Overview
The Master of pharmacy degree course in Pharmaceutical Analysis is intended to train highly qualified analysts involved in both quality assurance and quality control of pharmaceuticals and related substances. On completion of the course, the students will be expensed to be competent in modern analytical techniques, monitoring of pharmaceutical and related manufacturing processes and the setting up and running of a quality control laboratory. The analyst will obtain sound scientific foundation to qualify them for academic appointments and carry out original research.
- The programme is offered on full-time basis extending over two academic years. In the first year, the students will study Pharmaceutical Analysis by Course work and Examination. The second year will be devoted to research in a specified area and writing up of a Master’s thesis.
- Candidates will be required to give and attend seminars, as prescribed throughout the coursework period for all the courses.
Structure
a) The course is a full-time program extending over two years. In the first year the students will study Pharmaceutical Analysis by Course work and Examination. The second year will be devoted to research in a specified area and writing up of a Master’s thesis.
b) Candidates will be required to give and attend seminars, as prescribed throughout the coursework period for all the courses.
- The programme is offered on full-time basis extending over two academic years. In the first year, the students will study Pharmaceutical Analysis by Course work and Examination. The second year will be devoted to research in a specified area and writing up of a Master’s thesis.
- Candidates will be required to give and attend seminars, as prescribed throughout the coursework period for all the courses.
Admission Requirements
The candidates eligible for admission into the program shall fulfill the following criteria:
- Be in possession of a bachelor of pharmacy degree from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the University of Nairobi’s Senate and for this purpose the degree should be registerable by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.
- Shall have completed one year of internship in an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Careers
The Master of Pharmacy degree course in Pharmaceutical Analysis is intended to train highly qualified analysts involved in both quality assurance and quality control of pharmaceuticals and related substances. On completion of the course, the students will be expected to be competent in modern analytical techniques, monitoring of pharmaceutical and related manufacturing processes and the setting up and running of a quality control laboratory. The analysts will obtain sound scientific foundation to qualify them for academic appointments and carry out original research.
Fees and Funding
| Year 1 | Year 2 | TOTALS | |
| TUITION | 348,000.00 | 348,000.00 | 696,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 13,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | - | 5,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 14,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 10,000.00 | - | 10,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 4,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 10,000.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 9,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | - | 30,000.00 | 30,000.00 |
| Grand totals | 390,000.00 | 405,000.00 | 795,000.00 |
Exam Regulations
EXAMINATION REGULATIONS
The examination shall consist of two parts:-
Part I (First Year) Examination
(a) Candidates enrolled for the degree shall be required to take part I examinations and pass a total of (8) courses at the end of the first year before being allowed to proceed to the second year of study.
(b) The examination papers will each comprise of a 1x3 hour written examination and 1x0.5 hour oral per course.
(c) The pass mark in each paper will be 50%.
(d) Final written examination will constitute 70% of the total mark in each paper.
(e) Coursework assessment shall consist of term papers, seminar paper, practical exercises and other tests as may be given in each course and shall constitute 30% of the total mark in each paper.
(f) A candidate who fails in two papers with a mark between 40-49% may, on the recommendation of Board of Examiners and approval by Senate be allowed to sit a supplementary examination in the failed papers within 3 months.
(g) A candidate who fails in more than three papers or in any one paper with a mark of less than 40% or in a supplementary examination shall be discontinued.
Part II - Examinations
The completed thesis will be examined according to the common regulations governing Masters degree examinations.
