Overview
BACKGROUND
The Department is committed, whenever possible, to providing the students with opportunities to acquire, sharpen their knowledge and gain technical/practical skills to complement their studies in order to enhance their employability in line with the Kenya vision 2030. Attachment is provided to students from recognized learning institutions during their final two years of study.
Only attachés from Government recognized Training Institutions shall be eligible for intake.
OBJECTIVES
- Demonstrate rational use of drugs to patients and healthcare providers in order to enhance efficiency and effectiveness on their utilization.
- Formulate pharmaceutical care plans for patients to optimize treatment.
- Operate healthcare facilities effectively so that the quality of services is improved.
- Conduct health research and disseminate the findings to foster innovation and creativity in healthcare.
- Provide drug information and toxicology services to patients, healthcare providers and the public.
PHILOSPHY
The philosophy of the programme is anchored on the need to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes in the biological, biomedical, pharmaceutical, social, behavioural and clinical sciences that will enhance the provision of pharmaceutical care at the patient level. Pharmaceutical services in recent years have expanded significantly beyond medicine preparation and distribution. These evolutionary changes are characterized by greater involvement of pharmacists in medicine-related decision making and patient care. To continuously improve patient care, there is a need to optimize the use of medication to enhance health and prevent diseases by producing clinical pharmacy specialists. It is, therefore, important to keep the training of clinical pharmacists relevant and hence the need to review the curriculum to incorporate the changing trends. The philosophy of patient-centred care is the current trend in pharmacy practice globally.
RATIONALE
The World Health Organization through the concept of pharmaceutical care recognizes a pharmacist as an integral member of the patient care team. The discipline of Clinical Pharmacy is responsible for ensuring the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines in patients, through the application of specialized skills and knowledge. This is in line with the current Kenyan constitution where every Kenyan has a right to the highest attainable health standards. Devolvement of health care to the counties where specialized healthcare services are inadequate adds to the urgent need for these calibres of professionals.
Before a decision to revise the current curriculum was made, several meetings were held between the stakeholders and the Department of pharmacy staff.
The programme has incorporated all the content that is essential to meet the market requirements. The graduates of this programme will be adequately equipped with knowledge and skills to handle the pharmaceutical care challenges in society to enhance the quality and quantity of life. The overall effect will be a healthy nation where the citizens will be more productive and healthier.
Structure
STRUCTURE
The course leading to the Degree of Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy shall be a minimum of six (6) semesters equivalent to three academic years and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters equivalent to six academic years.
An academic year shall consist of two semesters of 18 weeks each. Year I shall consist of course work; Year I shall consist of Course work and exposure to clinical areas in order to correlate course work to practical application with emphasis in pharmacotherapy training in internal medicine. Year II shall consist of course work in selected units and exposure to pharmacotherapy in clinical areas with emphasis in Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Year III shall consist of pharmacotherapy training in surgery, devotion in the selected pharmacotherapy specialization and research project. The Learners will be expected to attend ward rounds and outpatient clinics as well as supervise undergraduate pharmacy learners and paramedical trainees. The research work will run concurrently with clinical specialization and shall be undertaken only after successful completion of part I and II.
In preparation for Year III the learner shall be required to develop a research proposal whose theme shall be within a relevant area. Both the proposal and dissertation shall be expected to compile to the minimum University threshold for non-plagiarism.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face-to-Face Mode
Lectures, seminars, discussions, tutorials, guided practical experiments and demonstrations. clinical work, clinical teachings & tutorials, practical demonstrations, teachings in skills laboratory, on-call duties, clinical case discussions, journal clubs, case reports, seminars, multimedia resources. Most of the learning will be participatory.
Open, Distance and E-Learning Mode
Home and/or office-based media using a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g. audiovisual and e- learning materials
Blended Learning Mode
A combination of face-to-face and online learning approaches.
Admission Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A candidate applying for admission into the programme must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
- Holder of a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree of the University of Nairobi or an equivalent degree from an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
- Must be registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya or an equivalent regulatory body in their respective country and be in the retention list.
- The candidate should have worked in a relevant field for at least one year after registration by their regulatory body.
- Pass an entry examination conducted by the department hosting the programme.
- Foreign candidates from non-English speaking countries must show evidence of proficiency in English language from a recognized institution.
SCHEDULE OF INTAKES
Intakes are in September every calendar year. Registration and admission for qualified applicants commence in August. For more information on Registration & Admission please click here.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
When To Apply - applications for admission are received on a rolling basis, and you should try to apply as soon as possible after you meet the admission requirements stipulated above. Module II applications may be submitted directly here.
Application Fees - an application fee of Ksh 3000.00 for Module II applications must be paid for every application.
Required documentation – copies of your KCSE (or GCSE/GCE) certificate, Bachelor of Pharmacy degree certificate plus transcripts, and the Registration Certificate from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board or with the relevant regulatory body must be submitted with the application. You must also submit a certified copy of a picture ID (national identity card, passport biodata page). All uploaded documents must be certified, clear and legible.
CONTACTS OF SUPPORT PERSONS
For enquiries, kindly contact the Chairman’s Office via:
Email: dept-pharmacy@uonbi.ac.ke
Tel: +254 020 491 5007
Careers
ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Department is committed, whenever possible, to providing the students with opportunities to acquire, sharpen their knowledge and gain technical/practical skills to complement their studies in order to enhance their employability in line with the Kenya vision 2030. Attachment is provided to students from recognized learning institutions during their final two years of study.
Only attachés from Government recognized Training Institutions shall be eligible for intake.
Students are required to make queries on availability of attachment slots by sending an email inquiry to dept-pharmacy@uonbi.ac.ke
CAREER PROSPECTS
The Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy Programme aims at imparting knowledge, skills and attitudes in the biological, biomedical, pharmaceutical, social, behavioral and clinical sciences that will enhance the provision of pharmaceutical care at patient level.
The objectives of the program are to produce experts in clinical pharmacy with appropriate knowledge, attitudes and skills who can contribute as:
- Clinical Pharmacists.
- Clinical Pharmacy Specialists.
- Hospital Pharmacists.
- Home Health Care Pharmacists.
Clinical Pharmacists can contribute to:
- Clinic Pharmacy Practice
- Governmental Agencies
- Hospital Pharmacy Practice
- Managed Care
- Pharmacy Education
- Specialized Area Opportunities
NOTABLE ALUMNI.
Dr Tom Menge – Director, Health Products and Technologies, Ministry of Health
Dr. Alfred Birichi – Director Pharmaceutical Services Kenyatta National Hospital
ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students are required to make queries on availability of attachment slots by sending an email inquiry to dept-pharmacy@uonbi.ac.ke
Fees and Funding
| MASTER OF PHARMACY IN CLINICAL PHARMACY - (U590/HPC61) -3YEARS | ||||
| Year 1 -7 units | Year 2-6 units | Year 3-3 units | Totals | |
| TUITION | 345,000.00 | 300,000.00 | 300,000.00 | 945,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 19,500.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | - | - | 5,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 21,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 7,000.00 | 6,000.00 | 3,000.00 | 16,000.00 |
| 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 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 13,500.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | - | 30,000.00 | 30,000.00 | |
| Grand totals | 384,000.00 | 333,000.00 | 360,000.00 | 1,077,000.00 |
Exam Regulations
A candidate shall present himself/herself for University Examinations at the end of each semester of study or at such time as may be determined with approval by Senate.
A candidate shall not be allowed to take university examinations unless he/s he has attended a minimum of two thirds of allotted time for each of the prescribed courses.
The pass mark for any one subject shall be 50%. Continuous assessment shall contribute to the final examination mark. Continuous assessment shall consist of written assessments, term papers, seminar presentations, clinical/practical exercises, graded assignments and other tests as may be given in each course.
A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners may, depending on their academic performance and progression and on recommendation of the Committee of Examiners and approval of Senate, be permitted to sit for supplementary exams in the failed examination, be required to repeat the year in the failed subjects or be discontinued from the degree programme.
A candidate shall not be allowed to repeat a course(s) on academic ground more than once in any given year.
A candidate who satisfies the examiners in all the examinations for all the years of study shall, on the recommendation of the Board of examiners and approval of Senate, be awarded the degree of Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy of the University of Nairobi.
A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners in the dissertation examination shall, on the recommendation of the Committee of Examiners and approval of Senate, be allowed to re-do and resubmit the dissertation not less than six months and not more than 12 months from the date of the oral defense. A candidate who fails the dissertation examination after a resubmission shall, on the recommendation of the Committee of Examiners and approval of Senate, be discontinued.
