MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENTOMOLOGY Program Offered at University of Nairobi

In response to public and private sectors needs for trained personnel with specialization in particular fields of Entomology, the Department of Zoology of the University of Nairobi decided to restructure its MSc. programme and group the course units into suitable areas of specialization, hence the master of science in entomology.

The objectives of this programme therefore are to:

1. Provide entomology postgraduates who intend to practice in the related services in the tropics with training in research methods relevant to the consumer expectations and to the national socio-economic needs.

2. Produce scientists in entomology who are capable of providing solutions to problems relating to vectors and pests in related industries and other user organizations.

3. Produce scientists with specialized and specific skills able to adapt relevant and available technologies as well as appropriate technologies to solve current challenging problems of development.

The following shall be eligible for admission to the University of Nairobi for the above programme

1.      Holder of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Zoology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by Senate with at least one unit in Entomology.

2.      Holder of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

3.      Holder of a Bachelor of Science Lower Second Honours degree in Zoology or equivalent and with at least three years work experience in Zoology.

Course units

 Research Methodology

Principles of Arthropod Classification and Morphology

Comparative Arthropod Physiology

Statistical Methods and Modelling

Arthropod Histology, Cytology and Genetics

Arthropod Behaviour and Ecology

Entomological Techniques 45

Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing

Dissertation

Areas of Specialization

1.      Vectors and Parasites of Human Diseases

Compulsory Course Units

Biology & Classification of Arthropod

Vectors and Human Disease Parasites

Management & Control of Vector and Parasite

Populations of Human Diseases

Vector-parasite Interactions

Epidemiology and Control of Arthropod-borne Human Diseases

2.      Vectors and Parasites of Livestock and Domestic Animal Diseases

Compulsory Course Units

Vector-parasite Interactions

Biology & Classification of Arthropod

Vectors and Parasites of Livestock and Domestic Animal Diseases

Management of Vector and Parasite

Populations of Livestock & Domestic Animal Diseases

Epidemiology and Control of Communicable Arthropod-borne

Diseases to Livestock and Domestic Animals

Crop Pests and Beneficial Insects

Compulsory Course Units

Crop Pests and Beneficial Insects

Pest Management

Assess of Field Crop Losses due to Pests

Pesticide Chemistry and Applications Pests of Stored Food & Household Products

Compulsory Course Units

Arthropod Pests of Stored Food Products & Assessment of Post-Harvest Grain Loss

Pests of Stored and Household Non-Food Products

Control and Management of Pests of Stored Food and Household Products

Post-harvest Grain Loss Assessment Techniques

Forest and Agro-Forest Entomology

Compulsory Course Units

Arthropod Pests and Vectors of Forest and Agro-forest Trees

Pests of Tree Nurseries, and Forest Products and their Control

Biological and Economic Evaluation of Damage by Forest Arthropod Pests

Management of Arthropod Pests and Vectors in Forest & Agro-forest Systems

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