The School of Health Sciences is the largest health training institution in East Africa, offering programmes across medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, nutrition, allied health sciences and physical education. With 23 departments, the school trains health professionals who serve Kenya's hospitals, clinics, and public health institutions.
The School of Health Sciences is the largest health training institution in East Africa, offering programmes across medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, nutrition, allied health sciences and physical education. With 23 departments, the school trains health professionals who serve Kenya's hospitals, clinics, and public health institutions.
Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy and anatomical sciences for medical and health science students.
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Clinical biochemistry, haematology, medical microbiology, blood banking and laboratory management.
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Bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, infection control and antimicrobial resistance.
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Human physiology, organ systems, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurophysiology for medical students.
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General pathology, systemic pathology, clinical pathology, histopathology and forensic pathology.
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Psychiatry, mental health nursing, psychotherapy, substance abuse and community mental health.
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Diagnostic radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology and radiation protection.
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Child health, neonatology, paediatric diseases, growth and development, and childhood nutrition.
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Obstetrics, maternal health, gynaecology, reproductive medicine, fetal medicine and family planning.
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Abdominal surgery, surgical oncology, trauma surgery, endoscopy, laparoscopy and perioperative care.
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Urology, ear-nose-throat, ophthalmology, plastic surgery and neuro-surgery subspecialties.
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Internal medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, infectious diseases and evidence-based therapeutics.
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Musculoskeletal surgery, fracture management, trauma care, joint replacement and sports medicine.
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Medical-surgical nursing, critical care, perioperative nursing, nursing administration and clinical skills.
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Midwifery, community health nursing, reproductive health, family planning and maternal-child health.
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Medicinal plants, natural products, drug synthesis, pharmaceutical analysis and phytochemistry.
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Clinical pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, toxicology and rational drug use.
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Drug formulation, pharmaceutical technology, drug delivery systems, biopharmaceutics and quality control.
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Epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, family medicine, community diagnosis and health research methods.
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Environmental health, occupational health and safety, workplace hazards, toxicology and sanitation.
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Hospital management, health informatics, health systems management, health policy and medical records management.
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Human nutrition, clinical dietetics, food science, community nutrition and nutritional epidemiology.
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Exercise physiology, sports science, sports coaching, physical fitness and sports psychology.
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| Programme | Level | Duration | Min. Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) | Undergraduate | 6 Years | KCSE A | A- in Sciences |
| BSc Nursing | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in Biology & Chemistry |
| BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in Biology & Chemistry |
| BSc Clinical Medicine | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in Sciences |
| BSc Pharmacy | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE B+ | B+ in Chemistry & Biology |
| BSc Nutrition and Dietetics | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in Biology |
| BSc Physical Education and Exercise Science | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ |
| BSc Environmental and Occupational Health | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in Sciences |
| BSc Health Records and Information Management | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ |
| BSc Radiography and Imaging | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in Physics & Biology |
| MPH (Master of Public Health) | Postgraduate | 2 Years | Bachelor's Health Sciences |
| MSc Nursing | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Nursing (2nd Class Upper) |
| MSc Medical Laboratory Sciences | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc MLS (2nd Class Upper) |
| MSc Nutrition | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Nutrition or related |
| MSc Epidemiology | Postgraduate | 2 Years | Bachelor's Health Sciences |
| PhD Health Sciences | Doctoral | 3–5 Years | MSc (relevant health field) |
