List of Courses Offered at Kirinyaga University, Kenya
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LIST OF UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY, KYU
Below is the full detail of all the undergraduate courses offered at the Kirinyaga University, KYU:
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
Bachelor of Commerce |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR
- Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
|
8 Semesters |
2. |
- Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Economics and Mathematics
- Bachelor of Economics and Finance
- Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
|
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR
- Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
|
8 Semesters |
3. |
Bachelor of Business Management |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR
- Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
|
8 Semesters |
4. |
Bachelor of Enterprise Management |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR
- Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
|
8 Semesters |
5. |
Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR
- Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
|
8 Semesters |
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Diploma in Business Management
|
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C– (minus) or its equivalent
OR
- KCSE mean grade D+ (plus) and a certificate in any relevant discipline with at least Credit pass from an institution recognized by the University senate.
|
6 Semesters |
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Certificate in Business Management
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- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (plus)
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4 Semesters |
SHORT COURSES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Proficiency Certificate in customer care
- Proficiency certificate in supervisory skills
- Proficiency Certificate in strategic management and leadership
- Proficiency Certificate in Management skills for Senior managers
|
- Degree Holders in any discipline relevant to the Public Sector Services
OR
- KCSE/KCE/KACE qualifications and a relevant Diploma from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
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4 weeks – full time 6 weeks – part time |
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEGREE COURSE
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
BSc. Forensic Science |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences
|
8 Semesters |
2. |
BSc. in Clinical Medicine & Community Health (Direct Entry) |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.
|
12 Trimesters |
3. |
BSc. Clinical Medicine & Community Health – (Mature Entry)t |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) and a Diploma or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Be registered by the Clinical Officer’s Council of Kenya.
|
8 Trimesters |
4. |
BSc. Community Health & Development |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.
|
8 Semesters |
5. |
BSc. in Health Information Management & Informatics |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and above with C (plain) in English / Kiswahili ,Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics/ Chemistry
OR
- Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
|
8 Semesters |
6. |
BSc. Nursing |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.
|
12 Trimesters |
DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
Diploma in Human Biosciences Options
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
|
- KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences. OR
- Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
|
6 Semesters |
2. |
Diploma in HIV Management |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus) with D+ (Plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Science
|
3 Semesters |
3. |
Diploma in Community Health & Development |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of of C- (minus) with D+ (Plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.
OR
- Credit pass in any relevant certificate course with at least KCSE Grade D+ (Plus).
|
6 Semesters |
4. |
Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences, and C- in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics
|
9 Trimesters |
5. |
Diploma in Health Information Management & Informatics |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus) with: D+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/ Biological Sciences and D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics /Physics/ Physical Sciences
|
6 Semesters |
CERTIFICATE COURSES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
Certificate in Community Health & Development |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)
|
4 Semesters |
2. |
Certificate in HIV Management |
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)
|
2 Semesters |
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
Molecular Diagnostics |
- Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate
OR
- An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate.
|
2 weeks Full time |
2. |
- Total Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories
- Course in GCLP
- Course in mentorship
|
- Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate
OR
- An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate.
|
2 weeks Full time |
SCHOOL OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) |
8 Semesters |
2. |
Bachelor of Science |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) |
8 Semesters |
3. |
Bachelor of Science in Information Science |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) |
8 Semesters |
4. |
Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) |
8 Semesters |
5. |
Bachelor of Science in Financial Engineering |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) |
8 Semesters |
6. |
Bachelor of Science Statistics |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and B- in Mathematics. OR Diploma in applied Sciences in which there has been a substantive mathematics content, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate. |
8 Semesters |
7. |
Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Computer Science |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in Mathematics. In addition, applicants must have grade C-(minus) in both Chemistry and Physics. |
8 Semesters |
8. |
Bachelor of Science Actuarial Science |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and Mathematics OR A mean grade of KCSE C (Plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and a Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate. |
8 Semesters |
9. |
Bachelor of Science Information Technology |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate |
8 Semesters |
10. |
Bachelor of Science Computer Science |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate |
8 Semesters |
11. |
Bachelor of Science Business Information Technology |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate |
8 Semesters |
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
Diploma in Information Technology |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics OR KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate. |
6 Semesters |
2. |
Diploma in Business Information Technology |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics OR KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate. |
6 Semesters |
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
Certificate in Information Technology |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics |
4 Semesters |
2. |
Certificate in Business Information Technology |
Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics |
4 Semesters |
SHORT COURSES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Proficiency Certificate in Computer Applications.
- Certificate in data & Information Security.
- Certificate in Computer Networking.
- CISCO IT Essentials.
|
Be a holder of KCSE/KCE Certificate OR An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate |
8 weeks – fulltime 12 weeks – part time |
2. |
Proficiency certificate in data analysis |
Be a holder of KCSE Certificate |
10 Days |
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
|
- Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- Bachelor of Technology in Construction and Property Management.
- Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
|
- Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Geography or any subject in group III, IV and V
OR
- Be a holder of Diploma in any relevant discipline with at least a credit from an institution recognized by the University Senate
|
8 Semesters |
2. |
- Diploma in Building Construction
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Architecture
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning
|
- Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry
OR
- KCSE mean grade D+ ( Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate
|
6 Semesters |
3. |
- Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Architectural Studies
- Certificate in Building Construction
|
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D(plain) Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry
|
4 Semesters |
4. |
SHORT COURSES
- Certificate in Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD)
- Proficiency Course in Plumbing and Tile work
|
- Be a holder of KCSE certificate
- Be a holder of KCSE certificate
|
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SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
UNDERGRADUATE, DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- BSc in Fashion Design and Textile Technology
|
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject (Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography , History)
OR
- Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent with minimum C-(minus) at KCSE.
|
8 Semesters – full time 12 Semesters –part time |
2. |
- BSc Hospitality Management
|
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject (Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography , History)
OR
- Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent with minimum C-(minus) at KCSE.
|
8 Semesters |
3. |
- Diploma in Fashion Design & Textile Technology
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Diploma in Food & Beverage Management
|
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili
OR
- KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate
|
6 Semesters |
4. |
- Certificate in Food and Beverage production Services and Sales
- Certificate in Fashion Design & Textile Technology
- Certificate in catering and Accommodation Operations
|
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)
|
4 Semesters |
SHORT COURSES
S/ |
NAME OF THE PROGRAMME |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
1. |
- Apparel accessories
- Interior design and fabric decoration
|
- Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate
OR
- Practitioner in fashion industry
OR
- Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the School of Hospitality &Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the above
|
1 Month 3 Weeks |
2. |
- Waiters’ proficiency
- Basic cookery
|
- Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate
OR
- Those practicing in food industry
OR
- Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the School of Hospitality & Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the above
|
3 Weeks |