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“My University, My Pride, My Future, My Affordable Education” 1 VISION To be a Global Centre of Excellence in Education, Research and Innovation in Science and Technology.
MISSION To Provide World-Class Education, Research and Innovation for Individual Transformation and Sustainable Global Development.
PHILOSOPHY To harness knowledge in applied Sciences and technology for the service of humanity.
ACADEMIC CHARACTER With emphasis on science, technology and humanities, Mount Kenya University offers an all rounded education including moral and professional education to all persons irrespective of religion, race, gender, political affiliation, social or cultural background. It endeavors to develop well trained manpower equipped with technological, scientific knowledge and capacities from certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses.
CORE VALUES Innovation • Excellence • Integrity • Unity of Purpose TABLE OF CONTENT Welcome to Mount Kenya University
1 College of Health Sciences • Medical School 4 • School of Clinical Medicine 8 • School of Public Health 9 • School of Pharmacy 14 • School of Nursing 15 2 School of Education 16 3 School of Business & Economics 21 4 School of Pure & Applied Sciences 27 5 School of Computing & Informatics 32 6 School of Social Sciences 34 7 School of Engineering, Energy & The Built Environment 42 8 School of Law 43 9 School of Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Management 44 10 KUCCPS MKU Programme Codes 45 11 Admission and Finance 47
1 Why study at Mount Kenya University?
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a premier chartered university committed to a broad- based, holistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human capital development for society’s progressive good. The University has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which have enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a center of excellence. The university thrives in an environment that fosters innovation, creativity, competitiveness, scientific research and critical thinking to drive transformation.
The University has its main campus in Thika town, in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, where it is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub. Through a well- structured network of campuses, the University is broadening access to quality higher education for the larger East African Community and to the rest of Africa. The University offers a wide-range of academic and professional courses, through various flexible modes of delivery including Digital learning. The University is a member of Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA), Association of Common Wealth Universities, National Association of Private Universities of Kenya, Kenya Association of Private Universities, Association of African Universities, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Association of African Business Schools, United Nation Academic Impact and The Talloires Network.
The University has premier, international accredited academic and professional programmes backed by renowned international and local faculty members, researchers and talented students. This underpins the continued funding and investment in research for faculty and students, information resource centre, incubation and innovation centres, internationally bench- marked moot court, Enterprise and Mentorship Academy and integration of ICT in learning.
The University boasts of ultra-modern learning infrastructure that matches global standards as evidenced by the well-equipped award-winning multi-media library and the magnificent Chancellor’s Tower, Alumni plaza, MKU Union Tower making the university unique and prestigious. Its unique brand epitomized by the distinct blue and light yellow corporate colors is a byword for academic excellence to many students and potential employers looking for an increasingly competitive, well- trained manpower.
An empowered Divisional Unit of student welfare services continuously re-engineers and positions itself to unlock emerging talents among the students through diversified extra curricula activities, career orientations and international linkages/partnerships for students to achieve their full potential. The international students office supports foreign students settle in and enjoy a pleasant experience at Mount Kenya University.
Mount Kenya University is positioned as the leader in quality higher education provision in the region. Indeed, to borrow the tagline coined by an alumnus “MY UNIVERSITY, MY PRIDE, MY FUTURE, MY AFFORDABLE EDUCATION”.
2 Why Mount Kenya University is a preferred destination for students
1. Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission for University Education, Kenya. 2. International recognition: The University is fully chartered, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified, meaning that it is committed on compliance with international standards on quality. 3. Convenient fees payment mode: Affordable and flexible fees payment in easy percentage installments of 30:30:20:20. 4. Accessible campuses: Students have a choice to study from any of its accredited campuses in Kenya and other countries, hence increased access to and equity in university education plus Digital varsity. 5. Digital window: Wi-Fi internet access across all the campuses. 6. Superb staff: Qualified and committed teaching and non-teaching staff. 7. Academic resources: Well-equipped Science and IT laboratories, Library and other academic resources. 8. Flexible study options: Flexible modes of learning, which include fulltime, digital learning, Institution-based learning, part-time (evening and weekends). 9. Course completion time: Students are able to complete their course within the stipulated time. Students’ academic progress is monitored and evaluated on a continuous basis. 10. Student welfare support: For the convenience of the students, the University has in place accommodation facilities and a student centre that houses a restaurant serving international cuisine. The university also has a gym and a salon/barber shop. There are also shops for the basic needs of students, laundry and dry cleaning services. The integrated sick bay offers basic health services and ensures a healthy environment for the University community. The sporting and recreation activities at the university vary and include rugby, football, tennis, volley ball, athletics, swimming and others such as drama. 11. Academic/Social trips: The University has in place a fleet of buses. Transport is always available for academic and social trips. 12. Academic exchanges: Students’ benefit from academic exchanges with foreign and local institutions of higher learning. 13. Career placement: The University produces highly skilled graduates who are employable. Others go into self-employment and create jobs. 14. Multicultural diversity: The University recognises the diversity of its student population and develops talents through organising of cultural events. There is unity in diversity. 15. Community Service/Engagements: Mount Kenya University is committed to carrying out corporate social responsibility based activities that add value to the community we live in. 16. E-Learning facilities: Use of ICT and other technologies, such as kindles. 17. Research and Development: We create innovators and support them to commercialise innovations and inventions. 18. Graduate Enterprise Academy: this is a platform offered free of charge by the University Board of Directors to assist students & Alumni to be job creators rather than job seekers (http://www. mku.ac.ke/enterprise-academy/) 19. Transition rate: Students progress from one level to another at a very high rate, which is an indicator of satisfaction. 20. Security: Enhanced security in the University and within its environs through 24-hour CCTV camera surveillance and night patrols by security agencies. 21. Synergetic Partnerships: University partners with research institutions ,Universities, hospitals and forges strong industry – academia linkages 22. International students and staff exchanges: With Clarke University (USA), Makerere University, Bonn Rhein Sieg University (BRSU) of Applied Sciences (Germany) and Vincent Pol University (Poland) taking a lead, MKU, encourages students and staff from universities abroad and vice - versa to engage in collaborative exchange programmes. 3 MEDICAL SCHOOL medsch.mku.ac.ke, [email protected] Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) Mount Kenya University Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) programme is accredited by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and East African Community Medical Boards/Councils. The University has adequate infrastructure which includes state-of-the-art Science Laboratories and a modern Anatomy Laboratory/Funeral Home at Thika Level 5 Hospital. In addition it is in collaboration with Machakos Level 5 Hospital and other strategic partners. The School imparts appropriate theoretical knowledge, research and practical skills and attitudes that are responsive to the health dynamics of the Kenya society and the region.
Vision To be a role model of excellence in science and technology, education and training in Africa.
Mission To contribute to the society by provision of accessible and innovative quality medical education that promotes excellence in scholarship, research and equitable service to the communities.
Prof. Palep Jaydeep-Nanavati Hospital, India (Right), Dr. Rosslyn Ngugi- MKU Consultant physician, Diabetologist and Head of Department of Internal Medicine (second right), Dr. Jane Kamau - an exercise physiologist at Kenyatta University (second left) and Madam Jane Nyutu-MKU Co-founder and member of Board of Directors (left) during the official opening of a symposium on “Cutting-edge management of lifestyle disease” held at Laico Regency Hotel, Nairobi. 4 College of Health Sciences MEDICAL SCHOOL Admission Requirements Candidates wishing to study for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree (MB ChB) shall have met either of the following minimum university entry requirements. a. For the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders, minimum university admission requirement is C+ (plus) and in addition, B (plain) in each of the following cluster subjects; • Biology • Chemistry • Physics or Mathematics • English or Kiswahili b. For Kenya advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) holders, a minimum of two principal passes in Biology, Chemistry and subsidiary pass in either Mathematics or Physics. c. For diploma holders in Medical Sciences, a minimum ‘O’ level Division II pass in KCE or C+ mean grade and a credit C+ in cluster subjects in KCSE, in addition to a three-year diploma with a minimum of a credit pass from a medical training institution recognized by the Board. d. For holders of any degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university subject to passing Graduate Record Examination (GRE) e. Other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to those in paragraphs (a)-(d) above from institutions recognized by the different institution’s Senates • Proficiency in English language Course Duration The duration of the course shall not be less than six academic years and not more than twelve years. • All units in the MB ChB., programme shall be compulsory unless the School Board recommends exemption and Senate approves. • The academic year in the Medical School shall be divided into 3 terms, with a minimum of 44 weeks. Each term shall be 14 or 15 weeks exclusive of any examinations. Regulatory Body - Accredited by both the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and East African Community Medical Boards/Councils. Campus - Thika Campus Fees: Ksh. 150,000 per term/trimester (Ksh. 450,000 per academic year)
Medical students during a practical session 5 MEDICAL SCHOOL College of Health Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES ADMISSION DURATION, FEES & PROGRAMMES REQUIREMENTS CAMPUSES, PhD in Medical Laboratory Master’s degree in the area of 3 years Sciences specialization Ksh.200,000 per year Option: Or (Thesis Only) Immunology, Hematology and Master’s Degree in Medical Bio- blood transfusion, Microbiology, medical Sciences Virology, Molecular Biology, Histology &cytology, Parasitology & Entomology, Clinical Chemistry Master of Science in Medical Bachelor’s degree in relevant 4 semesters Ksh.84,550 Laboratory Sciences field with at least Second Class per semester Offered Option: Honours Upper Division in collaboration with Immunology, Hematology blood Or Institute of Primate transfusion, Microbiology, Virology, Bachelor of Science in Medical Research (IPR) Karen Molecular Biology, Histology & Laboratory Sciences recognized Cytology, Parasitology & Entomology, by Senate of Mount Kenya Clinical Chemistry (offered in University. collaboration with Institute of Primate Research) Bachelor of Science in Medical KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) 8 semesters for direct Laboratory Sciences (BSc.MLS) and C+ (plus) in Mathematics entry at Ksh.75,550 per Accredited by Kenya Medical Physics, Biology, Chemistry, semester 5 semesters Laboratory Technicians and and English/Kiswahili Diploma holders Technologists’ Board (KMLTTB) Or upgrading: Ksh.60,000 per semester One must be registered by the Weekend Nairobi KMLTTB board as Diploma Campus holder and must have Practiced for at least two years after being registered as a Diploma holder. Diploma in Medical Laboratory KCSE mean grade C (plain) & 3 academic years Sciences (DMLS) C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Ksh.34,550 Registered by KMLTTB mathematics/physics, Biology & per trimester Chemistry Or One must be registered by the KMLTTB board as certificate holder and must have practiced for at least two years after being registered as a certificate holder.
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DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES Bachelor of Science DIRECT ENTRY in Dental Technology. KCSE C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/ Ksh. 79,550 (Registered with Kenya Physics/ Physical Sciences, Chemistry or Biology per semesters Dental Technologists and English or Kiswahili. 8 semesters for Association) Direct Entry. (UPGRADING) MATURE ENTRY Diploma in Dental Technology from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate. 5 semesters for * Have undergone 1year mandatory internship and Diploma Holders at least 1 year working experience. *Foreign students must be cleared by their professional body and Kenya Dental Technologist Association. Bachelor of Science in DIRECT ENTRY Ksh. 79,550 Oral Health (Registered KCSE C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in per semester with Oral Health Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences, 8 semesters for Association of Kenya) Chemistry or Biology and English or Direct Entry. Kiswahili. (UPGRADING) MATURE ENTRY Diploma in community Oral Health from an institution recognized by Mount 5 semesters for Kenya University Senate. Diploma Holders
* Have undergone 1-year mandatory internship and at least 1 year working experience. Foreign students must be cleared by their professional body and Kenya Dental Technologists’ Association Diploma in KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C (plain) 3 academic years Community Oral in English, Biology/Biological Sciences Ksh.49,550 per trimester Health (Dental and C-(minus) in any two of the following Therapy) subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Sciences, Agriculture and General Science. Diploma in KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and C 3 academic years Dental Technology (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Chemistry/Bi- Ksh.49,550 per trimester ology and C-(minus) in either Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences
7 SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE clinical.mku.ac.ke, [email protected]
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES DURATION, FEES & PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CAMPUSES, Master of Clinical Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine 6 semesters Medicine Or MB ChB Ksh104,550 per semester Options: Forensic Medicine, Accidents and Emergency Medicine, Family Health Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C+(plus) 8 semesters in Clinical Medicine in Biology/Biological Sciences, English / Ksh.108,600 per semester and Community Kiswahili, Chemistry / Physical Sciences and Health Mathematics / Physics Upgrading: Diploma in Clinical medicine 6 semesters and Community Health (Registered By Ksh.120,000 per semester COCK )from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate. Bachelor of Science Regular 8 semesters in Health Records KCSE average grade C+, C (Plain) Ksh.64 ,550 per semester and Information in English/ Kiswahili, C- (Minus) in Digital learning 6trimesters Management Mathematics/Physics & Biology Ksh.42,000 per semester Or Weekend classes A Diploma in Health Records & 6 trimesters Information Technology. Ksh. 60,000 Diploma in clinical KCSE mean grade C (plain) OR equivalent 3 academic years Medicine and qualification recognized by the Mount Ksh.56,000 per trimester Surgery Kenya University Senate with C (plain) in September Intake only English/ Kiswahili, C (plain) in Biology, C-(minus) in Mathematics/ Physics and chemistry. Diploma in Regular: KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C- 3 academic years Health records (Minus) in English/Kiswahili and D (Plain) Ksh.29,550 per trimester & Information in Mathematics/ Physics & Biology Regular/ weekend classes Technology Or weekends Professional Certificate in Health Records from an institution recognized by AMRO –Kenya Certificate in KCSE mean grade of C-(minus) and D 2 academic years Health Records (Plain) in: English/Kiswahili, Biology/ Ksh.29,550 per trimester & Information Biological Sciences and a D- (Minus) in Technology Mathematics/Physics & Biology.
8 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH publichealth.mku.ac.ke, [email protected]
DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION, FEES & CAMPUSES, Master of Science Holder of Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition 2 Academic Years in Nutrition and and Dietetics with a minimum of Second 4 semester Dietetics (Clinical class honors upper division or Second Class Ksh 70,000 per Semester Nutrition and Lower Division with a minimum of two Community years’ work experience (Regular/Weekend) Nutrition) Bachelor of Science KCSE C (Plus) and C (Plain) in Biology, Direct Entry in Nutrition and Chemistry, English / Kiswahili and Physics / 8 semester Dietetics (Accredited Mathematics/ Geography. Ksh 57,550 per semester by the Kenya Or Diploma entry Nutritionist and Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or Food 6 semester Dietitians’ Institute) Science and Nutrition from an institution Ksh 54,550 per semester or examining body recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate and Kenya Nutrition and Dieticians Institute Diploma in KCSE Certificate with a minimum or 3 Academic years Nutrition and grade C- (Minus)plus D+(Plus) in English, Ksh.34,550 per trimester Dietetics Biology / Biological Sciences, Chemistry/ (Accredited by the Physical sciences and D+ (Plus) in Physics/ Kenya Nutritionists Mathematics and Dietitians’ Or Institute) Holder of certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Science and Nutrition from an institution or examination body recognized by the university senate and The Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute. Certificate in KCSE certificate with minimum of grade 2 Academic years Nutrition and D(plain) and D(plain) in the following Ksh. 29,550 per trimester Dietetics mandatory subjects; (Accredited by the English, Biology/Biological Sciences and Kenya Nutritionist Chemistry/Physical Sciences and D(plain) in and Dietitians’ Physics/Mathematics Institute)
9 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science KCSE certificate with a minimum of 8 semesters (Regular) Kshs in Food Science and C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in each of the 57,550 Per Semester Processing following subjects: Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics or C+ (plus) in Biological Sciences/ Physical Sciences and Geography or any other of the group IV subjects in K.C.S.E or its equivalent. Diploma in Food Science and processing Technology from Mount Kenya University or from any other Institutions recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate . Other Diploma holders in related fields, from accredited Diploma Institutions. Diploma in Food KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with 3 academic years Science & Processing C-(minus) in Chemistry, Biology, Kshs.29,550 Per Trimester Technology. Mathematics/Physics, Biological Sciences/Physical Sciences Or Relevant Certificate.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Master of Science in Bachelor’s degree with Second Class 4semesters Community Health( Honours, Upper Division Or Ksh.79,550 Per Semester weekends and Second Class Honours with Lower Division Digital) with at least 2 years relevant work experience Master of Science Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class 4 semesters in Health Education, Honours, Upper Division Ksh. 79,550 Per Semester Promotion and Or Ksh. 55,000 (Digital) Development Second Class Honours with lower division and at least 2years of relevant work experience Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade C+ and C in the following 8 semesters in Community subject cluster either English/Kiswahili; Ksh.57,550/ -Per Semester Health Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology Or Holders of health-related Diploma recognized by the University Senate Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade C+ and C in the following 8 semesters in Health Education, subject cluster either English/Kiswahili; Ksh.57,550/ -Per Semester and Promotion Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology Or Holders of health-related Diploma recognized by the University Senate
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Diploma in KCSE mean grade C (plain)Or Equivalent 2 academic years community Health qualification recognized by the University Ksh.29,550 per trimester and Development Senate plus C-(minus) in English/Kiswahili and one of the following: Mathematics/ Physics, Biology/ Chemistry/Physical science/Biological Science. Certificate in KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) with at least D 1½ academic years Community Health (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/ Ksh.24,550 per trimester and Development Physics, Biology/ Chemistry/Physical Science/Biological Science.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATICS
Master of Science Bachelor’s degree with Second Class 4 semesters Ksh. 79,550/- in Health System Honours, Upper Division Per Semester Management Or Ksh. 65,000(Digital) Second Class Honours Lower Division with Evening Kshs 79,550 at least 2 years relevant work experience Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade C+ and C+ in English/ 8 semesters Ksh. 57,550/- in Health System Kiswahili; C (Plain) in Mathematics or Per Semester Management Physics, Chemistry, Biology Ksh. 48,000(Digital) Or Holders of health-related Diploma recognized by the University Senate;
Jared Onyancha plants a memorial tree during tree planting exercise at the botanical garden which is located at Graduation pavilion grounds. During the campaign, staff, students and representatives from RED-CROSS Thika where 10,000 seedlings were planted. 11 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH College of Health Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIO STATISTICS DURATION, FEES & PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CAMPUSES, PhD. in Public Relevant Master’s Degree, and Bachelor’s 6 semesters Ksh.200,000 Health degree from a recognized University per annum with at least Second Class Honours (UpperDivision.) Master of Public A holder of a relevant Bachelor’s degree with 4 semesters Ksh.69,550 Health (MPH) Second Class Honors, (Upper Division) in per semester Ksh.65,000 Options the following for Digital Epidemiology and Areas: Environment Health, Environmental Evening Kshs.69,550 Disease Control, Studies, Water and Civil Engineering, Health Promotion Pharmacy, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, and International Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Health, Monitoring Biological Science- related Courses and Evaluation recognized by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division with two years of Work Experience. Master of A holder of a relevant Bachelor’s degree with 4 semesters Ksh.69,550 Public Health in Second Class Honours, (Upper Division) per semester Ksh.65,000 Reproductive Health in the following areas: Environmental for Digital Health, Environmental Studies, Water and Evening Kshs.69,550 Civil Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition and other Biological Science-related courses recognized by the University Senate.
The University provides sporting facilities for extra-curricular activities 12 College of Health Sciences SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Master of Science in A holder of at least a relevant Bachelor’s degree with Ksh. 69,550/- Food Hygiene and Second Class Honours Upper Division, or Second Per Semester Safety Class Lower Division with at least 2 years of relevant (Weekend/ work experience in the following relevant areas: regular) Course Environmental Health, Laboratory Technology, takes four (4) Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Community Semesters Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine and other biological science-related courses recognized by the University Senate Master of Public A holder of Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Ksh. 69,550/- Health Nutrition Honours, Upper Division, or Second Class Per Semester Lower Division with at least 2 years of relevant (Weekend/ work experience in the following relevant areas: regular) Course Environmental Health, Laboratory Technology, takes four (4) Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Community Semesters Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine and other biological science-related courses recognized by the University Senate Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in 8 semesters in Public Health Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biological Ksh.62,550 (Accredited by Sciences, Kiswahili/English. per semester Public Health Or Officers and A Diploma in a relevant area with at least C (plain) Technicians in KCSE Council)
Mount Kenya University Bookshop provides relevant and affordable information resources to promote academic & professional development and reading culture to students and general public. 13 SCHOOL OF PHARMACY pharmacy.mku.ac.ke, [email protected]
DURATION, FEES & PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CAMPUSES, Bachelor of KCSE mean grade of B-(minus) with C+ (Plus) 10 semesters Pharmacy in cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Ksh.165,300 Per (BPHARM) Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili semester
Or
Diploma in relevant discipline in Health Sciences plus 10 semesters KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry/ Physical Science, Mathematics/Physics, English/ Kiswahili
Or
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, must be 10 semesters Registered by Pharmaceutical Technologists plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry/ Physical Science, Mathematics/Physics, English/ Kiswahili
Or
Higher National Diploma in Pharmaceutical 10 semesters Technology, with Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: biology/biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili. Diploma in KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C (plain) in Biology/ 3 academic years Pharmaceutical Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, Ksh.34,550 per Technology English/Kiswahili trimester (DPT)
14 SCHOOL OF NURSING nursing.mku.ac.ke, [email protected]
PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES PhD in Nursing. Master’s degree in the area of 6 semesters Ksh.600,000 (Thesis only) specialization whole course Master of Science in • Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2 years (Regular) Nursing from Mount Kenya University or Ksh.100, 000 per semester Options; Midwifery any other recognized university. (excluding university Nursing, Medical • Must have been practicing for at admission fees, project and Surgical Nursing, Critical least TWO years post Bachelors in practical fees). Care Nursing, Nursing Science training. Research and clinical education, Leadership and • Must possess a valid practice license attachment Ksh. 100,000. management from the Nursing Council of Kenya. Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)and Regular Nursing (Direct Entry) C+ (plus) in each of the following 12 trimesters Ksh.101,300 per subjects: English/Kiswahili, trimester Mathematics/Physics, and Chemistry Thika Main Campus Only & Biology or its equivalent May and September Intakes Only Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade C (plain) or 8 trimesters Nursing (Upgrading, Dis- Division II Ksh. 60,000 per trimester tance Learning) Plus (Excluding placement fee), A valid practice license from Nursing Indexing and NCK training Council of Kenya. materials Ksh 25,000 Payable Plus directly to Nursing Council Two years of work experience after gradu- of Kenya ating as a registered nurse (A/C No. 01136098613400) Cooperative Bank
School of nursing students pose for a photo with BSc. Nursing Accreditation Certificate 15 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION education.mku.ac.ke
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND CURRICULUM STUDIES DURATION, FEES & PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CAMPUSES, PhD in Education Master of Education in a relevant 3 years Options field. Ksh.750,000 * Administration @ 250,000 Per Annum Management and (Coursework, Examination and Leadership. Thesis) * Curriculum Studies. * Educational Planning, Intake: September * Economics of Education Master of Education Bachelor of Education with at least Full time 4 semesters Options a Second Class Honors Upper Ksh 59,550 Per Semester * Administration, Division or its equivalent from a Management and recognized university. Distance, Institution-Based and Leadership. Or Electronic Learning (DIBeL) * Curriculum Studies. Bachelor of Education with second * Educational Planning. 6 semesters * Philosophy of Education. Class, Honours Lower Division or Ksh.45,000 Per semester * Economics of Education its equivalent from a recognized university with at least two years Digital Learning teaching experience 6 semesters Or Ksh.50,000 per semester Bachelor of Arts/Science degree with a postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized university. Bachelor of Education KCSE mean grade C+(plus) Full time: 8 semesters (Science) And above or its equivalent and Ksh.53,850 per semester KCSE C+(Plus) in two subjects of Distance, Institution-Based and specialization. Electronic Learning (DIBeL) Ksh.36,000 per semester Enhancement (Any Bachelor of Education Arts / Distance, Institution-Based and Teaching Subject, 12 Science or Bachelor of Arts Electronic Learning (DIBeL) units) (General) 2 semesters Ksh.30,000 per trimester
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY (EPT) Doctor of Philosophy in Education Master of Education in rele- 3 years (PhD) vant field Kshs. 750,000 Options 250,000 Per Annum * Sociology of Education (Course work, Exam and * Educational Psychology Thesis ) * Educational counselling psychology
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Master of Education A holder of Bachelor of Edu- 6 semesters Options: cation with at least Second Distance, Institution-Based * Education Guidance & counseling Class Honors upper Division and Electronic Learning * Sociology of Education or its equivalent from a rec- (DIBeL) kshs. 45,000 * Educational Psychology ognized University per semester * Instructional Technology Or * Educational Technology Bachelor of Education Full time 4 semesters * Philosophy of Education Second Class Honours Lower division with a minimum Kshs.65,000 per semester of 2 years relevant working Digital learning Kshs. experience 50,000 per semester Postgraduate Diploma in Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor (DIBeL) 3 semesters Education of Science with a KCSE Ksh.32,000 per semester C+(Plus) and above & KCSE Digital Kshs.50,000 per C+(Plus) in the two subjects Semester of specialization. Bachelor of Education (Arts) KCSE Mean grade of Full time 8 semesters C+(Plus) and above or Ksh.52,800 per semester its equivalent and KCSE Distance, Institution-Based C+(Plus) in two subjects of and Electronic Learning specialization. (DIBeL) Ksh.33,000 per semester Digital Learning Ksh.40,000 per semester
Mr. John Okoth (left), Head of Enterprise Operations and Programs at Telkom Kenya and Prof. Peter Wanderi (centre), Ag. Vice-Chancellor MKU, displaying a dummy Telkom Kenya SIM card during the launch of accessible, affordable and reliable mobile data solution for MKU students in digital learning 17 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEE Master of Education in Special A holder of Bachelor of Education in 6 Semesters Needs Education (MSE) Special Needs (BED-SNE) with at least Distance, Second Class Upper Division or its Institution-Based Option: equivalent from a University recognized and Electronic • Visual Impairment by the Commission for University Learning (DIBeL) • Hearing Impairment Education (CUE). Ksh.45,000 • Autism Spectrum Disorder A holder of Bachelor of Education in per semester • Physical Handicap & other Special Needs Education with Second Health Impairment Class lower division or its equivalent from a university recognized by the • Gifted & Talented Commission for University Education • Specific Learning (CUE) with at least two years of teaching • Disabilities experience. • Inclusive Education A holder of Bachelor of Education • Emotional & Behavioral degree from a recognized University Disorders with Second Class honors Upper • Deaf blindness Division or its equivalent from a University recognized by the Commission of University Education (CUE) with two years teaching experience in a special school or unit. A holder of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized University with at least Second Class honors Upper Division or its equivalent from a University recognized by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and at least two years of teaching experience in a special school or unit. B.Ed. in Special Needs Education KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) 8 Semesters (Primary Education) Or Regular A mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE and a Ksh.55,800 DIBeL Diploma in Special Needs Education from Ksh.36,000per a recognized Institution. semester B.Ed. in Special Needs Education KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C+(Plus) 8 semesters (Secondary Education) in the fol- in two teaching subjects Regular lowing specialization areas: Or Ksh.55,800 • Hearing impairment Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE and a per semester • Visual impairment Diploma in Special Needs Education from DIBeL • Emotional and Behavioral a recognized Institution. Ksh.36,000 Disorders per semester • Specific Learning • Disabilities • Gifted and Talented • Physical, Neurological and other Health Impairments 18 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Diploma in Special KCSE mean grade C(plain) and C 2½ academic years Ksh.27,000 Needs Education (plain) in two teaching subjects per trimester (full time) Distance, Institution-Based and Electronic Learning (DIBeL): 8 semester Ksh.27,000 per trimester
DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES
PhD in Early Childhood Master of Education degree in Early 3 years Ksh.750,000 Studies Childhood Studies or a relevant field. @250,000 Per Annum (Coursework, Examination and Thesis ) Intake: September Master of Education in Holder of Bachelor’s degree in Full time 4 semesters Early Childhood Studies Education (ECS) or a relevant field Ksh. 45,550 Per Semester from a recognized university and at Distance, Institution-Based and least Upper Second Electronic Learning (DIBeL) Class Honours. 6 Semesters Or Ksh. 45,000 per Semester Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division qualification with a minimum of 2 years work experience. Bachelor of Education in Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or its 8 semesters Early Childhood Studies equivalent Regular Ksh.45,550 Per Semester Or Distance, Institution-Based and a Diploma in Early Childhood Electronic Learning (DIBeL) Education from a recognized Ksh. 33,000 per Semester institution. Digital learning Ksh. 42,000 per semester Diploma in Early Child- KCSE mean grade of C (plain) or a 2½ academic years Ksh.24,550 hood Studies certificate in ECD from a recognized per trimester Distance, institution Institution-Based and Electronic Learning (DIBeL) Ksh.24,000 per trimester Digital Learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester Certificate in Early KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) 1½ academic years Childhood Studies Ksh. 20,550 per trimester Distance,Institution-Based and Electronic Learning (DIBeL) Ksh. 20,000 per trimester 19 TEACHING SUBJECT COMBINATIONS OFFERED AT MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Education (Science) subject combinations S/NO SUBJECT 1 SUBJECT 2 1 CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY 2 CHEMISTRY PHYSICS 3 CHEMISTRY MATHEMATICS 4 PHYSICS COMPUTER STUDIES 5 PHYSICS MATHEMATICS 6 BIOLOGY GEOGRAPHY 7 BIOLOGY GEOGRAPHY 8 BIOLOGY AGRICULTURE 9 BIOLOGY MATHEMATICS 10 AGRICULTURE GEOGRAPHY
Bachelor of Education (Arts) subject combinations S/NO SUBJECT 1 SUBJECT 2 1 GEOGRAPHY CRE 2 GEOGRAPHY HISTORY 3 GOEGRAPHY IRE 4 GEOGRAPHY BUSINESS 5 GEOGRAPHY KISWAHILI 6 KISWAHILI CRE 7 KISWAHILI IRE 8 HISTORY KISWAHILI 9 HISTORY CRE 10 ARABIC IRE 11 MATHEMATICS BUSINESS STUDIES 12 MATHEMATICS GEOGRAPHY 13 ENGLISH LITERATURE 14 MATHEMATICS COMPUTER STUDIES 15 HISTORY IRE
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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION AND FEES Doctor of Philosophy in Master’s Degree in the area of 6 semesters Business Administration specialization from a recognized Total cost of Program Options university Ksh.750,000 (course work • Entrepreneurship and Thesis) and Small Business Ksh. 600,000 (Thesis Management, Only) • Human Resource and Organizational Management, • Marketing Management, Strategic Organizational Leadership and Management, • Production and Operation Management. Postgraduate Diploma Bachelor’s degree from a recognized 3 Semesters in Project Planning and university, Ksh.50,000 per semester Management (Regular & Digital) Master of Science in Bachelor’s degree from a recognized 4 semesters Procurement and university with a minimum of Second Ksh. 59,550 Per Semester Supplies Management. Class Honours Upper Division. Or Digital Learning Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Ksh.50,000 per semester University with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience. Master of Arts in Public Bachelor’s degree in related discipline 4 semesters Administration and from a recognized university with a Ksh. 59,550 Per Semester Management minimum of Second Class Honours Digital Learning Options: Upper Division. Ksh.50,000 per semester Public Policy & Or Administration, Local Second Class Honours Lower Division Government Administration, with a minimum of 2 years work Financial Management, experience. Social Services Management, Community Development, NGO Management (Regular & Evening Programmes)
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Master of Science in Human Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from 4 semesters (regular) Resource Development a recognized University with at least Ksh 59,550 Per Second Class Honours Upper Division Semester Digital OR Learning Second Class Honours with Lower Ksh 50,000 Per Division and two years of relevant work Semester experience. Master of Science in Marketing Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from 4 semesters (regular) a recognized University with at least Ksh. 59,550 Per Second Class Honours Upper Division Semester Digital OR Learning Second Class Honours with Lower Ksh 50,000 Per Division and two years of relevant work Semester experience. Master of Science in Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a 4 semesters (regular) Entrepreneurship recognized University with at least Second Class Ksh 59,550 Per Honours Upper Division Semester Digital OR Learning Second Class Honours with Lower Division Ksh 50,000 Per and a two years of relevant work experience. Semester Master of Science in Office Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a 4 semesters (regular) Administration & Management recognized University with at least Second Class Ksh 59,550 Per Honours Upper Division Semester Digital OR Learning Second Class Honours with Lower Ksh 50,000 Per Division and a two years of relevant work Semester experience. Master of Science in Project Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a 4 semesters (regular) Planning and Management recognized university with at least Second Ksh 59,550 Per Class Honours Upper Division Semester Digital Or Learning Second Class Honours Lower Division and Ksh 50,000 Per two years of relevant work experience. Semester Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade C+ 8 semesters International Business Or Ksh.54,550 per semes- Administration A Diploma in a relevant field ter Digital learning kshs.40,000 Bachelor of Business KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) 8 semesters Management Or Ksh. 45,550 per Options: A diploma in a relevant field semester Marketing Management, Human Digital learning Resource Management, Banking Ksh.40,000 per and Finance, Entrepreneurship, semester Risk & Insurance Management, International Business Management, Supplies and Procurement Management, Accounting 22 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Bachelor of Procurement KCSE mean grade of C+ or Diplo- 8 Semesters Kshs. 45,500 per ma in relevant field. semester (Regular, evening) & Digital Ksh 40,000 Per semester Bachelor of Arts in Public KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its 8 semesters Administration equivalent qualification Ksh. 54,550 per semester Or Digital Learning 8 Semesters A diploma in a relevant field Ksh 40,000 Per Semester Bachelor of Office KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its 8 semesters Management and equivalent qualification Ksh. 54,550 per semester Administration Or Digital Learning 8 Semesters A diploma in a relevant field Ksh 40,000 Per Semester Diploma in Human Resource KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) 2 academic years Management Or Ksh. 24,550 per trimester Certificate in a relevant field Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester Diploma in Business KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) 2 academic years Ksh.24,550 Management Or per trimester Digital learning Certificate in a relevant field Ksh.24,000 per trimester Diploma in Maritime KCSE mean grade of C- or certifi- 2 academic years Transport Logistics cate in the relevant field. Kshs. 24,550 per trimester Certificate in Maritime KCSE mean grade of D+ 1½ academic years Transport Logistics Kshs. 24,550 per trimester Diploma in Marketing KCSE certificate with a minimum 2 academic years Ksh.24,550 Management of C- (Minus) per trimester Digital learning Or Ksh.24,000 per trimester Certificate in a relevant field. Diploma in Entrepreneurship KCSE certificate with a minimum 2 academic years Ksh.24,550 of C- (Minus) per trimester Digital learning Or Ksh.24,000 per trimester Certificate in a relevant field Diploma in Supplies and KCSE certificate with a minimum 2 academic years Procurement Management of C- (Minus) Ksh. 24,550 per trimester (DSPM) Or Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per Certificate in a relevant field. trimester Diploma in Project KCSE certificate with a minimum 2 academic years Ksh.24,550 Management of C- (Minus) per trimester Digital learning Or Ksh.24,000 per trimester Certificate in a relevant field Certificate in Business KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) 1½ academic years Management Ksh. 20,550 per trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester
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Certificate in Human KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) 1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 per Resource Management trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester Certificate in Marketing KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) 1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 per Management trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester Certificate in KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) 1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 per Entrepreneurship trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester Certificate in KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) 1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 per Supplies & Procurement trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per Management (CSPM) trimester Certificate in Project KCSE mean grade D + (Plus) 1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 per Management trimester Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES Master of Arts in Bachelor’s degree in related discipline from 4 semesters Economics a recognized university with a minimum Ksh.59,550 per semester of Second Class Honours Upper Division qualification. Or Second Class Honours Lower Division with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience. Bachelor of Science KCSE C+ (plus) and C (plain) in Mathematics 8 semesters in Economics and and English / Kiswahili. Or its Equivalent Ksh.45,550 per semester Finance Or A Diploma in a relevant field Bachelor of Science in KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C (plain) 8 semesters Economics in Mathematics and English / Kiswahili. Ksh.45,550 per semester Or A Diploma in a relevant field. Bachelor of Science KCSE C+ (plus) and C (plain) in Mathematics 8 semesters in Economics and and Ksh.45,550 per semester Statistics English / Kiswahili. Or its Equivalent Or A Diploma in a relevant field Bachelor of Science in KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ (plus) 8 semesters Finance and Statistics in Mathematics and English / Kiswahili. Ksh.45,550 per semester Or A Diploma in a relevant field
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Diploma in Financial KCSE mean grade of C- and C- in Mathematics, 8 semester Economic (DFE) English or Kiswahili Kshs. 24,550 per trimester Diploma in Economics KCSE mean grade of C- and C- in Mathematics, 8 semester (DEC) English or Kiswahili Kshs. 24,550 per trimester
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE.
DURATION & PROGRAMMES MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TUITION FEES Doctor of Philosophy Master’s Degree in the area of specialization 6 semesters. in Business from a recognized University. Ksh250,000 Per Annum Administration (coursework and Thesis) Options Ksh. 750,000 *Accounting and Ksh. 600,000 Finance. (Thesis only) Master of Business Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a Full time Administration recognized University with at least Second Class 4 semesters. *Accounting & Finance Honours Upper Division Ksh 59,550 per semester *Human Resource Or Distance and Management Second Class Honours Lower Division and two Institution-based *Marketing years of relevant work experience. learning Management 6 sessions *Strategic Management Ksh 45,000 per session, *Production Digital and Operations 4 semesters Management. Ksh 50,000 per semester, *Small Business Management. Executive Master A first Degree in any field of study from a Module 1 (8 months) of Business recognized University Ksh 300,000 Administration (MKU Or Module 2. (5 months) in partnership with A minimum of 4 years of managerial work Ksh 250,000 Makerere University experience Module 3. (5 months) Business School) Or Ksh. 300,000 Any other qualification recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate Master of Science in Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a 4 semesters Finance recognized university with at least Second Class Ksh 59,550 Honours Upper Division per semester Or Second Class Honours Lower Division and two years of relevant work experience.
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Master of Science in Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a 4 semesters Accounting recognized university with at least Second Class Ksh 59,550 Honours Upper Division per semester Or Second Class Honours Lower Division and two years of relevant work experience. Bachelor of commerce At least KCSE C+ and C (plain) in Mathematics 8 semesters Options: and English /Kiswahili Or Ksh. 45,550 per *Accounting & Finance A Diploma in a relevant field semester. *Banking Digital Learning *Human resource Ksh.40, 000 per management semester. *Marketing management *Strategic management *Production and Operations Management. *Purchasing and Supplies Management. * Microfinance Diploma in Financial KCSE C-(Minus) and C-(Minus) in 2 academic years for Science Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or a Diploma 1½ academic relevant certificate. years for Certificate Certificate in KCSE mean grade D+(Plus) and Ksh. 24,550 per Financial Science D (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili trimester Diploma in KCSE C-(Minus) and C-(Minus) in 2 academic years for Accounting Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or a Diploma 1½ academic relevant certificate. year for Certificate Ksh. Certificate in KCSE mean grade D+(Plus) and D (Plain) in 24,550 per trimester Accounting Mathematics and English/Kiswahili Diploma in Banking KCSE C-(Minus) and C-(Minus) in 2 academic years for & Finance Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or a Diploma 1½ academic relevant certificate. year for Certificate Ksh. 24,550 per trimester Certificate in Banking KCSE mean grade D+(Plus) and D (Plain) in Digital learning Ksh. & Finance Mathematics and English/Kiswahili 24,000 per trimester Diploma in KSCE C-(Minus) and C-(Minus) in 2 Academic years Microfinance Mathematics and English/Kiswahili Kshs. 24,550 Or Per trimester A relevant Certificate Diploma in Risk KCSE C-(Minus) and C-(Minus) in 2 academic years Management and Mathematics and English/Kiswahili Kshs. 24,550 Insurance Or A relevant Certificate Per trimester Certificate in Risk KSCE D+(Plus) and D(Plain) in Mathematics 11/2years Ksh. 24,550 Management and and English/Kiswahili per trimesters Insurance 26 SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES [email protected]
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES PhD in Applied Master’s degree in a relevant field 3 years Entomology Or Total cost of program (Thesis only ) Equivalent qualification recognized by the Ksh. 600, 000 Mount Kenya University Senate. Ksh. 200,000 per year. PhD in Ecology Master’s degree in a relevant field 3 years (Thesis only ) Or Total cost of program Equivalent qualification recognized by the Ksh. 600, 000 Mount Kenya University Senate. Ksh. 200,000 per year. PhD in Zoology/ Master’s degree in a relevant field 3 years Botany Or Total cost of program (Thesis only ) Equivalent qualification recognized by Mount Ksh. 600,000 Kenya University Senate. Ksh. 200,000 per year. PhD in Conservation Master’s degree in a relevant field 3 years Biology Or Total cost of program (Thesis only ) Equivalent qualification recognized by the Ksh. 600,000 Mount Kenya University Senate. Ksh. 200,000 per year. PhD in Biochemistry Master’s degree in a relevant field 3 years (Thesis only ) Or Total cost of program Equivalent qualification recognized by the Ksh600, 000 Mount Kenya University Senate. Ksh200,000 per year. PhD in Molecular Master’s degree in a relevant field 3 years Total cost Biology Or Ksh. 600, 000 (Thesis only ) Equivalent qualification recognized by the Ksh. 200,000 per year. Mount Kenya University Senate. Master of Science in Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with at least 4 semesters Applied Entomology Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Kshs. 63,000 Per Semester. Or (Regular & Weekend) Equivalent qualification recognized by the (Digital Learning) Mount Kenya University Senate. 6 semester Kshs.50, 000 per semester. Master of Science Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with a 4 semesters (Ecology and Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Kshs.63,000 Per Semester Conservation Or (Regular & Weekend) Biology) Equivalent qualification recognized by the (Digital Learning) Mount Kenya University Senate. Kshs.50, 000 per Semester. Master of Science Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with a 4 semesters (Biotechnology) Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Kshs.63,000 Per Semester Or (Regular & Weekend) Equivalent qualification recognized by the (Digital Learning) Mount Kenya University Senate. Kshs.50, 000 per Semester.
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Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and grade C+ 8 semesters in Biotechnology (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics / Kshs.55,600 Per Semester Physics Or Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate. Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) 8 semesters (Regular & in Applied Biology Or weekend) Equivalent grade and in addition a C+ (plus) Kshs55,600 Per Semester in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics (Digital Learning) Or Kshs.36, 000 per Semester. A relevant Diploma from a recognized institution with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE. Bachelor of Science KCSE certificate with a minimum of 8 semesters (Regular & in Environmental C+(plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, weekend) Science Biology, Mathematics/Physics Kshs55,600 Per Semester Or Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution of Higher Learning recognized by (Digital Learning) the Mount Kenya University Senate with a Kshs.36, 000 per Semester. mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES PhD in Chemistry Master’s degree from a recognized 3 years (Thesis only ) University Ksh. 200,000 per year. Ksh. Options: 100, 000 per Semester * Analytical Chemistry * Organic Chemistry PhD in Natural Master’s degree in a relevant field 3 years Products Chemistry Or Ksh. 200,000 per year. Ksh. (Thesis only ) Equivalent qualification recognized by the 100, 000 per Semester Mount Kenya University Senate . Master of Science Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a 4 semesters Chemistry Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Kshs.63,000 Per Semester Or (Regular & Weekend) Second Class Honours (Lower Division) (Digital Learning) with at least two years of documented Kshs.50, 000 per semester. relevant work or research experience.. Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and 8 semesters full time Laboratory Sciences grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Kshs.55,600 Per Semester Mathematics / Physics (Digital Learning) Or Kshs.36, 000 per semester. Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade 8 semesters full time Industrial Chemistry C+ (plus) in Chemistry Or Diploma in Kshs.55,600 Per Semester a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with mean grade C (Plain) Diploma in KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and grade 5 Trimesters full time Science Laboratory C- (minus) in Chemistry, Biology and Digital Learning Technology Or Kshs.29,550 Per Trimester Relevant Certificate Master of Science in Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Full time Statistics Honours (Upper Division) in Bachelor 4 semesters of Science in Actuarial Science, Bachelor Kshs 59,550 per semester. of Science in Statistics, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Or An equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount (Digital Learning) Kenya University Senate . 6 Semester Or Kshs 50,000 Second Class (Lower Division) with two years’ of relevant working experience.
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Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and 8 semesters Kshs.60,550 Statistics grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, per semester. Mathematics /or Physics Or Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate . Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade 8 semesters Kshs.55,600 Actuarial Sciences. C+ (plus) in Mathematics and C (plain) in Per semester English Or Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE.
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DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES PhD in Immunology Master’s degree in a relevant field recognized by 3 years (Thesis only) the Mount Kenya University Senate . Total cost of program Ksh600,000 200,000 per year Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C+(plus) in Full time in Animal Health and Biology / Biological Sciences and any one of 8 Semesters production these subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, 59,550 Per Semester Physical Sciences Or Diploma in relevant field with at least C (plain) KCSE from an Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate. Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C (plain) Full time Agriculture and Rural in Biology and any one of these subjects: 8 Semesters Development Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Agriculture Ksh.54,550 Per Or Semester Diploma in a relevant field with at least C (plain) in KCSE from an institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate. Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with at least C 8 semesters Animal Science (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and Ksh.54,550 per any of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, semester Physics or Physical Sciences Or Diploma in Animal Health / Production / Agriculture / Medical Laboratory Technology from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate . Diploma in KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (Minus) in Animal Health and Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Full time Production Physical Sciences and a C- (minus) in either 2 academic years Mathematics or Agriculture or Certificate in Ksh.34,550 per relevant field with KCSE C-(minus) and Credit trimester Pass in Animal Health/Agriculture/Range management/Wildlife/Dairy Technology. Certificate in KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C- (minus) in 2 academic years Animal Health and Biology / Biological Sciences Ksh29,550 per Production trimester (Full time) Certificate in Artificial KSCE C-(minus) April, August, Insemination Or December 4 Weeks At least a Certificate in Animal Health from an Ksh33,600 per institution recognized by KVB session
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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES Master of Science Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours Course work, examination in Cyber security (Upper Division) in a computer related course and Thesis or Project. Or 4 semesters Equivalent qualification recognized by the Ksh59,550 per semester Mount Kenya University Senate. (Full time) Master of Science Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours Course work, examination in Information (Upper Division) in a computer related course and Thesis or Project. Technology (M.Sc. Or 4 semesters IT) Equivalent qualification recognized by the Ksh59,550 per semester Mount Kenya University Senate. (Full time) Bachelor of Science KCSE mean Grade C+(plus) with minimum of fulltime in Information C (plain) in Mathematics/Physics/Computer 8 semesters Technology Studies and English/Kiswahili Ksh.50,550 per semester Or Digital learning Ksh.42,000 Diploma in relevant field recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate Bachelor of Science KCSE mean Grade C+(plus) with minimum of 8 semesters in Computer C (plain) in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Ksh.50,550 per semester Science Studies and English/Kiswahili or Diploma in a Digital learning Ksh.42,000 relevant field Diploma in KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with 2 academic years Information D+(plus) in Math/Physics/computer Studies Ksh.24,550 per trimester Technology and English/Kiswahili Or Relevant Certificate recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate Diploma in KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with D+(plus) 2 academic years Computer Science in Maths/Physics/Computer Studies and Ksh.24,550 per trimester English/Kiswahili Or a relevant certificate recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate Diploma in KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with 2 academic years Information D+(plus) in Math/Physics/computer Studies Ksh 24,550 per trimester Systems and English/Kiswahili Or relevant Certificate (Regular) recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate. Certificate in IT At least KCSE Mean grade of D+(Plus) 1½ academic years Ksh.20,550 (Full time) Proficiency At least KCSE Mean grade of D+(Plus) 1 trimester Certificate in IT Ksh.20,550 (Full time)
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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Master of Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Course work, examination Information Honours (Upper Division) in information and Thesis or Project. Science(MIS) Science 4 semesters Ksh.69,550 per Or semester (Full time) Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate. Bachelor of Science KCSE mean Grade C+(plus) with minimum fulltime in Information of C (plain) in Mathematics/Physics and 8 semesters Science English/Kiswahili Ksh.50,550 Per Semester Or Digital learning A diploma in a relevant field recognized by Ksh.42,000 All campuses the Mount Kenya University Senate Diploma in KCSE mean Grade C (plain) with minimum 2 academic years Information Science of C (plain) in Mathematics/Physics/ Ksh.24,550 Per Trimester Computer Studies and English /Kiswahili Or A certificate in relevant discipline Diploma in Archives KCSE mean Grade C-(minus) 2 academic years and Records Or Ksh.24,550 per Trimester Management A certificate in a relevant discipline from Digital Learning an institution recognized by Mount Kenya 20,000 per Trimester University Senate Diploma in Library KCSE mean Grade C-(minus) 2 academic years Management Or Ksh.24,550 per Trimester A certificate in a relevant discipline Digital Learning 20,000 per Trimester
DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE COMPUTING
Bachelor of Business KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with minimum Full time Information of C (plain) in Mathematics/ Physics and 8 semesters Technology (BBIT) English/Kiswahili Ksh.50,550 Per Semester Or Digital learning A diploma in a relevant field recognized by Ksh.42,000 the Mount Kenya University Senate Diploma in Business KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with D 2 academic years Information (plain) in Maths/Physics and English/ Ksh24,550 Per Trimester Technology Kiswahili Or A certificate in a relevant field Certificate in KCSE Mean grade of D+(Plus) 1½ academic years Business Information Ksh.20,550 Per Trimester Technology
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMMES MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DURATION & TUITION FEES PhD in Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Three years Ksh.750,000 Counseling from a recognized University. Course work, Exams & Thesis Psychology Only Ksh, 600,000 Thesis Only Master of Arts Bachelor’s degree in Counseling 4 semesters Ksh.59,550 per in Counseling Psychology from a recognized university semester Psychology with a minimum of Second Class Digital learning Ksh.50,000 per Honours (upper Division) semester Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years of documented relevant work or research experience Postgraduate Bachelor’s Degree in any field from 3 semesters Kshs.49,550 per Diploma in Mount Kenya University semester Counseling Or Psychology Any other Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate Bachelor of KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or C 8 semesters Counseling (plain) and a Diploma in Counseling Ksh.45,500 per semester Psychology Psychology/Education Digital learning Ksh.42,000 per Or semester Any other related discipline. Diploma in KCSE mean grade C- (minus) 2 academic years Ksh.24,550 per Counseling Or trimester Psychology Certificate in relevant field
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGES PROGRAMMES MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DURATION& TUITION FEES PhD in Religious Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies 3years Studies Or Total cost of program (Coursework and Equivalent qualification from a Ksh750,000 Thesis) recognized University. Ksh250,000 per year Master of Arts in Bachelor’s Degree with at least 4 semesters Religious Studies Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Digital learning Option in a related field. Ksh.45,000 per semester *Christian Or * Islamic Second Class Honours Lower Division *Traditional with two years of working experience in a African Religion relevant field. Master of Arts in Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second 4 semesters History Class Honours (Upper Division) in a Digital learning related field. Or Ksh45,000 per semester Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in a relevant field. Master of Arts in Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second 4 semesters Geography Class Honours (Upper Division) in a Digital learning related field. Or Ksh.45,000 per semester Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in a relevant field. Master of Arts Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second 4 semesters in International Class Honours (Upper Division) in the Digital learning Relations and related field. Or Ksh.45,000 per semester Diplomacy Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in the related field. Master of Arts in Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second 4 semesters Philosophy Class Honours (Upper Division) in a Digital learning related field. Or Ksh. 45,000 per semester Second Class Honours Lower Division with two years of working experience in a relevant field. Bachelor of Arts KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) 8 semesters in International Ksh. 60,550 per semester Relations Diploma in KCSE Mean grade of C -(minus) or 2 academic years for Diploma International Certificate in International Relations or 1½ academic years for Certificate Relations related field Ksh. 24,550 per trimester Digital learning
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Certificate in KCSE mean grade of a D+(Plus) Kshs. 24,000 per trimester International Relation PhD in English & Master of Arts in English and Linguistics. 3 years Linguistics Ksh.200,000 per year (Thesis only) PhD in Literature Master of Arts in Literature. 3 years in English Ksh.200,000 per year (Thesis only) Ph.D. in Kiswahili Master of Arts in Kiswahili from a 3 years (Thesis only) recognized University. Ksh.200,000 per year Master of Arts in Bachelor of Arts with minimum of 4 semesters English Language Second Class Honours Upper division Ksh.59,550 per semester and Linguistics Or Second class Honours Lower Division Digital learning 6 semesters with two years of relevant working Ksh.45,000 per semester experience Master of Arts in Second Class Honours Upper Division 4 semesters Literature Or Second Class Lower Division with two Ksh.59,550 per semester years relevant working experience Digital learning 6 semesters Ksh.45,000 per semester Master of Arts in Second Class Honours Upper Division in 6 semesters Kiswahili BA or B.Ed. Arts with one of the subjects Ksh45,000 Per session Digital being Kiswahili or Second Class Honours learning Regular Lower Division with two years of relevant 4 semesters working or research experience Kshs59,550 per semester Bachelor of Arts in KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with C+ 8 semesters Arabic language (plus) in Arabic Or a diploma in Arabic Kshs. 45,550 per semester Bachelor of Arts in KCSE mean grade C+(plus) Or a diploma 8 semesters French in French Kshs.45,550 per semester Certificate in Any Kenyan Citizen or expatriate willing 1 academic year English Language to learn English language Ksh.20,550 per trimester & Proficiency Digital learning 3 semesters Ksh.34,000 per semester Certificate in KCSE Certificate or a KCPE Certificate 1 academic year Ksh.20,550 Chinese Language per trimester Digital learning 3 & Proficiency semesters Ksh.34,000 per semester DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES PhD in Development Master of Arts /Master of Science Degree 3 years Studies in Development Studies or a related field Ksh.200,000 Per Annum (Thesis Only) from a recognized University. PhD in Sociology Master of Arts/Master of Science. 3 years (Thesis Only) Degree in Sociology or an equivalent Ksh.200,000 Per Annum qualification from a recognized University. 36 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Master of Arts in Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, 4 semesters Development Studies Education, Humanities, Arts & Social Kshs.59,550 per semester Sciences with at least a Second Class Distance and Institution Honours (Upper Division) Based Learning (DIBeL) Or Bachelor’s Degree in Development 6 semesters Studies or any other degree recognized by Ksh.45, 000. Per semester the Mount Kenya University Senate with Digital Learning Kshs.50,000 Second Class Honours (Lower Division) per semester with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. Master of Arts in Bachelor of Arts or Sciences at 4 semesters Monitoring and undergraduate level with a minimum of Kshs.59,550 per semester. Evaluation Second Class Honours Upper Division Digital learning Kshs.50,000 Or per semester Second Class Honours Lower Division 6 semesters with two years of relevant working DIBeL Kshs 45,000 experience Master of Arts in First Class Honours or Second Class 4 semesters Sociology Honours (Upper Division) in first Degree Kshs59,550 per semester Or Second Class Honours (Lower DIBeL) 6 semesters Division) with a minimum of two years of Kshs. 45,000 per semester. relevant work experience. Digital - Kshs.50,000 Postgraduate Holders of Bachelor’s degree in any field 3 semesters Diploma in from a recognized Institution Ksh.45,550 per semester Monitoring and Digital - Kshs.50,000 Evaluation Bachelor of Arts KCSE C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant 8 semesters in Community field Kshs.51,500 per semester Development Digital learning Ksh.40,000 Bachelor of KCSE C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant 8 semesters Kshs.51,500 Social Work and field per semester. Administration Bachelor of Arts in KCSE C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant Full time 8 semesters Development Studies field Kshs.51,500 per semester Digital Learning Kshs.40,000 per semester Bachelor of Arts in KCSE C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant 8 semesters Kshs.51,500 Sociology field per semester Bachelor of Arts KCSE C+ (plus) Or a Diploma in a relevant 8 semesters in Sociology and field Kshs.45,550 per semester Development Studies Digital Ksh 40,000 Diploma in NGO KCSE mean grade C- (minus) 2 academic years Kshs.24,550 Management Or per trimester Digital learning Kshs.24,000 per trimester
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Diploma in KCSE mean grade C- (minus) 2 academic years Kshs.24,550 Community Or per trimester Digital learning Development and A Certificate in a relevant field Kshs.24,000 per trimester Social Work Certificate in 1½ academic years Community KCSE D+(plus) Kshs.20,550 Development and per trimester Social Work Digital learning Kshs.24,000 per trimester Certificate in KCSE D+(plus) 1½ academic years Project Management Kshs.24,550 per trimester Kshs.20,550 per trimester All other campuses DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION Master of Arts Bachelor of Arts in a related field with 4 semesters (M.A) in Journalism a minimum of Second Class Honours Ksh.64,550 per semester and Media Studies; (Upper Division) from a recognized Digital learning Options University Or Second Class Honours Ksh.59,550 per semester * Journalism (Lower Division) with two years of * Corporate relevant working experience. Communication * Media Management Master of Arts (M.A) Bachelor of Arts in related field with 4 semesters Ksh.64,550 in Film Studies Second Class Honours (Upper Division) per semester. from a recognized University Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years of relevant working experience. Bachelor of Arts in KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) and C+ 8 semesters Ksh.60,550 Film and Animation (plus) in either English or Kiswahili / Art per semester Studies BA(FAS) & Design / Drawing & Design or KACE Digital learning, with two principals of which one is pass in 8 semesters, one of the languages and one subsidiary Ksh. 40,000 or a Diploma in Film studies from a Per semester recognized institution Bachelor of Arts KCSE mean grade of C+(Plus) and C+ 8 semesters Ksh.60,500 per in Mass Media and (plus) in either English or Kiswahili or semester Communication; KACE with 2 principal passes and one Digital Learning 8 semesters Options subsidiary pass in one of the languages Ksh.40,000 per semester * Electronic Media Or * Print Media Diploma in Mass Media from a recognized * Public Relations Institution * Advertising Diploma in KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C 2 academic years Ksh.29,550 Journalism and Mass (Plain) in either English or Kiswahili. per trimester Communication Or A certificate in a related field 38 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Diploma in Film KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C(plain) 2 academic years Ksh.34,550 Studies in either English or Kiswahili / Art & per trimester Design / Drawing & Design Or A certificate in a related field Diploma in KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C (plain) 2 academic years Ksh.34,550 Animation and in either English or Kiswahili. per trimester Motion Graphics Or A certificate in a related field Diploma in Public KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C (plain) 2 academic years Ksh.24,550 Relations and in either English or Kiswahili. per trimester Diplomacy Or A certificate in a related field Certificate in Public KCSE mean grade of D+(plus) and grade 1½ academic years Relations C- (minus) in Kiswahili or English. Kshs.20,550 per Trimester. Certificate in KCSE mean grade of D+(plus) and grade 1½ academic years Journalism and Mass C- (minus) in Kiswahili or English. Ksh.24,550 per trimester Communication
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INSTITUTE OF SECURITY STUDIES, JUSTICE & ETHICS ( NAIROBI CAMPUS)
PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES Master of Arts in Bachelor of Education (Arts) or 4 semesters Governance and Bachelor of Arts at with a minimum Ksh.59,550 per semester Ethics of Second Class Honours (Upper Digital learning Ksh.50,000 per Division) qualification semester Or Distance and Institution Based Second Class Honours (Lower Learning (DIBel) Division) with two years of relevant 6 semesters working experience. Ksh.45,000 per semester Master of Arts in Bachelor’s degree with at least Second 4 semesters Security Studies Class Honours (Upper Division) from Ksh.59,550 per semester and Criminology a recognized University Digital learning Ksh.50,000 per Or semester Second Class Honours Lower Distance and Institution Based Division with two years of relevant Learning (DIBel) 6 semesters working experience. Ksh.45,000 per semester Master of Arts in Bachelor’s degree with at least Second 4 semesters Law Enforcement Class Honours (Upper Division) from Ksh.59,550 per semester and Public a recognized University Digital learning Ksh.50,000per Administration Or semester Second Class Honours (Lower Distance and Institution Based Division) with two years of relevant Learning (DIBel) 6 semesters working experience. Ksh.45,000 per semester Bachelor of Arts KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) 8 semesters in Security Studies Or Ksh.49,500 per semester Distance and Criminology A diploma in a relevant field. and Institution Based Learning (DIBel) Ksh.33,000 per semester Digital learning Ksh.40,000 per semester Bachelor of Arts KCSE certificate with a minimum of 8 semesters in Peace Studies C+ (plus) Ksh. 49,500 per semester Distance and Conflict Or and Institution Based Learning Resolution (BA PS A diploma in a relevant field (DIBeL) & CR) Ksh. 33,000 per semester Digital Learning Ksh. 42,000 per semester Bachelor of Arts KCSE with a minimum grade of C+ 8 semesters in Justice and (plus) Ksh. 49,500 per semester Security Studies Or Distance and Institution Based (BAJ- SS) A diploma in a relevant field Learning (DIBeL) Bachelor of KCSE certificate with a minimum of Ksh. 33,000 per semester Digital Arts in Public C+ (plus) learning Ksh. 40,000 per Semester Administration Or 8 semesters Ksh. 51,500 per semester and Governance A diploma in a relevant field Distance and Institution Based Learning (DIBeL) 40 SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Diploma KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) 2 academic years in County Or Ksh. 24,550 per trimester Administration A certificate in a relevant field Digital learning and Governance Ksh. 24,000 per trimester Diploma in KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) 2 academic years Peace Studies Or Ksh. 24,550 per trimester and Conflict A certificate in a relevant field Digital learning Resolutions Ksh. 24,000 per trimester Diploma in KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or a 2 academic years Security Studies certificate in a relevant field Ksh.24,550 per trimester and Criminology Digital learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester Certificate in KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus) 1½ academic years Security Studies Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital and Criminology learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester Certificate in KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus) 1½ academic years Conflict Ksh.20,550 per trimester Digital Resolutions and learning Ksh.24,000 per trimester Peace Studies
MKU Founding Vice-Chancellor Prof. Stanley Waudo (left) hands over the state-of-the-art Engineering equipment to School of Engineering, Energy and Built Environment 41 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ENERGY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT [email protected], [email protected]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MSc. Renewable Bachelor’s Degree Second Class Honours Upper 4 semesters Energy and Division or Lower Division with 2 years of relevant Kshs. 59,550 Per Environmental work experience Semester (Regular Engineering. and Weekends) Bachelor of KCSE mean grade C+ (plus), C (plain) in 8 semesters Science Energy and Mathematics, Physics/ Physical Sciences or Kshs. 54,550 Per Environmental Geography English / Kiswahili Semester (Regular Technology Or and Weekends) Diploma in a relevant field. Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade C + with C(plain) in (full-time, part- in Petroleum Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, English / time) 8 Semesters Exploration and Kiswahili Kshs. 54,550 Production Or Per Semester Geography or Diploma in a relevant field Bachelor of Science KCSE C+ (plus) and C +(plus) in Mathematics, 8 semesters in Real Estate English /Kiswahili, physics/Chemistry/Biology/ Ksh. 54,550 per Management Accounts/Commerce/ Economics, Geography/ semester. (Regular Agriculture/History/Building Construction/ program) Drawing & Design/Woodwork Or A relevant Degree/Diploma recognized by the University Senate
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Bachelor of KCSE mean grade C + with C+(plus) in 8 semesters Technology in Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences Kshs. 54,550 Per Computer and Semester (Full time) Electronic systems Diploma in KCSE C- (minus) with C- (minus) in Mathematics 3 academic years Electrical and and Physics /Physical Sciences. Kshs.29,550 per Electronic Trimester (Regular, Engineering Part-time) Diploma KCSE C- (Minus with at least C- (Minus) in 3 academic years in Medical Mathematics and Physics/Physical Sciences Kshs.29,550 per Engineering Trimester (Regular/ part-time)
42 SCHOOL OF LAW law.mku.ac.ke, [email protected]
PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES Bachelor of Laws KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) with a minimum of 8 semesters (LLB) B (plain) in English/ Kiswahili Or its Equivalent Ksh.85,000 per Or semester At least three principal passes at an advanced level or an equivalent qualification Or A degree from a recognized University. Or A credit pass in Diploma in Law from an accredited Institution Diploma in Law KCSE C (plain) with a minimum grade C+ (plus) 2 academic years in English/Kiswahili. Or its Equivalent Kshs.54,000 per Or Trimester (Day and At least one principal pass at the Kenya Advanced Evening) Certificate of Education (KACE) examinations. Or A pass in a certificate of Law Course offered by an accredited Legal education Provider Or A certificate of experiential learning issued by the Council of Legal Education
Centre of Excellence for legal training: Mount Kenya University Parklands Law Campus, Nairobi. 43 SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT hospitality.mku.ac.ke, [email protected]
DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES Master of Science in Bachelor’s degree from a recognized 4 semester (Weekend & Hospitality Management university with a minimum of Second Regular) Ksh.59,550 Class Honours Upper Division. Or DIBel learning Second Class Honours (Lower 6 sessions Kshs. 60,000 per Division) with a minimum 2 years of session relevant work experience. Digital Ksh. 65, 000 per Semester Bachelor of Science in KCSE with mean grade of C+(plus) 8 semesters Hospitality Management Or Kshs. 57,550 per Semester. (BSc. HM) A Diploma in a relevant area (Weekend, Regular and recognized by the Mount Kenya Digital) University Senate Diploma in Hospitality KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or 2 academic years Management equivalent qualification recognized by Kshs. 32,550 per trimester. the Mount Kenya University Senate (Weekend, Regular and Or Certificate in related field. Digital) Diploma in Culinary KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) 2 academic years Arts Kshs.36,000 per trimester (Weekend, Regular and Digital) Certificate in Food K.C.S.E D+ (Plus) 1½ academic years kshs 29,550 Production per trimester. Certificate in Food and K.C.S.E D+ (Plus) 1½ academic years kshs 29,550 Beverages per trimester
DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Science in KCSE grade of C+ (plus) Or 8 semesters Travel and Tourism A diploma in a relevant field. Ksh. 57,550 per semester Management (BSc. TTM) Diploma in Travel and KCSE grade C- (minus) 2 academic years Tourism Or Certificate in Tourism Kshs.32,550 per trimester Management Management from a recognized institution Certificate in Travel and K.C.S.E D+ (Plus) 1½ academic years Kshs.29,550 Tourism Operations per trimester.
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PROGRAMME CODE PROGRAMME NAME
1279107 Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science 1279108 Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry) 1279129 Bachelor of Pharmacy 1279131 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1279132 Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1279133 Bachelor of Commerce 1279135 Bachelor of Education Arts 1279137 Bachelor of Education (Science) 1279146 Bachelor of Economics 1279150 Bachelor of Science in Information Science 1279151 Bachelor of Business Management 1279155 Bachelor of Education Special Needs Education Primary Option 1279163 Bachelor of Science In Statistics 1279171 Bachelor of Arts in Community Development 1279188 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health 1279194 Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences 1279199 Bachelor of Economics and Statistics 1279202 Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics 1279204 Bachelor of Education in Primary Education 1279207 Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion 1279209 Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Technology 1279213 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science 1279218 Bachelor of Science in Oral Health 1279219 Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production 1279220 Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Electronic Systems 1279224 Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management 1279226 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) 1279232 Bachelor of Science In Information Technology 1279244 Bachelor of Business Information Technology 1279250 Bachelor of Procurement
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1279290 Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production 1279293 Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) 1279296 Bachelor of Arts in International Relations 1279303 Bachelor of Development Studies 1279403 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Rural Development 1279423 Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development 1279448 Bachelor of Management and Office Administration 1279455 Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology 1279477 Bachelor of Science (Applied Biology) 1279514 Bachelor of Science in Energy and Environmental Technology 1279540 Bachelor of Economics and Finance 1279591 Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health 1279603 Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Processing 1279604 Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication 1279656 Bachelor of Education Special Needs Education Secondary Option 1279657 Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management 1279668 Bachelor of Arts in Justice And Security Studies 1279669 Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 1279670 Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration 1279671 Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Governance 1279672 Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies And Criminology 1279674 Bachelor of Counseling Psychology 1279675 Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Studies 1279677 Bachelor of Science in Finance and Statistics 1279679 Bachelor of Film Animation 1279681 Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Technology 1279683 Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management 1279684 Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management 1279685 Bachelor of Social Work and Administration 1279806 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 1279134 Bachelor of Laws
46 APPLICATION PROCEDURE www.mku.ac.ke
Application forms can be downloaded from www. mku.ac.ke or collected from our campuses/ marketing centres. Duly filled application forms should be addressed to the Registrar - Academic Administration.
Application fee is as follows: a) Kshs 1000 for Certificate, Diploma and under- graduate programs for the East African applicants. USD 50 for the Non-East African Applicants b) Kshs 2000 for Postgraduate programmes for East African Applicants. USD 100 for Non-East African Applicants
Note: “Transfer fee shall be taken care of by the applicant “
Tuition Fee All international students (Non East African) to pay additional (statutory fee, quality assurance & tuition fee) of 20% above the fee indicated in this prospectus
The international students can pay fees in the dollar account. KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK USD ACCOUNT - 1173740309 (Swift Code. KCBLKENX) Thika Branch
Please note: Application for admission does not guarantee admission into the University for course applied for; this will be subject to fulfillment of all requirements and class size as approved by the University Senate.
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Mode of Payment 1. Statutory fees of Ksh. 12,000 payable in the 1st semester/trimester of every Calendar year. 2. Commission for University Education (CUE) levy of Ksh. 1,000 payable once on admission. 3. The university fees payment can also be done in easy installments within the semester. The installments are as follows: 30% upon registration, 30%- second installment, 20%-third installment 20% - fourth installment. 4. Fees are payable either per semester, trimester or annually in the bank accounts listed below. One academic year is equivalent to Two Semesters. Students can complete a four- academic- year course in three calendar Years when undertaking three semesters in one calendar year eg. January-April, May-August, September - December - at the student’s discretion 5. Kindly note that the university fee is subject to review from time to time as the University deems fit. Changes in fees are only applicable to new students and does not affect continuing students. 6. The university fees indicated in this prospectus do not include industrial attachments/internship fees. For more information liase with your respective departments. 7. Government Sponsored (KUCCPS) Students applicable fees are indicated in the student admission letters.
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48 A panoramic view of Mount Kenya University, Thika
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