Program Overview
The Tropical and Infectious Diseases 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 Tropical and Infectious Diseases 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 5,962 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,325 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Tropical and Infectious Diseases 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
- Medical Parasitology
- Vector Biology
- Immunology
- Molecular Biology
- Virology And Prion Infections
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates eligible for admission into the MSc. TID must have any of the following minimum qualifications from the University of Nairobi or any other universities recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi:
- Holders of Bachelors degree in Medicine & Surgery, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy, Nursing Sciences and Veterinary Medicine;
- Holders of upper second class honours degree in biomedical sciences with at least three years working experience in medical research or in disease control programmes.
- Holders of lower second class honours degree in biomedical sciences with at least five years working experience in medical research or in disease control programmes.
- Any other equivalent qualifications to the above from institutions recognized by the Senate
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,962 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,325 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,962 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,325 (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 24 months
