Overview

Program Details

Students are exposed current technologies and improved teaching methods facilitating consolidation of knowledge, involvement in critical thinking and research that enables them to practice evidence based medicine.

Graduates are expected to be self-motivated, disciplined and ethical doctors well versed with holistic approach to health care management.

The Medicine and Surgery programme offered by the University of Nairobi is fulltime and extended over six academic years, of 204 weeks spread over 30 weeks for first and second years and 36 weeks each for third to sixth year of study. This is a total of 8,160 hours.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biochemistry

Human Anatomy

Medical Physiology

Information Technology

Behavioural Sciences

Medical Biochemistry

Human Anatomy

Medical Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-23 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Human Medicine Biochemistry View 3 other Bachelors in Human Medicine in Kenya

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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the University of Nairobi is by the University Senate through the Public Universities Joint Admissions Board (JAB) whose membership comprises Vice-Chancellors of the Public Universities, Principals of Colleges, Directors of Institutes and Deans of Schools and the academic registrars as secretaries

The admission is based on the minimum University entry requirements. In addition the applicants should meet the enrolment requirements for the School for the various courses which depend on the KCSE subject cluster as follows:-

Alternative A

Biology

Chemistry

Physics/Mathematics

English/Kiswahili

Alternative B

Biological Sciences

Physical Sciences

Mathematics

English/Kiswahili

Tuition Fee

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International

4982 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4982 EUR per year during 72 months.
National

4982 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4982 EUR per year during 72 months.

600,000 KES per year

Living costs for Nairobi

49608 - 74988 KES /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.