Overview
The syllabus takes into account recent scientific and technical advances in the education and training of engineers. It is relevant and broad based in line with the requirements of the engineering profession. To improve on its utility, the programme has been and will continue to be re-aligned to be consistent with the changing needs of the society. It has been developed from a programme of three options to the current five distinct areas of study: Environmental Engineering, Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering, Power and Machinery Engineering, Process and Food Engineering and Structures Engineering, each one addressing a unique engineering need in the society. The programme is targeted towards those graduates who would like to practice at a higher level in industry, research and education.
Therefore, the objectives of the programme are:
To give additional knowledge and necessary skills to the engineering graduates to enable them practise at a higher level in industry, research and education.
Structure
The programme shall run over a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of ten
semesters of fifteen weeks each.
The programme shall consist of two parts.
Part I shall be devoted to coursework i.e. continuous assessment, seminar presentations, written assignments and semester examination.
Candidates shall be required to take twelve courses. Six courses shall be from the list of the core courses and the other six from the list of electives for the area of specialization.
Candidates shall take a maximum of six courses and a minimum of three courses per semester.
Part II shall be devoted to undertaking a research project, thesis production and
examination.
Admission Requirements
Master of Science in (Environmental and Biosystems Engineering)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The comon regulation for masters degree in all faculties and those of the school of Engineering, of the University of Nairobi, shall apply.
The following shall be eligible for admission:
Holders of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with at least upper second-class honours Degree.
Holders of lower second-class honours Degree in Engineering with either a relevant post-graduate diploma or at least two years relevant experience.
Holders of pass Degree in Engineering with either a relevant post graduate diploma or three yearsrelevant experience.
Careers
Master of Science in (Environmental and Biosystems Engineering)
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees @ 12,500
75,000.00
75,000.00
150,000.00
Medical
5,000.00
-
5,000.00
Computer
5,000.00
-
5,000.00
Library
2,000.00
-
2,000.00
Activity
2,000.00
-
2,000.00
Caution
5,000.00
-
5,000.00
Registration
1,000.00
-
1,000.00
Examination@1000/unit
6,000.00
6,000.00
12,000.00
ID Card
500.00
-
500.00
Total
101,500.00
81,000.00
182,500.00
Exam Regulations
The common regulations for the Masters degree in all Faculties shall apply. The examination shall consist of the following two parts:
Written Examinations
1.1. Each course shall, unless otherwise stated, be examined by a final written paper lasting three hours at the end of each semester.
1.2. Assessment shall be based on the semester examination in each course which shall account for 70% and continuous assessment for 30% of the total marks.
1.3. The pass mark for each course shall be 50%.
1.4. A candidate shall be permitted to proceed to Part II only after passing all Part I courses.
1.5. A candidate who fails in any course may be permitted to re-sit or retake the failed course up to two times during the next regular semester examinations
1.6. The pass mark obtained after a re-sit examination shall be recorded as 50 % in the candidates transcript while that for a retake shall be the mark obtained at the said sitting.
1.7. A candidate who fails a second re-sit or retake or fails to complete the programme within the prescribed period shall, on recommendation of the Faculty Board of examiners and approval by senate be discontinued.
