Overview

Orthopaedic surgery is the study of the principles and procedures used in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating musculoskeletal disease, illness, and injury in humans and the maintenance of general health.

The University of Nairobi philosophy is guided by the need to connect and inspire the Kenyan community, provide leadership and stewardship and give hope and faith to the Kenyan society that it can excel in whatever it chooses to do with passion, moral responsibility and a strong sense of patriotism. The Orthopedic Surgery programme will produce orthopaedic surgeons in line with this philosophy.

Career prospects

Graduands end up in successful employment in private sector, public sector or academia. The programme can also lead to sub-specialization training in any of the Orthopaedics Surgery sub-specialties.

Attachment Opportunities: These include Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kijabe Mission Hospital, Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital, Aga Khan University Hospital, Coast General Referral Hospital.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Surgical Anatomy

Surgical Physiology

Surgical Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology

Research Methodology And Biostatistics

Accident And Emergency

Biomechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Medicine Prosthetics and Orthotics View 11 other Masters in Medicine in Kenya

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The candidates will be admitted after completing two years since completion of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery qualification (MBChB.) and is expected to have completed internship and worked as a medical officer.

Must have MBChB or its equivalent recognised by the Senate.

Must be registered by Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.

Must pass written entry examinations and an oral interview.

Foreign students will be required to present themselves personally or engage in an online virtual interview.

There must be proof of proficiency in English as this is the language of instruction.

The minimum admission requirements must be in line with Nationally accepted admission Requirements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

345000 KES / year

≈ 345000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

345000 KES / year

≈ 345000 KES / year

Additional Details

Year 2,3,4,5: 300,000/ per year

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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