Overview
INTRODUCTION
There is a growing need to provide solutions to the ever emerging weather and climate related issues. In order to do so there is need to acquire advanced knowledge and research skill at doctorate level in Meteorology. Meteorology provides the foundation on which the applied fields such as Agrometeorology, Aviation Meteorology, climate change Science are anchored.
Kenya Vision 2030, the country’s development blueprint covering the period 2008 to 2030, aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing, “middle-income" country providing a high quality life to all its citizens by the year 2030”. Weather and climate influence economic, social and political pillars of Kenya Vision 2030. Therefore training of high level human resource in Meteorology is crucial.
The PhD programme in Meteorology seeks to contribute to the national and global initiatives of responding to weather and climate change effects through capacity building in acquisition advanced knowledge and research in meteorology.
The PhD programme in Meteorology is designed to provide students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in Meteorology and it application weather and climate related issue. The programme is designed to meet the needs of those graduates seeking careers in the fields such as Weather prediction, Climate Change Science; Climate Modeling; Agrometeorology, Hydrometeorology, Atmospheric Pollution and Physical Oceanography.
The objectives of the programme shall be to impart students with:
- Advanced knowledge in meteorology and develop competences in the applications of meteorology.
- Skills to conduct advanced research in meteorology and disseminate research findings.
SCHEDULE OF INTAKE
Intake is done in the month of September every calendar year. For more information, please visit this link
MODE OF DELIVERY
There are three modes of delivery in this programme namely;
- Module I - this has a face-to-face delivery and is done from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Module II - this has a face-to-face delivery and is done from 5.30pm to 8.3pm, Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 5pm on Saturday.
- Module III - this has an open and distance learning mode where modules are given to students to read/study.
- Online
ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Any Meteorological Institutes/Offices
CONTACT OF SUPPORT PERSONS
Dr F. J. Opija
Cellphone No. +254 721 531 908
Mr. B. M. Watitwa
Cellphone No. +254 712 230 635
NOTABLE ALUMNI
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Structure
- The programme shall last for a minimum period of eighteen (18) months and a maximum of five (5) years.
- The programme shall be offered by course work, examinations and thesis.
- The course work shall be conducted through lectures, discussion groups, practicals, seminars and assignments
- Continuous assessment shall comprise tests, assignments, practicals, field work and term papers.
- The candidate shall be required to take at least four (4) taught course units except where exemption has been permitted.
- The candidate shall be required to take 3 core course units and at least 1 electives.
- The taught courses shall be covered in a minimum of one semester and a maximum of two (2) semesters each of fifteen (15) weeks.
- Candidates shall be required to take at least two (2) course units in each semester.
- A candidate shall be required to write a thesis equivalent to 16 units. The thesis must target a specific area of application of Meteorology.
- The School/ Department may require the candidate to attend such a course or courses as may be considered appropriate.
Admission Requirements
The common regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in the University of Nairobi shall apply.
(a) Holders of a Master of Science degree in Meteorology, Agrometeorology, Aviation Meteorology, Hydrology, Climate Change of the University of Nairobi.
(b) Holders of a Master of Science degree in Meteorology, Agrometeorology, Aviation Meteorology, Hydrology, Climate Change or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by Senate.
(c) Candidates will be required to draw and submit a detailed Doctoral research proposal in the prescribed manner at the time of applying for admission.
Careers
Researcher
Fees and Funding
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN METEOROLOGY (I805) | ||||
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 | TOTALS | |
| TUITION | 360,000 | 360,000 | 360,000 | 1,080,000 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 21,000 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | 0 | 0 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 13,500 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000 | 0 | 0 | 5,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 19,500 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 6,000 |
| LIBRARY FEES - PER ANNUAL | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3,000 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand TOTALS | 392,000 | 387,000 | 437,000 | 1,216,000 |
