POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN OPERATIONAL HYDROLOGY

Overview

Increasing population, industrial development, agricultural extension services are gradually stressing the quality and quantity of natural resources. Consequently there is an increasing need for skilled personnel in management of water resources based on a thorough understanding of water availability and movement. 

The course is therefore designed to improve the understanding of hydrologic processes and the influence of human activities in the exploitation of water resources. The objective of the course is to train, and equip students with skills and knowledge in operational Hydrology. 

The common regulations governing Postgraduate programme in the University and schools shall apply.

A holder of a first degree of the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from any other institution recognized by the Senate. Meteorology, Mathematics and Physics, Physics and Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Geography, Geology and Mathematics, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer  Science, Mining, Geophysics or equivalent are also eligible for registration.

Department
Meteorology