Overview
As agricultural production shifts more towards intensively controlled systems and with stringent biosafety requirements, training that focuses on environmentally friendly and sustainable technologies and practices take centre stage. Training in Doctorate of Philosophy in Management of Agroecosystems and Environment aims to produce graduates with technological and managerial skills on environmental issues related to agriculture to meet these requirements. The programme aims to equip students with high-level scientific knowledge and skills required to tackle technical issues on management of agriculture-related aspects in the environment such as ecohydrology, reduction or control of degradation of natural resources, and pollution, and promotion of environmentally acceptable and sustainable production practices in agroecosystems.
The programme takes cognizance of world major farming systems and offers a rigorous curriculum that focuses on two major issues: (i) ecological management of agricultural lands (ii) abatement of resource degradation and/or pollution of rural, urban soils and water catchments and recycling/reuse of agro-wastes. The focus of the programme is on principles and practices of agroecology, ecohydrology, agricultural land degradation and understanding the fate and mitigation of pollution, including those processes that influence the impact of pollution in agroecosystems. The aim of the programme is to provide an advanced understanding of agroecosystems management so as to enable graduates to assess and address environmental problems in agriculture and natural resources management. Potential employers include training and research institutions (universities and colleges), Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, World Agroforestry Centre, non-governmental organizations and private consultancy firms
Structure
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The degree programme shall consist of research by thesis.
- The common regulations governing Doctor of Philosophy Degrees in the University of Nairobi shall apply. Accordingly the following rules will apply.
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The programme shall take a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.
Admission Requirements
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Holders of a Master of Science degree in agricultural related disciplines,Management of Agroecosystemes and environemnet, Range management, Soil science, biological sciences, environmental sciences or in natural resource management or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by senate.
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Holders of Masters degree in relevant social sciences recommended by the faculty board and approved by senate.
Careers
- Enhance sustainable natural resources management for increased agricultural production and environmental protection.
- Assess the impact on the environment arising from agricultural and natural resources utilization.
- Combat pollution and degradation of rural and peri-urban land and water resources.
- Contribute to research and technological innovations in agriculture and environment.
- Contribute to the implementation of the national policies relating to sustainable agriculture and natural resource management.
Fees and Funding
| Year I | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total | |
| TUITION | 432,000.00 | 432,000.00 | 432,000.00 | 1,296,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 21,000.00 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | - | - | 50,000.00 | 50,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 | 13,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | - | - | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 19,500.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | - | - | - | - |
| Grand Totals | 464,000.00 | 459,000.00 | 509,000.00 | 1,432,000.00 |
Exam Regulations
Common regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy in all faculties shall be applicable.
