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Molecular Pharmacology

University of Nairobi
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #7
Tuition EUR 1,072 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,072 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Language English

Program Overview

The Molecular Pharmacology at University of Nairobi is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 Molecular Pharmacology 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 1,072 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,072 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Molecular Pharmacology 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. Molecular Pharmacology I
  2. Research Methods, Epidemiology And Biostatistics
  3. Drug Discovery, Design And Development
  4. Molecular Epidemiology
  5. Molecular Immunopharmacology
  6. Molecular Immunopharmacology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The common regulations for the Masters Degrees of the University of Nairobi shall apply.

Applicants eligible for admission into the programme shall have the following minimum qualifications.

i. Holders of: Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

ii. Holders of at least Upper Second class Bachelor of Science in Physiology or Biochemistry.

iii Holders of a Lower Second Class Bachelor of Science degree in the disciplines mentioned in 2.2. (ii) Above plus a Post Graduate Diploma in a relevant area or three years research experience.

iv. Holders of equivalent qualifications from institutions recognised by the Senate of the University of Nairobi

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,072 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,072 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 1,072 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,072 (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 24 months