Overview

INTRODUCTION

This programme will be a follow-up of the respective master’s programmes, except where otherwise provided for. Students will be required to work on areas that have not been worked on before. Originality of research (procedure or area covered) is of paramount importance. The proposed 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.

OBJECTIVES

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.

The degree shall be done purely by research and thesis. The candidate will seek admission and thereafter develop a project proposal. Once the proposal is approved, the candidate will carry out research work and write a thesis which will be examined according to the rules and regulations for PhD studies at the University of Nairobi

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The common regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy degrees in all faculties/ Schools of the University shall apply. Admission into the programmes shall be open to holders of Master of Science degree in the respective field of Engineering specialization, either   from the University of Nairobi or from another University recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi. Provision is given for upgrading of a Master programme directly to PhD. level, if the quality of research is high and the senate allows

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Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Environmental and Biosystems Engineering)

Sectors in which Environmental and Biosystems Engineers find work

  • Food Security
  • Water for crops, livestock and communities
  • Manufacturing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Environment

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENVIRONMENTAL & BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING (F801)

 YEAR 1 

 YEAR 2 

 YEAR 3  

 TOTALS 

TUITION

           540,000

            540,000

        540,000

           1,620,000

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)

               7,000

                7,000

            7,000

                21,000

THESIS EXAMINATION

                    -  

                     -  

          50,000

                50,000

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)

               4,500

                4,500

            4,500

                13,500

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)

               1,000

                1,000

            1,000

                  3,000

CAUTION - (ONCE)

               5,000

                     -  

                  -  

                  5,000

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)

               6,500

                6,500

            6,500

                19,500

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)

               2,000

                2,000

            2,000

                  6,000

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)

               5,000

                5,000

            5,000

                15,000

STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)

               1,000

                1,000

            1,000

                  3,000

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)

                    -  

                     -  

                  -  

                        -  

Grand TOTAL

           572,000

            567,000

        617,000

           1,756,000
Department
ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING