The faculty of veterinary sciences in the university is an old faculty that was formed 1940s when university of Nairobi was still a college and by that time, a diploma course in Animal disease was the only course offered. The faculty of veterinary sciences has grown drastically over years and now they have five departments which include:

• Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology.
• Department of Animal Production.
• Department Veterinary Pathology.
• Department of Microbiology and Parasitology.
• Department of Clinical Studies.
• Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology.

The undergraduate programmes that are offered at the faculty of veterinary science in the University of Nairobi are the diplomas and degree courses only. The degree programmes include:

• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM).

• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Related Options. • Bachelor of Science in Leather Science and Technology.

• Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management.

The Diploma programmes offered by the University of Nairobi under the faculty of veterinary include:

• Diploma in Animal Health and Production.
• Diploma in Leather Technology.
• Diploma in Veterinary Public Health and Meat Technology.

The admission criteria of diploma programmes differ from degree programmes in that the diploma courses require a minimum KCSE grade of C (plain) while the minimum requirement for one to pursue degree programmes in the faculty of veterinary science, he/she should have a minigrade of C (plus) at the KCSE in Kenya. The minimum admission requirements for diploma programmes (above mentioned diploma programmes) offered at the University of Nairobi under the faculty of veterinary science include:

• KCSE (mean grade of C) or equivalent in addition a grade of at least C (plain) in option A (Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Geography) or option B (Biological sciences, physical sciences and Mathematics/Geography).
• KCE division II with at least a credit in Chemistry, Biology and any other one science subject or Physical Science and Biology.
• Advance level certificate (EAACE or KACE) with one principal pass and at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry and Biology.
• KCSE (mean C-) or KCE division III with certificate in Animal Health or Agriculture from a recognized institution.
• A Diploma in Biological sciences from a recognized institution.

The minimum admission requirement for degree programmes in the faculty of veterinary sciences at the University of Nairobi includes:

• KCSE (mean grade of C+) with at least C (plain) in Biology or Biological sciences and any of the following subjects; Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Geography for those who want to pursue bachelor of veterinary medicine, wildlife management and fisheries and aquaculture management. Those who want to pursue leather science and Technology; they should have KCSE (mean grade of C+) with at least C in Chemistry, and either one of the following; Biology, or Biological sciences, or Physics or Physical sciences or agriculture.
• KCSE mean grade of C (minus) or KCE divisional II with diploma in relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Advance level certificate (EAACE or KACE) with two principal passes and at least one subsidiary pass which must be in Biology and the other in any science subject.
• A degree in Bachelor of Science in a biological science from a recognized institution.

 

The Kenya Institute of Management Diploma programs are tailored to facilitate professional management practices necessary for economic and social development of the country and for improvement of people’s welfare.These diploma courses are intended to equip the learner with a wide range of management skills applicable in areas of management universally.The course has six areas of specialization with each area consisting of three sections and total of eighteen taught units.In addition,students undertake research work and undergo industrial attachment of eight to twelve weeks.

Courses offered at Kenya institute of Management School of Management

-Diploma in Business Management

-Diploma in Human Resource management

-Diploma in Marketing Management

-Diploma in Project management

-Diploma in Public Relations

-Diploma in Purchasing and supplies management

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The minimum requirement for a candidate to undertake diploma courses in management may include either of the following:

1.Kenya Institute of Management(KIM)certificate in management

2.or P 1 certificate

3.or CPA 1/CPS 1

4.or KATC final

5.or KNEC Certificate in a business field

6.or Equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions

7.or KCSE meangrade of C+, with C+ in English,C+ in Mathematics/Accounting/Commerce/Economics/Business studies.

Program modalities

Students many attend any of the following sessions:

-Early Morning sessions 6.30 am-8.00 am

-Morning sessions 8.00am-12.00pm

-Afternoon sessions 2.00pm-5.00 pm

-Evening sessions 5.30pm-8.30 pm

-Saturdays and Sundays 8.00am-5.30 pm

A student MUST attend at least 75% of the scheduled time in order to be allowed to take examinations and signing is done in all classes/lessons attended.There are four semester in any given year,January-June,April-September,July-December and October-March.

Examinations done in KIM School of Management

There are various assessments carried out at KIM namely:

-Work based assignments-15%

-Continuous assessment tests(CAT)-15%

-End of semester examination-70%

-Industrial attachment(pass) and research project-100%