Programme Details:

The Bachelors of Veterinary Medicine degree programme at the University of Nairobi is designed to train personnel with the requisite knowledge and skills to work as Veterinary Surgeons, animal scientists and nutritionists, Veterinary Pharmacists, Public Health Officers as well as epidemiologists among many other skills. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has endeavored to review the curriculum regularly in line with the University of Nairobi’s mission of producing high-level manpower. The revised programme has responded to the emerging needs by addressing animals in ASAL regions, emphasizing acquisition of practical skills including business and establishment of mentorship. This ensures that, the graduates are well equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the expectations of the profession.

Entry Requirements:

Qualification for admission to the University of Nairobi for a Bachelors degree in Veterinary medicine;

1.      A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with at least C (plain) in Biology or Biological Science and any one amongst: Maths, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Sciences.

2.      Two principals and one subsidiary pass at KACE level or equivalent, one of which must be in Biology and the other in any science subject.

3.      A minimum of a C– (minus) in KCSE with an ordinary diploma in Animal Health/Agriculture/ Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.

4.      Holders of a degree in a Biological Science from an institution recognized by University of Nairobi Senate.

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Course Objective

The objectives of the University of Nairobi in offering this course are to:

1.      To train graduates equipped with skills to diagnose, treat and prevent livestock and wildlife diseases

2.      To train graduates with skills to deal with all Public Health issues as relates to animals and their products

3.      To equip graduates with skills and potential to serve in relevant tertiary educational and research institutions in Kenya, regionally and internationally.

4.      To enhance adequately entrepreneurial skills among graduates to make them competitive in the world economy.

Course Programme

Course units

Year 1 Semester I

Gross Anatomy

Histology and Embryology

Physiology

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Semester II

Gross Anatomy

Histology and Embryology

Physiology

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

HIV/AIDS

Semester III

Farm Practice and Field Attachment

Year 2 Semester I

Animal Genetics, Breeding &Conserv.

 Biostatistics and Infor. Technology

Animal Nutrition and Feed Resources

Livestock Production Systems

Parasitology

Microbiology and Immunology

Semester II

Animal Genetics, Breeding & Conserv.

 Animal Nutrition and Feed Resources

Livestock Production Systems

Parasitology

General Pathology

Microbiology and Immunology

Semester III

Field, Laboratory, Clinical Attachment

Year 3

Semester I

Pharmacology & Toxicology

Medicine

Surgery

Theriogenology

Systemic Pathology

Clinical Pathology

Semester II

Pharmacology & Toxicology

Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine

Medicine

Surgery

Theriogenology

Special Pathology

Semester III

Field, Lab., Clinical Attach

Year 4 Semester I

Veterinary Public Health

Veterinary Economics and Business Management

Medicine

Surgery

Theriogenology

Case Presentation

Pathology Group Work & Postmortem Demonstrations

Semester II

Veterinary Public Health

Veterinary Economics and Business Management

Medicine

Surgery

Theriogenology

Case Presentation

Pathology Group Work and PM Demonstrations

Semester III

Field, Lab., Clinical Attach.

Year 5 Semester I

Medicine Clinics

Surgery Clinics

Theriogenology Clinics

Diagnostics Pathology

Research Project

Case Presentation

Pathology Case Present.

Semester II

Medicine Clinics

Surgery Clinics

Theriogenology Clinics

Diagnostic Pathology

Research Project

Case Presentation

Pathology Case Presentations