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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

Introduction and Objectives

The objective of the programme is to provide enhanced training in research and application of the life sciences with emphasis on molecular biology and biotechnology, and produce graduates who will contribute on economic growth and welfare development through research, teaching and production of ruminant and non ruminant animals in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Admission requirements

Eligible applicants must be holders of Master of Philosophy degree in Agricultural Veterinary, Medical biological sciences, applied or pure sciences (zoological major) of Moi University or equivalent qualification from any recognized university.

Course Structure

Core Courses

YEAR 1

SEMESTER I

Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 911 Research Methodology 4
ZOO 916 Cellular and Molecular Biology 3
ZOO 999 Research/Thesis 6

Required Courses

Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 914E Biometrics 3
ZOO 803E Biotechnology I 2

Semester II

Code Title Units

Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 913 Enterprising Science 3
ZOO 917 Biotechnology II 4
ZOO 918 Animal Nutrition 3
ZOO 925 Special Topics 1
ZOO 999 Research/Thesis 3

Elective Courses

Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 804 Biological Techniques 2
ZOO 805 Field Report 1
ZOO 809 Biostatistics 2

YEAR 2

Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 999 Research/Thesis 15

YEAR 3

Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 999 Research/Thesis 15

CONTACT ADDRESSES

Head of Department,
Dept of Biological Sciences
School of Science,
P.O. Box 1125
Eldoret, Kenya
Tel: +254-53-2063162 (Direct line), OR
Tel: 053-2063111 ext. 242
Email: deanscience@mu.ac.ke OR deanfos@mu.ac.ke

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