Overview
Introduction
The master of Medicine degree course in Psychiatry is intended to train medically qualified doctors to master the practice of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness as well as giving them a sound scientific foundation to enable them to teach students (undergraduate and postgraduate), and carry out original research. The emphasis in this course is on clinical and practical work and most of the teaching will be by “bedside” teaching in the wards during ward rounds and clinical case conference. The candidate who shall be a full time employee of the hospital will be assigned clinical responsibility over a wide variety of
patients and shall spend most of his/her working hours including night and weekend calls admitting, clerking, examining and treating patients under supervision by his/her teachers.
The lectures will mainly be introductory occupying not more than two hours of each working day. The course will be continuous from first to the third year. During this period the candidate will select a dissertation topic as he acquires knowledge and experience and will complete the dissertation during the final year.
The programme philosophy is anchored on the University’s philosophy that is guided by the need to connect and inspire individuals, to provide leadership and stewardship and to give hope and faith to the East African society that it can excel in whatever it chooses to do with passion, moral responsibility and a strong sense of patriotism.
Justification of the need for programme
The Master of Medicine in Psychiatry programme was developed in 1982 in Kenya to cater for the needs of the growing population in the region. The revision of this programme recognizes the fact that the current psychiatrist should not only be able to serve patients but also have managerial, teaching and research skills. Writing and presentation techniques are expected to be taught in the proposed syllabus. In addition, the psychiatrist should be able to collaborate with other professionals in the care of patients and the prevention of mental illness.
The goal of this programme is to provide medical doctors with the opportunity to develop skills in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental disorders. The trainee shall be equipped to conduct mental health research and train other health care workers on the management of mental disorders
Structure
The programme shall consist of a three-year fulltime study by clinical work, coursework, dissertation and examination, and at least two of these three years must be spent in a medical institution in East Africa, recognized by the University of Nairobi’s Senate.
This will include formal lectures and demonstrations, clinical learning, seminars and workshops, case conferences and research presentations as well as self-directed learning.
2. Open distance and e-learning mode
This will be offered using a multi-media approach that includes self-instructional print and electronic study materials.
3. Blended mode
The blended combines online learning with synchronous, asynchronous and face-to-face methods.
Admission Requirements
The common regulations for admission to the Master of Medicine of the University of Nairobi shall apply.
The candidate eligible for admission into the programme shall fulfill all three of the following conditions:
- Be in possession a Medical degree from the University of Nairobi or other institutions recognized by the university of Nairobi’s Senate and the degree should be registerable in Kenya.
- Shall have completed at least one year of internship in a Medical institution recognized by the University of Nairobi’s senate.
- Should have at least one year of clinical experience as a medical officer or equivalent in a hospital or institution recognized by the University of Nairobi’s Senate.
In addition, applicants eligible for admission into the programme shall be required to fulfil the following conditions:
- Holders of the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) of the University of Nairobi or its equivalent as recognised by the University Senate.
- The applicant should have completed one (1) year of internship in a medical institution approved by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya and shall have been registered or qualified to be registered by the Board.
- Credit transfers and exemption
- A student seeking exemption of course credits undertaken in other institutions that are recognised by the University of Nairobi Senate may, on the recommendation of the Faculty Academic Committee and Senate approval, be allowed to transfer credit up to one-third of the courses offered in the programme provided the following conditions are fulfilled.
- The student shall submit a formal application seeking course exemption to the Academic Registrar through the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences.
- A student shall only be exempted from course units equivalent to those offered in the University of Nairobi and this shall only be allowed in non-clinical courses in the first year
- Evidence of course (unit) content and contact hours shall be attached to the application.
- Exemptions shall not be allowed in the research project and dissertation.
- Credit transfers and exemption
Contact of Support Person
For any assistance contact the Secretary, Office of the Chair, Department of Human Pathology
Telephone: 0204915052
E-mail: dept-psychiatry@uonbi.ac.ke
or pay us a visit at Kenyatta National Hospital Campus, University of Nairobi, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry: https://psychiatry.uonbi.ac.ke/
Careers
Psychiatrists usually advance by building their practices. Some specialize
in fields such as child, educational, or legal psychiatry. Others become
teachers, researchers, or administrators in colleges, hospitals, or other
institutions.
Fees and Funding
| MASTER OF MEDICINE IN PSYCHIATRY (H544/HPS62) - 3YEARS | |
| Year 1 | 2023.2024 |
| TUITION | 345,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| Totals | 382,000.00 |
| Year 2 | |
| TUITION | 300,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| Totals | 332,000.00 |
| Year 3 | |
| TUITION | 300,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | 30,000.00 |
| Totals | 362,000.00 |
| Grand totals | 1,076,000.00 |
