January 2023 Intake

MSc. in Nursing
Minimum Entry Requirement
  • Must have met the entry requirement for BSc. in Nursing training
  • Holders of Bachelor of Science Nursing from JKUAT or other Universities recognized by senate and registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
  • Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya as KRCHN/BSCN with a valid practice licence
  • Must have completed 2 years post-BSc.N training
Specializations
  • Midwifery & Reproductive Health
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Nursing Education
  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing
  • Paediatrics and Child Health Nursing

  • Duration & Pattern of Study
    The MScN programme runs for at least two academic years, covering coursework, clinical practice and research and shall not exceed 60 months.

    Ph.D in Nursing
    Admission/entry requirements:
    • Must have met the entry criteria for BSc. in Nursing and Masters of Nursing/MSc. in Nursing/Master of Nursing/MSc. in Nursing or its equivalent from JKUAT or from any other institution recognized bythe JKUAT senate.
    • One year experience post-masters degree
    • The PhD must be in line with the Master of Nursing/Masters of Science in nursing specialization or its equivalent.

    Duration & Pattern of StudyThe programme is pursued as either full time or part time. The programme consists of coursework and thesis. The programme runs for a period of at least thirty six (36) months from the date of registration and shall not exceed eighty four (84) months.

    Download application form here