Faculty of ScienceDepartment of Biological Sciences,
Egerton University,
Njoro Campus,
P.O. Box 536,
Njoro.
Telephone: + 254 51 62183
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Introduction
PRE-MSC COURSE IN ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
1.0 Introduction
Physiology forms the scientific basis of clinical medicine in human and veterinary sciences, animal husbandry, and the biological basis of animal modelling. Physiology is also an integrative, multidisciplinary science. More than any other field, physiology incorporates knowledge and findings from molecular biology, cell biology, endocrinology, molecular genetics, pathology and other disciplines to develop a comprehensive understanding of the whole organism. This programme therefore aims to prepare candidates from tertiary institutions and lower qualification graduates to have in-depth scientific knowledge in animal physiology for post graduate studies.
2.0 Justification
This programme being a pre-masters course will prepare candidates for registration for the masters of Science degree in animal physiology for higher national diploma (HND) holders from national polytechnics and other equivalent institutions including also B.Sc. graduates who did not achieve second class honours upper division or higher from various universities.
Objectives
3.0 Main Objectives
The Pre-Msc course in animal physiology intends to:
2.1 Develop and upgrade skills and concepts necessary to undertake a Masters of Science in animal physiology.
2.2 Impart knowledge, attitudes and skills requisite in understanding the application of animal Physiology principles and strategies in sustainable scientific, industrial and technological development.
Admission
4.0 Admission Requirements
Candidates who seek admission to this course should have a minimum credit pass at higher national diploma level in physiology and/or related subjects, or B.Sc. pass or second class honours lower division. The programme is open to applicants with a working experience of at least 2 years.
Course Details
5.0 Duration of the Course
The duration of the course in animal physiology shall be equivalent to one academic year of two semesters comprising of seventeen (17) weeks each for fulltime students and two academic years for part-time candidates.
6.0 Course Coding
Some courses in this programme are drawn from various approved undergraduate programmes of the university, lifted from the university catalogue; some of them have been enriched and re-coded.
Exams
7.0 Examination Rules and Regulations
7.1 The University rules and regulations governing the conduct of examinations shall apply.
7.2 For each subject there shall be a minimum of two continuous assessment tests (CATS), two assignments, practicals and a final examination. The CAT, practicals and the assignments shall constitute a total of 30% mark of the final examination while the remaining 70% of the module mark will be drawn from the final examination.
7.3 Pass mark for each subject unit which must include continuous assessment shall be 50%.
7.4 The examination grading shall be presented as follows:
Marks Grades
70% and above A (Distinction)
60-69% B (Credit)
50-59% C (pass)
Below 50% Fail
7.5 The candidates shall be issued with certificates at the end of the programme.
8.0 Supplementary Examination
8.1 A candidate who fails in less than 25% of the total CFs taken during the programme shall be required to resit the examination in each paper failed. A candidate shall be awarded grade ?C? in all courses passed during resit examinations.
8.2 A candidate who fails the resit examination shall be discontinued.
8.3 A candidate who fails in more than 25% of the total CFs taken at the end of the course shall be discontinued.
9.0 Course Coding
The courses are coded as follows for the courses not lifted from the university catalogue:
9.1 The acronym PRMP refers to Pre masters in animal physiology and is followed by three digits.
9.2 Digit 1 indicates the semester the course is offered or the level of the course.
9.3 Digit 2 indicates nature or subdiscipline of the course within the discipline and interpreted according to the following levels:
Level 0 - General courses
Level 1 - Basic physiology courses
Level 2 - Systemic physiology
9.4 Digit 3 indicates the serial number of individual courses within a particular sub-discipline within the discipline
10.0 Msc Programme
The student who passes the course will be allowed to register for the Msc. programme.
