Maseno University Entry Requirement
Maseno University is a modern institution of higher learning set up to advance teaching, learning, research and development that reflects the emerging socio-economic as well as technological and innovative needs of Kenya and the Eastern African Region. The university is focused on championing programmes that address the immediate and emergent challenges of the region. In this regard, Maseno University is building its programmes to address industry needs and build a workforce with 21st-century skills.
| School of Arts & Social Sciences• Certificate in Church Music • Certificate in Film & Theatre Studies • Certificate in Music • Certificate in Music Production & Technology • Certificate in Social Work • Certificate in Public Relations • Certificate in Textile Design • Certificate in Fine Art • Certificate in Interior Design • Certificate in Fashion Design & Accessories • Certificate in Journalism & Mass Media • Certificate in French (Several Levels | Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English |
| School of Physical & Biological Sciences • Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism | Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English |
| School of Business & Economics • Certificate in Human Resource Management • Certificate in Sales and Marketing • Certificate in Purchasing • Certificate in Management • Certificate in Business Administration | Minimum Requirements: At least a Mean Grade of D+ |
| School of Development & Strategic Studies • Certificate in Public Administration • Certificate in Community Development | Minimum requirements: |
| School of Computing and Informatics • Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) | Minimum Requirements: KCSE mean Grade of D+ with D in Mathematics and English |
| School of Education• Certificate in Sign Language • Certificate in Special & Inclusive Education | Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics & English. ………………………………… Location & Mode of Study: Kisumu Campus: Day |
| School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Sciences• Certificate in Bridging Course Mathematics | Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics & English ………………………………… |
| Institute of Gender Studies• Certificate in Gender Development | Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ ………………………………… |
| School of Agriculture & Food Security• Diploma in Plant Genetics Resources & Biodiversity | Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ Mathematics, or KCE Div III with a pass in English and Mathematics |
| School of Physical & Biological Sciences School of Development & Strategic Studies • Certificate in Public Administration • Certificate in Community Development • Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism | Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English |
| School of Arts & Social SciencesDiploma in French (Several Levels) • Diploma in Church Music • Diploma in Film & Theatre Studies • Diploma in Music • Diploma in Music Production & Technology • Diploma in Social Work • Diploma in Textile Design • Diploma in Fine Art • Diploma in Interior Design • Diploma in Fashion Design & Accessories • Diploma in Journalism & Mass Media | Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ Mathematics, or KCE Div III with a pass in English and Mathematics |
| School of Physical & Biological Sciences• Diploma in Hospitality Management • Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management | Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with a pass in English and Mathematics |
| School of Business & Economics (SBE) • Diploma in Business Administration • Diploma in Human Resource Management • Diploma in Sales and Marketing • Diploma in Small & Medium Size Enterprises • Diploma in Strategic Management • Diploma in Health Economics • Diploma in Transport System Management • Diploma in Purchasing & Supply • Diploma in Total Quality Management | Minimum Requirement: Mean Grade of C (plain) or C- with a Certificate from Maseno University or another recognised institution. |
| School of Computing & Informatics• Diploma in Public Administration • Diploma in Community Development | Minimum Requirement: |
| School of Education• Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education • Diploma in Guidance & Counselling | Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English, D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with a pass in English & Mathematics |
| School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Sciences• Diploma in Actuarial Science | Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade & B in maths or Grade C with a diploma in a relevant field or KCE (“O” Level) Division II & above with a diploma in a relevant field |
| School of Public Health & Community Development• Diploma in Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science | Minimum Requirement: Registered with KMLTTB or KCSE Mean Grade C+ overall mean grade or equivalent, with a minimum C+ in Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| Institute of Gender Studies• Diploma in Gender Development | Minimum Requirement: KCSE mean grade C plain or KCE Div III |
| School of Agriculture & Food Security• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agronomy (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Soil Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources Conservation & Development (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture(With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education & Extension (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries |
| School of Arts & Social Sciences• Bachelor of Arts in French (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Sociology & Anthropology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Communication & Media Technology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Drama & Theatre Studies (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Music (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Criminology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Theology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Religion (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Textile, Apparel Design & Fashion Merchandising (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in English (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Literature (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Kiswahili (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in History and Archaeology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Language and Communication (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Fine Art (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Development (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries |
| School of Physical & Biological SciencesBachelor of Science in Ecotourism, Hotel & Institutional Management (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C+ in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Maths & Physics or Physical Sciences, or a Diploma |
| School of Business & Economics (SBE)• Bachelor of Business Administration (With IT) (with 7 specializations at years 3 & 4) • Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Economics (With IT) •Bachelor of Arts in Business Entrepreneurship (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (With | Minimum Requirement: Mean Grade of C+ with C (plain) in Mathematics; or C (plain) with a Diploma of Maseno University or another recognised institution; or C plain with CPA Part II (for BBA, with IT). Applicants with CPA Part II are eligible for credit transfer for certain Year 1 courses. NB: Credit Transfer: Applicants with CPA Part III are eligible for credit transfer for certain Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 courses. Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with a pass in English and Mathematics |
| School of Computing & Informatics• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Information (With IT)Communications and Technology Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C+ in Maths & Physics or Physical Sciences, or KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C in Maths (for BSc. IT), or KCSE C Plain with diploma in Computer Science, or KCE ‘O’ level Div II and above with diploma Computer Science, or KCE ‘O’ level Div II and above with diploma in Computer Science or KNEC Diploma in Computer Studies with minimum of Credit Pass, or EAACE/KACE ‘A’, 2 Principal passes in Maths & Physics and 1 Subsidiary, or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in IT of Maseno University or Diploma in Computer Science with Credit pass from an accredited institution |
| School of Development & Strategic Studies• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade or Grade C plain with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field. |
| School of Education• Bachelor of Education in Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (With IT) • Bachelor of Education in Primary Education (With IT) • Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade, or EAACE/KCE (“O”Level) Division II & above, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries. Applicants must meet specific department requirements |
| School of Environment & Earth Sciences• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Earth Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Geography & Natural Resource Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Climate Change & Development (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade, or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II & above, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries. Applicants must meet specific department requirements |
| School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Sciences• Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Business Studies (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Computer Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Economics (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE: C+ Mean Grade or Grade C- with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (”O” Level) Division II and above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (”A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field ……………………………… Location & Mode of Study: -Main Campus: Day -eCampus |
| School of Planning & Architecture• Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (With IT) • Bachelor of Disaster Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Geospatial Information Science (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE: C+ Mean Grade or Grade C- with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (”O” Level) Division II & above with a Diploma in a relevant field or EAACE/KACE: (”A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field. ……………………………… Location & Mode of Study: Kisumu Campus |
| School of Public Health & Community Development• Bachelor of Science in Public Health (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Health (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Medical Biotechnology (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C+ with C+ in Biology, C+ in Chemistry, C plain in Mathematics/Physics, C+ in English or Kiswahili ………………………………… Location & Mode of Study: Kisumu Campus: Day, Weekend, Evening. Homa-Bay Campus: Weekend |
| Institute of Gender Studies• Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies (With IT) | Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean grade or Grade C plain with a diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above with a diploma in a relevant field. EAACE/KACE (“A” Level), 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal antd 2 Subsidiaries with a diploma in a relevant field. |
| School of Agriculture & Food Security• Master of Science in Horticulture • Master of Science in Animal Science • Master of Science in Agronomy • Master of Science in Soil Science • Master of Science in Genetics and Plant Breeding • Master of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture • Master of Science in Aquatic Resources Conservation & Development • Master of Science in Agribusiness Management • Master of Science in Agricultural Economics | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years work experience |
| School of Arts & Social SciencesMaster of Arts in Applied Linguistics • Master of Arts in Theoretical Linguistics • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology • Master of Arts in Linguistics • Master of Arts in Kiswahili • Master of Arts in Literature • Master of Arts in History • Master of Arts in Music • Master of Arts in Fashion Merchandising • Master of Arts in Textile & Apparel Design • Master of Arts in Social Development & Management • Master of Arts in Anthropology • Master of Arts in Communication & Media Studies • Master of Arts in French • Master of Arts in Music Performance • Master of Arts in Theory & Composition • Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology • Master of Arts in Music Education • Master of Arts in Interior Design • Master of Arts in Religion • Master of Arts in Theology • Master of Arts in Philosophy • Master of Arts in Sociology • Master of Arts in Theatre and Film • Master of Arts in Theology • Master of Arts in Industrial- Organizational Psychology • Master of Arts in Criminology • Master of Arts in Gender and Development • Master of Arts in Social Policy | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree |
| School of Physical & Biological Sciences• Master of Science in Ecotourism, Hotel & Institutional Management | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years work experience |
| School of Business & Economics (SBE)• Master of Science in Entrepreneurship • Master of Science in Human Resource Management • Master of Science in Finance • Master of Science in Supply Chain Management • Master of Business Administration (with 7 specializations at year 2) • Master of Economics in Applied Economics • Master of Economics in Economic Policy Analysis & Management • Master of Economics in Financial Economics | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years work experience. |
| School of Computing & Informatics• Master of Science in Computer Science • Master of Science in Computer Technology • Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence • Master of Science in Parallel & Distributed Computing • Master of Science in Computer Communications & Networks • Master of Science in Mobile Computing & Networking • Master of Science in Information Technology • Master of Science in Information Systems | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years of work experience. |
| School of Development & Strategic Studies• Master of Arts in Research & Public Policy (MRPP) • Master of Arts in International Relations • Master of Arts in Political Science | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree in a relevant field of Maseno University or other qualifications recognised by the University Senate or Second class Lower Division degree with at least two years work experience in a relevant field, or Postgraduate Diploma degree with one year experience in relevant field |
| School of Education• Master of Education in Special Needs Education • Master of Education in Curriculum Studies • Master of Education in Pedagogy • Master of Education in Planning & Economics of Education • Master of Education in Educational Administration • Master of Education in Educational Technology • Master of Education in Educational Psychology • Master of Education in Guidance & Counselling • Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Development. | Minimum Requirement: First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years work experience • Postgraduate Certificate: A degree with anyone teaching subject |
| School of Environment & Earth Sciences• Master of Environmental Science | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours OR Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Lower Second Class degrees with 2 years of work experience |
| School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science• Master of Pure Mathematics • Master of Applied Mathematics • Master of Applied Statistics • Master of Actuarial Science | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper |
| School of MedicineMaster of Medicine (MMed) in Family Medicine Duration: Four (4) years, with each year divided into three semesters | Minimum Requirements: MBChB, MBBS, MD or equivalent medical degree from Universities recognized by the University Senate and have worked for at least two (2) years after internship. •Registered or registerable as a medical practitioner by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board …………………………………. Location & Mode of Study: Main Campus, Sagam Community Hospital & Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital. |
| School of Public Health & Community Development• Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology • Master of Science in Medical Parasitology • Master of Science in Medical Microbiology • Master of Science in Medical Immunology • Master of Science in Medical Entomology and Vector Science • Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science • Master of Science in Community Science & Development • Master of Science in Medical Histology and Histopathology • Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry • Master of Science in Haematology • Master of Science in Nutritional Science • Master of Science in Family Development & Technology • Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology & Population Health • Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Promotion & International Health | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years work experience |
| School of Agriculture & Food Security• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Horticulture • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Animal Science • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agronomy • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Soil Science • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fisheries & Aquaculture • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agribusiness Management • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Economics • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Extension | Minimum Requirement: PhD: A Master’s degree of Maseno University or any other recognised University or other qualifications considered by the University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Master’s degree |
| School of Arts & Social Sciences• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication & Media Studies • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Design • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Ethnomusicology • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in French • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kiswahili • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Linguistics • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Literature • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Education • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Performance • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Composition • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religion • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theatre and Film • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial- Organizational Psychology • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Gender & Development • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Gender & Public Policy | Minimum Requirement: A Master’s degree from Maseno University or any other recognised University or other qualifications considered by the University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Master’s degree |
| School of Physical & Biological Sciences• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Hospitality Management • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Tourism Management | Minimum Requirement: A Master’s degree of Maseno University or any other recognised University or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Masters degree |
| School of Business & Economics (SBE)• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Strategic Management • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marketing • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Entrepreneurship & Development • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Resource Management • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Procurement & Supply Chain • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Information Systems | Minimum Requirements: A Master’s degree from Maseno University or any other recognised university. |
| School of Computing & Informatics • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Technology • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Second Class Lower Division degree with at least 2 years of work experience. |
| School of Education• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum Studies • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Technology • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pedagogy Educational Administration • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Psychology • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Guidance & Counselling • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Planning & Economics of Education • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Special Needs Education. | Minimum Requirement: A Master’s degree from Maseno University or any other recognised University or other qualifications considered by the University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Master’s degree |
| School of Environment & Earth Sciences• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Science | Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree from Maseno University or any other recognised university or other qualifications considered by the University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Master’s degree |
| School of Planning & Architecture• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Planning | Minimum Requirements: A Master’s degree from Maseno University or any other recognised university or other qualifications considered by the University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Master’s degree |
| School of Public Health & Community Development• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Science and Technology (options: Medical Cytology & Histology, Medical Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Parasitology, Medical Entomology & Vector Science, Medical Microbiology, Medical Immunology, Medical Biotechnology, Computational Biology & Bioinformatics, Forensic Biology & Biometrics, Medical Physiology, Pharmaceutical Science) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Community Nutrition & Development | Minimum Requirements: First Class Honours OR Second Class Honours Upper Division degree recognised by the University Senate or Lower Second Class degrees with 2 years’ work experience |
| Institute of Gender Studies• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Gender & Development • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Gender & Public Policy | Minimum Requirements: A Masters degree in gender or development studies from a recognized University or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Masters degree |