Overview

On completion of the Pharmaceutical Analysis programme offered by the University of Nairobi, the students will be expensed to be competent in modern analytical techniques, monitoring of pharmaceutical and related manufacturing processes and the setting up and running of a quality control laboratory. The analyst will obtain sound scientific foundation to qualify them for academic appointments and carry out original research.

Objectives

Describe the theory underlying the application of various techniques in pharmaceutical analysis.

Evaluate analytical method(s) to employ in analyses.

Design pharmaceutical manufacturing procedures.

Monitor pharmaceutical manufacturing procedures.

Set up and manage a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.

Develop a research idea and undertake original research in the field of pharmaceutical analysis and related sciences.

Careers

On qualification, the Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Analysis graduates will be involved in both quality assurance and quality control of pharmaceuticals and related substances, both in the public and private practice arenas.

They will be competent in modern analytical techniques used in the monitoring of pharmaceuticals and related manufacturing processes. They will also be knowledgeable in the setting up and running of a quality control laboratory. Further, the programme equips the learners will sound scientific foundation to carry out original research and are qualified for academic appointments.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Thermal And Electrochemical Methods

Biological Assay Methods

Chromatographic Methods

Spectroscopic Methods

Research Methodology, Drug Information And Biostatistics

Synthetic Methods

Computer Applications And Pharmacy Management

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 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

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Pharmacy Pharmacology View 4 other Masters in Pharmacy 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 following shall be eligible for admission into the programme:

Holders of Bachelor of Pharmacy degree of the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Senate.

Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board or with the relevant regulatory body for international applicants.

Applicants from non-English speaking countries shall provide evidence of proficiency English.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

348000 KES / year

≈ 348000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

348000 KES / year

≈ 348000 KES / 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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