| PROGRAMME |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (SBE) |
| POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST in a relevant field or from any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience OR Be a holder of a Pass Degree with 5 years’ post qualification working experience. |
| Master of Science in Entrepreneurship |
Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST in a relevant field or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 3 years relevant working experience. |
| Duration: 2 years Mode of Study: Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000.00 |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Commerce |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of a Diploma in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from KNEC, KASNEB or any institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of a Diploma in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from KNEC, KASNEB or any institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Bachelor of Co-operative Management |
| Bachelor of Science in Economics |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES |
| Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C-(minus) OR Be a holder of a Certificate in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from an institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Diploma in Business Administration |
| Duration: 3 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000 |
| CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES |
| Certificate in Business Administration |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of D+ (plus) in K.C.S.E or K.C.E Division IV. |
| Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies Management |
| Duration: 1 semester Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 18,000 |
| Accounting Technicians Certificate I (ATC I) |
Mean grade of D+ (plus) in K.C.S.E and above. |
| Accounting Technicians Certificate II (ATC II) |
Pass at ATC I. |
| Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per stage: Ksh. 12,000 |
| Certified Public Accountant I (CPA I) – Sections 1 & 2 |
Mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E with C+ (plus) in Mathematics and English. |
| Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II) – Sections 3 & 4 |
Pass at CPA I. |
| Certified Public Accountant III (CPA III) – Sections 5 & 6 |
Pass at CPA II. |
| Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per section: Ksh. 14,000 (CPA I), Ksh. 15,000 (CPA II), Ksh. 16,000 (CPA III) |
| Accounting Packages (QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage) |
Accounting Background. |
| Duration: 2 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Part-time Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees: Ksh. 8,000 |
| SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES (SPAS) POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| PhD in Entomology |
Master’s Degree in Entomology, Zoology, Biology, Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Protection, Forestry & related Sciences from an organization recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Total fees: Ksh. 553,000 for the whole course |
| Master of Science in Applied Statistics |
Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience. |
| Master of Science in Applied Mathematics |
| Master of Science in Molecular Biology |
- BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours upper division in Biological Sciences, Zoology, Botany or relevant life sciences from an institution recognized by MUST senate.
OR
- BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours lower division in Biological Sciences, Zoology, Botany or relevant life provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2yrs relevant post qualification work experience.
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| Master of Science in Entomology |
- BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Horticulture or relevant life sciences from an institution recognized by MUST Senate.
OR
- BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Horticulture or relevant life sciences provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2 years relevant post qualification work experience.
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| Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Full time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000 |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Science in Statistics |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E OR its equivalent with at least B- (minus) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili OR any other qualification accepted by MUST Senate. |
| Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E, B- (minus) in Mathematics and C + (plus) in English/Kiswahili. Geography, Accounts and Economics will also be an added advantage. |
| Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science |
K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus). In addition, a student must have the following alternative combination of cluster subjects at the minimum grades shown: C+ (plus) in Mathematics and Pass in any two of the following alternatives: Alternative A Alternative B Chemistry C Physical Science C Physics C Biological Science C |
| Bachelor of Science (Physical Science option) |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E., C (plain) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in any two of the following: Physical science/Physics/Chemistry OR any other qualifications accepted by MUST Senate. |
| Bachelor of Science (Biological Science) Options: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Entomology, Parasitology, Plant Sciences |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E., C (plain) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences OR a Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management |
Minimum mean grade of B- (minus) and C (plain) in Mathematics. In addition a learner must have passed any two subjects from the following categories; Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences or a Diploma in relevant field with a credit pass from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST senate. |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES (SHS) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Science in Public Health |
Be a holder of KCSE or equivalent examination certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and a minimum of B (plain) in the following cluster subjects: Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry/ Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Physics and English/Kiswahili OR Be a holder of a Diploma in Environmental Health/Public Health and have a mean grade of C (plain) in Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science or Mathematics and English/ Kiswahili from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development |
The common regulations for all BSc. Degrees in the University shall apply. In addition to the above, the candidate must either; Be a holder of KCSE a Certificate (or equivalent examination) with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus), a minimum of C (plain) in Biology and Chemistry and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics or Physics OR Be a holder of a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Phar-macy, Community Health & Development, Human Nutrition, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, Health Records and Information Management from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Management |
Be a holder of KCSE Certificate with an aggregate of C+ (plus) and C (plain) in Biology and both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili OR Holder of a Diploma in Health Records and Information Systems from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health |
Be a holder of KCSE certificate with an aggregate mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent and passed in the following subject cluster at B (plain) for Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics and English/Kiswahili OR a Diploma in Clinical Medicine. |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
| SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS (SCI) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least a C (plain) in Mathematics, English and Physics/Physical Science OR with a Credit pass in Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Science |
Must have an aggregate grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE and a minimum grade of C (plain) in Mathematics and English ORwith a Credit/Distinction pass in Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Business Information Technology |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Security & Forensics |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least a C (plain) in Mathematics, English and Physics/Physical Science OR with a credit pass in Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campuses: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES |
| Diploma in Information Technology |
An aggregate grade of C- (minus) in KCSE and grades D+ (plus) in Mathematics and English OR Division II in KCE with a Credit pass in Mathematics and English OR Credit/distinction pass in Certificate in Information Technology or an equivalent qualification. |
| Duration: 6 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000 |
| CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES |
| Certificate in Information Technology |
Minimum mean grade of D+ (plus)in KCSE or Division IV in KCE or any other equivalent qualification recognized by MUST Senate. (Those qualifying with Credit or Distinction proceed to Diploma) |
| Duration: 1 semester Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 18,000 |
| Certificate in Computer Applications |
Open |
| Duration: 2 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees: Ksh. 9,500 |
| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (SEA) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Technology (Electrical Engineering) |
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
- Be a holder of KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
In addition, students are expected to have obtained at least a grade C+ (plus) in the following cluster of subjects in KCSE examinations: Cluster Subjects
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology/any Group III/any Group IV/any Group V.
KCSE Subject Grouping Group I: English, Kiswahili, Mathematics Group II: Biology, Physics, Chemistry Group III: History and Government, Geography, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education Group IV: Home Science, Art and Design, Agriculture, Aviation Technology, Computer Studies, Drawing and Design, Power Mechanics, Electricity, Metalwork and Building Construction. Group V: French, German, Arabic, Music, Business Studies OR A-Levels or Equivalent Students should have a minimum of two (2) principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and a subsidiary level pass in Chemistry with a credit pass in English at O-Level OR
Be a holder of credit pass of Diploma/Higher National Diploma in Civil, Electrical and Electronics or Mechanical Engineering from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering) |
| Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering) |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campuses: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES |
| Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
Minimum mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE with C (plain) in Mathematics and minimums of C- (minus) in Physics or Chemistry OR Mean Grade of C (plain) in KCSE with C (plain) in Physics and minimums of C- (minus) in Mathematics or Chemistry OR A Certificate in relevant fields from KNEC or KASNEB examining bodies. |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production or Automotive options) |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering |
| Duration: 6 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000 |
| CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES |
| Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics |
Minimum mean grade of D+ (plus) in KCSE |
| Certificate in Electrical Installation |
| Certificate in Building and Construction |
| Duration: 3 course work semesters and one industrial attachment semester Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh.18,000 |
| SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCE (SAFS) POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| PhD in Agriculture |
Be a holder of a Master of Science in Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Science, Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Forestry and related Sciences from a University recognized by MUST Senate. |
| PhD in Food Science |
Be a holder of a Master of Science in Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology and Nutrition from a University accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). |
| Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Total fees: Ksh. 553,000 for the whole course |
| Master of Science in Horticulture |
Minimum requirement of a Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree (Horticulture, Agriculture, Crop Science, Biotechnology, Botany, Forestry) OR Second Class (Lower Division) in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) years relevant experience. |
| Master of Science in Food Science & Technology |
Minimum requirement of a Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Science & Nutrition, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related disciplines OR Second Class Honors (Lower Division) in a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) years relevant experience. |
| Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000 |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E).Should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or 3rd Group II subject, or a Group III subject, or any Group IV or any Group V OR Diploma in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Animal Production, Animal Health, Biology or equivalent and related disciplines by an institution recognized by MUST Senate OR Holder of Diploma/Higher National Diploma from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E).Should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/Geography OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Geography and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or 3rd Group II subject, or a Group III subject, or any Group IV or any Group V OR Have a Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology or equivalent and related disciplines from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). Should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects; Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Sciences and Mathematics/Physics and C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili. Two principals and one subsidiary Pass at KACE level or equivalent, one of which must be in Biology and in any other Science Subject OR A minimum of C (plain) in K.C.S.E. and at least a Credit Pass in Diploma in Animal Health/Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology/ Animal Science/Animal Production/Dairy Science/Biology from an institution approved by MUST Senate OR A minimum of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E. with at least a Credit Pass in both Certificate and Diploma in Animal Health/ Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology/Animal Science/Animal Production/Dairy Science/Biology from an institution approved by MUST Senate OR A Diploma in Science from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education & Extension |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). Should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in Agriculture and Biology/Biological Sciences. In addition, they should have a C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/ Geography OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Geography and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or 3rd Group II subject, or a Group III subject, or any Group IV or any Group V OR Have a Diploma in Agricultural Education and Extension or the equivalent having obtained a minimum of C (plain) at K.C.S.E and C (plain) in Agriculture and Biology/Biological Sciences and related disciplines from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Horticulture |
Have a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E and should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics/ Geography OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics/ Geography; and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or a 3rd Group II, (BIO,PHY,CHE) or a Group III(HAG,GEC,IRE,HRE) or any Group 4 or any Group V subjects or have a Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology or equivalent and related disciplines from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology |
Have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences/ Mathematics and Geography; and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili or a 3rd Group II, or a Group III, or any of the Group IV, or any Group V subjects. |
| Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Management |
| Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics |
Have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in the following subject cluster: Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Sciences and English/Kiswahili. Candidates holding a Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition and Food Sciences from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMME |
| Diploma in Agriculture |
Minimum mean grade of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E. In addition, must have a minimum of C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and Agriculture and a C- (minus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Physics or Geography ORHolders of Certificate in Agriculture or its equivalent with a credit and above from any institution recognized by MUST Senate OR Holders of Certificate in Agriculture or its equivalent with a pass and a minimum of two years relevant experience from any institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Marimba learning centre Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000 |
| CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME |
| Certificate in Agriculture |
Minimum mean grade of D+ (plus) in K.C.S.E OR a relevant qualification. |
| Duration: 2 years Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Marimba learning centre Tuition fees per semester: Ksh.18,000 |
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SEd.) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Education (Science) |
Have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in any two teaching subjects from the following: C (plain) in Mathematics if not a teaching subject, Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Agriculture/ Mathematics or Computer Studies & Mathematics or Computer Studies & Physics and C (plain) in Mathematics & English/Kiswahili. Candidates holding a Diploma in Education and with C (plain) in K.C.S.E and two teaching subjects will be considered for admission into the 1st year of study. |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING (SoN) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME |
| Bachelor of Science (Nursing) |
Have a Minimum of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. with a minimum of C+ (plus) in each of the following cluster subjects: Mathematics or Physics, English or Kiswahili, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Science |
| Duration: 12 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 77,850 |
Please Note:
- All the above academic entry requirements are subject to the respective professional bodies and key stakeholders’ requirements.
- The tuition fees indicated for each programme does not include statutory charges.
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