Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences offeres 10 specilizations namely;
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PLANT TAXONOMY AND ECONOMIC
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PLANT ECOLOGY
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MYCOLOGY
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN GENETICS
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENTOMOLOGY
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN GENETICS
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HYDROBIOLOGY
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BIOLOGY OF CONSERVATION
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN AGRICULTURAL ENTOMOLOGY
Structure
Normally, the candidates will be required to carry out their thesis research under supervision and subsequently compile a thesis which would be presented for examination in the prescribed manner for Doctoral thesis in all faculties.
Note:
Candidates who did not go through courses in scientific writing and research methods during their Masters degree Programme will be required to take such courses during their doctoral studies.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements and Regulations
i) Common regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) degree in the University of Nairobi shall apply.
ii) Holders of a Master of Science degree in Biological and Physical Sciences, Bioinformatics, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry of the University of Nairobi.
iii) Holders of Master of Science degree in Biological and Physical Sciences, Bioinformatics, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry or an equivalent qualification from a University recognized by Senate.
iv) Candidates will be required to draw and submit a detailed Doctoral research proposal in the prescribed manner at the time of applying for admission.
Careers
- Teaching in institutions of higher learning
- Research
Fees and Funding
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | TOTALS | |
| TUITION | 360,000 | 360,000 | 360,000 | 1,080,000 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 21,000 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | 0 | 0 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 13,500 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000 | 0 | 0 | 5,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 19,500 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 6,000 |
| LIBRARY FEES - PER ANNUAL | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand TOTALS | 392,000 | 387,000 | 437,000 | 1,216,000 |
Exam Regulations
Normally, the candidates will be required to carry out their thesis research under supervision and subsequently compile a thesis which would be presented for examination in the prescribed manner for Doctoral thesis in all faculties.
