Mount Kenya University (MKU) January Intake 2021
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Mount Kenya University admits both Government – Sponsored (KUCCPS) and Self-Sponsored students.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates wishing to pursue the following programmes.
January 2021 Intake Programmes
| COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| MEDICAL SCHOOL |
| DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PhD in medical Laboratory Science; Options; Molecular Biology, Immunology, Hematology & Blood Transfusion, Virology, Microbiology, clinical Chemistry, Histology, Parasitology & Entomology Master of Science in medical Laboratory Sciences: Options; Molecular Biology, Immunology, Hematology & Blood Transfusion, Virology, Microbiology, clinical Chemistry, Histology, Parasitology & Entomology Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences(Approved by Kenya Medical laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board)Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences Diploma in Bio-Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology Diploma in Dental Technology |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing ( thesis only) Master of Science in Nursing Options: Midwifery Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Critical Care Nursing; Digital mode options: Nursing Education, Nursing leadership. |
| SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH |
| DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS Master of Science in Nutrition and dietetics Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetic (KDNI) Bachelor of Science in food science & processing Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics(KDNI) Diploma in food science & processing Technology Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics |
| DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS PhD in Public HealthMaster of Public Health. Options; Epidemiology and Disease Control, Disaster Management, Disease Control, Health Services management, International Health and Development, Monitoring and Evaluation: Human NutritionMaster of Public Health in Reproductive Health |
| DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Master of Science in Food Hygiene and Safety Master of Public Health Nutrition Bachelor of Science Environmental Health Diploma in Environmental Health |
| DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH Master of Science in Community Health (Weekends and Virtual Mode only)Master of Science in Health Education, Promotion and Development Bachelor of Science in Community Health Bachelor of Science in Health Education, Promotion and Development Diploma in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Management Certificate in Community Health and HIV/AIDs Management |
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATICS Master of Science in Health System Management Bachelor of Science in Health System Management |
| SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Records and information Technology (Digital Mode and upgrading)Diploma in Health Records & Information Technology (Regular and Upgrading)Certificate in Health Records & information Technology (Regular) |
| SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS |
| DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Master of Science in Information Technology Master of Science in Cyber Security Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Diploma/ Certificate in Information Technology Diploma in Information Systems Diploma in Computer Science |
| DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE COMPUTING Bachelor of Business Information Technology Diploma/ Certificate in Business Information Technology |
| DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT Master of Science in Information Science (MIS) Bachelor of Science in Information Science Diploma/Certificate in Information Science Diploma in Archives and Records Management Diploma in Library Management |
| SCHOOL OF LAW |
| Bachelor of law (LLB)Diploma in Law |
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND CURRICULUM STUDIES Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhDED) Options: curriculum studies, Educational Planning, Economics of Education, Educational Administration, Leadership and Management, Instructional Technology, Educational psychology, Guidance and counseling psychology, Educational Counseling Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)Bachelor of Education – B. Ed. (science)Diploma in Education (Science)Diploma in Education (Arts) Diploma in School Management Enhancement in Education |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Education – B.Ed. (Arts )Master of Education Options: curriculum studies, Educational Planning,Economics of Education, Educational Administration,instructional Technology, Leadership and Management, Educational psychology, Guidance and counseling psychology, Educational Counseling Psychology and sociology of education |
| DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES Doctor of philosophy (Early Childhood Studies)Master of Education (Early Childhood Studies)Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)Bachelor of Education (primary Education).Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Studies)Certificate in Education (Early Childhood Studies) |
| DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION Master of Education in Special Needs (MSE) OPTIONS: visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Physical Handicap & other Health Impairment, Gifted &talented, Specific Learning Disabilities, Inclusive Education, Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Deaf, Blindness.Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education (Primary option)Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education(Secondary Option)Diploma in Special Needs Education |
| SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| INSTITUTE OF SECURITY STUDIES , JUSTICE AND ETHICS Master of Arts in Governance and Ethics Master of Arts in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Master of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology Bachelor of arts in Security Studies and Criminology Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Security Studies Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Governance Diploma in County Administration and Governance Diploma in Criminology and Security management Certificate in Criminology and security management |
| DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Bachelor of Counseling Psychology Diploma in Counseling Psychology |
| DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Master of Arts in Development Studies Master of Arts in Monitoring and evaluation Master of arts in Sociology Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Bachelor of Arts in Community Development Bachelor of Social Work and Administration Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies.Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Development Studies Diploma in NGO Management Diploma in Community Development and Social Work Certificate in Community Development & Social Work |
| DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies Master of Arts in Film Studies Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Animation. Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication Diploma/ Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication Diploma in Film Studies Diploma in Animation and Motion Graphics Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication Certificate in Public Relations and Diplomacy |
| DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND HUMANITIES PhD in English and Linguistics PhD in Literature in English (Thesis Only)PhD in Kiswahili(Thesis Only) Master of Arts in Kiswahili Master of Arts in English Language and Linguistics Master of Arts in Literature Master of Arts in Religious Studies (Christian option, Islamic option and Traditional African Religion) Master of Arts in History Master of Arts in Geography Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy Master of Arts in Philosophy Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Diploma in International Relations Certificate in Bridging English /Kiswahili Certificate in English as a Second Language (CESL) |
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS |
| DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT Post-Graduate Diploma in Project planning and management Master of Science in Procurement and Supplies Management Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management. Options; Public Policy & Administration, Local Government Administration, Financial Management, Social Services Management, Community Development & Ngo Management. Master of Science in Office Administration and Management Master of Science in Marketing Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Master of Science in Human Resource Management Master of Science in Project Planning and Management Bachelor of Science in Office Administration &management Bachelor of Business Management Options; Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Banking and Finance, Entrepreneurship, Risk and Insurance management, Small Business Management, International Business Management, Supplies and Procurement Management.Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration Options; Public Administration, Office Administration and Management.Diploma/Certificate in Human Resource Management Diploma/Certificate in Business Management Diploma/Certificate in Marketing Management Diploma/Certificate in Entrepreneurship Diploma/Certificate in Supplies & Procurement management Diploma/Certificate in Project Management |
| DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Master of arts in Economics Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance Bachelor of Science in Economics Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics Bachelor of Science in Finance and Statistics Diploma in Financial Economics Diploma in Economics |
| DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Master of Business Administration Options; Accounting & finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Production and Operations Management, and Small Business Management(Weekend mode available in Thika and Nairobi campuses Master of Science in Finance Master of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Commerce Options; Accounting & finance, Banking, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Production and Operations Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management.Diploma/Certificate in Banking and Finance Diploma in Micro finance Diploma/Certificate in Accounting Diploma in Certificate in Financial Science Diploma in Risk Management and Insurance Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance |
| SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT |
| DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Master of Science in Hospitality Management Bachelor of Science in Hospitality management Diploma in Hospitality Management Certificate in Food Production Certificate in Food and Beverages |
| DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management Diploma/ Certificate in Travel and Tourism Management |
| SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Master of Science in Applied Entomology.Master of Science (Ecology and conservation) Master of Science-Biotechnology Bachelor of Science (biotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Applied biology) Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Bachelor of Science food Science & processing Bridging Certificate in Biology |
| DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES Master of Science in Statistics Master of Science in Chemistry Bachelor of Science in Statistics Bachelor of Science in Actuarial sciences Bachelor of Science in laboratory Sciences Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry Enhancement in Mathematics |
| DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HEALTH &PRODUCTION Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production Bachelor of Science in Animal Science Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Rural Development Diploma / Certificate in Animal Health and Production. |
| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ENERGY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. |
| DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Master of Science in Renewable and Environmental Energy Bachelor of Science Energy & Environmental Technology Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management Options; Real Estate Development, Real Estate Management and Real Estate Investment. |
| DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Electronic Systems Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Diploma in Medical Engineering |
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PhD Programme: At least a Master’s degree
Master’s Programme: At least a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class Honors – Upper Division from a recognized University or equivalent recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate OR A bachelor’s Degree with at least, Second class Honors lower division and a minimum of two years work experience.
Post-Graduate Diploma programmes: At least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate
Bachelor Programmes: At least a KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent OR Diploma in a relevant field
Diploma programmes: At least a KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus) OR equivalent qualification
Certificate programmes: KCSE D+ (plus) OR equivalent qualification.
Kindly note that different courses require relevant cluster subjects qualification for admission e.g Diploma and certificate courses in College of Health Sciences require KCSE C (Plain) and C- respectively.
Applications;
Apply to the Registrar, Academic Affairs enclosing copies of relevant academic / professional certificates. Application fee of Kshs. 1,000 for undergraduate and kshs.2, 000 for post graduate to be deposited at either;
| Bank | Account Number |
| Equity Bank | 0090292435067 |
| Standard Chartered Bank | 0102049817400 |
| GT Bank | 2014200002 |
| Kenya Commercial Bank | 1121032222 |
| Family Bank | 005000019336 |
| Co-operative Bank | 01129279981300 |
| NIC Bank | 21200008796 |
| Dollar account (KCB) | 1173740309(swift No. KCBLKENX) |
Applications can be done online or application forms can be downloaded here or any of our campuses/centres.