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 | ||
| 1. | 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. |
| 2. | 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. |
| 3. | 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. |
| 4. | 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. |
| 5. | 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. |
| 6. | 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. |
| 7. | 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. |
| 8. | 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 | ||
| 9. | Bachelor of Commerce | KCSE means a grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry. |
| 10. | Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management | KCSE mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili. |
| 11. | 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 | ||
| 12. | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) | KCSE mean grade B (Plain). B (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry. |
| 13. | Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry. |
| 14. | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry. |
| 15. | Bachelor of Science in Foods Nutrition and Dietetics | KCSE mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C(Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili. |
| FACULTY OF SCIENCE | ||
| 16. | 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. |
| 17. | 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 a C+ (plus) in Chemistry and in any two of the following three subjects: Mathematics, Biology and GeographyThose intending to major in Physics, should possess at least a C+ (plus) in Physics and any two of the following three subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry and Geography. |
| 18. | 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. |
| 19. | 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. |
| 20. | 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. |
| 21. | 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. |
| 22. | Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. B- (minus) in Mathematics. |
| 23. | Bachelor of Science in Statistics | KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) Mathematics, and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, any group III and any group II, or any group IV, or any group V. |
| FACULTY OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY STUDIES | ||
| 24. | 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. |
| 25. | 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 Mathematics and C (Plain) in English/ Kiswahili. |
| 26. | 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. |
| 27. | 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) in English/ Kiswahili. |
| 28. | Bachelor of Education Arts | KCSEmean grade C+ (Plus). C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects, and C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili& D+ (Plus) in Mathematics |
| 29. | 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. |
| 30. | 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 Chemistry or 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. |
| 31. | Bachelor of Early Childhood Development Education(ECDE) | 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 Chemistry or 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. |
| FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY | ||
| 32. | 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 |
| 33. | 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. |
| 34. | 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. |
| 35. | 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. |
| 36. | 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 | ||
| 37. | 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. |
| 38. | 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. |
| 39. | 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. |
| 40. | 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. |
| 41. | 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. |
| 42. | Bachelor of Library and Information Science | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus)or its equivalent. Preside over |
| 43. | 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. |
| 44. | 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 | ||
| 45. | 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 | ||
| 46. | 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. |
| 47. | Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism and Hospitality Management | K.C.S.E mean grade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili; OR have a diploma ‘’Credit’’ in Gender Studies. |
| 48. | 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. |
| 49. | 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. |
| 50. | 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. |
| 51. | 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. |
| 52. | Bachelor of Science in Geography | 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 Sciences and C (plain) in Mathematics. |
| FACULTY OF LAW | ||
| 53. | Bachelor of Law | KCSE mean grade B- (minus). B Plain in English/Kiswahili. |
| FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & SURGERY | ||
| 54. | 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. |
| 55. | Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery | 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. |
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 of ‘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 about 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 the 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 | ||
| 1. | Diploma in Livestock Resources Management | KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry. |
| 2. | Diploma in Farm Resource Management | KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry. |
| 3. | Diploma in Dairy Technology | KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent, C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry. |
| 4. | 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 | ||
| 5. | Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management | KCSE mean grade C-(minus) or its equivalent, C- (Minus) in Mathematics and, English/Kiswahili. |
| 6. | Diploma in Business Management. | KCSE mean grade C-(minus) or its equivalent, C- (Minus) in Mathematics and, English/Kiswahili. |
| 7. | Diploma in Human Resource Management | KCSE mean grade C-(minus) or its equivalent, C- (Minus) in Mathematics and, English/Kiswahili. |
| FACULTY OF SCIENCE | ||
| 8. | Diploma in Modern Chemistry Laboratory Technology | KCSE mean grade C-(Minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Chemistry. Mathematics/Physics and Biology. |
| 9. | Diploma in Computer Science | KCSE means a 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 | ||
| 10. | 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. | KCSE mean grade C (Plain). C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology, Mathematics /Physics/Geography and Chemistry/Agriculture. |
| 11. | Diploma in Education Arts | KCSE means a 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 ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| 12. | Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies | KCSE mean grade C-(Minus) or its equivalent. |
| 13. | Diploma in Communication and Public Relations | KCSE mean grade C- or its equivalent. C-(minus) in English or Kiswahili. |
| 14. | Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication | KCSE mean grade C- or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English or Kiswahili. |
| 15. | Diploma in Library & Information Science | KCSE mean grade a C- (Minus)or its equivalent ORBe a holder of A level certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass. |
| INSTITUTE OF GENDER, WOMEN & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES | ||
| 16. | 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 | ||
| 17. | Diploma In Ecotourism and Hospitality Management | KCSE means a 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) in Physics or C (plain) in Physical Science and C- (minus) in Mathematics. |
| 18. | Diploma in Dryland Resource Management | KCSE mean grade a C- (Minus)or its equivalent ORBe a holder of A level certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary passes. |
| FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & SURGERY | ||
| 19. | 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+