Overview

The General Surgery programme offered by the University of Nairobi provides cognitive, technical, communication, research professionalism and leadership skills required to excel as a surgeon.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this programme, the students should be able to

Comprehend the scientific basis of surgical diseases and their manifestation

Apply the scientific knowledge in the perioperative care of patient with alimentary tract, breast and endocrine surgery patient

Able to take responsibility for emergency surgical conditions and deal independently with life-threatening situations due to trauma and critical illness.

Knowledgeable, skilful, ethical and compassionate with a sound orientation towards the community and an interest in research.

Have essential capability in taking care of orthopaedic surgery, paediatric surgery, urologic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery and neurosurgery.

Career

Graduands end up in successful employment in private sector, public sector or academia. The programme can also lead to sub-specialization training in any of the General Surgery sub-specialties.

Attachment Opportunities: These include Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kijabe Mission Hospital, Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital, Aga Khan University Hospital, Coast General Referral Hospital.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Surgical Anatomy

Surgical Physiology

Surgical Pathology

Research Methods, Biostatistics & Epidemiology

Surgery (surgical Critical Care/casualty Evening/weekend Calls)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Medicine View 11 other Masters in Medicine in Kenya

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Regulations for the Master of Medicine Degree in the University shall apply.

The candidates eligible for admission into the program shall fulfil the following conditions;

Hold a minimum of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

degree of the University of Nairobi or any equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Senate.

Degree should be registrable by the Medical Practitioner’s and Dentists Board of Kenya for purposes of training and candidates must produce evidence of registration with the same board at commencement of training.

Trainees will be required to have an insurance cover.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

345000 KES / year

≈ 345000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

345000 KES / year

≈ 345000 KES / year

Additional Details

Tuition for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th year: 300,000

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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