Overview
Philosophy of the Programe
The philosophy of the programe is to intended for Engineers with suitable qualifications and/or Professional experience who wish to study further or expand their range of expertise in specific field of Civil Engineering. The options offered are tailored to the requirements of the Civil Engineering Industry.
Rationale
The course contents will enable participants to specialize in any of the five following options. Not all these options will be available in any one year.
(i) Environmental Health Engineering
(ii) Water Resources Engineering
(iii) Geotechnical Engineering
(iv) Structural Engineering
(v) Transportation Engineering
Objectives
The aim of this program is to produce graduates who are both skilled in structural engineering principles and have the ability to apply and solve complex open-ended engineering works and problems. The program of Master of Science in Civil Engineering will produce Civil Engineers who are:
- Knowledgeable to apply practical skills to face the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly evolving civil engineering field.
- Capable of demonstrating individual, professional and social responsibility through value and attitudes.
- Able to organize and relate ideas coherently in written, oral, and graphic form using standard conventions and tools and synthesize information, and draw reasoned inferences in the field of civil engineering.
- Proficient with information management skills to pursue advanced educational opportunities, along with the development of life-long learning skills for enquiry based learning.
Application Information
Applications for admission are open throughout the year through the online platform. The requirements for submitting your application are detailed in the link provided https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/
The Department admits new students at the beginning of every academic calendar year (which is usually September).
Mode of Delivery
- Face-to-Face Mode
This is through lectures and tutorials using notes, electronic presentations, instruction manuals, group discussions, practical laboratory demonstrations and fieldwork.
- Open, Distance Learning and e-Learning
In case of delivery through ODeL, special arrangements shall be made for the practical laboratory, field work and computing sessions. Where not feasible alternative arrangements will be made to do them on campus.
- Blended Learning
This is a hybrid of face to face with Open, Distance Learning and e-learning.
Notable Alumni
Eng. Nicholas Musuni - Registrar, Engineers Board of Kenya
Eng. Tom Omai - General Manager, Planning & Programming, Kenya Roads Board.
Contact of Support Persons
Our Offices are located at Main Campus-Civil Engineering Block (Next to Central Police Station) Harry Thuku Way, Nairobi
Tel: +254 - 20 - 491- 3512
Email: civileng@uonbi.ac.ke
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
The following shall be eligible for admission into the programme:
- A holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering of the University of
- Nairobi with at least Second class honours (upper division) or Second class honours
- (lower division) with two years working experience or Pass with six years working experience
- A holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree of the University of Nairobi in a discipline closely related to the selected MSc option who has in addition relevant practical experience to be assessed by a departmental panel.
- A holder of similar qualifications from the other institutions recognized by the Senate as equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree of the University of Nairobi
Schedule of Intakes
The programme shall normally consist of a two-year study by coursework, laboratory, examination and thesis.
- Coursework, laboratory and examination - 12 months
- Project work and thesis presentation - 12 - 15months
In the first year of study the candidate will be required to undertake six approved full courses or the equivalent. Four of these or the equivalent will be compulsory.
A full course means 60 hours consisting of lectures, tutorials and laboratory work, and a half course means 30 hours consisting of lectures, tutorials and laboratory. In general a full course will comprise of 40 hours of lectures and a half course 20 hours of lectures. The remaining number of hours in each course will be devoted to tutorials and/or laboratory work.
The second year will be devoted to an individual research project which must be written up as a thesis and submitted for examination in accordance with University Regulations.
Fees and Funding
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING - F537
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Year 1 |
Semester 1- 4unit |
Semester 2- 3 units |
TOTAL |
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TUITION |
240,000 |
240,000 |
480,000 |
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MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) |
6,500 |
- |
6,500 |
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ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) |
7,000 |
- |
7,000 |
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LIBRARY (PER YEAR) |
5,000 |
- |
5,000 |
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ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) |
2,000 |
- |
2,000 |
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CAUTION - (ONCE) |
5,000 |
- |
5,000 |
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REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) |
2,250 |
2,250 |
4,500 |
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EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) |
4,000 |
3,000 |
7,000 |
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ID CARD ( PER YEAR) |
1,000 |
- |
1,000 |
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STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) |
1,000 |
|
1,000 |
|
TOTAL |
273,750 |
245,250 |
519,000 |
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YEAR 2 |
Semester |
Semester 2 |
TOTAL |
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TUITION |
240,000 |
240,000 |
480,000 |
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MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) |
6,500 |
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6,500 |
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ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) |
7,000 |
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7,000 |
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LIBRARY (PER YEAR) |
5,000 |
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5,000 |
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ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) |
2,000 |
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2,000 |
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REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) |
2,250 |
2,250 |
4,500 |
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THESIS EXAMINATION |
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30,000 |
30,000 |
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ID CARD ( PER YEAR) |
1,000 |
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1,000 |
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STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) |
1,000 |
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1,000 |
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EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) |
- |
- |
- |
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TOTAL |
264,750 |
272,250 |
537,000 |
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Grand TOTAL |
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1,056,000 |
Structure
Structure:
In the first year of study the candidate will be required to undertake six approved full courses or the equivalent. Four of these or the equivalent will be compulsory.
A full course means 60 hours consisting of lectures, tutorials and laboratory work, and a half course means 30 hours consisting of lectures, tutorials and laboratory. In general a full course will comprise of 40 hours of lectures and a half course 20 hours of lectures. The remaining number of hours in each course will be devoted to tutorials and/or laboratory work.
The second year will be devoted to an individual research project which must be written up as a thesis and submitted for examination in accordance with University Regulations.
Mode of Delivery
The mode of delivery is a blend of both online teaching and physical interaction as the need may dictate.
Exam Regulations
Common regulations of the University of Nairobi including examination malpractices, disciplinary action and mode of appeal of the University of Nairobi shall apply.
Careers
Attachment Opportunities
Masters Degrees in Civil Engineering program is to encourage students to make unceasing and diligent efforts to pursue holistic self-development to cultivate self-discipline and integrity, to nurture creativity into broad-minded future leaders with a global outlook. Civil and structural engineers work in a range of sectors, particularly the construction sector, on buildings of all kinds of transport and communications infrastructure. Career prospects after a Masters in Civil Engineering include:
- Building control surveyor
- Consulting civil engineer
- Contracting civil engineer
- Nuclear engineer
- Site engineer
- Structural engineer
- Water engineer
- Building services engineer
- Engineering geologist
- Environmental consultant
- Patent attorney
- Quantity surveyor
- Sustainability consultant
Career Prospects
Civil engineers can specialize in any of the diverse aspects of their profession, such as project management, construction, environmental analysis, design and planning. They work together with other professions concerned with the environment, town planning, and architecture and community development. Some civil engineers work on construction sites, while others are office-based. Certain projects require years of involvement while others are completed within weeks hence civil engineering career is full of variety
