Overview
PhD in Clinical Studies is an essential programme for those who intend to specialize further in any of the three disciplines constituting clinical practice. These disciplines include Medicine, Surgery and Theriogenology. This is most useful for those who are in the veterinary clinical teaching career and those in private veterinary practice who want to excel not only in general practice but in these three clinical discipline areas with an inquisitive rational problem-solving mindset. Those interested in pursuing clinical research that would lead to evidence-based innovative clinical solutions will without a doubt need to pursue a PhD in Clinical Studies. PhD in Clinical Studies will broadly equip the candidate with knowledge that rationally integrates the three clinical disciplines in spite of specializing in the area of interest among the three disciplines.
Application Information
Online application at https://application.uonbi.ac.ke
Contacts of support persons
Enquiries on:
1. Chairman’s office: Secretary 0204916012
2. Chairman: Prof. James Nguhiu-Mwangi 0204916036
Structure
Currently the doctorate degree in Clinical Studies is done by research and thesis only. The candidate develops a proposal, which after approval and registration leads to conducting of the proposed research project under qualified supervisors’ regular guidelines. The candidate writes a thesis in the prescribed acceptable Faculty of Veterinary Medicine guidelines and must have published two papers from the thesis project work in refereed journals before submission of the thesis for examination. Submitted thesis is examined internally and externally and the candidate is required to defend the thesis orally in front of a panel of examiners before approval to graduate.
Admission Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements for admission into the programme:
- Holders of Master of Science degree in Clinical Studies of the University of Nairobi.
- Holders of Master of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Nairobi.
- Holders of Master of Veterinary Surgery of the University of Nairobi.
- Holders of Master of Veterinary Theriogenology of the University of Nairobi.
- Holders of a Master of Science degree in Clinical Studies or Master of Veterinary Medicine, or Master of Veterinary Surgery or Master of Veterinary Theriogenology from other Universities approved by the Senate to be equivalent to the four respective named Masters degrees of the University of Nairobi.
- Holders of the Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent who, having been validly registered for Masters degree in Clinical Studies, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery or Theriogenology in the University of Nairobi, have been allowed by Senate to have their respective registered Master's degree upgraded to Doctoral level in the prescribed manner.
- Candidates will be required to write and submit a detailed Doctoral research proposal in the prescribed manner at the time of applying for admission.
Careers
- Clinical teaching in University Veterinary Schools.
- Teaching in Animal Health and Animal Sciences in Universities.
- Research institutions
- Private Veterinary Practices.
- Non-governmental project-oriented careers.
- International organizations that coordinate research and improvement of animal health and welfare of animals.
Fees and Funding
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN VETERINARY CLINICAL STUDIES - J87 |
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
TOTALS |
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TUITION |
756,000.00 |
756,000.00 |
756,000.00 |
2,268,000.00 |
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ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) |
7,000.00 |
7,000.00 |
7,000.00 |
21,000.00 |
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THESIS EXAMINATION |
- |
- |
50,000.00 |
50,000.00 |
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REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER @2250) |
4,500.00 |
4,500.00 |
4,500.00 |
13,500.00 |
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ID CARD ( PER YEAR) |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
3,000.00 |
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CAUTION - (ONCE) |
5.000.00 |
- |
- |
5,000.00 |
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MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) |
6,500.00 |
6,500.00 |
6,500.00 |
19,500.00 |
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ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) |
2,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
6,000.00 |
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LIBRARY (PER YEAR) |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
15,000.00 |
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION (PER YEAR) |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
3,000.00 |
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EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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GRAND TOTALS |
788,000.00 |
788,000.00 |
833,000.00 |
2,404,000.00 |