inquisitive rational problem-solving mindset. Those interested in pursuing clinical research that would lead to evidence-based innovative clinical solutions will without a doubt need to pursue a PhD in Clinical Studies. PhD in Clinical Studies will broadly equip the candidate with knowledge that rationally integrates the three clinical disciplines in spite of specializing in the area of interest among the three disciplines.
Structure
Currently the doctorate degree in Clinical Studies is done by research and thesis only. The candidate develops a proposal, which after approval and registration leads to conducting of the proposed research project under qualified supervisors’ regular guidelines. The candidate writes a thesis in the prescribed acceptable Faculty of Veterinary Medicine guidelines and must have published two papers from the thesis project work in refereed journals before submission of the thesis for examination. Submitted thesis is examined internally and externally and the candidate is required to defend the thesis orally in front of a panel of examiners before approval to graduate.
Schedule of intakes
The intake is in September
Mode of delivery
Face-to-Face Mode
The programme shall adopt blended learning through the use of face-to-face and Open,
Distance and Electronic Learning modes of delivery. For face-to-face learning, learning will
take place within classroom and laboratory settings.
Admission Requirements
Admission into the programme shall be opened to:
- Holders of Master of Science degree in Clinical Studies of the University of Nairobi.
- Holders of a Master of Science degree in Clinical Studies from other Universities which has been approved by the Senate to be equivalent to the Master of Science in Clinical Studies, 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
Area of PhD Specialization in Veterinary Clinical Studies Research
Fees and Funding
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN VETERINARY CLINICAL STUDIES - J87 | ||||
| Year I | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total | |
| TUITION | 756,000.00 | 756,000.00 | 756,000.00 | 2,268,000.00 |
| 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 | 788,000.00 | 783,000.00 | 833,000.00 | 2,404,000.00 |
Exam Regulations
Regulations:
The common regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in all faculties shall be applicable
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