University of Nairobi Dental School
The Faculty of Dental Sciences started from a humble beginning in 1974 as a department (The Department of Dental Surgery) in the Faculty of Medicine. The first group of eighteen (18) students was admitted in 1974 to pursue the course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) of the University of Nairobi. To facilitate its inception and growth, the Department acquired and renovated the then building structures for the former Princess Elizabeth Maternity in 1977 with financial and material support from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. The aim was to have a university teaching dental hospital. Initially, the Department had only nine (9) dental units, but these soon grew to fifty two (52) distributed in various clinics.
University of Nairobi School of Dentistry Courses Offered
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (BDS) – 5 Year Course
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (BDS) – 5 Year Course
MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY (MDS) IN PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY (MDS) IN ORAL AND MAXIOLLOFACIAL SURGERY
MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY (MDS) IN PERIODONTOLOGY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph. D) DENTAL SURGERY
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Prosthodontics
Antimicrobial efficacy of Medicinal Plants on Root Canal Biofilm
Doctor of Philosophy in Periodontology,
Admission Requirement University of Nairobi School of Dentistry
- Candidates for admission must satisfy the general University of Nairobi admission criteria of a mean grade C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). A minimum C+ Grade pass will be mandatory in each of the cluster subjects.
- The cluster subjects for Bachelor of Dental Surgery in K.C.S.E are as follows:
- Biology.
- Chemistry.
- Physics or Mathematics.
- English or Kiswahili
3.3 In addition to (3.2) above, eligibility for consideration for admission into the Module II Degree Program in the School of Dental Sciences shall be governed by the following admission requirements, outlined under each catchment category:
3.4 Advanced level holders should have at least:-
Two principal level passes and one subsidiary in Kenya Advanced
Certificate of Education (KACE), Grade 5 and above in International Baccalaureate (IB), three principal level passes in GCE or equivalent level of education in the following subjects:-
- Biology.
- Chemistry.
- Physics/Mathematics.
- General paper.
3.5 Kenya Certificate of Education(KCE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum ‘O’ level division II Pass or C+ mean grade in KCSE in addition to three year diploma from a Medical Training Institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate in either of the following disciplines:
- Dental Technology,
- Dental Surgery Assistant,
- Dental Hygiene,
- Community Oral Health,
- Clinical Medicine,
- Laboratory Technology,
- Radiography,
- Pharmaceutical
- Technology, Nursing, or any other equivalent disciplines.
3.6 In addition applicants shall be expected to be working in the relevant field of their training at the time of application.
3.7 Holders of Degrees in any of the Science subjects from the university of Nairobi or equivalent degrees from institutions recognized by Senate of the University of Nairobi.
3.8 International students from non-English speaking countries shall provide evidence of competence in English language by producing test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) certificate or its equivalent.
Contact Details
Physical Address:
Argwings Kodhek Road (Opposite Nairobi Hospital)
Postal Address:
P. O. Box 19676-00202
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi Kenya
Telephone:
Secretary, School of Dental Sciences – 0204915901
Cellphone:
+254-773-181503
Fax:
+254-20-2723252
E-Mail: