Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Clinical Studies

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.

Philosophy of the programme

The programme is in line with the University of Nairobi philosophy and mission of commitment to scholarly excellence in pursuit of scientific research for creation of knowledge. For this programme it is scholarly excellence and creation of knowledge fin understanding complicated veterinary medical, veterinary surgical and theriogenology-associated conditions, leading to good animal health, welfare and reproductive performance as well as developing technological innovations associated with these veterinary disciplines.

Objectives of the Programme

  1. To train Veterinarians advanced current knowledge in the specialties of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology.
  2. To equip Veterinarians with hands-on skills in solving complicated animal cases requiring Medical, Surgical or Theriogenology-related interventions.
  3. To equip Veterinary Clinical academicians with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to teach their specialty disciplines of either Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery or Theriogenology.
  4. To mentor Veterinary Clinical postgraduates on performance and supervision of research in the disciplines of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Theriogenology.

Rationale of the Programme

Needs assessment

National and regional demand for specialized interventions of complicated veterinary medical, surgical and reproductive diseases. This prompts the need for developing a pool of veterinarians with specialized veterinary medical, surgical and theriogenology skills to enable them provide solutions for these disease situations and to conduct university training at undergraduate, Masters and PhD levels in the Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology disciplines and to carry out discipline-related research. This programme was developed with contribution of the stakeholders and their relevant contributions were factored in.

 

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

Email: dept-clinicalstudies@uonbi.ac.ke

Application Information

Online application at https://application.uonbi.ac.ke

Follow the simple and clear instructions once the portal opens. Ensure that you upload all the required documents, which are indicated in the portal. The application will not go through if all documents are not uploaded.

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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.

 

Schedule of Intake

The following are the minimum requirements for admission into the programme:

  1. Holders of Master of Science degree in Clinical Studies of the University of Nairobi.
  2. Holders of Master of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Nairobi.
  3. Holders of Master of Veterinary Surgery of the University of Nairobi.
  4. Holders of Master of Veterinary Theriogenology of the University of Nairobi.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Candidates will be required to write and submit a detailed Doctoral research proposal in the prescribed manner at the time of applying for admission.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Online student Application Manual

How to apply

Before continuing, please read the University of Nairobi admission requirements

Please ensure that you meet the admission requirements before applying.

  • It is in your best interest to complete your own application. The University of Nairobi does not make use of representatives, agents or agencies during the application process. If you choose to make use of representatives, agents or agencies, you do so at own risk.
  • The closing dates are non-negotiable. It is your responsibility to ensure you apply before the applicable deadline!
  • It is of utmost importance that you provide your correct personal email, Mobile Number, postal addresses and Next of Kin contacts to enable the University of Nairobi to contact with you directly.

You will only be able to submit your online application once you have:

  • Completed the full online application form, AND
  • Uploaded all the necessary scanned supporting documents in pdf format, AND
  • Either paid the application fee by any of the provided means.
  • If you have not successfully paid by either means, your form has not been submitted.

Once your application has been successfully submitted after you have clicked VERIFY and APPLY:

  • You will no longer be able to do any further editing of your application via the Online Application system.
  • You will be informed by SMS and Email what your allocated reference number is.
  • You will also be sent other important procedures describing how to check your progress and application results on your Email.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION

Step 1: Access from your computer  www.application.uonbi.ac.ke

Step 2: Profile Registration – For first time applicants, create a personal profile by clicking on “Click Here to Register Button” to proceed to fill all the required information

Note: All details marked with a red asterisk* are mandatory and you will be required to provide them before you proceed and you must read and accept the terms and conditions before submitting your details.

Upon completion, an email will be sent to you (email provided during registration) requiring you to log in into your email account and activate your account together with your username and password.

This will allow you to log into your account to manage your profile and track the progress of your application. To create your account please click on the Register button otherwise enter your username and password to log in to your account.

Step 3: Profile management

To apply for a university programme, you will be required to complete your profile. These include your Personal details, Contact information, Education background, Work experience and Referees. You will also be required to upload scanned copies of your certificates, transcripts and passport photo.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT MANAGE TO COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE IN ONE SESSION YOUR DATA WILL BE SAVED AND YOU CAN STILL COME BACK AND COMPLETE IT AT A LATER TIME

Step 4: Programme selection

Only when your profile is complete can you apply for the programme you wish to undertake. Go to “Click here to apply” menu option on the Dashboard where you will select your programme from the intakes that are open at the time of making the application. Then click on “Apply for intake” Button.

Once you click you will be led to the form below where you select the preferred type of degree.

You will also be able to view the entry requirements for the programme to see if you meet the requirements before making the application.

On selection of the degree programme types e.g Certificate & Diploma, Undergraduate/Bachelors,

Masters/Postgraduate Diplomas or PhD you intent to apply for, you will get a list of all the preferred programme as shown below:

available programmes in that category. Click on ‘Apply for this Programme’ Button alongside the

Payment of Application Fees.

 If satisfied and wish to proceed you will be directed to the payment section where you pay the application fees. The system supports online payment using Master and Visa cards, Mpesa and payment through the bank. In each case the system will issue an applicant reference number which should be used as the account No when making the payment.

APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT VIA M-PESA

Pay the required amount through your mobile phone by M-PESA following the instructions below:

  1. Go to M-PESA on your phone.
  2. Select Lipa na M-PESA option
  3. Select Pay Bill option.
  4. Enter Business no.
  5. Enter your Reference number as sent to your mobile phone
  6. Enter the Amount you intend to pay.
  7. Enter your M-PESA PIN and Send

N/B. Only make the payment if you have been allocated an application reference number sent to your phone or email.

APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT USING VISA CARD

You can also pay using a VISA debit or credit card by choosing the VISA option as shown.

Select VISA option

Enter the card number, Expiry date and the security code, then click on the ‘Pay’ Button.

NOTE: You will be notified on successful payment process. You can print the payment report generated after the process.

PAYMENT BY DIRECT BANKING

  1. Visit any Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) branch
  2. Obtain a cash deposit slip
  3. Enter the branch as University Way
  4. Enter Account number 1177475707
  5. Enter Account Name University of Nairobi
  6. Quote the application reference number as sent to your mobile phone
  7. Enter amount being paid eg. (KES3,000.00)
  8. Deposit your money
  9. Log in to your online application account to confirm that the payment has been processed

APPLICATION PROGRESS TRACKING

The Online application system provides a mechanism for applicants to track the progress of admission process at any given time, and also download the admission letter and joining instructions.

All this can be done from the applicant’s portal account by click of a button.

 

CHANGE OF APPLIED COURSE

The applicant may request for a change course in the following instances:-

  1. They did not meet the admission criteria for the programme applied and therefore have not been shortlisted.
  2. They wish to change the course applied for.
  3. The applicant is not eligible for the course they have applied for.

To apply for the change of course the applicant may write a letter to the Academic Registrar, requesting for “Change of Applied Course” Quoting their Application Reference Number and indicating clearly the new course they wish to change to. This letter may be emailed to reg- academic@uonbi.ac.ke or admissions@uonbi.ac.ke

 There is no additional cost to a request for Change of Course.

  1. Clinical teaching in University Veterinary Schools.
  2. Teaching in Animal Health and Animal Sciences in Universities.
  3. Research institutions
  4. Private Veterinary Practices.
  5. Non-governmental project-oriented careers.
  6. International organizations that coordinate research  and improvement of animal health and welfare of animals.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN VETERINARY CLINICAL STUDIES - J87

 

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

 TOTALS

TUITION

756,000.00

756,000.00

756,000.00

2,268,000.00

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)

7,000.00

    7,000.00

7,000.00

21,000.00

THESIS EXAMINATION

-

    -

    50,000.00

    50,000.00

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER @2250)

4,500.00

4,500.00

4,500.00

13,500.00

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)

1,000.00

    1,000.00

1,000.00

3,000.00

CAUTION - (ONCE)

5.000.00

-

-

5,000.00

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)

    6,500.00

    6,500.00

    6,500.00

19,500.00

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)

    2,000.00

    2,000.00

    2,000.00

6,000.00

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)

    5,000.00

    5,000.00

    5,000.00

15,000.00

STUDENT ORGANIZATION (PER YEAR)

    1,000.00

    1,000.00

    1,000.00

3,000.00

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)

-

-

-

-

GRAND TOTALS

788,000.00

788,000.00

833,000.00

2,404,000.00