Overview

The Medicine and Surgery programme’s philosophy offered by the University of Nairobi is linked to the UoN’s Philosophy which is, “guided by the need to connect and inspire the Kenyan community, to provide leadership and stewardship and to give hope and faith to the Kenyan society that it can excel in whatever it chooses to do with passion, moral responsibility and a strong sense of patriotism.”

Furthermore, the need to train medical doctors is echoed by the pressing call for innovative, evidence-based quality health services as a basic right enshrined in the Kenyan Constitution and as an engine for human development.

Objectives

Impart knowledge, clinical skills and competencies necessary in holistic medical practitioner.

Instill the student requisite discipline, professional ethics and etiquette necessary for safe and medical practice

Integrate clinical training with basic science from an early stage in the course

Facilitate consolidation of knowledge, involvement in critical thinking and research to enable students practice evidence based medicine.

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 2026-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-17 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Medicine Anatomy

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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

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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

600000 KES / year

≈ 600000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

600000 KES / year

≈ 600000 KES / year

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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