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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
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.
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.
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
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
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
4 weeks
6 weeks
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
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Comment: I want to ask if Education science will be offered this year at kirinyaga University
Comment: I want to ask if Education science will be offered this year at kirinyaga University
Comment: is there bachelor of education science at kyu this year..???
DOES KYU OFFERS BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
I wanted to ask if there are intake on match about mechanical engineering this year
Do you offer journalism
Is bachelor of science in electrical and electronic engineering offered in kirinyaga university?
Does kyu offer education science?
Comment:What are the minimum requirements for procurement and supplies management??
Does KYU offer Bachelor of Arts in Community Development for continuing students
I want to know if kirinyaga university offers tourism management
Does KYU offer Bachelor of Arts in Community Development for continuing students
Is may intake still open?