Overview
Environmental chemistry is the study of the interaction between chemical substances and man and the environment. The aim of the degree program is to produce graduates who are well grounded in environmental science, project management and research skills.
Structure
The course will be a two year programme, the first year being course work only. A total of twelve taught courses will be offered over the two semesters and will comprise ten core courses and two elective courses.
1. Core Courses in First Year
SCH 502: Physical methods of Structural Determination (NT)
SCH 506 Research Methods
SCE 501 Advanced Air Chemistry
SCE 502 Advanced Water Chemistry
SGL 508 Environmental Geology
SCE 504 Industrial Ecology
SCE 505 Chemical Risk Assessment & Management
SCE 508 Project Management
Electives (any two)
SCE 506 Role of Metal Ions in Biological Systems (NC)
SCE 507 Advanced Environmental Biotechnology
SCE 509 Environmental Policy, Law and Diplomacy
SCE 510 Fuel Science and Technology
SCE 511 Sustainability Management Systems
2. The second year will be Research and Thesis.
Admission Requirements
Holders of the following shall be eligible for registration for a Master of Science Degree in Environmental chemistry;
- A degree of the University of Nairobi of at least Upper Second Class Honours in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the University.
- A degree of the University of Nairobi of at least Upper Second Class Honours in Chemistry combined with another science subject or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the University.
- A lower Second Class degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the University plus at least two years relevant research/work experience
- A lower Second Class degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry combined with another science subject or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the University plus at least two years relevant research/work experience
- A pass degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the University plus at least five years relevant research/work experience
- A pass degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry combined with another science subject or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the University plus at least five years relevant research/work experience
Careers
Graduates find employment in various government departments, parastatals, local international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and intergovernmental bodies. Involved in environmental management, research and development. In industry, opportunities exist in product marketing, process control, quality assurance and product design. Opportunities also exist in the education sector.
Fees and Funding
FEES can be confirmed at the point of Enrolment through dept-chem@uonbi.ac.ke