The Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry course at the University of Nairobi shall run over a minimum period of 4 semesters and a maximum of 12 semesters of 15 weeks each.
The Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry course at the University of Nairobi shall be by coursework and project.
A course unit shall be defined as a total of 60 contact hours of lectures, practicals or demonstrations and seminars, separately taken or in a combination.
Master of Science students shall be required to take a total of fifteen courses and a research project.
The research project shall be the equivalent of eight course units.
Course Outline
Part I Courses
Cell Biology and Physiology, Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation I, Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation II, Endocrinology, Clinical Enzymology, Clinical Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Chemometrics, Laboratory Management, Epidemiology.
Part II Courses
Clinical Pathology, Paediatric and Geriatric Biochemistry, Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry, Research Project.