Master of Science in Nuclear Science and Technology

Philosophy
To promote globally competitive quality education and training in peaceful applications of nuclear science techniques and associated technologies. The program is designed to enhance multidiscipline research capacity towards building a knowledgeable resource base for sustainable development in line with the aspirations of Kenyans as pronounced in the short and long-term strategic plans of the country and the University of Nairobi.

Rationale
Peaceful use of nuclear science transcends across all economic and socioeconomic activities, especially in energy, environment, food and agriculture, health, industry and water. It also includes applications in security and safety. Science is an important aspect in sustainable development considering the pioneer applications of X-rays were radiography and crystallography in the 1920s and the methods delivered the tangible medical diagnostics and the elemental table, respectively, and they continue to pray a major role in medical services, material science research, micro and macro-nutrients investigation in agriculture and infrastructure among many other services. The wide range of applications are well established in the North where they have developed a strong human resource base and provided high investments in infrastructure. In Africa, although the techniques were appreciated since the late 1950s, the human resource base remains weak in the midst of the high demand by the governments and private sector. However, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been assisting its member states directly in Country Specific Projects and through the African Regional Co-operative Agreement (AFRA) for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology which was inaugurated in 1990 and has a membership of 45 African Member States of IAEA. The presented reviewed programme is therefore important to Kenya as well as the region. 
Kenya Government realised the necessity and importance of nuclear Science applications reasonably early and it became a member of AFRA at its inception in 1990. It established organisations to promote the peaceful use of ionising radiation and the protection of human from harm. The organisations are: Radiation Protection Board (RPB) under the Ministry of Health, and a coordination office of Nuclear applications related programs and IAEA liaison in the then National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), currently National Commission of Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)) under the Ministry of
Education. More than 10 years ago the government realised energy was a key enabler of Vision2030 implementation and immediately established a Nuclear Electricity Committee under the Ministry of Energy. .

Objectives
The goal of this programme is to enable learners to assimilate knowledge and acquire competency in current and evolving technologies in peaceful applications of nuclear and associated science techniques in research. Thus, contributing to the development of research capacity and a knowledgeable human resource for sustainable economic and socioeconomic development.

Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme, the learner should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of radiation techniques in the investigation of problems affecting  society and development.
2. Illustrate the ability to disseminate scientific knowledge to stakeholders and policymakers.
3. Demonstrate the potential to specialize in the field of nuclear energy production.
4. Produce innovations using nuclear science and associated technologies for the benefit of society.

Schedule of Intakes

The Department admits new students at the beginning of every academic calendar year (which is usually September)

Application Information

You will be required to enter some basic information, including your email address and to choose a password. We will then send you an email to the address you entered, so that we can validate your account. When you have clicked on the validation link (sent to you in the email), you will be able to log in to the application system using the "Login" box below

For instructions on how to apply click here

To apply online here

Mode of Delivery

• Face-to-Face Mode

This is through lectures and tutorials using notes, electronic presentations, instruction manuals, group discussions, practical laboratory demonstrations and fieldwork.

• Open, Distance Learning and e-Learning

In case of delivery through ODeL, special arrangements shall be made for the practical laboratory, field work and computing sessions. Where not feasible alternative arrangements will be made to do them on campus. 

• Blended Learning

This is a hybrid of face to face with Open, Distance Learning and e-learning.

Contact of Support Persons

Main Campus,
American Wing Building,Room AW100 Ground Floor
Tel: +254 020 4913524
emails: dept-elec@uonbi.ac.ke

              complaints-elect@uonbi.ac.ke

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