Difference between revisions of "Kenya - University of Nairobi, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS)"
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| − | Training in Veterinary Medicine started with Diplomates in 1942 under the umbrella of Makerere University . The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine [BVM] programme was launched in July 1962 under the then University of East Africa. In July 1970, following the dissolution of the University of East Africa, the Faculty became fully fledged and part of University of Nairobi . The Faculty grew through the 1960s and 1970s and was mainly supported by countries such as | + | Training in Veterinary Medicine started with Diplomates in 1942 under the umbrella of Makerere University . The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine [BVM] programme was launched in July 1962 under the then University of East Africa. In July 1970, following the dissolution of the University of East Africa, the Faculty became fully fledged and part of University of Nairobi . The Faculty grew through the 1960s and 1970s and was mainly supported by countries such as USA , Germany and Norway to name a few. To date it is the only Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Kenya . It has a considerable human resource base comprising Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and other PhD holders as well as other cadre of staff in support of it's core functions. Since inception, the Faculty has trained many veterinarians and postgraduates for Kenya, and other African countries in addition to some nationals of a few western countries . |
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| − | The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi (UoN) offers three Degree programmes namely | + | The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi (UoN) offers three Degree programmes namely Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM), Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology and Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management. |
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| − | There are also four Certificate Programmes, one Diploma Course in Animal Health and Production and several Postgraduate programmes which include fifteen Master of Science programmes and | ||
The BVM course takes five years while the other undergraduate programmes take four years. The Certificate Courses take one year while the Diploma courses take three years. The Post graduate courses take a minimum of two years. | The BVM course takes five years while the other undergraduate programmes take four years. The Certificate Courses take one year while the Diploma courses take three years. The Post graduate courses take a minimum of two years. | ||
| − | The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme has six departments namely; | + | The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme has six departments namely;the Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology,the Department of Veterinary Pathology,Microbiology and Parasitology,the Department of Animal Production,the Department of Clinical Studies, the Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology and the Vet Farm |
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| − | The Faculty runs a Small Animal Clinic and a Large Animal | + | The Faculty runs a Small Animal Clinic and a Large Animal clinic with 24 hour services offered by Clinicians who are part of the Faculty. There are also ambulatory services that serve clients in the Campus vicinity. Students in their fourth and fifth year of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme participate in the Clinic work and also the ambulatory services which are mainly carried out by Final Year Undergraduate students. |
All Diagnostic and Therapeutic services are carried out by the University Clinic which is run by the Department of Clinical Studies. | All Diagnostic and Therapeutic services are carried out by the University Clinic which is run by the Department of Clinical Studies. | ||
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The University of Nairobi is the only university in Kenya offering a degree in Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM). The Campus hosting the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is known as the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) Upper Kabete Campus. This campus is located about 15 km west of the main campus and Central Business District of Nairobi City off Waiyaki Way.
About Us
Training in Veterinary Medicine started with Diplomates in 1942 under the umbrella of Makerere University . The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine [BVM] programme was launched in July 1962 under the then University of East Africa. In July 1970, following the dissolution of the University of East Africa, the Faculty became fully fledged and part of University of Nairobi . The Faculty grew through the 1960s and 1970s and was mainly supported by countries such as USA , Germany and Norway to name a few. To date it is the only Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Kenya . It has a considerable human resource base comprising Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and other PhD holders as well as other cadre of staff in support of it's core functions. Since inception, the Faculty has trained many veterinarians and postgraduates for Kenya, and other African countries in addition to some nationals of a few western countries .
Education
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi (UoN) offers three Degree programmes namely Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM), Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology and Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management. There are also four Certificate Programmes, one Diploma Course in Animal Health and Production and several Postgraduate programmes which include fifteen Master of Science programmes and one PhD programme.
The BVM course takes five years while the other undergraduate programmes take four years. The Certificate Courses take one year while the Diploma courses take three years. The Post graduate courses take a minimum of two years.
The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme has six departments namely;the Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology,the Department of Veterinary Pathology,Microbiology and Parasitology,the Department of Animal Production,the Department of Clinical Studies, the Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology and the Vet Farm
Current Research
The Research both ongoing and those already completed can be accessed on the Faculty website under the "Academic Activities" Tab. From here, a catalogue of over 150 research items can be accessed.
Clinical Services
The Faculty runs a Small Animal Clinic and a Large Animal clinic with 24 hour services offered by Clinicians who are part of the Faculty. There are also ambulatory services that serve clients in the Campus vicinity. Students in their fourth and fifth year of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme participate in the Clinic work and also the ambulatory services which are mainly carried out by Final Year Undergraduate students.
All Diagnostic and Therapeutic services are carried out by the University Clinic which is run by the Department of Clinical Studies.
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