A dynamic team offering cutting-edge research, clinical services and teaching across ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, Dentistry, Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Health.
The Department of Special Surgery comprises seven sections: ENT Head & Neck Surgery, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia Critical Care, Dentistry/Oral Health, Speech-Language Pathology, and Hearing Health. The unit functions as a dynamic team, offering cutting-edge research, clinical services, and teaching programmes.
MBChB students in Years 4–6 rotate through the various sections of the department. Planned future offerings include a Master of Medicine in Surgery (Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology) and a Fellowship programme in Ophthalmology. The department is part of the School of Health Sciences at Kenyatta University.
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) — Special Surgery Rotations (Years 4–6) | Undergraduate | 6 Years | KCSE A | A- in Sciences |
| Ophthalmology (3 units, 105 hours): Introduction, Disorders & Clerkship | Undergraduate (component) | Part of MBChB | MBChB Year 4 |
| Master of Medicine in Otolaryngology / Ophthalmology (planned) | Postgraduate | 4 Years | MBChB degree |
