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General Surgery

University of Nairobi
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #7
Tuition EUR 920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 737 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 60 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 60 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 737 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the General Surgery programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Surgical Anatomy
  2. Surgical Physiology
  3. Surgical Pathology
  4. Research Methods, Biostatistics & Epidemiology
  5. 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 Practitioner’s 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

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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...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 60 months