This is a list of courses offered at the Mount Kenya University School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS) and their fees structure. The MKU School of Pure and Applied Sciences consists of three departments; Department of Biological Sciences, Department of Physical Sciences, and the Department of Animal Health and Production.
a) Department of Biological Sciences
1. Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics / Physics Or Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
8 semesters Kshs.55,600 Per Semester
2. Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)
Or Equivalent grade and in addition a C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics
Or A relevant Diploma from a recognized institution with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE.
Fees
8 semesters (Regular & weekend) Kshs55,600 Per Semester
(Digital Learning) Kshs.36, 000 per Semester.
3. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Admission Requirements
KCSE certificate with a minimum of C+(plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Physics
Or Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE.
Fees
8 semesters (Regular & weekend) Kshs55,600 Per Semester
(Digital Learning) Kshs.36, 000 per Semester
4. Master of Science (Biotechnology)
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
4 semesters Kshs.63,000 Per Semester (Regular & Weekend)
(Digital Learning) Kshs.50, 000 per Semester.
5. Master of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology)
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
4 semesters Kshs.63,000 Per Semester (Regular & Weekend)
(Digital Learning) Kshs.50, 000 per Semester.
6. Master of Science in Applied Entomology
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
4 semesters Kshs.63,000 Per Semester (Regular & Weekend)
(Digital Learning) Kshs.50, 000 per Semester.
7. PhD in Molecular Biology (Thesis only )
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree in a relevant field Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
3 years, Total cost Ksh. 600, 000, Ksh. 200,000 per year.
8. PhD in Biochemistry (Thesis only )
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree in a relevant field Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
3 years, Total cost Ksh. 600, 000, Ksh. 200,000 per year.
9. PhD in Conservation Biology (Thesis only )
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree in a relevant field Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
3 years, Total cost Ksh. 600, 000, Ksh. 200,000 per year.
10. PhD in Zoology/ Botany (Thesis only )
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree in a relevant field Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
3 years, Total cost Ksh. 600, 000, Ksh. 200,000 per year.
11. PhD in Ecology (Thesis only )
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree in a relevant field Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
3 years, Total cost Ksh. 600, 000, Ksh. 200,000 per year.
12. PhD in Applied Entomology (Thesis only )
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree in a relevant field Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
3 years, Total cost Ksh. 600, 000, Ksh. 200,000 per year.
b) Department of Physical Sciences
1. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences.
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Mathematics and C (plain) in English
Or Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE.
Fees
8 semesters Kshs.55,600 Per semester
2. Bachelor of Science in Statistics
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics /or Physics
Or Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
8 semesters Kshs.60,550 per semester.
3. Master of Science in Statistics
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Or An equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Or Second Class (Lower Division) with two years of relevant working experience.
Fees
Full time 4 semesters Kshs 59,550 per semester.
(Digital Learning) 6 Semester Kshs 50,000
4. Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and grade C- (minus) in Chemistry, Biology Or Relevant Certificate
Fees
5 Trimesters full time and Digital Learning Kshs.29,550 Per Trimester
5. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry
Or Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with a mean grade of C (Plain)
Fees
8 semesters full-time Kshs.55,600 Per Semester
6. Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Sciences
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics / Physics Or Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate
Fees
8 semesters full-time Kshs.55,600 Per Semester
(Digital Learning) Kshs.36, 000 per semester.
7. Master of Science Chemistry
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years of documented relevant work or research experience.
Fees
4 semesters Kshs.63,000 Per Semester (Regular & Weekend)
(Digital Learning) Kshs.50, 000 per semester.
8. PhD in Natural Products Chemistry (Thesis only )
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree in a relevant field Or Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
3 years Ksh. 200,000 per year. Ksh. 100, 000 per Semester
9. PhD in Chemistry (Thesis only )
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree from a recognized University
Fees
3 years Ksh. 200,000 per year. Ksh. 100, 000 per Semester
c) Department of Animal Health and Production
1. Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with at least C (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and any of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Sciences
Or Diploma in Animal Health / Production / Agriculture / Medical Laboratory Technology from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
8 semesters Ksh.54,550 per semester
2. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Rural Development
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C (plain) in Biology and any one of these subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Agriculture
Or Diploma in a relevant field with at least C (plain) in KCSE from an institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
8 semesters Ksh.54,550 per semester
3. Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and production
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C+(plus) in Biology / Biological Sciences and any one of these subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences
Or Diploma in relevant field with at least C (plain) KCSE from an Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
Full time 8 Semesters 59,550 Per Semester
4. PhD in Immunology (Thesis only)
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree in a relevant field recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.
Fees
3 years Total cost of program Ksh600,000 200,000 per year
5. Diploma in Animal Health and Production
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (Minus) in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences and a C- (minus) in either Mathematics or Agriculture
or Certificate in relevant field with KCSE C-(minus) and Credit Pass in Animal Health/Agriculture/Range management/Wildlife/Dairy Technology.
Fees
Full time 2 academic years Ksh.34,550 per trimester
6. Certificate in Animal Health and Production
Admission Requirements
KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C- (minus) in Biology / Biological Sciences
Fees
2 academic years Ksh29,550 per trimester (Full time)
7. Certificate in Artificial Insemination
Admission Requirements
KSCE C-(minus) Or At least a Certificate in Animal Health from an institution recognized by KVB
Fees
April, August, December. 4 Weeks Ksh33,600 per session
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