FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE MSc. PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

MSc in Applied Veterinary Parasitology

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a)   Holders of the following degree awards of the University of Nairobi or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi:-

i)    Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

ii)   Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

iii)  Bachelor of Dental Surgery

iv)  Bachelor of Pharmacy

v)   Bachelor of Science in Nursing

b)   Holders of the following degrees, of at least upper second class honours of the University of Nairobi, or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi:-

i)    BSc. in Food Science and Technology

           ii)    BSc. in Biomedical Technology

iii)  General Bachelor of Science degree, where Zoology was taken and passed

c)   Holders of lower second class honours degree in areas specified in (b) above, and at least 3 years’ research / work experience

d)   Holders of a pass degree, in areas specified in (b) above, and postgraduate diploma in the relevant areas.

 

CAREER PATH

 

Applied Veterinary Parasitology

FEES CHARGED

 

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

MSc in Fish Science

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a) Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of the University of Nairobi or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi.

b) Holders of the following degrees of at least upper second class honours, of the University of Nairobi, or equivalent qualifications from a University recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi:-

i)  BSc. in Wildlife and Fisheries

ii) BSc. in Biomedical Laboratory Technology

iii)            BSc. in Agriculture

iv)            BSc. in Food Science and Technology

v) BSc. in Range Management

vi)            General Bachelor of Science degree, where Zoology was taken and passed

c) Holders of lower second class honours degree in areas specified in (b) above, and at least 3 years’ research/work experience.

d) Holders of a pass degree in areas specified in (b) above, and a postgraduate diploma in the relevant areas

 

CAREER PATH

Fish Science

 

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVETMED)

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

i)    The common regulations for the Masters Degrees in all faculties shall apply:

  1. Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of University of Nairobi.
  2. Holders of a Bachelor degree from other universities approved by the senate as equivalent to the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of the University of Nairobi and be registrable with the Kenya Veterinary Board.

 

CAREER PATH

Veterinary Medicine

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

Master of Veterinary Surgery (MVETSURG)

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The common regulations for Masters Degree in all Faculties of the University of Nairobi shall be applicable. The following shall be eligible:

    1. Holders of the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of the University of Nairobi.
    2. Holders of a Bachelor’s degree from other Universities approved by the Senate as equivalent to the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of the University of Nairobi.

 

CAREER PATH

Veterinary Surgery

FEES CHARGED

 

Grand Total – Ksh. 358,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

Master of Veterinary Theriogenology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The common regulations for Masters Degree in all Faculties of the University of Nairobi shall be applicable. The following shall be eligible.

i)   Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of University of Nairobi.

ii)  Holders of a veterinary qualification from any other university, as long as that degree is approved by the senate of the University of Nairobi and is registrable with the Kenya Veterinary Board.

 

CAREER PATH

Veterinary Theriogenology

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 358,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

MSc in Clinical Pathology and  Laboratory Diagnosis

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a)      Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree of the University of Nairobi or any other University recognized by the Senate of University of Nairobi

b)      Holders of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree

 

CAREER PATH

Clinical Pathology and  Laboratory Diagnosis

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

MSc in Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) only from University of Nairobi or other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi.

 

CAREER PATH

Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

MSc in Veterinary Pathology & Diagnostics

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a)      Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree of the University of Nairobi or other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi.

          b)  Holders of BSc. in Animal Science degree of the University of Nairobi, where Pathology was taken and passed, with at least upper second class honours, or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi

          c)  Holders of lower second class honors degree in BSc. Animal Science, specified above, and at least 3 years’ research/work experience.

          d)  Holders of a pass degree in BSc. Animal Science, specified above, and a postgraduate diploma in the relevant areas.

 

CAREER PATH

Veterinary Pathology & Diagnostics

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

MSc in Comparative Mammalian Physiology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

i)        The common regulations for the Masters Degrees in all faculties shall apply.

ii)  The regulations for the Degree of Master of Science by course work and thesis in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine shall be applicable:

iii) The following shall be eligible for registration for the degree of Master of Science in Animal Physiology:

a)         Holders of BVM or MBChB degrees of the University of Nairobi, or equivalent degrees from any other institution recognized by the senate.

b)   Holders of BSc. (Biomedical Technology, Zoology, Biology, Animal Physiology or Anatomy, Wildlife Management and related options) of the University of Nairobi or a recognized University with at least upper second-class honors or lower second-class honors with a minimum of one (1) year work experience in a relevant field.

c)   A candidate who has obtained a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in zoological sciences in a relevant discipline from other institutions recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi as a comparable academic status.

 

CAREER PATH

 

Comparative Mammalian Physiology

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

 

 

 

 

 

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

MSc in Reproductive Biology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

Those eligible for registration will be holders of the following degree awards of the University of Nairobi:

i)   Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours in Biochemistry, Zoology, Physiology, Biology or Anatomy.

ii)  Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine with at least a credit pass in one of the relevant subjects.

iii) Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery or Bachelor of Pharmacy with at least a credit pass in one of the relevant subjects; or a degree from another recognized university which has been accepted by Senate as equivalent to one of the degrees above.  The common regulations for the Masters’ degrees in all Faculties shall be applicable.

 

CAREER PATH

Reproductive Biology

 

 

 

 

FEES CHARGED

 

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

 

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology & Economics (MVEE)

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The common regulations for the Masters Degree in all Faculties shall be applicable. Admission into the course will be open to:-

a)  Holders of the degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Nairobi.

b)  Other candidates who have obtained degrees from other universities approved by Senate as being equivalent to Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Nairobi. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAREER PATH

 

Veterinary Epidemiology & Economics (MVEE)

 

FEES CHARGED

 

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

 

MSc in Natural Products and Bioprospecting

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

i)        The common regulations for the Masters Degrees in all faculties shall apply:

          ii)   The regulations for the Degree of Master of Science in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine shall be applicable.

          iii)  Holders of the following degrees of the University of Nairobi or other university recognized by University of Nairobi senate

          a)  Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

          b)  Bachelor Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

          c)  Bachelor Pharmacy

          d)  Bachelor Science in Nursing

          e)  Bachelor of Dental Surgery

          iv) Holders of Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Technology, Zoology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Animal Science and Agriculture) of the University of Nairobi or other university  recognized by University of Nairobi senate with at least upper second-class honours or lower second class honours with a minimum of two (2) years work experience in a relevant field.

          v)  Holders of Master of Science degree in related disciplines.

          vi) Holders of a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline from other institutions recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi.

          vii)            Holders of a pass degree or equivalent qualifications as listed above with either a relevant post-graduate diploma or five years work experience. 

 

CAREER PATH

Natural Products and Bioprospecting

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

MSc in Leather Technology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The common requirements for admission to the Mastersdegree courses of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi shall apply. The following shall be admissible:-

        i)     Holders of at least an upper Second Class Honours degree of Bachelor of Science in Leather Science, Chemistry, Biology, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical Technology or Animal Production of the University of Nairobi or from other institutions recognized by the Senate.

        ii)    Holders of at least a Lower Second Class Honours degree in any of the disciplines listed in (i) above, with at least two years work experience.

        iii)   Holders of a Pass degree in any of the disciplines listed in (i) above, with a least five years work experience.

        iv)   Holders of the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of the University of Nairobi.

        v)    Holders of any other appropriate degrees approved by the Senate.

 

CAREER PATH

Leather Technology

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

MSc in Applied Microbiology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a)  Holders of the following degree awards of the University of Nairobi or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi:-

i)    Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

ii)   Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

iii)  Bachelor of Dental Surgery

iv)  Bachelor of Pharmacy

v)   Bachelor of Science in Nursing

b)   Holders of the following degrees, of at least upper second class honours of the University of Nairobi, or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi:-

i)    BSc. in Food Science and Technology

           ii)    BSc. in Biomedical Technology

iii)  General Bachelor of Science degree, where Zoology was taken and passed

c) Holders of lower second class honours degree in areas specified in (b) above, and at least 3 years’ research / work experience

d)   Holders of a pass degree, in areas specified in (b) above, and postgraduate diploma in the relevant areas.

 

CAREER PATH

Applied Microbiology

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

 

 

 

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

MSc in Wildlife Health Management

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Common regulations for the masters degree programs in all faculties shall apply.

The following shall be eligible for admission:

a)  Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of the University of Nairobi or other institutions recognized by senate.

b)  Holders of Bachelor of Science (Zoology) or Bachelor of Science (Biology) degree at upper second class honours or lower second class honours with at least two years relevant experience from the University of Nairobi or other institution recognized by senate.

c)  Holders of Postgraduate Diploma in wildlife Health and Management of the University of Nairobi or other institution recognized by Senate.

d)  First degree at upper second class honours or lower second class honours with at least two years relevant experience in any discipline related to animal health from the University of Nairobi or other institution recognized by senate.

 

CAREER PATH

Wildlife Health Management

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 358,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

MSc in Livestock Production Systems

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Holders of the following degree awards of the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from universities or institutions recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi;

       a) Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

       b)  Bachelor of Science with at least Upper Second-Class Honours in Agriculture, Range management, Wildlife, Zoology and Agricultural economics.

2. Holders of Lower Second-class Honours degree or equivalent qualifications as listed above with at least two years relevant experience;

3. Holders of Pass degree or equivalent qualifications as listed in above with either a relevant post-graduate diploma or five years’ experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAREER PATH

Livestock Production Systems

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

MSc in Animal Genetics & Breeding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Holders of the following degree awards of the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from universities or institutions recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi;

       c) Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

       d)  Bachelor of Science with at least Upper Second-Class Honours in Agriculture, Range Management, Food Science and Technology, Wildlife or Zoology.

2. Holders of Lower Second-class Honours degree or equivalent qualifications as listed above with at least two years relevant experience;

3. Holders of Pass degree or equivalent qualifications as listed in above with either a relevant post-graduate diploma or five years’ experience.

 

CAREER PATH

Animal Genetics & Breeding

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

MSc in Animal Nutrition & Feed Science

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Holders of the following degree awards of the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from universities or institutions recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi;

       a) Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

       b)  Bachelor of Science with at least Upper Second-Class Honours in Agriculture, Range Management, Food Science and Technology, or Biochemistry

2. Holders of Lower Second-class Honours degree or equivalent qualifications as listed above with at least two years relevant experience

3. Holders of Pass degree or equivalent qualifications as listed above with either a relevant post-graduate diploma or five years experience.

 

CAREER PATH

Animal Nutrition & Feed Science

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 339,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

MSc in Poultry Science

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.    Holders of the following degree awards of the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from universities or institutions recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi;

       a) Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

       b)  Bachelor of Science with at least Upper Second-Class Honours in Agriculture, Range Management, Food Science and Technology.

2.     Holders of Lower Second-class Honours degree or equivalent qualifications as listed above with at least two years relevant experience;

3.     Holders of Pass degree or equivalent qualifications as listed above with either a relevant post-graduate diploma or five years experience.

 

CAREER PATH

Poultry Science

 

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 360,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

MSc in Veterinary Anatomy and Cell Biology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

i)        The common regulations for the Master's Degrees in all faculties shall apply.

ii)  The regulations for the Degree of Master of Science by course work and thesis in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine shall apply.

iii) The following shall be eligible for registration for the degree of Master of Science in Anatomy and Cell Biology:

     a)   Holders of BVM or MBChB degrees or equivalent degrees from any institution recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi.

     b)   Holders of BSc. (Zoology, Biology, Animal Physiology or Anatomy) of the University of Nairobi or a recognized University with at least upper second-class honors or lower second class honors with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a relevant field.

 

CAREER PATH

Veterinary Anatomy and Cell Biology

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 360,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

MSc in Pharmacology & Toxicology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

i)   The common Regulations for the Masters' Degrees in all Faculties shall be applicable.

ii)   The regulations for the Degree of Master of Science in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine shall be  applicable.

iii)   Holders of the following degrees of University of Nairobi or any other university recognized by University of Nairobi Senate

       a)   Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine.

       b)  Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

       c)   Bachelor of Pharmacy

       d)  Bachelor of Dental Surgery

       e)   Bachelor of Nursing

iv) Holders of the following degrees of at least upper second class honours of the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualifications from a University recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.

       a)   BSc. in Biomedical Technology

       b)  BSc in Biochemistry

      The applicants should have taken Pharmacology and Toxicology course at undergraduate level.

v)  Holders of lower second class honours degree in areas specified above in iv (a) and (b) with at least 2  years research/work experience

vi) Holders of equivalent Bachelor's degrees from other Universities recognized by University of Nairobi Senate.

 

CAREER PATH

Pharmacology & Toxicology

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 360,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMMES ON OFFER

Master of Veterinary Public Health (MVPH)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The common regulations for the Masters’ Degrees of the University of Nairobi shall apply. The following shall be eligible for admission:-

          a)  Holders of the degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, or Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi.

          b)  Holders of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology, Bachelor of Science  in Wildlife Management, Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology, or Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Nairobi

          c)  Holders of equivalent degrees from other universities recognized by Senate

 

CAREER PATH

Veterinary Public Health

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEES CHARGED

Grand Total – Ksh. 360,000

MODE OF STUDY

Online/Face To Face

 

 

Course Description

       Holders of the following degree awards of the University of Nairobi or any other University recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi:-

Degree Programme
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Semester
2
Year
2