Ku Admission Booklet

1Kenyatta University / Academic Programmes 2014-2015

1. VISION STATEMENT

The vision of Kenyatta University is to be a dynamic, inclusive and competitive centre of excellence in teaching, learning, research and service to humanity.

2. MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Kenyatta University is to provide quality education and training, promote scholarship, service, innovation and creativity and inculcate moral values for sustainable individual and societal development

3. IDENTITY STATEMENT

Kenyatta University is a community of scholars committed to the generation and dissemination of knowledge and cultivation of wisdom for the welfare of society.

4. PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

Kenyatta University’s philosophy is sensitive and responsiveness to society needs and the right of every person to knowledge.

5. OUR CORE VALUES

The values to be enshrined and inculcated at the institutional and individual levels, respectively, will enable Kenyatta University community to contribute to the proportional of institutional and national pride, positive behaviour, a strong work ethic and attitudes that promote respect for diversity and environmental conservation.

OUR CORE VALUES ARE:

• Truth • Excellence • Creativity • Seif- Reliance • Innovation • Quality & Relevance • Equal Opportunity • Professionalism

• Moral Integrity• Democracy• Corporate Governance• Institutional Culture• Competitiveness• Academic Freedom• Respect for Diversity

2 Kenyatta University / Academic Programmes 2014-2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vice Chancellor’s message .................................................................................................................................................... 3

Registrar (Academic) message .............................................................................................................................................. 4

School of law ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

School of Agriculture & Enterprise Development ................................................................................................................. 5

School of Applied Human Sciences ....................................................................................................................................... 10

School of Economics ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

School of Education .............................................................................................................................................................. 17

School of Hospitality & Tourism ........................................................................................................................................... 23

School of Public health ......................................................................................................................................................... 25

School of Engineering & Technology .................................................................................................................................... 28

School of Environmental Studies .......................................................................................................................................... 29

School of Visual & Performing Arts ...................................................................................................................................... 33

School of Pure & Applied Sciences ....................................................................................................................................... 35

School of Medicine ............................................................................................................................................................... 39

School of Humanities and Social Sciences ............................................................................................................................ 41

School of Business ................................................................................................................................................................. 51


VICE- CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE

I am delighted that you chose to study at Kenyatta University. Kenyatta University will be glad to be your University for your further studies. This booklet gives valuable information for you to share with your significant other who could interested in taking their studies at Kenyatta University. At Kenyatta University, we offer a wide variety of programmes aimed at empowering you to face the challenging world and mould you into all round and confident member of the international community. The main campus is situated 16kilometres from Nairobi Central District (CBD) on the Nairobi-Thika Super Highway.

Since its inception, Kenyatta University has recorded tremendous growth and earned a reputation in the training of educators. It has also diversified its programmes, acquiring a unique niche in science, technology, economic, social, health and cultural fields.

Currently, Kenyatta University has campuses at Ruiru, Parklands, Nairobi City, Kitui, Mombasa, Nyeri, Nakuru, Embu, Kericho and Nanyuki. It also has one constituent college which is, Machakos University College situated in Machakos County in Eastern province.

Kenyatta University is home to some of the world’s top scholars, researchers, and experts in their fields. We pride ourselves in providing high quality programmes that attract individuals who wish to be globally employable. The relevance of our programmes is maintained through our ongoing relationship with research organizations, banks, and industrial partners, local and foreign institutions.

Kenyatta University is still committed to be the University of choice for we offer:

• World class University Education• Excellent career opportunity for our graduates• Impressive physical environment conducive to learning, research and social life• Flexible modes of learning• Diverse student and community support service• Modern state of the art learning resources and study facilities• Highly competitive, industry current programmes• Strong emphasis on innovative research and knowledge transfer• Growing campus network• Teaching excellence among others

I finally wish you success in your career aspiration.

Prof. Olive M. Mugenda, Ph.D., EBS, CBSVice-Chancellor

Prof. Olive M. Mugenda, Ph.D., EBS, CBSVice-Chancellor


MESSAGE FROM REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC)

As you go through this booklet, you will note that Kenyatta University gives graduates an edge with their future employers through a hands-on knowledge of their particular profession.

Kenyatta University offers a flexible mode of learning through various learner friendly modes of delivery designed to accommodate each individual student’s unique circumstances. These modes include:-

• Full time /Regular Mode• Institutional Based programmes• Open Distance and e-Learning Programmes• Part Time (Evening and Weekends)

The entry requirements vary from programme to programme with basic entry requirements for undergraduate degree courses being:- a minimum of C+ at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or equivalent. In addition, applicants must meet specific degree requirements for each school.

The basic entry for postgraduate courses is:-

An Upper Second Class Honours, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.

Occasionally, limited opportunities arise for the admission of students to pursue parts of programmes within a discipline, or in more than one discipline. This provision does not constitute a programme for the purposes of award of degrees of the University. Candidates admitted for such programmes are known as Occasional students.

To qualify for admission under this category candidates must:Satisfy the normal minimum entrance requirements, or offer alternative equivalent qualifications satisfactory to the Board of the School concerned or produce evidence of being a student in another University.

The tenure of occasional studentship is normally up to a maximum of one academic year. It should be noted that students admitted under this category are evaluated either by course-work or University examinations.

For more information, Contact Registrar (Academic) through:-P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Tel: 020-8710901-19, Mobile 0731-008894E-mail: [email protected]


Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Science (Crop Improvement and Protection)

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture )

Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management & Trade)

Mean grade of B (Plain) at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent with a minimum of grade B (plain) in English.

Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution OR KACE with two (2) Principals and 1(one) Subsidiary with a principal pass in relevant subjects.

Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with C+ (Plus) in any three (3) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture or Geography, Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least credit pass in a subject related to Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Applied Biology or any other related discipline from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ in Mathematics and in any two (2) subjects chosen from the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture or Geography and Economics or Business Studies OR Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a subject related to Agriculture, Business Studies, Accounting, Economics, Agribusiness or any other related discipline from a recognized institution.

Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution OR KACE with two (2) Principals and 1(one) Subsidiary with a principal pass in relevant subjects.

Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with C+ (Plus) in any three (3) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture or Geography, Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least credit pass in a subject related to Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Applied Biology or any other related discipline from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ in Mathematics and in any two (2) subjects chosen from the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture or Geography and Economics or Business Studies OR Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a subject related to Agriculture, Business Studies, Accounting, Economics, Agribusiness or any other related discipline from a recognized institution.

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time, Institutional Based Programmes.

Full-time

Full-time


Full-time

SCHOOL /PROGRAMME

SCHOOL /PROGRAMME

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


SCHOOL OF LAW

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

MODE OF STUDY

MODE OF STUDY


Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Resource Management)Bachelor of Science (Dry Land Agriculture and Enterprise Development )Bachelor of Science (Animal Production and Health Management)

Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education and Extension )

Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Management

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and C+ in any two (2) subjects chosen from the following alternatives:

Alternative A : Alternative B:Biology Physical sciencesChemistry BiologyAgriculture Agriculture or Geography or Business Studies or Geography Home Science OR KACE or its equivalent with two (2) principal passes and one (1) subsidiary in relevant Science subjects OR Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a 2 year diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in any three (3) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture or Geography, Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least credit pass in Agricultural education or related agricultural course, Environmental Studies, Applied Biology, Agribusiness or any other related discipline from a recognized institution.

Holders of a B.Sc. degree with at least an upper second class honours in Animal Production and Health Management, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Range Management or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Holders of B.Sc. degree with lower second-class honours in the agricultural related areas must have least two years relevant research experience.


Full-time

Part Time


Master of Science in Dry land Agriculture

Master of Science in Integrated Soil Fertility Management

Master of Science in Land and Water Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Soil Fertility Management

Holders of a B.Sc degree with at least an upper second class honours in Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Animal Production and Health Management, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Economics or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Holders of B.Sc degree with lower second class honours in the agricultural related areas must have at least two years relevant research experience.

Holders of a B.Sc Degree with an upper Second Class Honours in Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Management, Dry-land Agriculture & Enterprise Development, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Horticulture, Environmental science, Agricultural Education or any equivalent qualification from Kenyatta University or other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University SenateHolders of B.Sc degree with lower Second Class Honours in the agricultural related areas but with at least two years relevant research experience.

Holders of a B.Sc degree with at least an upper second class honours in Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture and Enterprise Development, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Horticulture, Environmental science, Agricultural Education, or its equivalent from Kenyatta University and other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.Holders of B.Sc degree with lower second class honours in agricultural related areas but with at least two years relevant research experience.

Holders of M.Sc degree in Soil Science, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop science, Land and Water Management, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Agroforestry, Environmental science, or any other equivalent qualification from Kenyatta University and other institutions recognized by senate of Kenyatta University.

Part Time

Full Time

Full Time

Full Time and Part Time


Master of Science in Agribusiness

Master of Science in Agricultural Economics

Master of Science in Agronomy

Master of Science in Plant Breeding

Master of Science in Crop Protection (Entomology)

A holder of First-class or second class honors (Upper Division) degree or their equivalent in Agriculture, Horticulture, Range Management, Agribusiness, agricultural resource management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.ii) A holder of a second class honors (Lower Division) degrees in the above mentioned areas with evidence of at least two years relevant working experience.

A holder of First-class or second class honors (Upper Division) degree or their equivalent in Agriculture, Horticulture, Range Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural resource management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.A holder of a second class honors (Lower Division) degrees in the above mentioned areas with evidence of at least two years relevant working experience.

Holders of a Bachelors degree with at least a First Class or Upper Second class Honours in Agriculture or any other related areas from all institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.Holders of Bachelors degree with Lower Second Class Division in Agriculture or any other related areas with at least two years relevant research experience or a post-graduate diploma.

Holders of a Bachelors degree with at least a First Class or Upper Second class Honours in Agriculture or any other related areas from all Institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.Holders of Bachelors degree with Lower Second Class Division in Agriculture or any other related areas with at least two years relevant research experience or a post-graduate diploma.



Full Time

Full Time

Full Time

Full Time


Full Time

Full Time

Master of Science in Crop Protection (Plant Pathology)

Master of Science in Seed Technology and Trade


Holders of a Bachelors degree with at least Upper Second class Honours in Agriculture or any other related areas from institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate.Holders of Bachelors degree with Lower Second Class Division in Agriculture or any other related areas with at least two years relevant work experience or a post-graduate diploma.


SCHOOL /PROGRAMME ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSSCHOOL OF APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES

MODE OF STUDY

Bachelor of Science (Fashion Design and Marketing)

Bachelor of Science (Community Resource Management)

Bachelor of Science (Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics)

Full-time, Institutional Based Programme


Full-time, Institutional Based Programme, ODeL

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in Art and Design or Home Science or any one science subject OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least credit pass in Fashion Design or Clothing from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in two subjects chosen from the following categories:

Alternative A Alternative B:Biology or Agriculture Business Studies or Commerce orAccounting or any other Geography or Home Science Art –based subjectsOR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least credit pass in Community Development or Extension-related work from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent and at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in two (2) subjects chosen from the following categories:

Alternative A : Alternative B:Biology Home ScienceChemistry Biological SciencesHome Science Agriculture or Geography Physical ScienceIn addition, the applicant must have obtained grade C (plain) in Mathematics OR Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Community Nutrition or related field from a recognized institution with at least two (2) years working experience.


Bachelor of Science (Recreation and Sports Management)

Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)

Diploma in Sports Administration And Management

Diploma in Nutrition and Health

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Sports Administration and Management, Physical Education, Sports Science, Hospitality and Tourism, Education (with Geography) or related fields from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science or Chemistry OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Sports Administration and Management, Physical Education, Sports Science, Hospitality, Nutrition, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health and Coaching or in other related field from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or Division II at K.C.E or its equivalent or hold a P1/S1 Teachers Certificate or a credit 1 and above in Kenyatta University Certificate course for personnel involved in coaching or posses a National, or Continental Confederation or International Federation coaching certificate or any other coaching license from a reputable institution of higher learning.

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C (plain) in two subjects chosen from the following categories:

Alternative A : Alternative B: Biology Home ScienceChemistry Biological SciencesAgriculture GeographyHome Science Agriculture & Physical ScienceOR Mean grade C- (minus) at KCSE with a certificate in a field related to Nutrition from a recognized institution and two (2) years of relevant experience Mean grade of C- (Minus) at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or Division III at KCE or equivalent.

Full-time,

Full-time,

Full-time.

Full-time, ODeL


Certificate in Sports Administration And Management

Master of Science in Fashion Design and Marketing (Msc Fdm)

Master of Science in Community Resource Management

Master of Science (Physical and Health Education)

A holder of Upper Second class honours Bachelor of Science in Textile Science and Design or B.Sc in Textiles, Clothing or Fine Art, which has bias in textiles or its equivalent from a recognized university.

A holder of Upper Second class honours Bachelor of Education (Home Economics or Home Science).A holder of Upper Second class honours B.Sc in Textiles, Clothing or Fine Art which has bias in textiles, from a recognized university.Holders of second class honours (Upper division) Bachelors degree in Textile Science and Design or Textiles, Clothing or Fine Art which has a bias in textiles or Bachelor of Education (Home Economics or Home Science), or its equivalent from a recognized university.Holders of Second Class honours (Lower division) Bachelors degree in Textile Science and Design or Textiles, Clothing or Fine Art which has a bias in textiles or Bachelor of Education (Home Economics or Home Science), or its equivalent from a recognized university, WITH at least two years of related work experience after graduation.

Holders of either upper second class honours degree in Community Resource Management, Family & Consumer Sciences, Home Economics or any other related field of study.Or holders of a second class lower division with a minimum of two years related work experience.

Candidates should be holders of bachelors degree in Physical EducationA Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education.

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time


Master of Science (Leisure and Recreation Management)

Masters of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)

Master of Science in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics

A holder of a First Class or an Upper Second first degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline shall be considered. Graduates of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science or Leisure and Recreation Management as well as those in related fields such as Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Special Education shall be considered.Holders of a relevant Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University shall be eligible for admissions to the programme while holders of a Post Graduate Diploma in related disciplines may also be considered

A holder of a First Class or an Upper Second first degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline shall be considered. Graduates of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science or Leisure and Recreation Management as well as those in related fields such as Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Special Education shall be considered.Holders of a relevant Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University shall be eligible for admissions to the programme while holders of a Post Graduate Diploma in related disciplines may also be considered

The holders of the following degrees and post graduate diploma from recognized institutions shall be eligible for admissions for Masters’ degree in Foods and Nutrition A holder of Bachelor of Science Degree in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. A holder of post graduate diploma in Nutrition from a recognized institution.A holder of Bachelor of Education Degree with at least 2 years experience in the field of nutrition and with a major in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time


SCHOOL /PROGRAMMESCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

MODE OF STUDY

Bachelor of EconomicsBachelor of Economics & StatisticsBachelor of Economics & Finance

Master of Economics (M.Econ)

Master of Economics (Policy and Management)

Master in Economics (Cooperation And Human Development)

Full-time, Open Distance and e-Learning

Part Time

Part Time

Part Time

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or Equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in Mathematics OR at least two (2) principals and one (1) subsidiary pass at KACE (‘A’ Level) with at least a credit in Mathematics at KCE (‘O’ Level).

A holder of at least an Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics or Economics and Finance from Kenyatta University or any other recognized Institution of comparable status. A holder of a Lower Second Class degree in the stated disciplines from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with 2 years relevant experience.


A holder of at least an Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Economics and Statistics or Economics and Finance, or a relevant Social Science from a recognised University ORA holder of a Lower Second Class degree in the stated disciplines from a recognized university with two (2) years relevant work experience. ORA holder of at least Lower Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any other discipline, with relevant work experience, with no economics and statistics background, after successful completion of Bridging Course for the Programme.



Master of Economics (Finance)

Master of Economics (Finance)

Master of Economics (Health)

Master of Economics (Development)

A holder of at least an Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics or Economics and Finance from Kenyatta University or any other recognized Institution of comparable status. ORA holder of a Lower Second Class degree in the stated disciplines from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with 2 years relevant experience.









Master of Economics (Environment)

Master of Economics (Agriculture)

Master in Economics (Cooperation and Human Development)

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics



A holder of at least an Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Economics and Statistics or Economics and Finance, or a relevant Social Science from a recognised University

ORA holder of a Lower Second Class degree in the stated disciplines from a recognized university with two (2) years relevant work experience.

ORA holder of at least Lower Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any other discipline, with relevant work experience, with no economics and statistics background, after successful completion of Bridging Course for the Programme.

Candidates shall be holders of at least Masters Degrees in Economics from Kenyatta University or from another institution of comparable status, and these degrees must be based on coursework, examination and research project or coursework, examination and thesis.






Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Bachelor of Education (Arts)

Bachelor of Education (Primary Teacher Education)

To be selected to the programme, the student will have completed master’s level course work in the following three core courses: Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory and Quantitative Methods.


Candidates shall be holders of at least Masters Degrees in Economics from Kenyatta University or from another institution of comparable status, and these degrees must be based on coursework, examination and research project or coursework, examination and thesis. To be selected to the programme, the student will have completed master’s level course work in the following three core courses: Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory and Quantitative Methods.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in two subjects of career choice OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or equivalent or one (1) Principal and one (1) Subsidiary at KACE and be holders of P1, S1, or Diploma in Education from a recognized Institution with at least two (2) years teaching experience after training.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in two subjects of career choice OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or equivalent or one (1) Principal and one (1) Subsidiary at KACE and be holders of P1, S1, or Diploma in Education from a recognized Institution with at least two (2) years teaching experience



Full-time, Institution Based, Open, Distance and E-learning.


SCHOOL /PROGRAMMESCHOOL OF EDUCATION

MODE OF STUDYADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


Bachelor of Education (Science)

Bachelor of Education (Special Education)

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Bachelor of Education (Library Science)Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Bachelor of Science (Records Management & Information Technology)

Bachelor of Education (Home Economics)

Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in two subjects of choice and C (plain) or equivalent in Mathematics OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Div. III at KCE or equivalent with P1 Certificate or Diploma in Science Education or KACE with two (2) principals and one (1) subsidiary with at least two (2) years teaching experience. In addition, applicants must have obtained Grade C (plain) or equivalent in Mathematics at KCSE.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in one of the following subjects, English/Kiswahili, Maths/ Biology and any Arts subjects OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or equivalent or one (1) Principal and one (1) Subsidiary at KACE and be holders of P1, S1, or Diploma in Special Education from a recognized Institution with at least two (2) years teaching experience after training.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with ECE Diploma from a recognized institution or P1 certificate and two (2) years relevant experience.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science and/or information Science or Archives Administration.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science or Records and Archives Management.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent and at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Home Science and Chemistry or Physics or Geography or English or Mathematics or any subjects taught in High Schools.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent OR mean grade C (plain) with a Diploma in Education or related field of study from a recognized institution.


Full-time, Institution Based,



Full-time, Part time.

Full-time, Institution Based



Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Diploma in Public Relations

Diploma in Clinical Child Neuropsychology

Diploma in Primary Teacher Education

Diploma in Special Needs Education.

Diploma in Guidance and Counseling

Certificate in Early Childhood Development

Diploma in School Management

Diploma in Teaching of the 3R’s (Reading, Writing & Arithmetic)

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE Or Division III at KCE OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) with either a P1 certificate or an Early Childhood Studies certificate from a recognized Institution

Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with certificate in related field

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Div III at KCE or at least (1) one Principal and (1) one Subsidiary in KACE OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with P1 certificate and at least two (2) years experience. Applicants with at least grade C (plain) or Credit 6 in English, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at KCSE and KCE respectively will have an added advantage.

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) with a P1 certificate from a recognized Institution.

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) with a P1 certificate from a recognized Institution.

Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or KCSE or Div III at KCE OR mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with certificate in the relevant area

Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or Mean Grade D+ (Plus) with at least one year Early Childhood Teaching experience.

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE OR equivalent or C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with P1 certificate or a certificate in a related area.

Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE OR Division III at KCE or at least one principal and one subsidiary in KACE or equivalent OR Mean Grade C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with ECD or P1 certificate and two year’s post-training teaching experience. Applicants with at least grade C (plain) or credit 6 in English, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at KCSE and KCE will have an added advantage. Applicants enrolling in this programme must teach in pre-unit or lower primary classes for the duration of study period.


Full-time, Open, Distance and e-Learning

Full-time,


Full-time,






Master of Education in Educational Psychology

Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Educational Psychology

Master of Education in History of EducationMaster of Education in Philosophy of Education

Masters of Education in Sociology of Education and Policy Studies

A holder of First-class or second class honors (Upper Division) degree or their equivalent in Bachelor of education Arts or Science or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university.A holder of a second class honors (Lower Division) degrees in the above mentioned areas with evidence of at least two years relevant working experience.

A holder of Bachelor Education degree with Upper 2nd Class from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university.A holder of Bachelor Education degree with Lower 2nd Class from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with two years of practical experience in Guidance and Counselling.A holder of Bachelor degree with postgraduate diploma in education from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university.A holder of Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University.

Be holder of a Masters of Education degree of Kenyatta University or its equivalent from other recognized institutions of higher learningMust have covered at-least five (5) Units at Med level in the area of specialization with a B and above or equivalent grade.Must show ability to undertake academic research in the area of specialization.

Holders of B.Ed from a recognized University with an Upper Class Division.Holders of Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) together with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (P.G.D.E)Holders of the above qualifications with lower second–class division will be admitted provided they have two years working experience in related areas.

Holders of B.Ed from a recognized University with an Upper Class DivisionHolders of Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) together with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (P.G.D.E) Have studied Sociology of Education or Its equivalent, or another social science including psychology and Sociology.

Full-time and Part time

Full-time,

Full-time,

Full-time,

Full-time,


Masters of Education in Comparative and International Studies

Master of Education in Health Education

Master of Education in Higher Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Master of Science (Records Management and Archives Administration)

Holders of the above qualifications with lower second–class division will be admitted provided they have two years working experience in related areas.

A holder of a lower second degree with at least2 years working experience within the education sectorA holder of any Bachelors degree with Post graduate diploma in Education, or Diploma in Contemporary issues in education

Holders of Bachelor of Education [B.Ed], Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Public Health) [B.SC] or any other science or social degree from a recognised University with an Upper Class Division.Holders of the above qualifications with lower second–class division will be admitted provided they have two years working experience in related areas.

Holders of B.Ed from a recognized University with an Upper Class Division.a) Holders of Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) together with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (P.G.D.E)b) Holders of the above qualifications with lower Second–Class Division will be admitted provided they have two years working experience in related areas.

The common regulations for the PhD Degrees in the University shall apply.The common regulations for PhD Degrees in the School of Education shall apply.Duration: This is a three year programme but with possibility of extension (within university policy) since many of the students are full time employees elsewhere.

A holder of a bachelors degree of at least upper second class or its equivalent in any discipline shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Information Science.

Full-time

Full-time,

Full-time,

Ph.D Programme (Thesis only)Full-time

Full-time


M.Ed. (Early Childhood Studies)

Ph.D. With Course Work in Early Childhood Studies – Ph.D. (ECS)

Master of Education Degree Programme in Special Education

Master of Education in Research, Evaluation and Assessment

Holders of a bachelors of at lease degree lower second class or its equivalent in any discipline with relevant work experience of at least two years shall be eligible for registration.

A holder of an Upper Second B.Ed. degree in a Early Childhood Studies from Kenyatta University or any other accredited universityORA holder of an Upper Second Class degree in a related area from Kenyatta University or any other accredited university. ORA holder of Lower Second Class degree in a related area from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with a practical experience of three years in programmes for young children.

Common regulations for all PhD in the University and in the School of Education will apply;The following applicants shall be eligible for admission to the PhD programme in Early Childhood Studies.A holder of a masters degree in Early Childhood Studies from Kenyatta University or any other accredited University orA holder of a master’s degree in a related area with three of more years of experience in early childhood services.

Holder of at least an Upper Second Class B.Ed. in Special Education from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university or Holder of at least an Upper Second Class B.Ed. degree in a related area from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university.

A holder of Bachelor of Education degree with at least Upper Second Class of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University, with at least two years of relevant experience.A holder of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree (with at least upper second class) with Postgraduate Diploma in Education with at least two years of relevant experience.A holder of Bachelor of Education (Lower Second) or equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with at least five years of relevant experience.






A holder of a Master of Education degree of Kenyatta University or equivalent from a recognised Institution of higher learning. Must have taken at least five (5) units at M.Ed level in the area of specialization. Must show ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/Dissertation or research Project.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in any two (3) of the following subjects: English/Kiswahili/Foreign Languages; Biology/Biological Sciences; Geography/History; Business Studies OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of credit pass from a recognized institution and two (2) years work experience.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in any three (3) of the following subjects: English/Kiswahili/Foreign Languages; Biology/Biological Sciences; Chemistry/Physical Sciences/Physics; Mathematics; Home Science OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Hospitality Management from a recognized institution and two (2) years work experience in a related field.

Candidates must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of Kenyatta University for Diploma courses.Candidates must have a minimum of grade of C in KCSE examinationsCandidates must have done any two the following subjects at KCSE and passed with a minimum grade of C in each: Biology/Biological SciencesGeography/HistoryBusiness Education/ComputersEnglish/Foreign LanguageOR Mean grade C-(minus) at KCSE) with a Certificate in a field related to tourism from a recognized Institution and two (2) years of relevant experience .

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd)

Bachelor of Science Hospitality and Tourism ManagementMajor in Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Science Hospitality and Tourism ManagementMajor in Tourism Management

Diploma in Hospitality Management IATA/UFTAA Foundation Course Diploma Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma IATA Diploma in Managing the Travel Business IATA


Full-time, part time and evening.



SCHOOL /PROGRAMMESCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM



Diploma in Tourism Management

Master of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospitality and Tourism

Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a at least grade C-(minus) in Mathematics and C (Plain) in any two (2) of the following subject: Biology/Biological Sciences, Geography/History, Business Studies/Computer Studies, English/Foreign Languages.

To be eligible for registration for a Master of Hospitality and Tourism Business Administration, one must be a holder of a Bachelors degree with at least 3 years relevant working experience in hospitality and tourism and related areas.

To be eligible for registration for a Master of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism, one must be a holder of a Bachelors degree (Lower Second) with at least 3 years relevant working experience in hospitality and tourism or related areas.

The following shall be eligible for registration for a Masters Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management:-A holder of a Bachelor of Science (Upper Second Honours and above) degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and related fields.A holder of Bachelors of Science (Lower Second) Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and related area with at least three (3) years relevant working experience.

The common regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy degree of Kenyatta UniversityThe general regulations of all PhDs in the School of Hospitality and TourismCandidates must have a Bachelors degree in tourism, hospitality or any other related field of Kenyatta University or a recognized institution by the Kenyatta University senate. Candidates must have a Masters Degree in Tourism, Hospitality or related field from Kenyatta University or a recognized institution by the Kenyatta University senate. In addition, the applicants must have taken a minimum of 12 course units with an average of a B and above.Candidates must have proven research ability and have successfully defended a concept paper at the department.

Full-time and part time






Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health)

Bachelor of Science (Population Health)

Bachelor of Science (Health Records and Information Management)

Bachelor of Science (Health Service Management)

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in the following subjects: Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, English / Kiswahili OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or Division III with A Diploma in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health or any other related field. Those with Diploma should have at least 2 years of relevant working experience after qualifying with the Diploma.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in the following subjects: Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, English / Kiswahili OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or Division III with a Diploma in Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health or any other related field. Those with Diploma should have at least 2 years of relevant working experience after qualifying with the Diploma.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences and Mathematics OR Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or equivalent with Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized institution. Those with Diploma must have at least 2 years relevant post qualification experience.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics and any one (1) Science or Humanities subject OR Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or equivalent from a recognized institution with at least 2 years relevant post qualification experience.

Full-time, Evening and Weekends.

Full-time.


Full-time.

SCHOOL /PROGRAMMESCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH



Master of Science Health Information Management (MSc.HIM)

Master of Health Management (MHM)

Master of Public Health Programme (MPH)

A holder of a first degree in the following fields: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Dentistry.A holder of a first degree, First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any of the following fields: Environmental Health, Community Health, Nutrition, Psychology, Information Science, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, Community Development, Public Administration, Law and Human Resource Management.A holder of a first degree Second Class (Lower Division) in the above disciplines with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in a health related field.A holder of a first degree with a health related Post Graduate Diploma from a recognized institution, with at least 2 years post qualification experience.

A holder of a first degree in the following fields: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Dentistry.A holder of a first degree, First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any of the following fields: Environmental Health, Community Health, Nutrition, Psychology, Information Science, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, Community Development, Public Administration, Law and Human Resource Management.A holder of a first degree Second Class (Lower Division) in the above disciplines with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in a health related field.A holder of a first degree with a health related Post Graduate Diploma of Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution, with at least 2 years post qualification experience.

A Holder Of A First Degree In The Following Fields: Medicine Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy And Dentistry.

A Holder Of A First Degree, First Class Honors Or Second Class Honors (Upper Division) In The Following Health Related Fields: Nutrition And Environmental Health Related Field.





A Holder Of A Second Class (Lower Division) In The Above Disciplines With A Minimum Of Two Years Post Qualification Experience In A Health Related Field.

A Holder Of A First Degree With Postgraduate Diploma In Public Health With At Least 2 Years Relevant Post Qualification Experience.

A Holder Of A First Degree In The Following Fields: Medicine Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy And Dentistry.A Holder Of A First Degree, First Class Honours Or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) In The Following Health Related Fields: Environmental Health, Health Education, Health Management/Administration, Health Records And Information, Occupational Health And Safety, And NutritionA Holder Of A Second Class (Lower Division) In The Above Disciplines With A Minimum Of Two Years Post Qualification Experience In A Health Related Field.A Holder Of Any Other Relevant First Degree Bsc/Ba/ First Class Honours Or Second Class Honours (Upper Division). In Addition, A Candidate Must Have Two Years Of Post Qualification Experience In Highly Reputable Health Organization In M&E SectionA Holder Of A Health-Related First Degree With Postgraduate Diploma In M&E With At Least 2 Years Relevant Post Qualification Experience.

A holder of Bachelor of Community Health, Population Health and other related fields at least Upper Second Class Honours of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University.related fields with Lower Second Class Honours shall be admitted provided he has two years work experience.

Master of Public Health Programme (Monitoring and Evaluation)

Master of Science in Public Reproductive Health




SCHOOL /PROGRAMMESCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

MODE OF STUDYADMISSION REQUIREMENTSBachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Petroleum Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Energy Engineering)

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

Bachelor of Information and Technology

Diploma in Information Technology

Diploma in:a) Computer Science b) Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least B+ (Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics and B (Plain) in Chemistry and English OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of credit pass in relevant field of study from a recognized institution OR Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A’ Level) with two (2) principals and one (1) subsidiary with a principal pass in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Higher Diploma of credit pass in relevant field of study from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least B+ (plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in relevant field of study from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have obtained Grade C (plain) or equivalent in Mathematics at KCSE

Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE OR Equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in Mathematics and English OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE OR Equivalent with Diploma in Information Technology or related field from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with C (Plain) in Mathematics and English OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with certificate in related field.

Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent with C (plain) in Mathematics & physics

A holder of B.Sc (Energy Engineering) or other Engineering and Technology related areas with Upper Class Division with specialization in any of the following: Appropriate Technology, Agriculture, Civil and Construction, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or Technology Education.


Full-time


Open Learning

Full Time


Bachelor of Environmental Science

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Resource Conservation)

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Education)

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Community Development)

The holders of BSc degree lower second-class division in the above stated areas will be admitted provided they have two years working experience in the energy sector.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in three of the following subjects, Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or Biological Sciences, Geography OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with Diploma from a recognized institution with Credit Pass in Environmental Science or any relevant field.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in three subjects chosen from Biology / Biological Sciences, Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, Mathematics.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ or equivalent in any three of the following subjects: Mathematics, English, Biology, Geography, Agriculture, Economics, Commerce, Accounting, History and Religious Studies OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in Environmental Studies, Journalism, Education, Public Health and any relevant Engineering field.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in any three of the following subjects: Geography, History and Government, Mathematics, Biology/Biological Sciences, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, Home Science and Agriculture OR two (2) Principals and one (1) subsidiary at KACE or equivalent in the relevant subjects OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution.

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time

SCHOOL /PROGRAMMESCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES



Bachelor of Environmental Planning & Management

Master of Environmental Planning and Management (Mepm)

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Planning And Management (Phd)

Master of Environmental Science (M.Env.Sc.)

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in any three of the following subjects: Geography, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, English, Business Studies, Computer Studies, Economics, Fine Art, Agriculture or Biology OR two (2) Principals and one (1) subsidiary at KACE or equivalent in the relevant subjects OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution.

A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree in the following:i) Bachelor of Environmental Planning and Management degree of Kenyatta University, OR any recognized university with a major in Environmental/ Urban/ Rural/ regional Planning and management.ii) B.Env.S, BURP OR BA/B.Sc. in Geography, Economics Architecture, Surveying and Photogrammetry, Land Economics and Building, Estate management, Housing Technology, Engineering, law, Sociology, Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife, Zoology, and Botany.iii) A second class honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years working experience in a relevant field.

A holder of an Master of Environmental Planning and Management, MSc in Environmental and Natural resources management or related fields. MSc/MA specializing in the built environment eg Spatial Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geomatics, Land and building economics, Housing and human settlements, etcAny other qualifications that are considered to be equivalent to a masters degree from an accredited university. Certification:The students under this programme will on successful completion of the programme be awarded the Doctorate in Environmental Planning and Management (PhD)

A holder of First Class or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or their equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Geography, Geology, Meteorology, Physical Sciences,

Full-time





Master of Environmental Studies (Agro forestry and Rural Development)

Doctor of Philosophy – Environmental Studies

Master of Environmental Studies (Community Development)

Biological Sciences, Technology, Agriculture or Engineering.A holder of Second Class (Lower Division) Bachelor Degree in the above mentioned disciplines from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with at least two years research or relevant working experience may be considered.

A holder of First-Class honors or Second-Class (Upper Division) degrees or their equivalent in Environmental Studies, Forestry, Agriculture, Biological Sciences and Social Sciences from a recognized university.A holder of a Second Class honors (Lower Division) degrees in the above mentioned areas with evidence of research and field experience.

The following shall be eligible for registration for the PhD Environmental Studies Masters in the following: Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Forestry, Science, Education Sience and other related Sciences

Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:At least a Second Class Honours (Upper Second) degree in Environmental Studies or in related disciplines such as Geography, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife and Tourism Management, Agriculture & Agricultural Engineering, Urban & Regional Planning, Biological and Physical Sciences, Development Studies, and Economics among others, from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university.A Lower Second Class degree in the above disciplines with at least two years of working experience in areas related to Environmental Studies and Community Development.





Master of Science in Sustainable Urban Development

Masters in Environmental Studies (Climate Change and Sustainability)

Master of Science (Environmental Education)

An Upper Second Class degree in any of the following areas of specialization: Environmental Studies, Geography, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Urban & Regional Planning, Engineering, Public Health, Architecture, Land Economics; Design; Development Studies and any other relevant disciplines from any recognized University A Lower Second Class degree in the disciplines mentioned in 5.1.1 above and with at least two years of relevant experience after the award of the first degree. Holders of equivalent degrees from other Institutions recognized by the Kenyatta University Senate

The following shall be eligible for admission into the Master of Environmental Studies, (Climate Change and Sustainability) programme;a holder of first class or second class (upper division) degree or their equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, Biophysical sciences, Social sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, Natural resources, Education from a recognized university. a holder of a second class honours (Lower Division) degree in the areas mentioned in above with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working experience.

The following shall be eligible for admission the Master of Environmental Science (Environmental Education) programme A holder of First-Class or Second-Class (Upper Division) degrees or their equivalent in Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Agriculture, Biophysical Sciences and Social Sciences from a recognised university .A holder of a Second Class honors (Lower Division) degrees in the above mentioned areas with evidence of at least two years relevant working experience.





SCHOOL /PROGRAMMESCHOOL OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS


Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Arts and Film Technology)

Bachelor of MusicBachelor of Music (Technology)

Diploma in Film and Theatre Arts

Diploma in Music

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent. In addition, an applicant will present portfolio of art works to the department of Fine Art OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a P1 certificate and proven experience in Fine Art

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Education and proven Theatre Arts experience or Diploma in Theatre Arts or Film Technology

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least B (Plain) in Music or its equivalent OR Mean grade of C (plain) or equivalent with Diploma in Education with Music or Diploma in Music of Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution or Primary One (P1) certificate with at least ABRSM Theory of Music grade 5.

NB: In Bachelor of Music (Technology), preference will be given to candidates who have in addition at least a C (Plain) in Mathematics and Physics at KCSE or its equivalent.

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication or Certificate in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication or P1 certificate with a minimum of Division III and proven participation in Theatre Arts.

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in Music or Credit pass in Music at Certificate level of Kenyatta University or ABRSM grade 5 theory and grade 4 praticals.




Full-time,

Full-time,


Diploma in Fine Art

Certificate in Film and Theatre Arts

Certificate in Music

Master of Arts (Fine Art)

Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Art

M. A. In Theatre Arts and Film Studies

Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with any of the following: Certificate in Art and Design from a recognized institution or Portfolio of art works presented to the department of Fine Art.

Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in Theatre Arts or Film or Mass Communication

Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with proven participation in Music.

The common regulations for all Masters Degrees in the University shall apply.The common regulations for all Masters Degrees in the School of Visual and Performing Arts shall apply.The following shall be eligible for registration for the M.A. (Art and Design).A holder of Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art/ Art and Design of Kenyatta University or its equivalent.

The eligibility guidelines as stipulated by the University shall apply

A holder of Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and / or Film Technology, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism / Mass communication or their equivalent with at least an upper second class honours of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University. Holders of Lower Second class degrees may also be admitted on condition that they have at least three years’ work experience.A holder of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree with specialization in Literature or Kiswahili with at least Upper second class honours of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University who also hold a certificate or Diploma in Theatre Arts and / or Film Studies. Holders of Lower Second class degrees who also hold a certificate or diploma in Theatre arts and / or Film technology may also be admitted on condition that they have at least three years’ work experience.

Full-time,


Full-time,

Full-time




Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre Arts and Film Studies

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication & Information Technology)

Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Computer Science)

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Doctor of PhilosophyA holder of Master of arts in Theatre Arts and / or Film Technology, or their equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University with a Thesis or at least a score of 60% in the project.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in any three subjects chosen from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography with at least grade C (Plain) in Mathematics OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least a credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution OR KACE with two (2) Principals and one (1) Subsidiary in relevant subjects.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in either Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications with a credit pass from a recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have obtained at least Grade C (Plain) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least B (plain) or equivalent in Mathematics, C+ (Plus) in English and C (Plain) in Physics.OR KACE with two (2) principals, one of which must be mathematics and a subsidiary pass in general paper.OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent and a Diploma with credit pass in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or any other relevant Diploma form a recognized institution



Full-time,

Full-time,

SCHOOL /PROGRAMME SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES



Bachelor of Science (Analytical Chemistry With Management) Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry With Management)

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)

Bachelor of Science (Molecular and Cellular Biology)

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Chemistry and Mathematics and either Physics/Physical Science, Biology or Biological Sciences OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least credit pass in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent and must have passed in the following subjects and obtained the grades shown below:Alternative A : Alternative B:Biology B- Biological Sciences BChemistry B- Physical Sciences BPhysics/Maths C+ Maths C+OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution and grade C+ (plus) in each of the mandatory subjects with two (2) years working experience.

Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, Physical Science/Physics. In addition, applicants must have obtained grade C(Plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least Credit pass in a relevant field of study form a recognized institution OR KACE with two (2) principals and one (1) subsidiary with a principal pass in Biology.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent and must have passed in the following subjects and obtained the grades shown below:Alternative A : Alternative B:Biology B- Biological Sciences BChemistry B- Physical Sciences BPhysics or Maths C+ Maths C+

OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least credit pass in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution and C (plain) in each of the mandatory subjects.

Full-time,

Full-time,

Full-time,

Full-time


Bachelor of Science (Coastal and Marine Resource Management)

Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)

Bachelor of Science (Statistics and Programming)

Bridging Course in: Mathematics, Physics , Chemistry, Biology

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent and must have passed in any two subjects from the following alternatives and obtained the grades shown below.

Alternative A : Alternative B:Biological Sciences B+ Biology B-Physical Sciences B- Chemistry C+Maths C+ Physics C+Geography B+ Maths C+English B Geography B+ English B OR at least two (2) Principals one of which must be Biology and one (1) Subsidiary KACE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Div III at KCE or equivalent with a Diploma in Forestry, Education (Biology, Agriculture), Applied Biology, Wildlife or Wetlands with at least a credit pass from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least B (Plain) or equivalent in mathematics and B- (Minus) in English OR at least two (2) principals one of which must be mathematics and one (1) subsidiary pass in General paper at KACE or equivalent OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma of at least credit pass in Actuarial Science from a recognised institution and grade C+ (Plus) in Mathematics at KCSE

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least B (Plain) or equivalent in Mathematics and C+ (Plus) in English OR at least two (2) principals one of which must be mathematics and one (1) subsidiary at KACE or equivalent OR mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a diploma in statistics with at least a credit pass from a recognized Institution.

Mean Grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a minimum of grade C-(minus) in the subject (s) to be bridged

Full-time.

Full-time

Full-time.

Full-time


Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)

Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least B- (Minus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and must have passed any two subjects from the following alternatives:

Alternative A : Alternative B : Chemistry C+ Physical Sciences B-Physics C+ Maths C+Maths C+ Geography B+Geography B+ English BEnglish B

OR at least two (2) Principal passes, one of which must be in Biology at KACE OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE and a Diploma in Forestry, Education (Biology, Agriculture), Applied Biology, Wild life or Wetlands with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate

Mean grade C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in Biology/Biological Sciences and any two (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Agriculture, Physical Science/Physics OR at least two (2) Principals one of which must be Biology and one (1) Subsidiary in KACE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or Div III at KCE or equivalent with a Diploma in Forestry, Education (Biology, Agriculture), Wildlife or Wetlands with at least a credit pass from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of B (plain) at KCSE or equivalent and must have passed in the following subjects and obtained the grades shown below:

Alternative A : Alternative B: Biology B- Biological Sciences BChemistry B- Physical Sciences BPhysics C+ Maths C+Maths C+ OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution and C+ (plus) in each of the mandatory subjects with at least two years relevant working experience

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time


OR KACE (A Levels) with two (2) principals in Biology and Chemistry and 1 (one) subsidiary in either Physics or Mathematics.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent and must have passed in the following subjects and obtained the grades shown below;

Alternative A Alternative BBiology B- Biological BChemistry B- Physical Sciences BPhysics or Maths C+ Maths C+

OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Equivalent with a diploma of at least credit pass in a relevant field of studu from a recognized institution. OR KACE (A Levels) with two principals in biology and chemistry and one subsidiary in either physics or mathematics

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE with at least grade B (plain) in Biology, Chemistry and English and at least grade C+ (plus) in Mathematics or Physics OR two (2) principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass in either Physics or Mathematics OR be holders of Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Medical Training Institution or equivalent.NB: Duration is six (6) academic years of three (3) semesters per academic year.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE with at least C+ (plus) in the following subjects: Mathematics or Physics, English or Kiswahili, Chemistry and Biology.

Applicants must have;• Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing Diploma from a recognized institution• Current registration with the Nursing Council• Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE with at least a grade of C+ (plus)

Bachelor of Science (Animal Health)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Public Health)

Upgrading Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing Diploma to Bachelor of Science of Science (Nursing and Public Health)

Full-time

Full-time.


SCHOOL /PROGRAMMESCHOOL OF MEDICINE



in English, Biology/Biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics or physics OR 2 principal passes in biology and chemistry and subsidiary passes either in physics oe mathematics• Working experience of at least 2 yearsA letter of recommendation from their supervisors

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and must have passed in the following subjects and obtained the grades shown below:

Alternative A : Alternative B:Biology B Biological Sciences B+Chemistry B Physical Sciences B+Physics /Maths C+ English/Kiswahili B English/Kiswahili B Maths C+ OR two (2) Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass in Physics or Mathematics OR Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE with a Diploma from a recognized Training Institution in the following areas: Pharmaceutical Technology, Clinical Medicine, Basic and/ or Advanced Nursing, Dental Sciences and Biological Sciences OR a degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry from a recognized University.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics and English or Kiswahili OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)

Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science)

Full-time

Full-time.


The general regulation for all Masters degree in the School of Pure and Applied Sciences shall apply.Those eligible for admission in the Masters degree programme will have a Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science), or related area with a minimum of an Upper Second Class honours degree.Holders of a Lower Second Class degree in the above mentioned areas will be considered provided that they have at least two years relevant working experience. Holders of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or Bachelor of Pharmacy.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) or equivalent in three subjects chosen from English, Kiswahili, History and Government, Geography, Mathematics, Christian Religious Education, Business Studies, Islamic Religious Education, French, German, Hindu Religious Education.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in English and Mathematics OR Mean grade of C (Plain) with a Diploma (Passed with credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution of higher learning.

Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in English and Mathematics OR Mean grade of C (Plain) with a Diploma (Passed with credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution of higher learning with two (2) years working experience in a relevant field e.g. Counselling, Psychology, Public health Nursing, Computer Science, Religion, Theology, Social Work, HIV/AIDS, Lab Technology.

Master of Science in Infectious Disease Diagnosis

Bachelor of Arts:

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Bachelor of Arts (Counselling Psychology)

Full-time.

Full-time, Institution Based,

Full-time, Institution Based.

Full-time, Institution Based

SCHOOL /PROGRAMMESCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES



Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Development

Bachelor of Security Management and Police Studies

Bachelor in Public Policy and Administration (BPPA)

Diploma inCrime Management and Prevention.Disaster Management

Diploma in Japanese Language and Culture

Diploma in Security Management and Police Studies

Diploma in Gerontology

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent or Division II at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) with three years relevant work experience OR Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E.) with two (2) Principals and one (1) subsidiary OR a degree or diploma from a recognized institution.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C (Plain) with a Diploma (passed with credit) in any field of study from a recognized institution with two (2) years of working experience in a relevant field e.g policing, Crime Investigation, Rehabilitation, Security Management.

Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least grade C (Plain) in Mathematics and English OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English with a Diploma (passed with credit) in a relevant field from a recognized institution OR Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A’ Level) with two (2) princip

Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or Div. III at KCE or equivalent OR Mean grade of C- (minus) or equivalent with a certificate in the relevant area.

Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or its equivalent with at least grade C- (minus) in English or Kiswahili OR KACE with at least a subsidiary pass OR Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE with a certificate in Japanese language awarded by Kenyatta University or level 4 Japanese Language Proficiency Test awarded by Japan Foundation or other recognized Institution.

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE OR Mean grade of C- (minus) with a certificate in police studies from a recognised institution.

Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent or holder of a diploma or degree in any field of study or mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or Div. III with a certificate in the relevant area.

Full-time, Institution Based.

Full time, Open Distance and e-Learning and IBP

Full time, Open Distance and e-Learning and IBP

Full time

Full time

Full-time


Certificate in one of the following languages• Japanese• German• French

Certificate in intensive English

Bridging Course in English

Master of Arts in Psychology

Master of Arts in Religious Studies

Master of Arts in English and Linguistics

Master of Arts in Applied LinguisticsDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) In Linguistics

Masters In French

Master of Science in Integrated Watershed Management

Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least a C- (minus) in English or Kiswahili or one (1) subsidiary at KACE (‘A’) Level

Mean grade of D (plain) at KCSE or equivalent.

Mean Grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with a minimum of grade C-(minus) in English

To qualify for admission to the MA programme in Philosophy a candidate must hold a minimum of upper class Honours at Bachelor Level and must have an average grade B in Philosophy.

A holder of Bachelor of Education in either Philosophy or Religious Studies with at least upper class honours of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University.A holder of Bachelor of Arts with specialization in either philosophy or Religious Studies.

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Arts of in the Department: A holder of at least Upper Second Class honors Bachelors degree with English/or Linguistics.

Those eligible for registration for Doctor of Philosophy in English and Linguistics shall be holders of a Master’s degree in English and /or linguistics or equivalent qualifications from any other University recognized by the senate of Kenyatta University.

The following shall be eligible for registration in the department: A candidate with a B.A or B.Ed. degree, or its equivalent with Upper Second Honours with specialization in French.

A holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least an upper second class honours or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology and related disciplinesA holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least an upper second class honours or equivalent in Social and Human Sciences.

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time




Full-time

Full-time

Full-time







A holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least an upper second class honours or equivalent in Natural Sciences.Holders of a Lower Second Class degree in the above mentioned areas will be considered provided that they have at least two years relevant working experience.

A candidate must hold a minimum of Second Class honours, Upper Division at Bachelor’s level. In addition the candidate must have done and passed the relevant area of specialization at graduate level. Students who major in History, Archaeology and Government at Bachelor’s level have an added advantage.

A candidate must hold a minimum of Second Class Honours, Upper Division or its equivalent at Bachelor’s level. However, a candidate with a Second Class, Lower Division or its equivalent with at least two years working experience will be considered.

A candidate must hold a minimum of Second Class Honours, Upper Division or its equivalent at Bachelor’s level.However, a candidate with a Second Class, Lower Division or its equivalent with at least two years working experience will be considered.

Holders of at least B.A. or B.Ed. Upper Second Class Honours degree or its equivalent with specialization in Kiswahili.Holders with Lower Second Class Degree may be admitted provided they have specialised in Kiswahili to degree level or equivalent and have a minimum of two years relevant experience such as teaching Kiswahili or publishing in the area. They too must have strong passes in Kiswahili.

Master of Arts in Kiswahili or equivalent from a recognized university with an average grade B.

Master of Arts History, Archaeology and Political Studies

Masters of Arts in Peace and Conflict Management Studies

Masters of Arts Programme in International Relations and Diplomacy

Master of Arts in Kiswahili

Doctor of Philosophy in Kiswahili


A holder of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree or their equivalent with specialisation in Literature in English and with at least upper second class honours degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognised University; or,A student with lower second class degree and two years relevant experience; or, In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who is a degree holder and who has consistent quality literary production, as determined by the department.One who, in addition to the above (a), (b) or (c) can demonstrate competence in critical reading and writing in English through a mandatory written entrance examination administered by the department.

A Masters degree holder in any other field who has consistent quality literary production, as determined by the department.In addition to the above (a) and (b), candidates for the Ph. D. (Literature) degree may be required to appear for interview by the department.Graduation RequirementsA thesis submitted for examination must attain a 50% mark for the student to pass for graduation.

A holder of a bachelors degree in sociology with at least upper second class honours (either as a major or a regular) or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university;A holder of a lower second-class bachelors degree in sociology from Kenyatta university or any other recognised university, plus at least three years of relevant experience in community development (including evidence of research ability).

A holder of a bachelors degree in sociology with at least upper second class honours (either as a major or a regular) or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university;A holder of a lower second-class bachelors degree in sociology from Kenyatta university or any other recognised university, plus at least three years of relevant experience in community development (including evidence of research ability).

Master of Arts in Literature

Doctor of Philosophy by Thesis

Master of Arts (Sociology)

Master Arts (Community Development)






Phd Programme (Sociology)

PhD in Counseling Psychology

Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies

Master of Science in Biochemistry

Master of Science in Biotechnology

Master of Science Degree Programme

Students will be expected to hold a Master of Arts degree in sociology from Kenyatta University or any other accredited universityAdmissions will be limited to holders of MA degree in sociology by coursework examination and thesisDegree PatternThe PhD degree will be by thesis.

A holder of an M.A., or M.Sc., Degree in Counselling Psychology of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University.A holder of a M.Ed. Degree in Guidance and Counselling of Kenyatta University or any other recognized University.

Applicants should be either holders of Bachelors degree of least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in related disciplines from a University recognized by Senate. Second Class (Lower Division) degree with at least two years relevant work experience will be considered.

Those eligible for admission in the Masters degree programme will be holders of Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry or other related areas with a minimum of an Upper Second Class honours degree.Holders of a Lower Second Class degree in the above mentioned areas will be considered provided that they have at least two years relevant working experience.

Those eligible for admission in the Masters degree programme will have a Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), or any other related areas with a minimum of an Upper Second Class honours degree.

Holders of a Lower Second Class degree in the above mentioned areas will be considered provided that they have at least two years relevant working experience.

A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper second class honours in Chemistry either as a single subject or as one of two science subjects studied to Bachelor of Science degree level.








Master of Science (Applied Analytical Chemistry)

Master of Science in Mathematics

Master of Science in Pure Mathematics

Master of Science in Biostatistics

A holder of Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Chemistry to degree level, either as a major or as regular subject, and has attained at least an upper 2nd class honour degree, and has studied another science to degree level.Holders of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education degree with a lower second class honours degree and studied Chemistry as major or regular may be accepted provided they have at least two years relevant working experience.N/B: In all cases evidence of a good background in mathematics is essential.

Holders of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education (Science) degree with at least Second Class Honours or equivalent from a recognized University and must have studied Chemistry as major or regular subject.Holders of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education (Science) with lower second class degree and studied Chemistry as major or regular may be accepted provided they have 2 years relevant working experience.

Should be a holder of at least a second class honour (upper division) from a recognized university.Must have taken mathematics at least as a major subject of study. The common regulations for the masters degree in all faculties as specified in the Kenyatta University Calendar shall apply.

Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with at least an Upper Second Class honors or its equivalent from a recognized institution.Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with Lower Second Class will be considered provided that they have at least two years relevant working experience.Must have taken at least 12 units in mathematics in their last two years of undergraduate studies.

Holders of at least an upper second class honours Bachelors degree or its equivalent in a related field.Holders of a lower second class degree but have two (2) years relevant work experience.

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time


Holders of at least a second class honours degree from a recognized university in the relevant discipline.Holders of a lower second class but with proven ability and experience in statistical data analysis.

Must be a holder of Bachelor of Science or Education with at least Second Class Upper Division and has studied a relevent area of specialisation to a degree level.A holder of Second Class, Lower Division Degree in the above areas may be admitted provided the candidate can show evidence of research ability or have a minimum of two years work experience in a relevant field. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree with at least an upper second class honours with Zoology either as a single subject or as one of two science subjects studied to Bachelor of Science degree level.A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Zoology to degree level either as a major or as regular subject and has attained at least an upper second class honours degree and has studied another science subject to degree level.Holder of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education degree a lower second class honours degree and has majored in Zoology may be accepted provided he can produce evidence of proven postgraduate research ability.Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent in Zoology related areas with two years experience in the field. The applicant must show evidence of research activity by publishing research findings in refereed journals. Such candidates will be admitted into the postgraduate programme after passing a qualifying examination in the department.

A holder of at least an upper second class honours Bachelor of Science/Education (B.Sc./B. Ed.) in which Physics was taken as a major subject with Mathematics. A candidate who has taken Physics as a regular subject with mathematics, may be admitted provided he/she takes remedial courses as recommended by the department. A candidate holding a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor

Master of Science in Social Statistics

Master of Science in Plant and Microbial Science

Master of Science in Zoology

Master of Science (Physics)

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time


Master of Science in Applied and Theoretical Physics

Master of Science (Electronics And Instrumentation)

of Education degree with lower second class honours, and has majored in Physics, may be considered for admission on condition that he/she produces a clear evidence of proven research ability, provided also that a candidate must have a working knowledge of Mathematics at a degree level.

A holder of at least an upper second class honours Bachelor of Science/Education (B.Sc./B.Ed.) in which Physics was taken as a major subject with Mathematics. A candidate who has taken Physics as a regular subject with mathematics, may be admitted provided he/she takes remedial courses as recommended by the department. A candidate holding a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education degree with lower second class honours, and has majored in Physics, may be considered for admission on condition that he/she produces a clear evidence of proven research ability, provided also that a candidate must have a working knowledge of Mathematics at a degree level.

A holder of at least an upper second class honors BSc/B.Ed (Science), BSc (Engineering), B.Tech. degree or equivalent from a recognized university, with specialization in Electronics or Instrumentation or Telecommunications, or Information Technology may be considered for admission. A candidate holding a BSc/B.Ed (Science), BSc (Engineering), B.Tech. degree with lower second class or equivalent from a recognized University in the areas mentioned in 3(a) may be considered for admission on condition that he/she produces at least two years working experience in a relevant area with a clear evidence of industrial project exposure or research ability.

Full-time

Full-time


A holder of at least an Upper Second Class Honours B.Sc./B.Ed(Science), B.Sc(Engineering), B.Tech degrees or equivalent from a recognized University with specialization in Electronics, Instrumentation, Telecommunication, Information Technology may be considered for admission. A candidate holding a B.Sc./B.Ed.(Science), B.Sc (Engineering), B.Tech.or equivalent with a Lower Second Class degree from a recognized University in the areas mentioned in 3(a) may be considered for admission on condition that he/she has at least two years working experience in a relevant area with a clear evidence of industrial projects exposure or research ability.A holder of higher National Diploma or equivalent in Electrical engineering, Electronics, instrumentation, Telecommunications Information Technology with a distinction may be considered for admission subject to passing an entrance examination. Applicants with a credit and at least three years working experience in a relevant area with a clear evidence of field experience or research ability may also be considered for admission subject to passing a qualifying examination.

Master of Science (Telecommunications) Full-time


Mean grade of C+ (plus) or equivalent with at least C (plain) in Mathematics and English. OR Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (A’ Level) with two (2) principals and one (1) subsidiary with a credit pass in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level) or Degree from a recognized university. OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with C (Plain) in Mathematics and English with a Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution. OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with C (Plain) in Mathematics and English with CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent.

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one principal and one Subsidiary at KACE OR Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution.

A holder of a bachelor’s degree with at least upper second class honors degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university.A holder of a lower second class degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with proven ability in research, administration or management.A holder of a degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university plus relevant full professional qualification certificate.

First degree from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution.In addition the applicants must have served in a senior management position for at least two years.

Bachelor of Commerce

Diploma in: Business ManagementDiploma in Human Resource Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Executive MBA (EMBA) Degree Programme

Full-time, Evening and Weekends, Open Distance and e-Learning.




SCHOOL /PROGRAMMESCHOOL OF BUSINESS



A holder of at least an upper second class honours Bachelor of Commerce degree or its equivalent of Kenyatta University.OrA holder of at least an upper second class honours Bachelor of Commerce degree or its equivalent of any other recognized University.Or A holder of a lower second class Bachelor of Commerce degree or its equivalent of any other recognized university with proven ability in research

Master of Science (Finance) Full-time and part time

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