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Master of Science in Nursing

Official UoN overview: The provision of quality nursing care is paramount in prevention of disease, promotion of health and management of diseases, in hospitals and communities. In Kenya, the Nursing Profession is in need of nurses trained at higher levels to take up positions in clinical practice, research, and teaching. The department of Nursing Science was established to train students for Diploma in Advanced...

University of Nairobi University The Master of Science in Nursing degree programme shall run for a minimum period of four (4) semesters and a maximum of twelve (8) semesters of 15 weeks each

Course facts

Programme
Master of Science in Nursing
Institution
University of Nairobi
Level
Masters
Duration
The Master of Science in Nursing degree programme shall run for a minimum period of four (4) semesters and a maximum of twelve (8) semesters of 15 weeks each
Requirements
University of Nairobi official programme listing. Cluster: Agriculture, Health Science, Food Sciences, Natural Resource Management & the Natural Environment. Level: Masters. Programme detail link: http://nursing.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-content-type/master-science-nursing. Admission requirements: The common regulations for the Masters degree in the University of Nairobi and the Faculty of Medicine shall apply. Candidates eligible for admission into the Master of Science in Nursing shall have the following minimum qualifications. (a) Holders of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The candidate must be registered by the professional body or (b) Holders of any first degree recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi as being of comparable academic status, in addition to holding a Diploma in Nursing. The candidate must be registered or registrable by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Schedule of Intakes The program commences every September. Enrollment is continuous. More information on the application can be obtained from application system. Application Information Please click on the link below to apply; Click here to apply For more information Contact The Chairman, Department of Nursing Sciences email:dept-nursing@uonbi.ac.ke CONTACT PERSON 020 491 5009 020 491 5077 Structure: The Master of Science in Nursing degree programme shall run for a minimum period of four (4) semesters and a maximum of twelve (8) semesters of 15 weeks each. i) The course shall be by course work and project. ii) Coursework shall comprise lectures, practicals, demonstrations, and seminars, while the project shall involve individual research in a specialised area. iii) The first two semesters shall consist of coursework in which candidates shall be required to take all courses offered in the form of lectures, practicals, tutorials and seminars. iv) In the third and fourth semesters, candidates shall undertake coursework in their areas of specialization, carryout research and write a project report while they continue with practical. v) A course unit shall be defined as a total of sixty contact hours of lectures, practicals or demonstrations and seminars, separately taken or in a combination. vi) The research project shall be the equivalent of eight course units. Mode of Delivery... Careers: Attachment opportunities 1. HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS 2. TERTIARY TEACHING INSTITUTIONS E.G KMTC, NURSING SCHOOLS E.T.C 3. PRIVATE CLINICS 4. MEDIA 5. INSURANCE COMPANIES 6. RESEARCH INSTITUTE. CAREER PROSPECT The MSc in Nursing is intended to provide an opportunity for the graduate of the programme to apply acquired knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies in leadership and research in the provision of nursing care. Graduates can pursue careers as KRCHN in clinical settings including...
Fees / charges
Year 1 Year 2 TOTALS TUITION 384,000 768,000 CAUTION - (ONCE) 5,000 EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 5,000 10,000 MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6,500 13,000 ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7,000 14,000 ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1,000 2,000 LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 5,000 10,000 REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 4,500 9,000 ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2,000 4,000 STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1,000 2,000 THESIS EXAMINATION 30,000 Totals 421,000 446,000 867,000 Exam Regulations The University of Nairobi, Faculty of Health Sciences, examination regulations shall apply. Common examination regulations for the Master's degree in Nursing of the University of Nairobi shall apply. A candidate shall be required to attend at least two-thirds of the prescribed course content before being allowed to sit for an examination. Continuous Assessment tests shall comprise of assignments, end-of-semester examinations, written tests, seminar presentations, case presentations, and practical tests administered during the course. The final written examination shall constitute 6 0% of the total marks in each subject while continuous assessment tests shall account for 4 0% of the marks. Moderation of examinations will be conducted in accordance with the common examination regulations for the University of Nairobi. The pass mark in each course shall be 50%
Advice
Use this as an official UoN programme availability signal, then confirm current admission requirements, fees, study mode, campus, and application windows with the University of Nairobi before applying.
Evidence note
University of Nairobi official programmes page. Cluster: Agriculture, Health Science, Food Sciences, Natural Resource Management & the Natural Environment. Programme detail URL: http://nursing.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-content-type/master-science-nursing. Detail page content enriched from the programme URL.

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