Providing preventive, promotive and clinical care required for a mentally healthy nation through training, research and clinical practice.
The Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health is one of the departments in the School of Health Sciences at Kenyatta University. It became an independent department in April 2020. The department's mandate involves providing preventive, promotive and clinical care required for a mentally healthy nation through training, research and clinical practice.
The department focuses on training mental health professionals and conducting research in psychiatry. Current training involves undergraduate MBChB students in years 3, 4, and 6 through clinical rotations, with plans to launch dedicated postgraduate programmes including a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry.
Key programmes offered within or related to this department. See the full school programme list for all offerings.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Min. Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) — Psychiatry Rotation | Undergraduate | 6 Years | KCSE A | A- in Sciences |
| Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (planned) | Postgraduate | 4 Years | MBChB degree |
