Overview
Objectives
The overall goal of this programme is to build capacity and impart skills in veterinarians and other health practitioners on Veterinary Public Health for prevention and control of zoonotic diseases,food and environmental protection and enhancement of local and international trade in animals and the products.
The overall goal of this programme is to build capacity and impart skills in veterinarians and other health practitioners on Veterinary Public Health for prevention and control of zoonotic diseases,food and environmental protection and enhancement of local and international trade in animals and the products.
This program endeavors to make learners understand the role of Veterinary Public Health in ensuring the health and well being of man through provision of safe and wholesome food, prevention and control of emerging zoonotic diseases, enhancement of local and international trade in food animal their products, as well environmental protection. The program aims to prepare learners for lifelong learning; to seek knowledge and use it to solve public health and environmental problems affecting mankind; to be creative in their thinking and innovative in solving public health issues affecting society; be a team player and a proactive participant in public health and related programs and activities. The program will develop learners’ ability to identify, analyze and determine the origin and trends of emerging zoonotic diseases, food and environmental hazards and to design, implement, monitor and evaluate public health and environmental protection programs that are key in uplifting the health status and well being of society. The course is designed to cater for veterinarians and other qualified public health personnel interested in utilizing Veterinary Public Health knowledge and skill in solving public health and environmental challenges affecting society.
Rationale of the Programme
A number of changes are taking place in the world over and these have their own consequences that require the attention of VPH. These changes include increasing population and changing lifestyles, increased rate of urbanization, intensification of animal production, emerging new technologies that are applied in animal production and food industry, climate change with increasing global temperatures and shifting patterns of vector-borne diseases, increased health problems related to environmental pollution, emerging and re-emerging zoonoses and accelerated trade in live animals, animal products and other foodstuffs that has accelerated spread of food borne infections and diseases as well as antimicrobial resistance. Increasing population and urbanization calls for new methods of food production, food quality and safety assurance to reduce food related infections. Intensification of animal production is associated with concentration of disease pathogens leading to increased spread between animals and humans as well as environmental pollution. Emerging new technologies that are applied in animal production and food industry may lead to accumulation of chemical residues and other hazards in food to dangerous levels.Therefore, there is an increasing demand for appropriate veterinary public health skills and expert knowledge for effective resolution of public health and environmental challenges affecting society. Postgraduate training in Veterinary Public Health (VPH) will increase the available expertise that is currently lacking to effectively deal with emerging public health and environmental challenges.Professional knowledge and experience from this training will be used to respond to infectious disease outbreaks, emerging drug resistance and challenges of environmental pollution.A needs assessment was undertaken to identify areas that required attention and it involved various stakeholders.
Contacts for support:
Department of Public Health Pharmacology & Toxicology
Tel: +254-020-4916015
Email: dept-publichealth@uonbi.ac.ke
Structure
Mode of Delivery
Full Time
This program is by course work, research and thesis.
The programme is delivered by supervisors through a variety of face-to-face methods such as lectures, tutorials, experiential exercises, practical exercises, seminars, individual and/or group assignments and presentations.
Open, Distance Learning, and e-Learning (ODeL)
The ODeL mode of study is offered using multi-media approach, including a variety of self instructional print and electronic study materials. In addition, there is limited face-to-face instructional mode during residential training. ;
Schedules of Intake:
The intakes for both Undergraduates and postgraduates students is scheduled for September every year.
Admission Requirements
Admission into the programme shall be opened to:
- Holders of Master of Science degree in Veterinary Public Health of the University of Nairobi.
- Holders of a Master of Science degree in Veterinary Public Health from other Universities which has been approved by the Senate to be equivalent to the Master of Science in Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi.
- Holders of the Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent who, having been validly registered for Masters degree in the University of Nairobi, have been allowed by Senate to have their Master's degree upgraded to a Doctoral level in the prescribed manner.
- 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
1. Research with National and International organisations.
2. Civil service
3. Non-governmental organisations
4. Teaching in Institutions of higher learning
5. Private practice
6. Kenya Willdlife (KWS)
7. Meat & Milk Processing Plants
8. Export and Import Handling Facilities
Notable Alumni
1. Dr. Stella Kiambi-FAO ECTAD Country Leader Tanzania
2. Dr. Robert Onsare Monda-Deputy Governor Kisii
3. Dr. Jane Lweyero- OIE (Antibiotic focal person for Kenya)
4. Dr. Allan Azegelle- Deputy Director of Veterinary Services (Diagnostics)
Fees and Funding
| Year I | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total | |
| TUITION | 396,000.00 | 396,000.00 | 396,000.00 | 1,188,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 21,000.00 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | - | - | 50,000.00 | 50,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 13,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | - | - | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 19,500.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | - | - | - | - |
| Grand totals | 428,000.00 | 423,000.00 | 473,000.00 | 1,324,000.00 |