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Entry Requirements for Bachelor's Degree
The entry requirements set out (Links at the Bottom) are only minimum, and they in no way entitle an applicant to a place in the University.
PROGRAMME
REVISED MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Soil Environment & Land Use Management
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Technology
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Dairy Technology & Management
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Technology
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (AGEC)
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus)in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management (AGBM)
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
Bachelor of Commerce
KCSE mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C(Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.
Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
KCSE mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
KCSE mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C(Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
KCSE mean grade B (Plain). B (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine
KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Foods Nutrition and Dietetics
KCSE mean gradeC+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, Geography or any of the group IV subjects
B- (minus) in Biological Sciences and Physical Sciencesand C+ in Mathematics and Geography or any of the Group IV subjects.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Applied Aquatic Sciences
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Biology and Chemistry, C (plain) in Mathematics and Geography.
Bachelor of Science with Majors in BOTANY/ZOOLOGY, CHEMISTRY/, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, GEOGRAPHY and BIOCHEMISTRY
KCSEmean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in the MAJOR subjects for combinations; Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Geography or B- in Physical Sciences and C+ in Mathematics and Kiswahili/English.
Those who want to major in Mathematics must have passed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with the minimum grades as indicated for the following subjects: Physics B- (minus) or Physical Science B (plain) and Mathematics B- (minus).For those majoring in Botany/Zoology and Geography, the minimum requirement for Mathematics is C (Plain).
Those intending to major in Geography need to have acquired at least grade C+ (plus) in Geography; a C+ (Plus) in one of the following subjects: Business Studies, Biology, Agriculture or B- (minus) in Physical Science; and a C plain (C) in Mathematics.
For those intending to major in Chemistry and Biochemistry, they should possess at least C+ (plus) in Chemistry and in any two of the following three subjects: Mathematics, Biology and Geography
Those intending to major in Physics, they should possess at least a C+ (plus) in Physics and in any two of the following three subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry and Geography.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Chemistry C+ or B- (Minus) in Physical Science, C+ (plus) in Physics or B- (Minus) in Physical Science, C+ (plus) in Mathematics and Biology or B- (Minus)in Biological Science.
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and Technology
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Chemistry or B- (Minus) in Physical Science, C+ (plus) in Physics or B- (minus) in Physical Science, C+ (plus) in Mathematics,and C+ (plus) in Biology or B- (Minus) in Biological Science.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. B (plain) in Mathematics, B (plain) in PhysicsORB+ (plus) in Physical Science, B- (Minus) in one humanity subject and one language subject.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. B (plain) in Mathematics, B (plain) in Physics OR B+ (plus) in Physical Science, B- (Minus) in one humanity subject and one language subject.
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. B- (minus) in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science in Statistics
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) Mathematics, and C (plain) inEnglish/Kiswahili, any group III and any group II, or any group IV, or any group V.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY STUDIES
Bachelor of Science in AgriculturalEducation&Extension
KCSE grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/ Kiswahili, C+ in Biology, C+ in Maths/Physics/ Geography, and C+ in Chemistry/Agriculture.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Human Ecology (AGHE)
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Sciences, C+(Plus) in Chemistry or B-(minus) in Physical Sciences, C+ (Plus) in Mathematicsand C (Plain) in English/ Kiswahili.
Bachelor of Science Community Development (CDEV)
KCSE mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in Biology or B- (minus) Biological Sciences, C+ (Plus) in Chemistry or B- (minus) in Physical Sciences, C+ (Plus)in one Humanity or Applied Science and C (Plain) in English/ Kiswahili.
Bachelor of Science in Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design (CTID)
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in Chemistry or B- (minus) in Physical Sciences, C+ (Plus) in Mathematics,
C+ (Plus) in one Humanity or Applied Science and C (Plain) inEnglish/ Kiswahili.
Bachelor of Education Arts
KCSEmean grade C+ (Plus). C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects, and C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili& D+ (Plus) in Mathematics
Bachelor of Education Science
KCSE mean grade C+(Plus)or its equivalent. C+(Plus) in two teaching subjects, C(Plain) in English and C(Plain) in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Psychology
KCSE with a mean grade of C+ (Plus)or its equivalent. C (Plain)English/Kiswahili and C+ (Plus) in any one subject among:
Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or in Physical Science, and C+ (Plus) in any one subject among History and Government, Geography, Religious Education or Social Education and Ethics and C (plain) either in Biology or C+ (Plus) in Biological Sciences.
Bachelor of Early Childhood Development Education(ECDE)
KCSE with a mean grade of C+ (Plus)or its equivalent. C (Plain)English/Kiswahili, C+ (Plus) in any one subject among: Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Physical Science, C+ (Plus) in any one subject among History and Government, Geography, ReligiousEducation or Social Education and Ethics and either C (plain) in Biology or C+ (Plus) in Biological Sciences.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English /Kiswahili, C+ (plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics and C+ (plus) in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Water and Environmental Engineering.
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English /Kiswahili, C+ (plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics and C+ (plus) in Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English /Kiswahili, C+ (plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics and C+ (plus) in Chemistry.
Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English /Kiswahili, C+ (plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics and C+ (plus) in Chemistry.
Bachelor of Industrial Technology
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus). C+ in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, C+ Biology/Geography/any Technical subject.
FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Arts Criminology and Security Studies
Applicants to this programme must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for admission into the University of C+ (plus) in KCSE.
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics
KSCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C + (plus in Mathematics or C (plain) in Mathematics and C(plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/Business studies.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology
KSCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Mathematics, or a C (plain) in Mathematics and a C (plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/ Business Studies, in the KCSE.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History
KSCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C (plain) in History, C+ (plus) in Mathematics, or a C (plain) in Mathematics and a C (plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/ Business Studies, in the KCSE.
Bachelor of Arts
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent.Additionally, applicants who intend to pursue Economics must have obtained at least a C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, or a C(plain) in Mathematics and a C(plain) in Economics/ Commerce/ Accounting/ Business Studies, in KCSE.
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus)or its equivalent. Preside over
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media
KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus)or its equivalent. In addition, candidates must have obtained a minimum C+ (plus) score in English/ Kiswahili.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Religious Studies
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Social Education and Ethics/Christian Religious Education, Geography or History.
INSTITUTE OF GENDER, WOMEN & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Bachelor of Arts in Gender & Development Studies
K.C.S.E meangrade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili; OR have a diploma ‘’Credit’’ in Gender Studies.
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management
KCSE minimum mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+(plus) in History/Geography, C+ (plus) in Agriculture /Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Science, C(plain) in Chemistry, C(plain) in Physics or C+ (plus) in Biological Sciences and C (plain) in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism and Hospitality Management
KCSE with mean grade of C+(plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+(plus) in History/Geography, C+(plus) in Agriculture/Biology or B- (minus) in Biological Science, C(plain) in Chemistry, C(plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Sciences and C (plain) in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Enterprise Management
KCSE with a mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+(plus) in History/Geography, C+(plus) in Agriculture/Biology or B-(minus)in Biological Science, C(plain) in Chemistry, C (plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Science and C(plain) in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science in integrated Forest Resources Management
KCSE with a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent.C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+(plus) in History/Geography, C+ (plus) in Agriculture/Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Science, C(plain) in Chemistry, C (plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Science and C(plain) in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science in Dryland Resource Management
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+ (plus) in History/Geography, C+ (plus) in Agriculture/Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Science, C (plain) in Chemistry, C(plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Science and C (plain) in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science Environmental Science
KCSE or its equivalent with a mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent.
C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili; C+(plus) in Biology/ Agriculture/ Geography or B- (minus) in Biological Science; C(plain) in Mathematics; C (plain) in Physics, C (plain) in Chemistry or C+(plus) in Physical Science.
Bachelor of Science in Geography
KCSE mean grade of C+(plus)or its equivalent. C+(plus) in
English/Kiswahili, C+ (Plus)in Geography, C (plain) Biology/Agriculture,B- (minus) in Biological sciences, C (Plain) in Economics.
FACULTY OF LAW
Bachelor of Law
KCSE mean grade B- (minus). B Plain in English/Kiswahili.
FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & SURGERY
Bachelor of Science in Animal Health Management and Production
KCSEmean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Biology or B- (minus) in Biological Sciences and any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Sciences.
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C + (plus) in Biology or B- (minus) in Biological Sciences and Chemistry, and any one of thefollowing subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture or B- in Physical Sciences.
Entry Requirements for Diploma Programmes
The entry requirements set out below are only minimum, and they do not in any way, entitle an applicant to a place in the University. Applicants must:
- Have the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an average grade 'C' passed at one sitting from at least seven subjects drawn from subject groupings as specified by the Kenya
- National Examinations Council or equivalent. Provided that candidates with disabilities will be given special consideration with regard to the number of subjects taken at KCSE.
OR
- Hold a certificate from a recognized institution with a 'Credit' pass or higher or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in the relevant field of specialization, acceptable to Senate.
AND
- Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department, Faculty, School or Institute offering the Diploma programme.
PROGRAMME
REVISED MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Diploma in Livestock Resources Management
KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent.C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
Diploma in Farm Resource Management
KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
Diploma in Dairy Technology
KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent, C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
Diploma in Horticulture
KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent, C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
KCSE mean grade C-(minus) or its equivalent, C- (Minus) in Mathematics and, English/Kiswahili.
Diploma in Business Management.
KCSE mean grade C-(minus) or its equivalent, C- (Minus) in Mathematics and, English/Kiswahili.
Diploma in Human Resource Management
KCSE mean grade C-(minus) or its equivalent, C- (Minus) in Mathematics and, English/Kiswahili.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Diploma in Modern Chemistry Laboratory Technology
KCSE mean grade C-(Minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Chemistry. Mathematics/Physics and Biology.
Diploma in Computer Science
KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in Physics or C in Physical Science, C- (minus) in Mathematics and Kiswahili/English.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY STUDIES
Diploma inAgricultural Education &Extension
KCSE mean grade C (Plain). C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology, Mathematics /Physics/Geography and Chemistry/Agriculture.
Diploma in Education Arts
KCSE mean grade C (plain)or its equivalent. C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects, C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili& D+ (Plus) in Mathematics.
§ To be employed by TSC, the student must proceed to a Bachelor of Education degree.
Candidates with a KCSEmean grade of C+ (Plus) and C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects are eligible.
FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies
KCSE mean grade C-(Minus) or its equivalent.
Diploma in Communication and Public Relations
KCSE mean grade C- or its equivalent. C-(minus) in English or Kiswahili.
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
KCSE mean grade C- or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English or Kiswahili.
Diploma in Library & Information Science
KCSE mean grade a C- (Minus)or its equivalent OR
Be a holder of A level certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass.
INSTITUTE OF GENDER, WOMEN & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Diploma in Gender and Development Studies
K.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus)or its equivalent. C- (Minus) in English/Kiswahili.
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Diploma In Ecotourism and Hospitality Management
KCSE mean grade of C- (minus)or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, C- (minus) in History/Geography,C- (minus) in Biology or C in Biological Science, C- (minus) in Chemistry, C- (minus) inPhysics or C (plain) in Physical Science and C- (minus) in Mathematics.
Diploma in Dryland Resource Management
KCSE minimum mean grade of C- (minus)or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, C- (minus) in History/Geography, C- (minus) Biology or C (plain) in Biological Science, C- (minus) in Chemistry, C- (minus) inPhysics or C (plain) in Physical Sciences and C- (minus) in Mathematics.
FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & SURGERY
Diploma in Animal Health and Production
KCSEmean grade C (plain) or its equivalent. C (plain) in Biology or C+(plus) in Biological Sciences, C- (minus) in Chemistry, C- (minus) in Mathematics/Agriculture
Entry Requirements for Certificate Programmes.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
OR
Equivalent Mean Grade of C- (Minus) and above
NOTE: Bridging courses - One must have D+ and above in the relevant subject.Pre-Diploma in Computer Science Certificate (Nakuru Town Campus College)
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
A Mean Grade of D+ in KCSE and PHYSICS D+
