The Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi in collaboration with The Ohio State University, USA, Kenya Medical Research Institute, is inviting applications for:
ONE-YEAR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ONE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY RESEARCH ETHICS (POHERE) (REGULAR PROGRAMME)
2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
PROGRAMME TITLE: Postgraduate Diploma in One Health and Emergency Research Ethics
LEVEL OF PROGRAMME: Graduate Level (PGD)
AIM OF THE PGD IN ONE HEALTH AND EMERGENCY RESEARCH ETHICS PRORAMME
The programme aims to produce high calibre individuals who ensure ethical planning, conduct, review, and regulation of One Health and emergency research in addition to provision of consultancy services in ethical implementation of public health interventions at the human, animal and environmental interface.
EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS
Upon completion, graduates may be employed as One Health and Emergency research ethics leaders. Graduates may provide technical support to the many, and growing, Research Ethics Committees in Kenya, East Africa and beyond. Graduates may be employed in: Universities; Research Institutions; Regulatory bodies; NGOs; National and County Governments; Hospitals; and Clinical trial sites.
Apply now! Next programme intake begins in the 2025/2026 Academic Year.
ADMISSION IS OPEN TO
Individuals in educational and research institutions, government ministries, departments, and agencies, private institutions, health institutions, as well as local Non-governmental Organizations, and international agencies.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must possess one of these three possibilities:
1). A first degree in Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing sciences, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or related Medical Sciences; OR a first degree (a minimum of Upper Second-Class Honors) in any of the following areas of study: Basic and Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Environmental Health, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or Law; OR
2). Have a Lower Second Class Honors in the disciplines listed in 1). or other relevant fields, along with either a minimum of two years of relevant work experience post degree, a professional qualification, or a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant area; OR
3). Have a Pass degree in the disciplines listed in 1). or other relevant fields, along with either at least three years of relevant post degree experience or a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant area.
APPLICATION
To apply for admission to the University of Nairobi programme, please visit the online application portal at https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/ and search for JPE 5 under Postgraduate Diploma. Applications are open for the September 2025 intake.
Reporting Date: 18th August 2025.
Online Application for Admission to the University of Nairobi will be ongoing until: 28th September 2025.
Deadline for scholarship consideration requires applications for admission to the program be submitted by: 30th April 2025.
Details of the MSc in One Health and Emergency Research Ethics Programme are available at: https://phpt.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/admission-content-type/master-science-one-health-and-emergency-research-ethics-mohere
SCHOLARSHIPS
In order to be considered for scholarship award, application for admission to the program must first be submitted to the University of Nairobi. A limited number of competitive Scholarships are available to support tuition fees, research costs, and participation in the Annual MOHERE workshop. Those interested must apply here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehx3GH3vASiH5EG
Deadline for scholarship application: 30th April 2025.
For enquiries kindly call: +254 020 4916015 or email: dept-publichealth@uonbi.ac.ke
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