The masters of Science in Nursing degree programme shall run for a minimum period of 4 semesters and a maximum of 8 semesters of 15 weeks each.
The master of Science in nursing course at the University of Nairobi shall be:
a) Full time
b) Part time: Will use modular system. At least 3 modules should be completed per
semester.
c) Distance learning/E-learning:
Will use modular system. At least 3 modules should be completed per semester.
The master of Science in Nursing course shall be by course work, project and examination.
A course unit shall be defined as a total of sixty contact hours of lectures, tutorials and practicals. For the purpose of implementation of this syllabus, the course unit will be referred to as a module.
Candidates shall be required to take all courses offered during the first year and one course and a research project during the second year.
Continuous assessments shall comprise lectures, practicals, demonstrations, and seminars, while the project shall involve individual research in a specialised area of nursing.
The project report shall be submitted 3 months before the end of the semester.
The research project shall be the equivalent of (eight course units) 480 hours
Candidates shall be required to take three modules in a semester during part I of study.
The final project report shall be moderated by an external examiner.
Course Outline
Part I Courses
Advanced Nursing Practice
Biomedical Sciences
Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Research Methods and Communication Science
Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics
Health Systems Management
Part 2 Courses
Specialisation Courses - Options
Each candidate to select any ONE of the following areas of specialisation.
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Nursing Administration and Development
Critical Care Nursing
Geriatric Nursing
Paediatric Nursing
Oncological Nursing
Obstetrics Nursing/Midwifery
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
Nursing Education
Disaster Management
Counselling
Oral Health Care/Dental Nursing
Compulsory Course
Research Project