MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL STATISTICS

Overview

The master of science in medical statistics course aims at equipping students with the relevant training in theoretical and practical aspects of statistics and their applications in health research.

PHILOSOPHY

A world class department of public and global health committed to excellence in scholarly pursuit,scientific research and service delivery .

RATIONALE

To provide quality public health education and training ,research and service delivery that embodies the aspirations of the Kenyan people and global community through the creation, preservation,integration,transmission,utilization of public health knowledge.

OBJECTIVES

1. Demonstrate theoretical and practical statistical knowledge.

2. Apply techniques of mathematics,statistics and computing to health research.

3. Provide statistical expertise on public health issues.

4. Analyse and interpret medical data.

5. Develop research designs and engage in health research.

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE STRUCTURE AND DURATION

1. The master of science degree course in medical statistics shall cover a minimum duration of four (4) semesters and maximum duration of ten (10) semesters of fifteen (15) weeks each.

2. The course will consist of fifteen (15) core units ,one elective and a project which is equivalent to four (4) units.

3. A course unit shall be defined as consisting of 45 contact hours,comprising of lectures, tutorials and practical.

4. A candidate shall be required to take minimum of three (3) course units and a maximum of five (5) course units in semester.

COURSE OUTLINE 

FIRST YEAR 

Core courses 

CODE                                                          TITLE                                                                  HOURS

HID 6101                                                     STATISTICAL METHOD 1                                      45

HID 6103                                                     EPIDEMIOLOGICAL METHODS                            45

HID 6102                                                     STATISTICAL METHOD II                                      45

HID 6104                                                     EPIDEMIOLOGICAL METHOD II                           45

HID 6105                                                     DATA MANAGEMENT AND STATISTICAL              

                                                                    COMPUTING                                                          45

HID 6107                                                    SAMPLE SURVEY METHODS                               45

HID 6109                                                    DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL TRIALS   45

HID 6106                                                    MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL METHODS             45

HID 6108                                                     HEALTH SERVICES SURVEY AND STATISTICS 45

HID 6110                                                     STATISTICAL GENETICS 1                                    45

SECOND YEAR 

Core Courses

CODE                                                   TITLE                                                                            HOURS 

HID 6201                                              ADVANCED STATISTICAL MODELS                            45

HID 6203                                              STATISTICAL DEMOGRAPHY                                      45

HID 6205                                              STATISTICAL METHODS FOR SURVIVAL DATA         45

HID  6207                                             PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN MEDICAL STATISTICS  45

HID 6209                                              MODELLING DYNAMIC OF INFECTIOUS AND 

                                                             COMMUNICABLE DISEASE                                          45

Elective Courses 

CODE                                                               TITLE                                                          HOURS 

HID 6211                                              BIOLOGICAL ASSAYS                                              45

HID 6213                                              STATISTICAL GENETICS II                                      45

HID 6215                                               ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS AND 

                                                               OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH                                       45

HID 6217                                               SPATIAL STATISTICAL METHODS IN

                                                                 HEALTH SCIENCES                                               45

WMS 750                                               PROJECT                                                                    180

MODE OF DELIVERY

The mode of learning for the Master's programme is full-time 9:00am to 4:00pm on Weekdays.

The blended learning mode of delivery will be through e-learning that combines face-to-face and online learning approaches. The programme shall be delivered through face-to-face lectures, group work, reading assignments, seminars, class discussions and fieldwork.

Face-to-Face Mode

Lectures, seminars, discussions, tutorials, guided practical experiments and demonstrations. clinical work, clinical teachings & tutorials, practical demonstrations, teachings in skills laboratory, on-call duties, clinical case discussions, journal clubs, case reports, seminars, multimedia resources. Most of the learning will be participatory.

Open, Distance and E-Learning Mode

Home and/or office-based media using a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g. audiovisual and e- learning materials

Blended Learning Mode

A combination of face-to-face and online learning approaches.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

The common regulations for the masters degree in the university of Nairobi shall apply.

candidates eligible for admission into the master of science degree in medical statistics shall have the following .

1.Holders of bachelors of medicine and bachelor of surgery ,bachelor of dental sciences,bachelor of pharmacy,bachelor of veterinary medicine and bachelor of nursing science from the university of Nairobi.

2. Holders of at least an upper second class bachelors degree in science ,engineering ,agriculture and arts based subjects with strong mathematical background from the university of Nairobi.

3.Holder of a lower second class degree in disciplines specified in (2) above plus postgraduate diploma at least two years of relevant research/work experience in their respective fields.

4. Holders of a pass degree in disciplines specified in (2) plus a post graduate diploma in te relevant disciplines with at least two years of research/work experience.

5. Holders of a pass degree in the areas specified in (2) plus at least five years of research/work experience.

6. Any other qualifications equivalent to the above from institution recognized by the senate of the university of Nairobi.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit the online application portal 

Intakes: September

For Enquiries, kindly call +2540204915044; Contact person Kenneth Owuori
Email: dept-pgh@uonbi.ac.ke

Prospects

  1. Biostatisticians - The Statistician will be responsible for analyzing cutting-edge bio-behavioral health and network epidemiological datasets, and reporting results from their analyses.
  2. Health Economists - tools developed by statisticians and health economists are widely used for evaluating clinical and economical value of devices and drugs.
  3. Researchers - collaborating with public and private partners in translating big questions into deep insights that improve programs and refine strategies. 
  4. Translation scientists - writing, reviewing and executing statistical analysis plans (SAP) for biomarkers etc.
  5. Econometricians - developing, estimating and validation of statistical and econometric models.

Attachment Opportunities

Our graduands get to serve in private sector, public sector and/or academia.

Notable Alumni

1. Robert Ochieng Ofwete - Research Veterinarian, Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Center. 

2. Peninah Wangari Muigai - Pharmacist Specialist | Researcher | Medical Stastician.

YEAR 1                                                         SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2 

TUITION                                                        192,000.00     192,000.00             384,000.00

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)             3,000.00                       -                     3,000.00

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2,250.00          2,250.00                  4,500.00

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)                                 1,000.00                       -                     1,000.00

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)                                  5,000.00                       -                     5,000.00

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)                                2,000.00                       -                     2,000.00

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)                         6,500.00                       -                     6,500.00

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)                      7,000.00                       -                     7,000.00

CAUTION - (ONCE)                                      5,000.00                       -                     5,000.00

STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)    1,000.00                       -                     1,000.00

Totals                                                             224,750.00      194,250.00              419,000.00

    

 YEAR 2                                                          SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 

TUITION                                                          192,000.00     192,000.00              384,000.00

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)               6,000.00          6,000.00                 12,000.00

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)   2,250.00          2,250.00                  4,500.00

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)                                   1,000.00                       -                   1,000.00

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)                                   5,000.00                       -                    5,000.00

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)                                  2,000.00                       -                    2,000.00

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)                           6,500.00                       -                    6,500.00

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)                        7,000.00                       -                    7,000.00

STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)      1,000.00                       -                    1,000.00

THESIS EXAMINATION                                                  -         30,000.00               30,000.00

YEAR 2 TOTALS                                             222,750.00        230,250.00            453,000.00

GRAND TOTALS                                                                                                      872,000.00

Exam Regulations

The common regulations governing examinations for the Masters Degree in the University of Nairobi shall apply.