BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN VETERINARY MEDICINE
University of Nairobi (UoN)
Bachelors Degree 4 YEARS Fulltime Fee: on application
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
