Master of Dental Surgery in Paediatric Dentistry
University of NairobiProgram Overview
The Master of Dental Surgery in Paediatric Dentistry at University of Nairobi is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Master of Dental Surgery in Paediatric Dentistry 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 929 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Dental Surgery in Paediatric Dentistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Paediatric Restorative Dentistry Ii
- Orthodontics I
- Science Of Human Nutrition I
- Paediatric Dental Clinics And Hospital Dentistry Ii & Iii
- Paediatric Periodontology And Oral Immunology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates should be holders of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from the University of Nairobi, or an equivalent qualification approved by the University of Nairobi. The candidate must be registerable by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. The candidates should have obtained a pass or its equivalent in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics at undergraduate level.
Note: (Changed from credit to pass)
Pre admission Examination:
The candidates shall sit a preadmission written and clinical examination when applicable.
(NotesIn the situation where the applicants applying for admission shall be more than the capacity for training the applicants shall sit a preadmission written/clinical examination.
Previous experience:
Candidates should have had at least 3 years working experience in clinical dentistry of which one year shall constitute internship training and two years at an approved Dental hospital/clinic.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 929 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 929 (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 36 months
