Degrees Admission and Regulations in Chemistry Department
MASTERS |
I56 - MSC IN CHEMISTRY DEGREE REGULATIONS (Click on links to view details)
Course Structure and Duration |
(i) The course shall be evaluated in terms of units; a course unit being defined as series of 45 one- hour lecture equivalents. For this purpose one 1-hour lecture is equivalent to one 2-hour tutorial or one 3-hour practical or any combination of these that may be recommended by the School Board and approved by Senate.
(ii) The course consists of coursework, continuous assessment, written examination and a research project.
(iii) The continuous assessment shall comprise tests, assignments, practical in certain units and term papers.
(iv) The candidate shall be required to take 10 course units; 9 of which shall be core and 1 elective.
(v) In second year the candidate shall undertake a mandatory research and thesis equivalent to eight course units.
(vi) The course shall be covered in a minimum of four (4) and maximum of eight (8) semesters of 15 weeks each.
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Curriculum |
In the first year all students are required to take ten units. Eight of these are the Core Units and the remaining two chosen from the elective units. On successful completion of the first year, students devote the second year to research in a given area and writing up of an MSc Thesis. |
Duration and Mode of Study |
Each programme lasts for a minimum of two academic years and is offered by coursework, examination and thesis.
Coursework consists of lectures, tutorials, practicals and seminars.
DAY PROGRAMME: MONDAY- FRIDAY 8AM -5PM
EVENING PROGRAMME: MONDAY-FRIDAY 5.30PM-8.30 PM
SATURDAY-8AM-5PM
This is tailored for those working during normal working hours.
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Entry Requirements |
The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Science degree in Chemistry
(a) The common regulations for the Masters degrees in the School of Physical Sciences shall apply.
(b)In addition to meeting (a) above, candidates wishing to register for Master of Science in Chemistry must have any of the following:
(i) A degree of the University of Nairobi of at least an Upper Second Class Honours in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate.
(ii) A lower Second Class honours degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least two years relevant research/work experience
(iii) A pass degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least five years relevant research/work experience
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Examinations Regulations |
All the ten units taken in the first year shall be examined during the semester in which they are offered except for a two units course which will be examined at the end of the second semester. Such examination shall consist of continuous assessments and end of semester examinations.
End of semester examinations will comprise 70% of the total course marks whereas continuous assessment account for 30%.
End of semester examinations will take two hours for 1 unit course and three hours for 2 units course.
The pass mark is 50%.
In order to proceed to the second year, a candidate must pass in all ten units.
A candidate who fails in not more than two units shall be allowed to take supplementary examinations in the failed units in accordance with Faculty regulations and Senate's approval.
A candidate who fails in more than two units or does not pass in the supplementary shall be required to discontinue from the programme. |
Fees |
|
A. GENERAL
|
AMOUNT (KSHS.)
|
Application Fee
|
3000/=
|
Research Money
|
100,000/=
|
Book Allowance
|
40,000/=
|
B. COMPOSITE FEE
|
|
Registration Fee
|
2,000/= p.a.
|
ID Card
|
500/= p.a.
|
Tuition Fees- Year 1
|
89,500/=
|
Tuition Fees- Year 2
|
93,200/=
|
Tuition Fees- Year 3
|
N/A
|
Supervision
|
6,000/=
|
Exam- Year 1
|
5,000/=
|
Thesis- Year 2
|
9,000/=
|
Computer Fee
|
5,000/= p.a.
|
Activity Fee
|
2,000/= p.a.
|
Medical Fee
|
5,000/= p.a.
|
Caution Money-Year 1
|
5,000/=
|
C. SUMMARY
|
|
Year 1
|
120,000/=
|
Year 2
|
122,700/=
|
Year 3
|
N/A
|
C. OTHER CHARGES:
-
Late application fee: 4,000/=
-
Extended registration period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended correction period: 1,000/= per three months.
-
Extended revision period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended supervision: 6,000/= for Masters
-
Examination for revised Thesis/Project report: 9,000/=
D. All fees due should be paid before registration can be effected.
E. Appropriate field work fee shall be charged separately.
F. These are the minimum recommended research funds in each category.
NOTE:
Fees will be payable by Money Order or Bankers Cheques only drawn in favour of University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited.
The Fees indicated below do not include accommodation, personal maintenance costs, books and stationery.
A book allowance of about 40,000/= will be required.
|
|
I56 - MSC IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY DEGREE REGULATIONS (Click on links to view details)
Course Structure and Duration |
The
The The programme lasts for a minimum of two academic years and is offered by coursework, examination and thesis. Coursework consists of lectures, tutorials, practicals and seminars.
In the first year all students are required to take eight courses. Six of these are the Core courses and the remaining two chosen from the elective courses. On successful completion of the first year, students devote the second year to research and writing up of an MSc Thesis.
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Credit Transfers & Exemptions |
A candidate may be exempted from some courses and credit transferred from approved institutions, subject to the following conditions
4.1 Request for exemption should be made in writing, on admission, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Science and must be accompanied by officially endorsed supporting documents.
4.2 Pass in the relevant courses at Masters Level.
4.3 Payment of appropriate exemption fees.
4.4 No candidate shall be exempted from more than one third of the total number of units required in the course |
Curriculum |
In the first year all students are required to take ten units. Eight of these are the Core Units and the remaining two chosen from the elective units. On successful completion of the first year, students devote the second year to research in a given area and writing up of an MSc Thesis. |
Duration and Mode of Study |
Each programme lasts for a minimum of two academic years and is offered by coursework, examination and thesis.
Coursework consists of lectures, tutorials, practicals and seminars.
DAY PROGRAMME: MONDAY- FRIDAY 9AM -1PM
EVENING PROGRAMME: MONDAY-FRIDAY 5.30PM-8.30 PM
SATURDAY-8AM-5PM
This is tailored for those working during normal working hours.
|
Entry Requirements |
(a) The common regulations for the Masters degrees in the School of Physical Sciences shall apply.
(b)In addition to meeting (a) above, candidates wishing to register for Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry must have any of the following:
(i) A degree of the University of Nairobi of at least an Upper Second Class Honours in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate.
(ii) A lower Second Class honours degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least two years relevant research/work experience
(iii) A pass degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least five years relevant research/work experience
|
Examinations Regulations |
All the ten units taken in the first year shall be examined during the semester in which they are offered except for a two units course which will be examined at the end of the second semester. Such examination shall consist of continuous assessments and end of semester examinations.
End of semester examinations will comprise 70% of the total course marks whereas continuous assessment account for 30%.
End of semester examinations will take two hours for 1 unit course and three hours for 2 units course.
The pass mark is 50%.
In order to proceed to the second year, a candidate must pass in all ten units.
A candidate who fails in not more than two units shall be allowed to take supplementary examinations in the failed units in accordance with Faculty regulations and Senate's approval.
A candidate who fails in more than two units or does not pass in the supplementary shall be required to discontinue from the programme. |
Fees |
A. GENERAL
|
AMOUNT (KSHS.)
|
Application Fee
|
3000/=
|
Research Money
|
100,000/=
|
Book Allowance
|
40,000/=
|
B. COMPOSITE FEE
|
|
Registration Fee
|
2,000/= p.a.
|
ID Card
|
500/= p.a.
|
Tuition Fees- Year 1
|
89,500/=
|
Tuition Fees- Year 2
|
93,200/=
|
Tuition Fees- Year 3
|
N/A
|
Supervision
|
6,000/=
|
Exam- Year 1
|
5,000/=
|
Thesis- Year 2
|
9,000/=
|
Computer Fee
|
5,000/= p.a.
|
Activity Fee
|
2,000/= p.a.
|
Medical Fee
|
5,000/= p.a.
|
Caution Money-Year 1
|
5,000/=
|
C. SUMMARY
|
|
Year 1
|
120,000/=
|
Year 2
|
122,700/=
|
Year 3
|
N/A
|
C. OTHER CHARGES:
-
Late application fee: 4,000/=
-
Extended registration period:3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended correction period: 1,000/= per three months.
-
Extended revision period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended supervision: 6,000/= for Masters
-
Examination for revised Thesis/Project report: 9,000/=
D. All fees due should be paid before registration can be effected.
E.Appropriate field work fee shall be charged separately.
F.These are the minimum recommended research funds in each category.
NOTE:
Fees will be payable by Money Order or Bankers Cheques only drawn in favour of University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited.
The Fees indicated below do not include accommodation, personal maintenance costs, books and stationery.
A book allowance of about 40,000/= will be required.
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Fees |
MSC ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY FEE (LOCAL)
ITEM
|
YEAR 1
|
|
YEAR 2
|
|
1st Semester
|
2nd Semester
|
1st Semester
|
2nd Semester
|
Tuition
|
50,750
|
50,750
|
40,600
|
40,600
|
Examination Fees
|
5,000
|
|
9,000
|
|
OTHER CHARGES
|
|
|
|
|
Registration Fee
|
2,000
|
-
|
2,000
|
-
|
Student ID card
|
500
|
|
500
|
|
Library Fee
|
3,000
|
-
|
3,000
|
-
|
Medical Fee
|
5,000
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
Computer Lab Fee
|
5,000
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
Caution Money (Refundable)
|
5,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Activity Fee
|
2,000
|
-
|
2,000
|
-
|
Supervision
|
-
|
-
|
6,000
|
-
|
TOTAL (KSHS)
|
78,250
|
50,750
|
73,100
|
40,600
|
|
Total yr one 129,000
|
Total yr two 113,700
|
Foreign students pay 25% more.
C. OTHER CHARGES:
-
Late application fee: 4,000/=
-
Extended registration period:3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended correction period: 1,000/= per three months.
-
Extended revision period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended supervision: 6,000/= for Masters
-
Examination for revised Thesis/Project report: 9,000/=
D. All fees due should be paid before registration can be effected.
E.Appropriate field work fee shall be charged separately.
F.These are the minimum recommended research funds in each category.
NOTE:
Fees will be payable by Money Order or Bankers Cheques only drawn in favour of University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited.
The Fees indicated below do not include accommodation, personal maintenance costs, books and stationery.
A book allowance of about 40,000/= will be required.
|
|
- M.Sc. ANALYTICALCHEMISTRY DEGREE REGULATIONS (Click on links to view details)
Entry Requirements |
(a) The common regulations for the Masters degrees in the School of Physical Sciences shall apply.
(b) In addition to meeting (a) above, candidates wishing to register for Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry must have any of the following:
(i) A degree of the University of Nairobi of at least an Upper Second Class Honours in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate.
(ii) A lower Second Class honours degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least two years relevant research/work experience
(iii) A pass degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least five years relevant research/work experience
|
Course Structure and Duration |
(i) The course shall be evaluated in terms of units; a course unit being defined as series of 45 one- hour lecture equivalents. For this purpose one 1-hour lecture is equivalent to one 2-hour tutorial or one 3-hour practical or any combination of these that may be recommended by the School Board and approved by Senate.
(ii) The course consists of coursework, continuous assessment, written examination and a research project.
(iii) The continuous assessment shall comprise tests, assignments, practicals in certain units and term papers.
(iv) The candidate shall be required to take 10 course units; 9 of which shall be core and 1 elective.
(v) In second year the candidate shall undertake a mandatory research and thesis equivalent to eight course units.
(vi) The course shall be covered in a minimum of four (4) and maximum of eight (8) semesters of 15 weeks each.
Course Outline
MSC ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY COURSE OUTLINE
Year one
|
Course unit
|
Course title
|
Hours
|
Semester
|
SCA 501
|
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCA 502
|
Advanced Chemical Separations
|
45
|
|
SCA 503
|
Advanced Electroanalytical Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCA 504
|
Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCA 505
|
Surface and Selected Spectrochemical Methods of Analysis
|
45
|
|
SCA 506
|
Principles of Chemical Instrumentation
|
45
|
|
SCA 507
|
Sample Preparation Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCA 508
|
Electronic Spectrometry
|
45
|
|
DMS 502
|
Research Methods
|
45
|
|
ELECTIVES
|
SCA 509
|
Analytical Procedures in Environmental Chemical Analysis
|
45
|
|
SCA 511
|
Polymer Characterization
|
45
|
|
SCH 508
|
Chemical Applications of Group Theory
|
45
|
|
SCH 516
|
Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
|
45
|
|
Year two
|
SCA 620
|
Thesis (8 units)
|
360
|
|
|
Fees |
MSC ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY FEE (LOCAL)
ITEM
|
YEAR 1
|
|
YEAR 2
|
|
1st Semester
|
2nd Semester
|
1st Semester
|
2nd Semester
|
Tuition
|
50,750
|
50,750
|
40,600
|
40,600
|
Examination Fees
|
5,000
|
|
9,000
|
|
OTHER CHARGES
|
|
|
|
|
Registration Fee
|
2,000
|
-
|
2,000
|
-
|
Student ID card
|
500
|
|
500
|
|
Library Fee
|
3,000
|
-
|
3,000
|
-
|
Medical Fee
|
5,000
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
Computer Lab Fee
|
5,000
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
Caution Money (Refundable)
|
5,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Activity Fee
|
2,000
|
-
|
2,000
|
-
|
Supervision
|
-
|
-
|
6,000
|
-
|
TOTAL (KSHS)
|
78,250
|
50,750
|
73,100
|
40,600
|
|
Total yr one 129,000
|
Total yr two 113,700
|
Foreign students pay 25% more.
C. OTHER CHARGES:
-
Late application fee: 4,000/=
-
Extended registration period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended correction period: 1,000/= per three months.
-
Extended revision period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended supervision: 6,000/= for Masters
-
Examination for revised Thesis/Project report: 9,000/=
D. All fees due should be paid before registration can be effected.
E.Appropriate field work fee shall be charged separately.
F.These are the minimum recommended research funds in each category.
NOTE:
Fees will be payable by Money Order or Bankers Cheques only drawn in favour of University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited.
The Fees indicated below do not include accommodation, personal maintenance costs, books and stationery.
A book allowance of about 40,000/= will be required.
|
Duration and Mode of Study |
DAY PROGRAMME: MONDAY- FRIDAY 8AM -5PM
EVENING PROGRAMME: MONDAY-FRIDAY 5.30PM-8.30 PM
SATURDAY-8AM-5PM
This is tailored for those working during normal working hours.
|
|
- M.Sc INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEGREE REGULATIONS (Click on links to view details)
Entry Requirements |
(a) The common regulations for the Masters degrees in the School of Physical Sciences shall apply.
(b) In addition to meeting (a) above, candidates wishing to register for Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry must have any of the following:
(i) A degree of the University of Nairobi of at least Upper Second Class Honours in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate.
(ii) A lower Second Class honours degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least two years relevant research/work experience
(iii) A pass degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least five years relevant research/work experience
|
Course Structure and Duration |
(i) The course shall be evaluated in terms of units; a course unit being defined as a series of 45 one-hour lecture equivalents. For this purpose a one 1-hour lecture is equivalent to one 2-hour tutorial or one 3-hour practical or any combination of these that may be recommended by the School Board and approved by Senate.
(ii) The course consists of coursework, continuous assessment, written examination and a research project.
(iii) The continuous assessment shall comprise tests, assignments, practicals in certain units and term papers.
(iv) The candidate shall be required to take 10 course units; 9 of which shall be core and 1 elective.
(v) In second year the candidate shall undertake a mandatory research and thesis equivalent to eight course units.
(vi) The course shall be covered in a minimum of four (4) and maximum of eight (8) semesters of 15 weeks each.
Course Outline
Year One
|
Course unit
|
Course title
|
Hours
|
Semester
|
SCI 501
|
Fluid Mechanics and Separation Processes
|
45
|
|
SCI 502
|
Advanced heat and mass Transfer
|
45
|
|
SCI 503
|
Chemical and biochemical reaction technology
|
45
|
|
SCI 504
|
Advanced polymer chemistry and technology
|
45
|
|
SCI 505
|
Wastewater and solid waste management technologies
|
45
|
|
SCI 506
|
Advanced material science
|
45
|
|
SCI 507
|
Chemical process control
|
45
|
|
SCH 521
|
Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics
|
45
|
|
DMS 502
|
Research Methods
|
45
|
|
ELECTIVES
|
SCI 508
|
Survey of chemical process industries
|
45
|
|
SCH 522
|
Advanced Electrochemistry
|
45
|
|
DOM 506
|
Production and operations management
|
45
|
|
DOM 604
|
Total quality management
|
45
|
|
DSM 508
|
Entrepreneurship
|
45
|
|
|
|
45
|
|
Year Two
|
SCI 620
|
8 units
|
360
|
|
|
Fees |
MSC INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY FEE (LOCAL)
ITEM
|
YEAR 1
|
|
YEAR 2
|
|
1st Semester
|
2nd Semester
|
1st Semester
|
2nd Semester
|
Tuition
|
50,750
|
50,750
|
40,600
|
40,600
|
Examination Fees
|
5,000
|
|
9,000
|
|
OTHER CHARGES
|
|
|
|
|
Registration Fee
|
2,000
|
-
|
2,000
|
-
|
Student ID card
|
500
|
|
500
|
|
Library Fee
|
3,000
|
-
|
3,000
|
-
|
Medical Fee
|
5,000
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
Computer Lab Fee
|
5,000
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
Caution Money (Refundable)
|
5,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Activity Fee
|
2,000
|
-
|
2,000
|
-
|
Supervision
|
-
|
-
|
6,000
|
-
|
TOTAL (KSHS)
|
78,250
|
50,750
|
73,100
|
40,600
|
|
Total yr one 129,000
|
Total yr two 113,700
|
Foreign students pay 25% more.
C. OTHER CHARGES:
-
Late application fee: 4,000/=
-
Extended registration period:3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended correction period: 1,000/= per three months.
-
Extended revision period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended supervision: 6,000/= for Masters
-
Examination for revised Thesis/Project report: 9,000/=
D. All fees due should be paid before registration can be effected.
E. Appropriate field work fee shall be charged separately.
F. These are the minimum recommended research funds in each category.
NOTE:
Fees will be payable by Money Order or Bankers Cheques only drawn in favour of University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited.
The Fees indicated below do not include accommodation, personal maintenance costs, books and stationery.
A book allowance of about 40,000/= will be required.
|
Duration and Mode of Study |
DAY PROGRAMME: MONDAY- FRIDAY 8AM -5PM
EVENING PROGRAMME: MONDAY-FRIDAY 5.30PM-8.30 PM
SATURDAY-8AM-5PM
This is tailored for those working during normal working hours.
|
|
- M.Sc ORGANIC CHEMISTRY DEGREE REGULATIONS (Click on links to view details)
Entry Requirements |
(a) The common regulations for the Masters degrees in the School of Physical Sciences shall apply.
(b) In addition to meeting (a) above, candidates wishing to register for Master of Science in Organic Chemistry must have any of the following:
(i) A degree of the University of Nairobi of at least an Upper Second Class Honours in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate.
(ii) A lower Second Class honours degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least two years relevant research/work experience
(iii) A pass degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least five years relevant research/work experience.
|
Course Structure and Duration |
(i) The course shall be evaluated in terms of units; a course unit being defined as series of 45 one-hour lecture equivalents. For this purpose one 1-hour lecture is equivalent to one 2-hour tutorial or one 3-hour practical or any combination of these that may be recommended by the School Board and approved by Senate.
(ii) The course consists of coursework, continuous assessment, written examination and a research project.
(iii) The continuous assessment shall comprise tests, assignments, practical in certain units and term papers.
(iv) The candidate shall be required to take 10 course units; 9 of which shall be core and 1 elective.
(v) In second year the candidate shall undertake a mandatory research and thesis equivalent to eight course units.
(vi) The course shall be covered in a minimum of four (4) and maximum of eight (8) semesters of 15 weeks each.
Course Outline
Year One
|
Course unit
|
Course title
|
Hours
|
Semester
|
SCH 501
|
Advanced Organometallic Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCH 502
|
Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCH 511
|
Advanced Organic Synthesis
|
45
|
|
SCH 512
|
Physical Organic Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCH 513
|
Advanced Organic Spectroscopy
|
45
|
|
SCH 514
|
Secondary Metabolites
|
45
|
|
SCH 515
|
Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
|
45
|
|
DMS 502
|
Research Methods
|
45
|
|
SCH 521
|
Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics
|
45
|
|
ELECTIVES
|
SCH 522
|
Advanced Electrochemistry
|
45
|
|
SCA 503
|
Advanced Electroanalytical Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCH 508
|
Chemical Applications of Group Theory
|
45
|
|
SCH 516
|
Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
|
45
|
|
Year Two
|
SCH 620
|
8 units
|
360
|
|
|
Fees |
MSC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FEE (LOCAL)
ITEM
|
YEAR 1
|
|
YEAR 2
|
|
1st Semester
|
2nd Semester
|
1st Semester
|
2nd Semester
|
Tuition
|
50,750
|
50,750
|
40,600
|
40,600
|
Examination Fees
|
5,000
|
|
9,000
|
|
OTHER CHARGES
|
|
|
|
|
Registration Fee
|
2,000
|
-
|
2,000
|
-
|
Student ID card
|
500
|
|
500
|
|
Library Fee
|
3,000
|
-
|
3,000
|
-
|
Medical Fee
|
5,000
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
Computer Lab Fee
|
5,000
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
Caution Money (Refundable)
|
5,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Activity Fee
|
2,000
|
-
|
2,000
|
-
|
Supervision
|
-
|
-
|
6,000
|
-
|
TOTAL (KSHS)
|
78,250
|
50,750
|
73,100
|
40,600
|
|
Total yr one 129,000
|
Total yr two 113,700
|
Foreign students pay 25% more.
C. OTHER CHARGES:
-
Late application fee: 4,000/=
-
Extended registration period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended correction period: 1,000/= per three months.
-
Extended revision period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended supervision: 6,000/= for Masters
-
Examination for revised Thesis/Project report: 9,000/=
D. All fees due should be paid before registration can be effected.
E.Appropriate field work fee shall be charged separately.
F.These are the minimum recommended research funds in each category.
NOTE:
Fees will be payable by Money Order or Bankers Cheques only drawn in favour of University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited.
The Fees indicated below do not include accommodation, personal maintenance costs, books and stationery.
A book allowance of about 40,000/= will be required.
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Duration and Mode of Study |
DAY PROGRAMME: MONDAY- FRIDAY 8AM -5PM
EVENING PROGRAMME: MONDAY-FRIDAY 5.30PM-8.30 PM
SATURDAY-8AM-5PM
This is tailored for those working during normal working hours.
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- M.Sc INORGANIC CHEMISTRY DEGREE REGULATIONS (Click on links to view details)
Entry Requirements |
(a) The common regulations for the Masters degrees in the School of Physical Sciences shall apply.
(b) In addition to meeting (a) above, candidates wishing to register for Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry must have any of the following:
(i) A degree of the University of Nairobi of at least an Upper Second Class Honours in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate.
(ii) A lower Second Class honours degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least two years relevant research/work experience
(iii) A pass degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least five years relevant research/work experience
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Course Structure and Duration |
(i) The course shall be evaluated in terms of units; a course unit being defined as series of 45 one- hour lecture equivalents. For this purpose one 1-hour lecture is equivalent to one 2-hour tutorial or one 3-hour practical or any combination of these that may be recommended by the School Board and approved by Senate.
(ii) The course consists of coursework, continuous assessment, written examination and a research project.
(iii) The continuous assessment shall comprise tests, assignments, practical in certain units and term papers.
(iv) The candidate shall be required to take 10 course units; 9 of which shall be core and 1 elective.
(v) In second year the candidate shall undertake a mandatory research and thesis equivalent to eight course units.
(vi) The course shall be covered in a minimum of four (4) and maximum of eight (8) semesters of 15 weeks each.
Course Outline
Year One
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Course unit
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Course title
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Hours
|
Semester
|
SCH 501
|
Advanced Organometallic Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCH 503
|
Bioinorganic Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCH 502
|
Physical Methods in inorganic Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCH 504
|
Kinetic and Mechanism of Inorganic Reactions
|
45
|
|
SCH 508
|
Chemical Applications of Group Theory
|
45
|
|
SCH 505
|
Inorganic Polymers and Photochemistry
|
45
|
|
DMS 502
|
Research Methods
|
45
|
|
SCH 521
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Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics
|
45
|
|
SCH 511
|
Advanced Organic Synthesis
|
45
|
|
ELECTIVES
|
SCH 507
|
Special topics in Inorganic Chemistry
|
45
|
|
SCA 509
|
Analytical Procedures in Environmental Chemical Analysis
|
45
|
|
SCE 502
|
Advanced Water Chemistry
|
45
|
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Year Two
|
SCH 620
|
8 units
|
360
|
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Fees |
MSC INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FEE (LOCAL)
ITEM
|
YEAR 1
|
|
YEAR 2
|
|
1st Semester
|
2nd Semester
|
1st Semester
|
2nd Semester
|
Tuition
|
50,750
|
50,750
|
40,600
|
40,600
|
Examination Fees
|
5,000
|
|
9,000
|
|
OTHER CHARGES
|
|
|
|
|
Registration Fee
|
2,000
|
-
|
2,000
|
-
|
Student ID card
|
500
|
|
500
|
|
Library Fee
|
3,000
|
-
|
3,000
|
-
|
Medical Fee
|
5,000
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
Computer Lab Fee
|
5,000
|
-
|
5,000
|
-
|
Caution Money (Refundable)
|
5,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Activity Fee
|
2,000
|
-
|
2,000
|
-
|
Supervision
|
-
|
-
|
6,000
|
-
|
TOTAL (KSHS)
|
78,250
|
50,750
|
73,100
|
40,600
|
|
Total yr one 129,000
|
Total yr two 113,700
|
Foreign students pay 25% more.
C. OTHER CHARGES:
-
Late application fee: 4,000/=
-
Extended registration period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended correction period: 1,000/= per three months.
-
Extended revision period: 3,000/= p.a.
-
Extended supervision: 6,000/= for Masters
-
Examination for revised Thesis/Project report: 9,000/=
D. All fees due should be paid before registration can be effected.
E.Appropriate field work fee shall be charged separately.
F.These are the minimum recommended research funds in each category.
NOTE:
Fees will be payable by Money Order or Bankers Cheques only drawn in favour of University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited.
The Fees indicated below do not include accommodation, personal maintenance costs, books and stationery.
A book allowance of about 40,000/= will be required.
|
Duration and Mode of Study |
DAY PROGRAMME: MONDAY- FRIDAY 8AM -5PM
EVENING PROGRAMME: MONDAY-FRIDAY 5.30PM-8.30 PM
SATURDAY-8AM-5PM
This is tailored for those working during normal working hours.
|
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