M.Sc in Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering

The Master of Science in Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering program is a postgraduate course aimed at addressing global sanitation challenges, with a special focus on developing countries like Kenya. Professionals are trained in sanitation hence offering expertise in technical, socio-economic, and governance aspects. The program prepares graduates to design, manage, and research sanitation systems, particularly in urban, peri-urban, and informal settlements. The curriculum has courses such as Urban Drainage and Sewerage, Faecal Sludge and Septage Management, and Wastewater Treatment Plants Design, ensuring graduates have the skills needed to innovate solutions and improve sanitation practices. The program is offered through flexible modes, including full-time, evening, and online options, and aims to produce experts capable of tackling sanitation issues at local, national, and global levels, with an emphasis on sustainability and public health.

Curriculum

• Research Techniques
• Introduction to Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering
• Legal and Financial Aspects in Sanitation
• Urban Drainage and Sewerage
• Sanitation Technologies and Application
• Faecal Sludge and Septage Management
• Wastewater Treatment Plants Design and Engineering
• Modelling of Wastewater Treatment Processes and Plants
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Audit
• Resource-Oriented Wastewater Treatment and Sanitation
• Water Health and Environment
• Design Tools in Sanitation Systems
• Thesis