Overview
The Veterinary Medicine programme offered by the University of Nairobi aims at producing well rounded and competent personnel required to offer high quality veterinary and related services in research, academia, and policy amongst other relevant fields in both the public and private sectors of our economy.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme, the learner should be able to:
- Describe gross anatomical, histological structures and normal physiological, and biochemical functions of terrestrial and aquatic animals
- Explain animal breeding, feeds and feeding, and production systems of animal production
- Identify and characterize parasitic, bacterial, fungal and viral aetiological agents of diseases of terrestrial and aquatic animals
- Apply diagnostic laboratory skills to diagnose animal diseases, treat clinical, infertility and surgical cases of sick animals
- Prevent and control diseases of animals, and provide extension services to stakeholders
- Recognize and prevent zoonotic diseases, food contaminations, food and pharmaceutical poisons, and intoxication
- Implement policies, legislature and parliamentary acts on terrestrial and aquatic animal health
- Apply knowledge and skills acquired in a wide range of courses undertaken in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to pursue postgraduate studies and specialization courses for veterinarians.
Careers Prospects
- Veterinary Medicine Practitioners (Domestic and Wild Animals and Poultry)
- Lecturers/Teachers in institutions of higher learning (Public and Private)
- Technical experts in Laboratory Diagnoses (Public and Private Institutions)
- Researchers/Scientists in Pharmaceutical industry
- Veterinary Public health officers
- Researchers in Public and Private Institutions e.g. KALRO, ILRI, IPR
- Scientists in Animal feed Industry
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Molecular Biology
- Gross Anatomy
- Histology And Embryology
- Reproductive Biology And Animal Models
- Reproductive Epidemiology And Biostatistics
- Gross Anatomy
- Histology And Embryology
- Physiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
Disciplines
Veterinary MedicineWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with at least C+ in Biology or Biological Science and Chemistry and in any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences or Agriculture.
- Two principal passes and one subsidiary pass at KACE level or equivalent, one of which must be in Biology and the other in any science subject.
- A minimum of a C (plain) in KCSE with an ordinary diploma in Animal /Human Health/Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of a D (plain) in KCSE with a certificate and a relevant diploma from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science from a recognized institution.
- Any other qualification equivalent to any of the above, subject to approval by the Senate
- Non-English-speaking applicants should undertake English language proficiency test before admission.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents468000 KES / year≈ 468000 KES / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents468000 KES / year≈ 468000 KES / year
Living costs
Nairobi
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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