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0121Health Sciences

Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing

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The Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing is a specialised postgraduate training programme for registered nurses seeking advanced qualifications in critical care nursing. The programme equips nurses with advanced skills in managing critically ill patients in intensive care units, high dependency units, and emergency settings. Students develop competencies in advanced patient assessment, ventilator management, haemodynamic monitoring, and critical care pharmacology. The curriculum covers advanced critical care concepts including respiratory support, cardiovascular monitoring, neurological assessment, sepsis management, and ethical decision-making in critical care. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and extensive clinical practice in critical care settings. The programme is designed for registered nurses seeking specialised critical care qualifications. Critical care nursing is a high-demand specialisation in Kenya's healthcare system. Intensive care units in hospitals require trained critical care nurses to manage critically ill patients. The programme contributes to building capacity for critical care services in both military and civilian healthcare facilities. Kenya faces a shortage of specialised critical care nurses, particularly in intensive care and high dependency units. The programme combines classroom instruction with extensive clinical practice in intensive care units. Students study critical care concepts, practice advanced nursing skills under supervision, and manage critically ill patients. Teaching methods include lectures, clinical simulations, supervised clinical practice, and case-based learning. The programme emphasises practical competence in critical care nursing and patient safety. Graduates work as critical care nurses in intensive care units, high dependency units, emergency departments, and trauma centres. The higher diploma qualification enables nurses to provide specialised critical care and take leadership roles in critical care settings. The programme supports careers in critical care nursing, emergency nursing, and critical care education. This programme is ideal for registered nurses with a diploma in nursing and at least one year of post-graduation experience seeking specialised critical care qualifications. The programme provides advanced clinical skills for critical care nursing practice.

1 yearFull-timeup to Ksh 147,500
0122Health Sciences

Higher Diploma in Ultrasonography

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The Higher Diploma in Ultrasonography is a specialised postgraduate training programme for healthcare professionals seeking advanced qualifications in diagnostic ultrasound imaging. The programme equips students with advanced skills in performing and interpreting ultrasound examinations across various clinical specialities. Students develop competencies in abdominal, obstetric, gynaecological, vascular, and cardiac ultrasound techniques. The curriculum covers advanced ultrasonography concepts including ultrasound physics, image acquisition and optimisation, normal and pathological sonographic findings, and interpretation of ultrasound images. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and extensive clinical practice in ultrasound departments. The programme is designed for healthcare professionals seeking specialised diagnostic ultrasound qualifications. Diagnostic ultrasound is a critical imaging modality in Kenya's healthcare system. Ultrasound services are in high demand across hospitals, clinics, and rural health facilities. The programme contributes to building capacity for diagnostic imaging services in both military and civilian healthcare facilities. Kenya faces a shortage of trained sonographers, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The programme combines classroom instruction with extensive clinical practice in ultrasound departments. Students study ultrasound physics and instrumentation, practice scanning techniques under supervision, and interpret sonographic findings. Teaching methods include lectures, clinical simulations, supervised clinical practice, and case-based learning. The programme emphasises practical competence in ultrasound imaging and diagnostic accuracy. Graduates work as sonographers in hospitals, diagnostic imaging centres, and clinics. The higher diploma qualification enables healthcare professionals to perform and interpret ultrasound examinations independently. The programme supports careers in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound education, and specialised ultrasound practice. This programme is ideal for healthcare professionals with relevant diplomas or degrees seeking specialised ultrasonography qualifications. The programme provides advanced clinical skills for diagnostic ultrasound practice.

1 yearFull-timeup to Ksh 132,200
0123Health Sciences

Master of Clinical Medicine

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<p>The Master of Clinical Medicine at Mount Kenya University is a postgraduate programme offered through the School of Clinical Medicine, designed to provide clinical officers with advanced specialisation in Forensic Medicine, Accidents and Emergency Medicine, or Family Health. The programme addresses the growing demand for specialised clinicians in Kenya's healthcare system. The programme aims to increase clinical competence in the area of specialisation, develop organisational and systems leadership skills for high-quality patient care, and equip graduates with research skills to conduct evidence-based research that informs clinical practice. Graduates are prepared to apply quality improvement methods and standards within health systems. Students engage with advanced clinical topics relevant to their chosen specialisation, combining theoretical study with practical clinical training. The curriculum integrates clinical sciences with research methodology, healthcare management, and evidence-based practice, ensuring graduates can bridge clinical expertise with systemic healthcare improvement. Admission requires a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognised university, or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years of work experience. Applicants must have a clinical medicine background, typically holding a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or equivalent qualification registered with the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya. The programme runs for six semesters at Mount Kenya University, with intakes in January, May, and September. MKU's multi-campus structure and modern clinical training facilities provide a supportive learning environment for advanced clinical education. Graduates are prepared for specialised clinical roles in hospitals, emergency departments, forensic services, and family health programmes. The programme also provides a pathway to doctoral studies in clinical medicine and related health sciences.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Advanced clinical diagnosis and treatment</li><li>Forensic medical examination</li><li>Emergency and accident medicine</li><li>Family health management</li><li>Evidence-based clinical research</li><li>Healthcare quality improvement</li><li>Clinical leadership and systems management</li><li>Patient safety and risk management</li><li>Health data analysis</li><li>Clinical decision-making</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Advanced Clinical Medicine</li><li>Forensic Medicine</li><li>Accidents and Emergency Medicine</li><li>Family Health</li><li>Evidence-Based Practice</li><li>Healthcare Quality Improvement</li><li>Research Methods in Clinical Medicine</li><li>Clinical Leadership and Management</li><li>Patient Safety and Risk Management</li><li>Health Systems and Policy</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Clinical Officers Council of Kenya (COCK) Registration</li><li>Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) Certification</li><li>American College of Emergency Medicine Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Forensic Medicine</h4><p>Focuses on the application of medical knowledge to legal matters, including forensic pathology, injury assessment, medical jurisprudence, and expert testimony in judicial proceedings.</p><h4>Accidents and Emergency Medicine</h4><p>Develops advanced skills in emergency care, trauma management, disaster response, and acute care for critically ill and injured patients.</p><h4>Family Health</h4><p>Focuses on comprehensive family healthcare, including preventive medicine, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, and community-based health interventions.</p><h4>Clinical Research</h4><p>Develops research skills for conducting evidence-based clinical research, preparing graduates to contribute to medical knowledge and quality improvement in healthcare.</p><h4>Healthcare Quality Improvement</h4><p>Equips graduates with methods, instruments, and performance measures for quality improvement within health systems and clinical practice.</p><h4>Clinical Leadership and Management</h4><p>Develops organisational and systems leadership skills to promote critical decision-making supporting high-quality and safe patient care.</p>

3 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 326,400
0124Health Sciences

Master of Clinical Medicine in Child Health and Adolescence Health

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<p>The Master of Clinical Medicine in Child Health and Adolescence Health at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a postgraduate programme offered through the School of Medicine in the College of Health Sciences. The programme provides clinical officers with advanced specialisation in paediatric and adolescent healthcare, addressing critical gaps in specialised child health services in Kenya. The programme was introduced as one of three Master of Clinical Medicine programmes at JKUAT, providing career progression for clinical medicine graduates. It equips practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills in child health, adolescent health, growth and development, paediatric diseases, and adolescent-specific healthcare challenges. Students engage with advanced clinical topics including paediatric diagnosis and treatment, adolescent mental health, developmental disorders, immunisation programmes, nutrition in childhood, and management of chronic childhood diseases. The curriculum combines theoretical study with extensive clinical rotations in paediatric and adolescent health settings. Admission requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in a relevant field from JKUAT or any institution recognised by the University Senate. Applicants with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) may be considered with at least three years of relevant experience, while Pass degree holders need at least five years of relevant postgraduate experience. The programme is offered on both full-time and part-time bases at JKUAT's main campus in Juja. The College of Health Sciences provides modern clinical training facilities, and the programme includes clinical attachments at partner hospitals for hands-on paediatric and adolescent health training. Graduates are prepared for specialised clinical roles in paediatric departments, child health programmes, adolescent health clinics, and maternal and child health services. The programme addresses Kenya's significant need for specialised child health practitioners, particularly in underserved areas.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Advanced paediatric clinical diagnosis</li><li>Adolescent health assessment and management</li><li>Child growth and development monitoring</li><li>Management of childhood diseases</li><li>Adolescent mental health support</li><li>Immunisation programme management</li><li>Paediatric emergency care</li><li>Nutritional assessment in childhood</li><li>Child health research methods</li><li>Family-centred care approaches</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Paediatric Clinical Medicine</li><li>Adolescent Health and Development</li><li>Child Growth and Development</li><li>Paediatric Infectious Diseases</li><li>Adolescent Mental Health</li><li>Immunisation and Preventive Care</li><li>Paediatric Nutrition</li><li>Chronic Childhood Diseases</li><li>Neonatal Care</li><li>Research Methods in Child Health</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Clinical Officers Council of Kenya (COCK) Registration</li><li>Kenya Paediatric Association Membership</li><li>International Paediatric Association Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Paediatric Clinical Medicine</h4><p>Focuses on advanced diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents in clinical settings.</p><h4>Adolescent Health</h4><p>Addresses the unique healthcare needs of adolescents, including mental health, reproductive health, substance use, and developmental challenges.</p><h4>Neonatal Care</h4><p>Covers advanced neonatal care practices, including management of premature infants, neonatal infections, and critical care for newborns.</p><h4>Paediatric Infectious Diseases</h4><p>Focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children, including immunisation programmes and tropical paediatric diseases.</p><h4>Child Nutrition and Growth</h4><p>Examines nutritional requirements, growth monitoring, and management of malnutrition and nutritional disorders in children.</p><h4>Adolescent Mental Health</h4><p>Develops skills in identifying and managing mental health conditions in adolescents, including depression, anxiety, and behavioural disorders.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 248,000
0125Health Sciences

Master of Clinical Medicine in Maternal and Reproductive Health

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<p>The Master of Clinical Medicine in Maternal and Reproductive Health at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a postgraduate programme offered through the School of Medicine in the College of Health Sciences. The programme provides clinical officers with advanced specialisation in maternal healthcare, reproductive health, and obstetric clinical practice, addressing Kenya's maternal mortality challenges. The programme was introduced as one of three Master of Clinical Medicine programmes at JKUAT, providing career progression for clinical medicine graduates. It equips practitioners with advanced knowledge in antenatal care, obstetric complications, reproductive health services, family planning, and management of pregnancy-related conditions. Students engage with advanced clinical topics including maternal health complications, obstetric emergencies, reproductive endocrinology, antenatal and postnatal care, safe motherhood practices, and management of sexually transmitted infections. The curriculum combines theoretical study with extensive clinical rotations in maternity and reproductive health settings. Admission requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in a relevant field from JKUAT or any institution recognised by the University Senate. Applicants with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) may be considered with at least three years of relevant experience, while Pass degree holders need at least five years of relevant postgraduate experience. The programme is offered on both full-time and part-time bases at JKUAT's main campus in Juja. The College of Health Sciences provides modern clinical training facilities, and the programme includes clinical attachments at partner hospitals for hands-on maternal and reproductive health training. Graduates are prepared for specialised clinical roles in maternity departments, reproductive health clinics, maternal health programmes, and family planning services. The programme directly contributes to Kenya's efforts to reduce maternal mortality and improve reproductive health outcomes.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Advanced obstetric clinical diagnosis</li><li>Maternal health management</li><li>Reproductive health services delivery</li><li>Obstetric emergency management</li><li>Antenatal and postnatal care</li><li>Family planning services</li><li>Management of pregnancy complications</li><li>Reproductive endocrinology knowledge</li><li>Maternal health research methods</li><li>Safe motherhood practices</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Maternal Clinical Medicine</li><li>Reproductive Health</li><li>Obstetric Complications and Emergencies</li><li>Antenatal and Postnatal Care</li><li>Family Planning and Contraception</li><li>Reproductive Endocrinology</li><li>Safe Motherhood Practices</li><li>Sexually Transmitted Infections</li><li>Maternal Nutrition</li><li>Research Methods in Reproductive Health</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Clinical Officers Council of Kenya (COCK) Registration</li><li>Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society Membership</li><li>FIGO (International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics) Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Obstetric Clinical Medicine</h4><p>Focuses on advanced diagnosis, treatment, and management of obstetric conditions, including pregnancy complications and obstetric emergencies.</p><h4>Reproductive Health Services</h4><p>Covers the full spectrum of reproductive health services, including family planning, STI management, and reproductive health counselling.</p><h4>Antenatal and Postnatal Care</h4><p>Develops advanced skills in antenatal assessment, high-risk pregnancy management, and postnatal care for mothers and newborns.</p><h4>Obstetric Emergencies</h4><p>Focuses on the management of obstetric emergencies, including haemorrhage, eclampsia, obstructed labour, and sepsis.</p><h4>Reproductive Endocrinology</h4><p>Examines hormonal aspects of reproduction, including infertility management, menstrual disorders, and reproductive endocrine conditions.</p><h4>Safe Motherhood Practices</h4><p>Covers comprehensive safe motherhood strategies, including maternal nutrition, birth preparedness, and complication readiness.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 248,000
0126Health Sciences

Master of Clinical Psychology

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<p>The Master of Clinical Psychology is a postgraduate programme offered at three Kenyan universities: the University of Nairobi, United States International University Africa, and Daystar University. The programme prepares graduates for professional practice in clinical psychology, providing mental health services to individuals, couples, groups, institutions, and society at large. The programme follows a practitioner model, combining theoretical foundations with practical clinical training. Students develop competencies in psychological assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and research. The curriculum addresses contemporary mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and child and adolescent psychological disorders. At the University of Nairobi, the programme is offered through the Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine, comprising ten theory courses, five compulsory practicals, and a dissertation over six semesters. USIU-Africa offers a practitioner-focused MA in Clinical Psychology with a strong emphasis on professional standards of practice. Daystar University's programme integrates professional training with faith-based perspectives, housed in the Department of Psychology and Counselling. Admission requirements vary by institution. UoN requires a first degree in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, or veterinary medicine, or an Upper Second Class degree in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work. USIU requires a BA in Psychology or closely related field, with an interview with faculty. Daystar accepts a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum GPA of 2.75, with prerequisite psychology courses for non-psychology graduates. The programme is offered on a full-time basis with intakes in September at all three institutions. UoN's medical school setting provides unique access to clinical psychiatry facilities, while USIU's dual US-Kenya accreditation offers international recognition. Daystar's programme emphasises holistic approaches integrating faith and professional practice. Graduates work in hospitals, mental health clinics, humanitarian agencies, learning institutions, rehabilitation centres, correctional facilities, and private practice. The growing recognition of mental health in Kenya has increased demand for qualified clinical psychologists across multiple sectors.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Psychological assessment and diagnosis</li><li>Evidence-based psychotherapy</li><li>Cognitive behavioural therapy</li><li>Clinical supervision and case management</li><li>Psychopathology and diagnostic classification</li><li>Research methods in clinical psychology</li><li>Crisis intervention and trauma counselling</li><li>Group therapy facilitation</li><li>Child and adolescent psychological assessment</li><li>Professional ethics in clinical practice</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Psychopathology and Diagnosis</li><li>Psychological Assessment</li><li>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy</li><li>Psychotherapy Techniques</li><li>Research Methods in Psychology</li><li>Clinical Supervision and Practicum</li><li>Child and Adolescent Psychology</li><li>Neuropsychology</li><li>Crisis Intervention and Trauma</li><li>Professional Ethics in Clinical Practice</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Kenya Psychological Association (KPA) Registration</li><li>Counselling and Psychology Association of Kenya (CPAK) Membership</li><li>American Psychological Association (APA) Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Adult Clinical Psychology</h4><p>Focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders in adults, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic conditions.</p><h4>Child and Adolescent Psychology</h4><p>Specialises in psychological assessment and intervention for children and adolescents, addressing developmental, behavioural, and emotional disorders.</p><h4>Neuropsychology</h4><p>Examines the relationship between brain function and behaviour, covering neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive impairments.</p><h4>Trauma and Crisis Intervention</h4><p>Develops skills in trauma-focused therapy, crisis intervention, and disaster mental health response for individuals and communities affected by trauma.</p><h4>Health Psychology</h4><p>Focuses on the psychological aspects of physical health and illness, including behavioural medicine, chronic disease management, and health promotion.</p><h4>Forensic Psychology</h4><p>Applies psychological knowledge to legal and criminal justice contexts, including psychological assessment of offenders and expert testimony.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 422,000
0127Health Sciences

Master of Dental Surgery (Paediatric Dentistry)

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<p>The Master of Dental Surgery in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Nairobi is a postgraduate programme offered through the Department of Dental Sciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The programme trains dental surgeons in specialised paediatric dental care, addressing the critical shortage of paediatric dental specialists in Kenya where the specialist-to-patient ratio stands at approximately 1:1.5 million paediatric patients. The programme covers the scientific basis of paediatric dental care, the relationship of paediatric dentistry to other dental disciplines, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with advanced paediatric dental problems, and clinical treatment and management. Students develop advanced skills in managing dental conditions in children, including those with special healthcare needs. The curriculum consists of coursework, clinical work, practicals, research projects, tutorials, seminars, and journal discussions across three parts. Part 1 covers the first year, Part 2 the second year, and Part 3 the third year, with all courses being compulsory. The programme combines theoretical foundations with extensive clinical training. Admission requires a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Nairobi or its equivalent from an institution approved by the University Senate. Candidates must be registrable with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council and have at least two years of working experience in clinical dentistry, including one year post-internship. The programme is offered on a full-time basis over a minimum of three years and a maximum of six years, with intakes in September each year. Clinical training takes place at the University of Nairobi Dental Hospital and affiliated teaching hospitals, providing exposure to a wide range of paediatric dental cases. Graduates are prepared for specialised clinical practice in paediatric dentistry, academic positions in dental schools, and leadership roles in paediatric dental services. The programme directly contributes to improving paediatric oral healthcare in Kenya and the East African region.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Paediatric dental diagnosis and treatment planning</li><li>Advanced restorative techniques for children</li><li>Management of dental trauma in children</li><li>Sedation and behaviour management in paediatric dentistry</li><li>Treatment of children with special healthcare needs</li><li>Preventive paediatric dentistry</li><li>Paediatric oral surgery</li><li>Interceptive orthodontics</li><li>Research methods in dental sciences</li><li>Paediatric dental emergency management</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Scientific Basis of Paediatric Dental Care</li><li>Paediatric Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning</li><li>Advanced Restorative Dentistry for Children</li><li>Dental Trauma Management</li><li>Behaviour Management and Sedation in Paediatric Dentistry</li><li>Preventive Dentistry for Children</li><li>Paediatric Oral Surgery</li><li>Interceptive Orthodontics</li><li>Special Needs Dentistry</li><li>Research Methods in Dental Sciences</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) Registration</li><li>Kenya Dental Association (KDA) Membership</li><li>International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) Membership</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Advanced Restorative Dentistry for Children</h4><p>Focuses on advanced restorative techniques for primary and young permanent teeth, including aesthetic restorations, crowns, and pulp therapy in paediatric patients.</p><h4>Dental Trauma Management</h4><p>Specialises in the management of dental trauma in children, including avulsed teeth, fractures, and luxation injuries, with emphasis on emergency care and follow-up.</p><h4>Behaviour Management and Sedation</h4><p>Develops skills in behaviour management techniques and pharmacological sedation for paediatric dental patients, including those with anxiety and special healthcare needs.</p><h4>Special Needs Dentistry</h4><p>Focuses on dental care for children with special healthcare needs, including those with medical conditions, disabilities, and developmental disorders.</p><h4>Preventive Paediatric Dentistry</h4><p>Covers preventive strategies including fluoride therapy, sealants, dietary counselling, and early childhood caries prevention programmes.</p><h4>Interceptive Orthodontics</h4><p>Examines early orthodontic intervention in children, including space management, crossbite correction, and habit interception during the mixed dentition stage.</p>

3 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 382,000
0128Health Sciences

Master of Dental Surgery in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

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<p>The Master of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialist postgraduate programme that trains dental surgeons to master the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral and maxillofacial diseases and related orofacial problems. The programme produces specialist practitioners with advanced clinical skills and a sound scientific foundation for teaching, research, and independent specialist practice. Core areas of study include oral and maxillofacial surgery techniques, dentoalveolar surgery, maxillofacial trauma management, orthognathic surgery, oral pathology and oncology, temporomandibular joint disorders, facial reconstructive surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, maxillofacial radiology, anaesthesia and pain control, implantology, and research methodology. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and extensive clinical practice. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi through its Department of Dental Sciences in the School of Dental Sciences. UoN is the primary and longest-established dental training institution in Kenya, with the OMFS programme running since 2011. The programme is delivered full-time at the UoN Dental Hospital and affiliated hospitals. Students develop advanced competencies in oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, patient diagnosis and treatment planning, trauma management, reconstructive surgery, anaesthesia administration, and research. The programme combines coursework, extensive clinical duties, and original research leading to a dissertation, ensuring graduates meet international specialist standards. The programme runs for a minimum of five and a maximum of ten academic years of full-time training. Coursework, clinical duties, and research are integrated throughout, with the research project starting in the second year and examined in the final year. The programme is designed for qualified dental surgeons seeking specialist training. Graduates pursue careers as consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeons in hospitals, dental surgeons in private specialist practice, academic faculty in dental schools, researchers in oral health, and specialist advisors to government and international health organisations.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Techniques</li><li>Dentoalveolar Surgery</li><li>Maxillofacial Trauma Management</li><li>Orthognathic Surgery</li><li>Oral Pathology and Oncology</li><li>Facial Reconstructive Surgery</li><li>Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery</li><li>Maxillofacial Radiology</li><li>Anaesthesia and Pain Control in Oral Surgery</li><li>Dental Implantology</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Techniques</li><li>Dentoalveolar Surgery</li><li>Maxillofacial Trauma Management</li><li>Orthognathic Surgery</li><li>Oral Pathology and Oncology</li><li>Facial Reconstructive Surgery</li><li>Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery</li><li>Maxillofacial Radiology</li><li>Anaesthesia and Pain Control</li><li>Research Methodology in Dental Sciences</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KMPDC Specialist Registration in Oral Surgery</li><li>IAOMS Fellowship</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery</h4><p>Focuses on management of facial trauma including fractures of the mandible, maxilla, zygoma, and orbital bones, with emphasis on surgical repair and reconstruction.</p><h4>Orthognathic Surgery</h4><p>Covers surgical correction of dentofacial deformities, including surgical planning, orthodontic-surgical coordination, and correction of jaw discrepancies.</p><h4>Oral Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery</h4><p>Examines oral cancer management, tumour resection, and facial reconstructive surgery including microvascular free flap reconstruction.</p><h4>Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery</h4><p>Focuses on surgical management of cleft lip and palate, including primary repair, secondary procedures, and multidisciplinary cleft care.</p><h4>Temporomandibular Joint Surgery</h4><p>Covers diagnosis and surgical management of temporomandibular joint disorders, including arthroscopy and joint replacement.</p><h4>Dental Implantology</h4><p>Examines dental implant surgery, including implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lifts, and prosthetic rehabilitation with implants.</p><h4>Maxillofacial Radiology</h4><p>Covers advanced imaging techniques for maxillofacial diagnosis including CBCT, MRI, and ultrasound in oral and maxillofacial surgery.</p><h4>Paediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery</h4><p>Focuses on oral and maxillofacial surgery in children, including management of developmental anomalies, paediatric trauma, and congenital conditions.</p>

5 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 382,000
0129Health Sciences

Master of Education (Speech and Language Pathology)

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<p>The Master of Education (Speech and Language Pathology) is a postgraduate programme that prepares educators and therapists for advanced practice in speech, language, and communication disorders in educational settings. The programme combines speech-language science with educational pedagogy. Core areas include speech and language development, communication disorders, assessment and diagnosis of speech-language disorders, intervention strategies, audiology foundations, augmentative and alternative communication, educational research methods, and thesis research. Students engage with both clinical and educational perspectives. The programme is offered by Kenyatta University and Moi University. Both are public universities offering the programme over two academic years through full-time and distance learning modes. Students develop competencies in speech-language assessment, intervention design, communication disorder management, collaborative practice with educators and families, augmentative communication, and educational research methods. The programme includes coursework, examinations, clinical practicum, and thesis research. Kenyatta University charges KES 295,800/year for East Africans. Moi University fees are not independently verified from official sources. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Speech and Language Therapy, or a related field with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division. Graduates pursue careers as speech and language therapists, special needs teachers, communication disorder specialists, educational assessors, and lecturers in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and educational institutions.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Speech and Language Development</li><li>Communication Disorder Assessment</li><li>Speech-Language Intervention Strategies</li><li>Audiology Foundations</li><li>Augmentative and Alternative Communication</li><li>Phonological and Articulation Disorders</li><li>Language Disorder Management</li><li>Collaborative Practice with Educators and Families</li><li>Educational Research Methods</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Speech and Language Development</li><li>Communication Disorders</li><li>Assessment and Diagnosis of Speech-Language Disorders</li><li>Intervention Strategies for Speech-Language Disorders</li><li>Audiology Foundations</li><li>Augmentative and Alternative Communication</li><li>Phonological and Articulation Disorders</li><li>Language Disorder Management</li><li>Educational Research Methods</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>TSC Special Needs Teacher Registration</li><li>Kenya Association of Speech and Language Therapists Membership</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Speech Disorders</h4><p>Focuses on assessment and intervention for articulation, phonological, fluency, and voice disorders in educational settings.</p><h4>Language Disorders</h4><p>Examines assessment and intervention for receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language disorders in children and adolescents.</p><h4>Augmentative and Alternative Communication</h4><p>Covers augmentative and alternative communication systems for individuals with severe communication impairments.</p><h4>Audiology in Education</h4><p>Focuses on hearing assessment, hearing impairment management, and auditory rehabilitation in educational settings.</p><h4>Swallowing Disorders in Education</h4><p>Examines feeding and swallowing disorders in children, covering assessment and management in educational contexts.</p><h4>Bilingual and Multilingual Speech-Language Practice</h4><p>Covers speech-language assessment and intervention in bilingual and multilingual contexts relevant to Kenya's linguistic diversity.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 295,800
0130Health Sciences

Master of Health Management

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<p>The Master of Health Management is a postgraduate programme that equips health professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in healthcare management, health systems leadership, and health services administration. The programme prepares graduates to manage healthcare organisations, lead health systems, and contribute to health policy implementation in Kenya and beyond. Core areas of study include healthcare management, health systems leadership, health policy analysis, health services administration, healthcare finance, human resource management in health, health information systems, strategic planning in healthcare, quality assurance in health services, research methods, and thesis writing. Students engage with management theory applied specifically to healthcare contexts. The programme is offered by Moi University, Chuka University, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, with Kenyatta University listed as a college. Moi University offers the programme through its School of Public Health, combining health management with public health foundations. The programme bridges healthcare and management disciplines. Students develop competencies in healthcare management, health systems leadership, health policy analysis, financial management in healthcare, human resource management, health information systems, strategic planning, quality assurance, healthcare planning, and research methodology. The programme includes coursework, examinations, and a research thesis or project. The programme is delivered over two years with full-time and part-time modes available. Moi University's programme runs for two academic years with coursework and research components. The programme is designed for health professionals, hospital administrators, health officers, and managers seeking advanced health management expertise. Graduates pursue careers as hospital administrators, health programme managers, health services managers, healthcare consultants, health policy analysts, and public health managers in hospitals, county health departments, national health ministries, NGOs, and international health organisations.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Healthcare Management and Leadership</li><li>Health Systems Administration</li><li>Health Policy Analysis</li><li>Healthcare Financial Management</li><li>Human Resource Management in Healthcare</li><li>Health Information Systems Management</li><li>Strategic Planning in Healthcare</li><li>Quality Assurance in Health Services</li><li>Health Services Planning</li><li>Research Methods in Health Management</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Healthcare Management</li><li>Health Systems Leadership</li><li>Health Policy Analysis</li><li>Health Services Administration</li><li>Healthcare Finance</li><li>Human Resource Management in Health</li><li>Health Information Systems</li><li>Strategic Planning in Healthcare</li><li>Quality Assurance in Health Services</li><li>Research Methods in Health Management</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council Registration</li><li>IHF Healthcare Management Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Health Services Management</h4><p>Focuses on managing health services in hospitals and health facilities, including operations management, service delivery, patient flow management, and healthcare quality improvement.</p><h4>Health Systems Leadership</h4><p>Examines health systems leadership, leading healthcare organisations, managing change in health systems, and developing leadership capacity for health sector governance.</p><h4>Healthcare Finance</h4><p>Covers healthcare financial management, health insurance, healthcare budgeting, cost analysis, and managing financial resources in healthcare organisations.</p><h4>Health Policy and Planning</h4><p>Focuses on health policy analysis, health sector planning, policy implementation, and analysing the impact of health policies on service delivery.</p><h4>Human Resource Management in Health</h4><p>Examines human resource management in healthcare settings, health workforce planning, staff development, performance management, and managing healthcare teams.</p><h4>Quality Assurance in Healthcare</h4><p>Covers quality assurance in health services, healthcare quality standards, patient safety, accreditation systems, and continuous quality improvement in healthcare.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 187,200
0131Health Sciences

Master of Medicine

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The Master of Medicine (MMed) provides advanced specialist medical training in nine clinical specialisations. Based at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, the programme offers structured clinical training and examinations leading to the MMed degree. Students specialise in anaesthesiology, anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, family medicine, general surgery, imaging and diagnostic radiology, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, or paediatrics and child health. Students develop advanced competencies in their chosen specialisation through clinical training, simulation-based learning, research, and service in teaching hospitals and community settings. The curriculum combines common courses with specialisation-specific clinical training, research methods, and a research thesis. The programme is competency-based and accredited by ACGME-I, ensuring international standards. Specialist medical training is critical for Kenya's healthcare system. Hospitals, health centres, and medical institutions require trained specialists to provide quality care. Kenya's disease burden and healthcare challenges create demand for medical specialists across all specialisations. The programme addresses the demand for specialist medical training in East Africa. The programme combines clinical training with simulation-based learning, research, and community health experience. Students rotate through clinical departments, participate in ward rounds, attend conferences, conduct research, and provide patient care under specialist supervision. Teaching methods include clinical rotations, simulation training, case discussions, and research supervision. The programme is full-time over four years. Graduates find employment as medical specialists in hospitals, health institutions, academic institutions, or private practice. The MMed supports careers in specialist medical practice, medical education, and clinical research across East Africa and globally. This programme is ideal for medical graduates seeking specialist qualifications. The programme provides advanced clinical training, research skills, and professional development for specialist medical practice.

4 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 734,400
0132Health Sciences

Master of Medicine in Human Pathology

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<p>The Master of Medicine in Human Pathology is a postgraduate medical programme that trains medical doctors to become specialist pathologists. The programme combines advanced pathology theory with intensive clinical training in diagnostic pathology, autopsy, and laboratory medicine. Core areas include histopathology, cytopathology, forensic pathology, clinical chemistry, haematopathology, microbiology, molecular pathology, autopsy techniques, and research methods. Students engage with both theoretical study and extensive laboratory and clinical practice. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi through its Department of Human Pathology at Kenyatta National Hospital. This is a public university offering the programme over four academic years through full-time clinical and laboratory training. Students develop competencies in histopathology, cytopathology, forensic pathology, clinical chemistry, haematopathology, microbiology, molecular pathology, autopsy, and research methods. The programme includes coursework, laboratory rotations, clinical pathology, examinations, and thesis. The University of Nairobi charges approximately KES 382,000 (Year 1), KES 332,000 (Years 2-3), and KES 362,000 (Year 4), total KES 1,408,000 (~KES 352,000/year). Entry requires an MBChB degree from a recognised university. Graduates pursue careers as consultant pathologists, forensic pathologists, histopathologists, clinical chemists, haematopathologists, molecular pathologists, and academic faculty in medical schools and research institutions across Kenya and the broader East African region.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Histopathology and Tissue Diagnosis</li><li>Cytopathology and Cytological Diagnosis</li><li>Forensic Pathology and Autopsy Practice</li><li>Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine</li><li>Haematopathology and Blood Disorders</li><li>Microbiology and Infectious Disease Diagnosis</li><li>Molecular Pathology and Diagnostics</li><li>Autopsy Techniques and Practice</li><li>Clinical Research Methods</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Histopathology and Tissue Diagnosis</li><li>Cytopathology and Cytological Diagnosis</li><li>Forensic Pathology and Autopsy</li><li>Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine</li><li>Haematopathology and Blood Disorders</li><li>Medical Microbiology</li><li>Molecular Pathology and Diagnostics</li><li>Autopsy Techniques and Practice</li><li>Clinical Research Methods</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KMPDC Specialist Registration in Pathology</li><li>COPECSA Fellowship</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Histopathology</h4><p>Focuses on tissue diagnosis, covering histological techniques, tissue analysis, cancer diagnosis, and managing histopathology services.</p><h4>Forensic Pathology</h4><p>Examines forensic pathology, covering forensic autopsies, death investigation, forensic evidence, and managing forensic pathology services.</p><h4>Clinical Chemistry</h4><p>Covers clinical chemistry, covering chemical pathology, biochemical analysis, laboratory management, and managing clinical chemistry services.</p><h4>Haematopathology</h4><p>Focuses on haematopathology, covering blood disorders, haematological diagnosis, transfusion medicine, and managing haematopathology services.</p><h4>Cytopathology</h4><p>Examines cytopathology, covering cytological diagnosis, cervical screening, fine needle aspiration, and managing cytopathology services.</p><h4>Molecular Pathology</h4><p>Covers molecular pathology, covering molecular diagnostics, genetic testing, molecular techniques, and managing molecular pathology services.</p>

4 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 352,000
0133Health Sciences

Master of Medicine in Reproductive Health

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<p>The Master of Medicine in Reproductive Health is a postgraduate medical specialty programme that trains medical doctors to become specialists in reproductive health. The programme prepares graduates to manage reproductive health conditions, provide comprehensive maternal and reproductive care, and conduct reproductive health research in Kenya and beyond. Core areas of study include reproductive endocrinology, maternal health, family planning, infertility management, adolescent reproductive health, reproductive tract infections, safe motherhood, obstetric fistula management, reproductive health policy, and research methods. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and extensive clinical practice in reproductive health settings. The programme is offered by numerous universities across Kenya, with Moi University as a college. Moi University offers MMed Reproductive Health through its School of Medicine, with a four-year full-time programme at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. The programme addresses reproductive health challenges in the East African region. Students develop competencies in reproductive health assessment, managing infertility, providing family planning services, managing reproductive tract infections, adolescent reproductive health care, safe motherhood interventions, obstetric fistula repair, reproductive health programme management, and reproductive health research. The programme includes coursework, clinical rotations, examinations, and a research dissertation. The programme is delivered over four years with full-time residency mode at Moi University, with training at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Applicants must have worked for at least one year after internship and pass admission interviews. The programme is designed for medical doctors seeking to specialise in reproductive health. Graduates pursue careers as reproductive health specialists, maternal health consultants, family planning programme directors, infertility specialists, adolescent reproductive health specialists, and academic reproductive health specialists in hospitals, reproductive health centres, medical schools, and health ministries.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Reproductive Health Assessment and Management</li><li>Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment</li><li>Family Planning Services and Counselling</li><li>Maternal Health and Safe Motherhood Care</li><li>Adolescent Reproductive Health Management</li><li>Reproductive Tract Infection Management</li><li>Obstetric Fistula Repair and Management</li><li>Reproductive Health Programme Management</li><li>Reproductive Health Policy and Advocacy</li><li>Reproductive Health Research and Scholarship</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Reproductive Endocrinology</li><li>Maternal Health and Safe Motherhood</li><li>Family Planning and Contraception</li><li>Infertility Management</li><li>Adolescent Reproductive Health</li><li>Reproductive Tract Infections</li><li>Obstetric Fistula Management</li><li>Reproductive Health Policy</li><li>Reproductive Health Programme Management</li><li>Reproductive Health Research Methods</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KMPDC Specialist Registration in Reproductive Health</li><li>IPPF Reproductive Health Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology</h4><p>Focuses on infertility diagnosis and treatment, reproductive endocrinology, assisted reproduction techniques, and managing hormonal disorders affecting reproduction.</p><h4>Maternal Health</h4><p>Examines maternal health, managing high-risk pregnancies, safe motherhood interventions, antenatal and postnatal care, and reducing maternal mortality.</p><h4>Adolescent Reproductive Health</h4><p>Covers adolescent reproductive health, managing teenage pregnancy, adolescent contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and providing youth-friendly reproductive health services.</p><h4>Family Planning</h4><p>Focuses on family planning services, contraceptive technology, counselling, managing contraceptive complications, and implementing family planning programmes.</p><h4>Reproductive Tract Infections</h4><p>Examines reproductive tract infections, managing STIs, pelvic inflammatory disease, HIV in reproductive health, and preventing and treating reproductive tract infections.</p><h4>Reproductive Health Policy and Programme Management</h4><p>Covers reproductive health policy, programme management, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, and implementing population-level reproductive health interventions.</p>

4 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 187,200
0134Health Sciences

Master of Medicine in Urology

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The Master of Medicine in Urology provides advanced specialist training in urological surgery, covering diagnosis, treatment, and management of urological disorders. The programme trains surgeons in urinary tract diseases, male reproductive system disorders, urological oncology, and minimally invasive urological surgery. Students develop clinical and surgical competencies in urology through structured training and research. Students develop advanced competencies in urological diagnosis, endourology, urological oncology, male infertility, paediatric urology, and reconstructive urology. The curriculum covers urological anatomy, uropathology, endourology, laparoscopic urology, urological oncology, and research methods. Clinical training occurs in teaching hospitals with hands-on surgical experience under consultant supervision. Urological expertise is critical for Kenya's healthcare system. Urological diseases are among the top causes of death in Kenya, with a significant burden of prostate diseases, bladder conditions, and urological cancers. Kenya has a severe shortage of urologists, creating high demand for trained specialists. The programme addresses the demand for urological specialist training. The programme combines clinical rotations with surgical training, research, and academic coursework. Students rotate through urology departments, participate in surgeries, manage urological patients, and conduct research. Teaching methods include clinical rotations, surgical training, case discussions, journal clubs, and research supervision. The programme is full-time over four years with an additional thesis examination period. Graduates find employment as urology specialists in hospitals, academic institutions, or private practice. The MMed supports careers in specialist urological practice, surgical education, and urological research across Kenya and East Africa. This programme is ideal for medical graduates seeking specialist urological surgery qualifications. The programme provides advanced clinical and surgical training for specialist urological practice.

4 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 352,000
0135Health Sciences

Master of Pharmacy

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<p>The Master of Pharmacy is a postgraduate programme that prepares pharmacists for advanced practice in clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical analysis, industrial pharmacy, and pharmacovigilance. The programme combines pharmaceutical science with clinical application and regulatory practice. Core areas include clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, pharmacovigilance, drug development, pharmaceutical quality assurance, regulatory affairs, research methods, and thesis. Students engage with both pharmaceutical theory and practical clinical and industrial application. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University. Both are public universities offering the programme over two to three academic years through full-time mode. UoN offers specialisations in clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical analysis, industrial pharmacy, and pharmacovigilance. Students develop competencies in clinical pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical analysis, drug development, pharmacovigilance, pharmaceutical quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and research methods. The programme includes coursework, clinical rotations, laboratory practicals, examinations, and thesis. UoN charges approximately KES 397,500/year (total KES 795,000 over 2 years). Entry requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya, and at least one year of post-registration experience in a relevant field. Graduates pursue careers as clinical pharmacists, pharmaceutical analysts, industrial pharmacists, pharmacovigilance specialists, regulatory affairs officers, pharmaceutical quality managers, and lecturers in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics</li><li>Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control</li><li>Pharmacology and Drug Development</li><li>Pharmaceutics and Formulation</li><li>Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety</li><li>Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance</li><li>Regulatory Affairs and Compliance</li><li>Research Methods in Pharmacy</li><li>Evidence-Based Pharmacy Practice</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics</li><li>Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Control</li><li>Pharmacology and Drug Development</li><li>Pharmaceutics and Formulation Science</li><li>Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety</li><li>Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance</li><li>Regulatory Affairs and Drug Registration</li><li>Research Methods in Pharmacy</li><li>Biostatistics for Pharmacy Research</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PPB Specialist Registration</li><li>KPA Professional Membership</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Clinical Pharmacy</h4><p>Focuses on clinical pharmacy, covering therapeutics, patient care, drug therapy management, and managing clinical pharmacy services.</p><h4>Pharmaceutical Analysis</h4><p>Examines pharmaceutical analysis, covering analytical methods, quality control, drug testing, and managing pharmaceutical analysis.</p><h4>Industrial Pharmacy</h4><p>Covers industrial pharmacy, covering pharmaceutical manufacturing, formulation development, production management, and managing pharmaceutical production.</p><h4>Pharmacovigilance</h4><p>Focuses on pharmacovigilance, covering drug safety monitoring, adverse event reporting, risk management, and managing pharmacovigilance systems.</p><h4>Regulatory Affairs</h4><p>Examines regulatory affairs, covering drug registration, regulatory compliance, regulatory submissions, and managing regulatory affairs.</p><h4>Pharmacology and Drug Development</h4><p>Covers pharmacology, covering drug action, drug design, drug development, and managing pharmacological research.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 397,500
0136Health Sciences

Master of Pharmacy (Industrial Pharmacy)

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<p>The Master of Pharmacy in Industrial Pharmacy is a postgraduate programme that prepares pharmacists for advanced practice in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, and industrial pharmacy. The programme combines pharmaceutical science theory with practical training in pharmaceutical production and quality management. Core areas include pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, pharmaceutical formulation, regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical technology, validation, and research methods. Students engage with both pharmaceutical theory and practical industrial pharmacy application. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi through its Department of Pharmacy. This is a public university offering the programme over two academic years through full-time study. Students develop competencies in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, formulation development, regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical technology, process validation, and research methods. The programme includes coursework, laboratory sessions, industrial attachments, examinations, and thesis. The University of Nairobi charges a total of KES 795,000 over 2 years (~KES 397,500/year): Year 1 KES 390,000, Year 2 KES 405,000. Entry requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya, and at least one year of post-registration work experience. Graduates pursue careers as industrial pharmacists, quality assurance managers, pharmaceutical production managers, regulatory affairs officers, pharmaceutical consultants, and lecturers in pharmaceutical sciences.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Production</li><li>Quality Assurance and Quality Control</li><li>Pharmaceutical Formulation and Development</li><li>Regulatory Affairs and Compliance</li><li>Pharmaceutical Technology and Processing</li><li>Process Validation and Qualification</li><li>Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)</li><li>Pharmaceutical Analysis and Testing</li><li>Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Production</li><li>Quality Assurance and Quality Control</li><li>Pharmaceutical Formulation and Development</li><li>Regulatory Affairs and Compliance</li><li>Pharmaceutical Technology and Processing</li><li>Process Validation and Qualification</li><li>Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)</li><li>Pharmaceutical Analysis and Testing</li><li>Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PPB Pharmacist Registration</li><li>KPA Professional Membership</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Pharmaceutical Manufacturing</h4><p>Focuses on pharmaceutical production, covering manufacturing processes, production management, scale-up, and managing pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.</p><h4>Quality Assurance and Quality Control</h4><p>Examines quality management, covering QA systems, QC testing, quality compliance, and managing quality in pharmaceutical operations.</p><h4>Regulatory Affairs</h4><p>Covers regulatory affairs, covering drug registration, regulatory compliance, regulatory submissions, and managing regulatory processes for pharmaceutical products.</p><h4>Pharmaceutical Formulation</h4><p>Focuses on formulation development, covering drug formulation, delivery systems, formulation optimisation, and developing pharmaceutical formulations.</p><h4>Pharmaceutical Technology</h4><p>Examines pharmaceutical technology, covering processing equipment, process optimisation, technology transfer, and managing pharmaceutical technology.</p><h4>Validation and Compliance</h4><p>Covers process validation, covering validation protocols, qualification, compliance auditing, and managing validation in pharmaceutical operations.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 397,500
0137Health Sciences

Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis)

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<p>The Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Analysis is a postgraduate programme that prepares pharmacists for advanced practice in pharmaceutical quality control, analytical methods, and quality assurance. The programme combines analytical chemistry with pharmaceutical science and regulatory compliance. Core areas include pharmaceutical analysis, instrumental analysis, quality control, quality assurance, drug testing, analytical method development, pharmaceutical standards, research methods, and thesis. Students engage with both analytical theory and practical laboratory application in pharmaceutical settings. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi. UoN is a public university offering the programme over two academic years through full-time mode. The programme includes a twelve-week industry placement before proceeding to the second year of research. Students develop competencies in pharmaceutical analysis, instrumental techniques, quality control laboratory management, analytical method development, pharmaceutical standards compliance, and research methods. The programme includes coursework, laboratory practicals, seminars, industry placement, examinations, and thesis. UoN charges approximately KES 397,500/year (total KES 795,000 over 2 years). Entry requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and completion of one year of internship. Graduates pursue careers as pharmaceutical analysts, quality control managers, quality assurance officers, analytical research scientists, regulatory affairs officers, and lecturers in pharmaceutical analysis and quality control.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Pharmaceutical Analysis and Instrumental Techniques</li><li>Quality Control Laboratory Management</li><li>Analytical Method Development and Validation</li><li>Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and GMP</li><li>Chromatographic Techniques (HPLC, GC)</li><li>Spectroscopic Techniques (UV-Vis, IR, AAS)</li><li>Drug Testing and Compendial Methods</li><li>Pharmaceutical Standards and Pharmacopoeial Compliance</li><li>Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Analysis</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Pharmaceutical Analysis and Instrumental Techniques</li><li>Quality Control and Quality Assurance</li><li>Chromatographic Methods (HPLC, GC, TLC)</li><li>Spectroscopic Methods (UV-Vis, IR, AAS, NMR)</li><li>Analytical Method Development and Validation</li><li>Pharmacopoeial Standards and Compendial Methods</li><li>Pharmaceutical GMP and Regulatory Compliance</li><li>Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Analysis</li><li>Drug Stability and Degradation Studies</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PPB Specialist Registration</li><li>KEBS Laboratory Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Chromatographic Analysis</h4><p>Focuses on chromatographic techniques, covering HPLC, GC, TLC, chromatographic method development, and managing chromatographic analysis.</p><h4>Spectroscopic Analysis</h4><p>Examines spectroscopic techniques, covering UV-Vis, IR, AAS, NMR, mass spectrometry, and managing spectroscopic analysis.</p><h4>Quality Control Management</h4><p>Covers quality control, covering QC laboratory management, QC testing, QC documentation, and managing quality control operations.</p><h4>Quality Assurance and GMP</h4><p>Focuses on quality assurance, covering GMP, quality systems, QA documentation, audits, and managing quality assurance programmes.</p><h4>Analytical Method Development</h4><p>Examines method development, covering method validation, method development, method transfer, and managing analytical method development.</p><h4>Regulatory Analysis</h4><p>Covers regulatory analysis, covering pharmacopoeial methods, regulatory testing, regulatory submissions, and managing regulatory analysis.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 397,500
0138Health Sciences

Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacovigilance & Pharmacoepidemiology)

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<p>The Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance is a postgraduate programme that prepares pharmacists for advanced practice in drug safety surveillance, epidemiological research, and rational medicine use. The programme combines pharmaceutical science with epidemiological methods and pharmacovigilance practice. Core areas include pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance, drug safety surveillance, rational medicine use, adverse drug reaction monitoring, post-marketing surveillance, research methods, and thesis. Students engage with both pharmaceutical theory and epidemiological research practice. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi through its Department of Pharmacy at Kenyatta National Hospital campus. This is a public university offering the programme over three academic years (six semesters) through full-time study. Students develop competencies in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance, drug safety monitoring, adverse drug reaction reporting, post-marketing surveillance, rational medicine use, research methods, and academic writing. The programme includes coursework, research projects, examinations, and thesis. The University of Nairobi charges a total of KES 1,177,000 over 3 years (~KES 392,333/year): Year 1 KES 390,000, Year 2 KES 382,000, Year 3 KES 405,000. Entry requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and English proficiency for foreign applicants. Graduates pursue careers as pharmacovigilance officers, pharmacoepidemiologists, drug safety specialists, regulatory affairs officers, pharmaceutical researchers, and lecturers in pharmaceutical sciences.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Use Analysis</li><li>Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Surveillance</li><li>Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring and Reporting</li><li>Post-Marketing Surveillance</li><li>Rational Medicine Use Promotion</li><li>Epidemiological Research Methods</li><li>Drug Safety Risk Assessment</li><li>Pharmaceutical Data Analysis</li><li>Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Pharmacoepidemiology</li><li>Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Surveillance</li><li>Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring</li><li>Post-Marketing Surveillance</li><li>Rational Medicine Use</li><li>Epidemiological Research Methods</li><li>Drug Safety Risk Assessment</li><li>Pharmaceutical Data Analysis</li><li>Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PPB Pharmacist Registration</li><li>ISPE Professional Membership</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Pharmacovigilance</h4><p>Focuses on drug safety surveillance, covering adverse drug reaction monitoring, signal detection, risk management, and managing pharmacovigilance systems.</p><h4>Pharmacoepidemiology</h4><p>Examines drug use patterns in populations, covering epidemiological methods, drug utilisation studies, comparative effectiveness, and managing pharmacoepidemiological research.</p><h4>Drug Safety and Risk Management</h4><p>Covers drug safety risk assessment, covering risk identification, risk evaluation, risk minimisation, and managing drug safety risks.</p><h4>Rational Medicine Use</h4><p>Focuses on rational medicine use, covering drug utilisation review, prescribing audit, medication safety, and promoting rational use of medicines.</p><h4>Post-Marketing Surveillance</h4><p>Examines post-marketing surveillance, covering post-marketing studies, drug safety monitoring, quality surveillance, and managing post-marketing surveillance programmes.</p><h4>Pharmaceutical Policy and Regulation</h4><p>Covers pharmaceutical policy, covering drug policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, medicine access, and managing pharmaceutical policy and regulation.</p>

3 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 392,333
0139Health Sciences

Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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<p>The Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is a postgraduate programme that prepares pharmacists for advanced practice in pharmaceutical production, manufacturing technology, and quality systems. The programme combines pharmaceutical science with manufacturing engineering and quality management. Core areas include pharmaceutical manufacturing, production technology, quality assurance, quality control, pharmaceutical engineering, validation, regulatory affairs, supply chain management, and research methods. Students engage with both pharmaceutical theory and practical manufacturing application. The programme is offered by Kabarak University through its School of Pharmacy. This is a private university offering the programme over two academic years (six trimesters) through full-time study. Students develop competencies in pharmaceutical manufacturing, production management, quality assurance, quality control, pharmaceutical engineering, process validation, regulatory compliance, and research methods. The programme includes coursework, laboratory sessions, industrial attachments, examinations, and thesis. Kabarak University charges KES 130,000/semester (~KES 390,000/year) over 2 years (6 trimesters). The programme focuses on strengthening Kenya's pharmaceutical industry through local production capabilities. Entry requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya. Graduates pursue careers as pharmaceutical manufacturing specialists, production managers, quality assurance managers, regulatory affairs officers, pharmaceutical engineers, and lecturers in pharmaceutical sciences.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Production</li><li>Production Technology and Process Engineering</li><li>Quality Assurance and Quality Control</li><li>Pharmaceutical Engineering and Equipment</li><li>Process Validation and Qualification</li><li>Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)</li><li>Regulatory Affairs and Compliance</li><li>Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management</li><li>Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Production</li><li>Production Technology and Process Engineering</li><li>Quality Assurance and Quality Control</li><li>Pharmaceutical Engineering and Equipment</li><li>Process Validation and Qualification</li><li>Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)</li><li>Regulatory Affairs and Compliance</li><li>Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management</li><li>Research Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PPB Pharmacist Registration</li><li>ISPE Professional Membership</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Production Technology</h4><p>Focuses on pharmaceutical production technology, covering manufacturing equipment, process engineering, scale-up, and managing production technology.</p><h4>Quality Systems Management</h4><p>Examines quality systems, covering QA management, QC systems, quality compliance, and managing quality systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing.</p><h4>Pharmaceutical Engineering</h4><p>Covers pharmaceutical engineering, covering process design, equipment selection, facility design, and managing pharmaceutical engineering projects.</p><h4>Regulatory Compliance</h4><p>Focuses on regulatory compliance, covering GMP compliance, regulatory inspections, documentation, and managing regulatory compliance in manufacturing.</p><h4>Validation and Qualification</h4><p>Examines validation and qualification, covering process validation, equipment qualification, cleaning validation, and managing validation programmes.</p><h4>Pharmaceutical Supply Chain</h4><p>Covers pharmaceutical supply chain management, covering procurement, inventory management, distribution, and managing pharmaceutical supply chains.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 326,400
0140Health Sciences

Master of Public Health Programme (Monitoring and Evaluation)

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<p>The Master of Public Health Programme in Monitoring and Evaluation is a postgraduate programme that prepares professionals for advanced practice in public health programme evaluation, performance monitoring, and health systems assessment. The programme combines public health knowledge with evaluation methodology and data management. Core areas include monitoring and evaluation, public health programme management, evaluation design, data collection methods, health indicators, quality improvement, research methods, and thesis. Students engage with both evaluation theory and practical public health application through coursework and research. The programme is offered by Kenyatta University. KU is a public university offering the programme over two to three academic years through full-time and part-time modes of study. Students develop competencies in M&E framework design, indicator development, data collection and management, evaluation design, programme monitoring, quality improvement, and research methods. The programme includes coursework, examinations, field attachment, and a research thesis. KU charges KES 326,400/year (East Africans) or KES 408,000/year (non-East Africans). Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with First Class or Second Class Honours Upper Division in environmental health, community health, nutrition, health management, health informatics, public health, or population health from a recognised university. Graduates pursue careers as M&E officers, public health programme managers, evaluation consultants, health data managers, quality improvement officers, and lecturers in monitoring and evaluation and public health across health institutions, NGOs, and international organisations.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Design</li><li>Public Health Programme Management</li><li>Evaluation Design and Methodology</li><li>Health Data Collection and Management</li><li>Indicator Development and Performance Tracking</li><li>Quality Improvement in Health Programmes</li><li>Research Methods in Public Health</li><li>Data Analysis and Reporting</li><li>Programme Planning and Logic Models</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks</li><li>Public Health Programme Management</li><li>Evaluation Design and Methodology</li><li>Health Data Collection and Management</li><li>Indicator Development and Performance Tracking</li><li>Quality Improvement in Health Programmes</li><li>Research Methods in Public Health</li><li>Health Systems Assessment</li><li>Impact Evaluation Methods</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KAPHA Professional Membership</li><li>American Evaluation Association Membership</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Programme Evaluation</h4><p>Focuses on programme evaluation, covering evaluation design, impact evaluation, process evaluation, and managing programme evaluation.</p><h4>Performance Monitoring</h4><p>Examines performance monitoring, covering performance indicators, performance tracking, dashboards, and managing performance monitoring systems.</p><h4>Health Systems Evaluation</h4><p>Covers health systems evaluation, covering health system assessment, health system strengthening, system performance, and managing health systems evaluation.</p><h4>Data Management for M&E</h4><p>Focuses on data management, covering data collection, data quality, databases, data analysis, and managing M&E data systems.</p><h4>Quality Improvement</h4><p>Examines quality improvement, covering quality standards, quality assessment, QI methods, and managing quality improvement programmes.</p><h4>Impact Assessment</h4><p>Covers impact assessment, covering impact evaluation methods, causal inference, counterfactual analysis, and managing impact assessment.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 326,400
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Master of Science (Advanced Nursing Practice)

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<p>The Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice is a postgraduate programme that prepares nurses for advanced clinical practice, nursing leadership, and nursing education. The programme combines advanced nursing theory with clinical practice and research. Core areas include advanced clinical practice, nursing theory, health assessment, pharmacology, nursing leadership, nursing education, research methods, evidence-based practice, and thesis. Students engage with both advanced nursing theory and practical clinical application. The programme is offered by Aga Khan University and the University of Nairobi. Aga Khan University (private) offers MSc in Advanced Practice Nursing, while UoN (public) offers MSc in Nursing. Both offer the programme over two academic years through a work-study format. Students develop competencies in advanced clinical assessment, nursing diagnostics, evidence-based practice, nursing leadership, nursing education, research methods, pharmacology, and health policy. The programme includes coursework, clinical practicum, examinations, and thesis. Aga Khan University charges KES 400,000/year (KES 200,000/semester). UoN charges approximately KES 433,500/year (total KES 867,000). Entry requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya, and at least two years of post-registration practice experience. Graduates pursue careers as advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners, nursing educators, nursing managers, clinical nurse specialists, and nursing researchers.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Advanced Clinical Assessment and Practice</li><li>Nursing Diagnostics and Decision Making</li><li>Evidence-Based Nursing Practice</li><li>Pharmacology and Prescribing</li><li>Nursing Leadership and Management</li><li>Nursing Education and Curriculum Development</li><li>Health Policy and Advocacy</li><li>Research Methods in Nursing</li><li>Quality Improvement in Healthcare</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Advanced Clinical Assessment and Practice</li><li>Nursing Theory and Frameworks</li><li>Pharmacology and Prescribing</li><li>Evidence-Based Nursing Practice</li><li>Nursing Leadership and Management</li><li>Nursing Education and Curriculum Development</li><li>Health Policy and Advocacy</li><li>Research Methods in Nursing</li><li>Quality Improvement in Healthcare</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>NCK Advanced Practice Registration</li><li>ECSACON Fellowship</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Clinical Nurse Specialist</h4><p>Focuses on advanced clinical practice, covering clinical assessment, clinical decision-making, patient management, and providing specialist nursing care.</p><h4>Nursing Education</h4><p>Examines nursing education, covering curriculum development, teaching methods, clinical teaching, and managing nursing education programmes.</p><h4>Nursing Leadership and Management</h4><p>Covers nursing leadership, covering nursing management, healthcare leadership, quality improvement, and managing nursing services.</p><h4>Community Health Nursing</h4><p>Focuses on community health nursing, covering community health assessment, community health programmes, public health nursing, and managing community health nursing.</p><h4>Critical Care Nursing</h4><p>Examines critical care nursing, covering intensive care, emergency nursing, critical care management, and providing advanced critical care nursing.</p><h4>Mental Health Nursing</h4><p>Covers mental health nursing, covering psychiatric nursing, mental health assessment, therapeutic interventions, and managing mental health nursing care.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 433,500
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Master of Science (Community Health and Development)

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<p>The Master of Science in Community Health and Development is a postgraduate programme that prepares professionals for advanced practice in community health, public health, and development. The programme combines public health science with community development and social determinants of health. Core areas include community health, epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, health systems, community development, health policy, research methods, biostatistics, and thesis. Students engage with both public health theory and practical community health application. The programme is offered by Masinde Muliro University, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, Mount Kenya University, and Great Lakes University of Kisumu. MMUST and JOOUST are public, while MKU and GLUK are private. All offer the programme over two academic years through full-time and part-time modes. Students develop competencies in community health assessment, health promotion, disease prevention, health programme management, community engagement, health policy analysis, and research methods. The programme includes coursework, field practicum, examinations, and thesis. MKU charges KES 85,550/semester (~KES 171,100/year). GLUK and JOOUST also offer the programme. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree in health sciences, social sciences, or related fields with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division. Graduates pursue careers as community health officers, public health programme managers, health promotion specialists, development workers, health policy analysts, and lecturers in community health and development.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Community Health Assessment and Planning</li><li>Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance</li><li>Health Promotion and Education</li><li>Community Development and Engagement</li><li>Health Programme Management</li><li>Health Policy Analysis and Advocacy</li><li>Research Methods in Public Health</li><li>Biostatistics for Health Research</li><li>Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programmes</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Community Health Assessment</li><li>Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance</li><li>Health Promotion and Education</li><li>Community Development and Mobilisation</li><li>Health Systems and Policy</li><li>Biostatistics for Health Research</li><li>Research Methods in Public Health</li><li>Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programmes</li><li>Social Determinants of Health</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KAPHA Professional Membership</li><li>APHRC Professional Membership</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Community Health Practice</h4><p>Focuses on community health practice, covering community health assessment, health promotion, disease prevention, and managing community health programmes.</p><h4>Health Promotion and Education</h4><p>Examines health promotion, covering health education, behaviour change communication, health campaigns, and managing health promotion programmes.</p><h4>Community Development</h4><p>Covers community development, covering community mobilisation, community empowerment, development planning, and managing community development programmes.</p><h4>Health Systems Management</h4><p>Focuses on health systems, covering health system strengthening, health financing, health workforce, and managing health systems.</p><h4>Disease Prevention and Control</h4><p>Examines disease prevention, covering epidemiology, disease surveillance, outbreak response, and managing disease prevention programmes.</p><h4>Health Policy and Advocacy</h4><p>Covers health policy, covering policy analysis, policy development, health advocacy, and managing health policy initiatives.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 326,400
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Master of Science (Epidemiology and Biostatistics)

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<p>The Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics is a postgraduate programme that prepares professionals for advanced practice in disease surveillance, epidemiological research, and statistical analysis of health data. The programme combines epidemiological methods with biostatistical techniques for public health research. Core areas include epidemiology, biostatistics, disease surveillance, research methods, data analysis, study design, outbreak investigation, statistical modelling, and thesis. Students engage with both epidemiological theory and practical statistical application in health research. The programme is offered by JKUAT and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University. Both are public universities offering the programme over two academic years through full-time and part-time modes of study. Students develop competencies in epidemiological study design, disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, statistical analysis, data management, statistical modelling, research methods, and scientific communication. The programme includes coursework, examinations, and a research thesis. JKUAT charges approximately KES 248,000/year (total KES 496,000). Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours in medical microbiology, environmental health, public health, biochemistry, biological sciences, nursing, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, or related fields from a recognised institution. Graduates pursue careers as epidemiologists, biostatisticians, public health researchers, disease surveillance officers, data analysts, and lecturers in epidemiology and biostatistics across health institutions and research organisations.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Epidemiological Study Design and Analysis</li><li>Biostatistical Methods and Statistical Modelling</li><li>Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation</li><li>Statistical Software (R, SPSS, Stata)</li><li>Health Data Management and Analysis</li><li>Research Methods in Epidemiology</li><li>Survival Analysis and Regression Modelling</li><li>Survey Design and Sampling Methods</li><li>Spatial Epidemiology and GIS</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Advanced Epidemiology</li><li>Advanced Biostatistics</li><li>Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation</li><li>Epidemiological Study Design</li><li>Statistical Modelling and Regression Analysis</li><li>Survival Analysis</li><li>Survey Design and Sampling Methods</li><li>Research Methods in Epidemiology</li><li>Spatial Epidemiology and GIS</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KAPHA Professional Membership</li><li>ISPE Professional Membership</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Infectious Disease Epidemiology</h4><p>Focuses on infectious disease epidemiology, covering disease transmission, outbreak investigation, infectious disease surveillance, and managing infectious disease epidemiology.</p><h4>Chronic Disease Epidemiology</h4><p>Examines chronic disease epidemiology, covering chronic disease risk factors, disease prevention, chronic disease surveillance, and managing chronic disease epidemiology.</p><h4>Biostatistics and Statistical Modelling</h4><p>Covers biostatistics, covering statistical modelling, regression analysis, survival analysis, and managing biostatistical analysis.</p><h4>Spatial Epidemiology</h4><p>Focuses on spatial epidemiology, covering disease mapping, spatial analysis, GIS in epidemiology, and managing spatial epidemiology.</p><h4>Pharmacoepidemiology</h4><p>Examines pharmacoepidemiology, covering drug safety, adverse event surveillance, drug utilisation research, and managing pharmacoepidemiology.</p><h4>Genetic Epidemiology</h4><p>Covers genetic epidemiology, covering genetic risk factors, gene-environment interactions, genetic study design, and managing genetic epidemiology.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 248,000
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Master of Science (Global Health Care)

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<p>The Master of Science in Global Health Care is a postgraduate programme that prepares professionals for advanced practice in global health, international health systems, and cross-border health challenges. The programme combines public health knowledge with global health policy and international health systems analysis. Core areas include global health, international health systems, health policy, infectious diseases, epidemiology, health economics, research methods, and thesis. Students engage with both global health theory and practical international health application through coursework and research. The programme is offered by JKUAT and Moi University. Both are public universities offering the programme over two academic years through full-time mode of study. Moi University offers a related MSc in Infectious Diseases and Global Health. Students develop competencies in global health analysis, international health systems, health policy, infectious disease management, epidemiology, health economics, and research methods. The programme includes coursework, examinations, field work, and a research thesis. JKUAT charges approximately KES 248,000/year (total KES 496,000). Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division in health sciences, biological sciences, or related fields from a recognised institution. Graduates pursue careers as global health specialists, international health consultants, health policy analysts, programme managers, public health researchers, and lecturers in global health and international health across international organisations, NGOs, and government agencies.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Global Health Systems Analysis</li><li>International Health Policy and Governance</li><li>Infectious Disease Management and Control</li><li>Health Economics and Financing</li><li>Epidemiology in Global Health</li><li>Cross-Cultural Health Communication</li><li>Health Programme Design and Management</li><li>Research Methods in Global Health</li><li>Global Health Ethics and Equity</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Global Health Concepts and Frameworks</li><li>International Health Systems</li><li>Health Policy and Governance</li><li>Infectious Diseases and Global Health</li><li>Epidemiology in Global Health</li><li>Health Economics and Financing</li><li>Research Methods in Global Health</li><li>Global Health Ethics and Equity</li><li>Health Programme Management</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KAPHA Professional Membership</li><li>WHO Global Health Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Infectious Diseases and Global Health</h4><p>Focuses on infectious diseases in global context, covering disease surveillance, outbreak response, pandemic preparedness, and managing infectious disease programmes.</p><h4>Health Systems and Policy</h4><p>Examines health systems, covering health system analysis, health policy, health financing, health governance, and managing health system strengthening.</p><h4>Global Health Economics</h4><p>Covers health economics, covering health financing, economic evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, and managing health economics research.</p><h4>International Health Development</h4><p>Focuses on international health development, covering development assistance, global health partnerships, health diplomacy, and managing international health programmes.</p><h4>Global Health Research</h4><p>Examines global health research, covering research design, implementation science, translational research, and managing global health research.</p><h4>Health Equity and Social Justice</h4><p>Covers health equity, covering health disparities, social determinants, equity analysis, and managing health equity programmes.</p>

2 yearsFull-timeup to Ksh 248,000