MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS

Overview

Philosophy of the Programme

The philosophy of the programme is to foster excellence in academic freedom, professionalism and integrity through quality scholarly teaching, training and research .

The rationale of the Programme

The rationale of the degree program is to equip the mathematically competent students with a advanced focus for research in mathematics and its applications. This course is designed to provide students with a broad training in mathematics useful in analysis and solution of problems in mathematical sciences. The programme is also ideally suited for students who want to pursue research towards a doctoral degree in mathematics and related areas. The MSc in Mathematics program has been reviewed in line with the Commission for University Education (CUE) guidelines and also to take into account recent changes in advanced mathematics training worldwide. Since this programme was developed, they had never been reviewed. This review therefore was necessary. Secondly, the Senate Restructuring Committee of Academic Programmes at the University of Nairobi recommended a review of the same programmes pointing out a possible merger of the two Programmes in Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The departmental academic board meeting sat and considered the directive of the senate to merge.

Course Objectives

The course aims to:

  • Provide students with advanced training in Pure or Applied Mathematics
  • Expose the student to Current research trends in pure or Applied  Mathematics

Language(s) Used: The language used in teaching is English

Modes of Delivery:

  • Face-Face Mode: The programme will be delivered through a variety of face-to-face methods such as lectures, tutorials, laboratory or field-based practical lessons, demonstrations, individual or group assignments and presentations.

  • Virtual/Online: This shall consist of written self-instructional study modules e.g. study course materials,relevant literature and interactive devices and self-tests. Face-to-face introductory tutorials. Mediated technical learning materials such audio-visual and e-Learning.

  • Blended Learning. Both Module I and Module II students learn together.

Intakes: The programme intake is in September of every year click the link below for more information on the application procedure University of Nairobi online Application Click this link to apply  

 

Contacts

The Chairman,

Department of Mathematics.

P.O.Box 30197-00100

Telephone: 020 4914143 / 020 4914148

Email: maths@uonbi.ac.ke.

 

Course Structure and Duration

  1. The minimum duration of the course shall be four semesters and the maximum duration shall be 12 semesters , each of 15 weeks
  2. Course unit shall be defined as consisting of 45 contact hours of lectures, tutorials  and practicals.
  3. Candidates shall be required to take all the eight level-500 course units and four level-600 course units by course work. In addition the candidates shall be required to take a project 
  4. The project will be regarded as equivalent to four course units
  5. Candidates are required to participate in a weekly departmental postgraduate seminar. The seminars will be of one hour duration, and wll cover specia topics by means of lectures and information conferences.
  6. In each semester  candidates shall be required to take a minimum of three course units and a maximum of five course units.

Schedule of Intakes: 

The programme intake is in September of every year click the link below for more information on the application procedure University of Nairobi online Application Click this link to apply  

Application Information

Before continuing please read the University of Nairobi admission requirements Please ensure that you meet the admission requirements before applying. Online Student Application Manual  

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  1. Common regulations for the Master of Science Degree in the University of Nairobi and the School of Mathematics shall be applicable.
  2. Holders of a degree of the University of Nairobi of at least Upper Second Class in Mathematics or an equivalent qualification from  a university recognized by the Senate
  3. Holders of a Lower Second Class degree plus at least two years relevant research experience or academic work may be considered for admission.
  4. Non-holders of a first degree who can show evidence of relevant research experience of academic work may be considered for admission provided that they pass relevant qualifying examinations.

Transfer of Credits

A candidate may be exempted from some course units and credits transferred from institutions recognized by senate  subject to the following conditions

  1. Must have passed in similar units course units at Masters level.
  2. Requests for exemption should be made in writing, on admission , addressed to the Director School of  Mathematics and must be accompanied by officially endorsed supporting documents including the institution's syllabuses  for relevant courses.
  3. Payment of appropriate exemption fees 
  4. No candidate shall be exempted from more than one third of the total number of course units required in the course.

Attachment Opportunity

Students can be attached but not limited to the following

  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Government parastatals and institutions
  • Research institutions
  • International organizations
  • Financial and non-financial institutions

Career prospects/opportunities

  • Mathematician
  • Operations research Analyst
  • Computer security system analyst
  • Research analyst
  • Consultancy

Notable Alumni

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS - I577  
Year 1 - 8units  
TUITION 312,000
EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 8,000
REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 4,500
ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1,000
CAUTION - (ONCE) 5,000
MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6,500
ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7,000
ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2,000
LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 5,000
STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1,000
TOTALS 352,000
   
Year 2 - 4units  
TUITION 312,000
EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 4,000
REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 4,500
ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1,000
MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6,500
ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7,000
ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2,000
STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1,000
LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 5,000
THESIS EXAMINATION 30,000
TOTALS 373,000
   
Grand TOTALS 725,000
Exam Regulations

Examination regulations

Written examinations

Masters examinations shall be governed by the general regulations for the degree of Master of Science in the School of Mathematics.

  1. Course units taken in  a given semester shall normally be examined at the end of that semester.
  2. A candidate for the Master of Science shall be required to complete satisfactorily all such course work and assignments that may be required  for the scheme of study
  3. Each taught course unit shall be examined by two-hour  written examination.
  4. Each course unit shall be graded independently out of 100 marks
  5. The pass mark shall be 50
  6. The complete assessment of a taught course shall consist of continuous assessment tests,coursework or practical assignments and a written examination.The  contribution towards the unit aggregate score shall be 30% for course work and 70% for written examination.
  7. A candidate who fails to obtain the pass mark in any course unit may be allowed to resit or retake the failed units, a maximum of two times.
  8. A pass obtained  by re-sitting a course unit shall be recorded as 50
  9. A candidate who fails in the second  resit or retake or fails to complete the course in the prescribed time shall be discontinued.

The project

  1. A candidate shall be required to submit a written  project report to the School of Mathematics for examination
  2. The project shall be graded independently out of 100 marks, distributed as follows:

70% for the project and 30% for oral presentation.

  1. The pass mark shall be 50 
  2. A candidate who fails to obtain the pass mark in the project may be allowed to re-submit the project a maximum of two times.
  3. A pass obtained by re-submission of the project will be recorded as 50
  4. A candidate who fails to obtain the pass mark in the project at the second re-submission of the project or fails to complete the course within the prescribed period will be discontinued. 
Qualifications and Consultancies

Degree award 

The final degree award shall be Master of Science in Mathematics.

 

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