Program Overview
The General Surgery at University of Nairobi is a MSc programme in Humanities over 60 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the General Surgery programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kenya and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 737 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the General Surgery programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Surgical Anatomy
- Surgical Physiology
- Surgical Pathology
- Research Methods, Biostatistics & Epidemiology
- Principles Of Surgery(surgical Critical Care/casualty Evening/weekend Calls)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Common Regulations for the Master of Medicine Degree in the University shall apply.
The candidates eligible for admission into the program shall fulfil the following conditions;
Hold a minimum of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
degree of the University of Nairobi or any equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Senate.
Degree should be registrable by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya for purposes of training and candidates must produce evidence of registration with the same board at commencement of training.
Trainees will be required to have an insurance cover.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 737 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 737 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nairobi directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
TheUniversity of Nairobi(uonbiorUoN;Swahili:Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi)is acollegiateresearch universitybased inNairobiand is the largestuniversityinKenya.Although its history as aneducational...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 60 months
