Overview
Philosophy
The diminishing land size and prevailing climate change necessitates an improvement in reproductive management strategies as well as availing appropriate animals that are able to withstand these changes. Reproductive wastage constitutes a large part of potential genetic loss in animals worldwide. Reproductive management strategies and reproducing animals with desirable traits can only be successful by having graduates that pursue advanced Theriogenology, which will enable them to carry out relevant research. Graduates from this course will be equipped with the necessary skills to tackle challenges facing the animal industry.
Rationale
There is increasing national and regional demand for specialized reproductive interventions and the need for developing a pool of specialized Theriogenologists who can conduct training in universities as well as carry out research. This programme will meet this need by providing the graduates with specialized knowledge and competencies in Theriogenology with ability to perform reproductive techniques, conduct scientific research, write scientific publications/reports and teach Theriogenology.
The objectives of the programme are to:
- Provide the candidate with post-BVM training leading to a Masters of Theriogenology degree.
- Enable candidate to develop proficiency in clinical aspects of Theriogenology.
- Enable candidate to develop proficiency in academic and scientific aspects of Theriogenology.
- Enhance the expertise of the candidate in a specialized area of Theriogenology.
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.
Structure
Schedule of Intake
September/October
Two (2) year full time programme consisting of two (2) academic semesters of Coursework in the first year followed by research and Thesis in the second year.
Mode of Delivery
a) Face-to-Face mode
Formal lectures, tutorials, practical demonstrations, clinical and surgical rotations handling surgical animal patients and assignments on topical subjects.
b) Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL)
Online teaching and use of developed modules, with occasional mandatory face-to-face tutorials.
Admission Requirements
The common regulations for Masters Degree in all Faculties of the University of Nairobi shall be applicable. The following shall be eligible:
- Holders of the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of the University of Nairobi.
- Holders of a Bachelor’s degree from other Universities approved by the Senate as equivalent to the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree of the University of Nairobi and be registrable with the Kenya Veterinary Board.
Careers
Attachment Opportunities:
a) Private Veterinary Clinics
b) University Teaching Hospitals
c) Research Institutions
Career Prospects:
a) Teaching and conducting research in Veterinary Schools
b) Veterinary Clinics
c) Research Institutions
d) Non-governmental, International and private organizations
e) Own private veterinary practice
Fees and Funding
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MASTER OF VETERINARY THERIOGENOLOGY (J540) |
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
Totals |
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TUITION |
336,000.00 |
336,000.00 |
336,000.00 |
336,000.00 |
1,344,000.00 |
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ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) |
7,000.00 |
- |
7,000.00 |
- |
14,000.00 |
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REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER @2250) |
2,250.00 |
2,250.00 |
2,250.00 |
2,250.00 |
9,000.00 |
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ID CARD ( PER YEAR) |
1,000.00 |
- |
1,000.00 |
- |
2,000.00 |
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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 |
- |
13,000.00 |
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LIBRARY (PER YEAR) |
5,000.00 |
- |
5,000.00 |
- |
10,000.00 |
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ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) |
2,000.00 |
- |
2,000.00 |
- |
4,000.00 |
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION (PER YEAR) |
1,000.00 |
- |
1,000.00 |
- |
2,000.00 |
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EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) |
6,000.00 |
6,000.00 |
- |
- |
12,000.00 |
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THESIS EXAMINATION |
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30,000.00 |
30,000.00 |
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GRAND TOTALS |
371,750.00 |
344,250.00 |
360,750.00 |
368,250.00 |
1,445,000.00 |