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The entry requirements set out (Links at the Bottom) are only minimum, and they in no way entitle an applicant to a place in the University. 

 

PROGRAMME

REVISED MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

1.       

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

2.       

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

3.       

Bachelor of Science in  Soil Environment & Land Use Management

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

4.       

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Technology

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

5.       

Bachelor of Science in Dairy Technology & Management

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

6.       

Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Technology

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

7.       

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (AGEC)

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus)in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

8.       

Bachelor of Agribusiness Management  (AGBM)

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

FACULTY OF COMMERCE

9.       

Bachelor of Commerce

KCSE mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C(Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.

10.   

Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management

KCSE mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.

11.   

Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

KCSE mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C(Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

12.   

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

KCSE mean grade B (Plain). B (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

13.   

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine

KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

14.   

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

15.   

Bachelor of Science in Foods Nutrition and Dietetics

KCSE mean gradeC+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, Geography or any of the group IV subjects

OR

B- (minus) in Biological Sciences and Physical Sciencesand C+ in Mathematics and Geography or any of the Group IV subjects.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

16.   

Bachelor of Science in Applied Aquatic Sciences

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Biology and Chemistry, C (plain) in Mathematics and Geography.

17.   

Bachelor of Science with Majors in BOTANY/ZOOLOGY,  CHEMISTRY/, MATHEMATICS,  PHYSICS,  GEOGRAPHY and  BIOCHEMISTRY

KCSEmean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent.  C+ (plus) in the MAJOR subjects for combinations; Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Geography or B- in Physical Sciences and C+ in Mathematics and Kiswahili/English.

Those who want to major in Mathematics must have passed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with the minimum grades as indicated for the following subjects: Physics B- (minus) or Physical Science B (plain) and Mathematics B- (minus).For those majoring in Botany/Zoology and Geography, the minimum requirement for Mathematics is C (Plain).

Those intending to major in Geography need to have acquired at least grade C+ (plus) in Geography; a C+ (Plus) in one of the following subjects: Business Studies, Biology, Agriculture or B- (minus) in Physical Science; and a C plain (C) in Mathematics.

For those intending to major in Chemistry and Biochemistry, they should possess at least C+ (plus) in Chemistry and in any two of the following three subjects: Mathematics, Biology and Geography

Those intending to major in Physics, they should possess at least a C+ (plus) in Physics and in any two of the following three subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry and Geography.

18.   

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Chemistry C+ or B- (Minus) in Physical Science, C+ (plus) in Physics or B- (Minus) in Physical Science, C+ (plus) in Mathematics and Biology or B- (Minus)in Biological Science.

19.   

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and Technology

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Chemistry or B- (Minus) in Physical Science, C+ (plus) in Physics or B- (minus) in Physical Science, C+ (plus) in Mathematics,and C+ (plus) in Biology or B- (Minus) in Biological Science.

20.   

Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. B (plain) in Mathematics, B (plain) in PhysicsORB+ (plus) in    Physical Science,             B- (Minus)  in one humanity subject and one language subject.

21.   

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent.  B (plain) in Mathematics, B (plain) in Physics OR B+ (plus) in    Physical Science,             B- (Minus)  in one humanity subject and one language subject.

22.   

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. B- (minus) in Mathematics.

23.   

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) Mathematics, and C (plain) inEnglish/Kiswahili, any group III and any group II, or any group IV, or any group V.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY STUDIES

24.   

Bachelor of Science in AgriculturalEducation&Extension

KCSE grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/ Kiswahili, C+ in Biology, C+ in Maths/Physics/ Geography, and C+ in Chemistry/Agriculture.

25.   

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Human Ecology (AGHE)

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent.   C+ (Plus) in Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Sciences, C+(Plus) in Chemistry or B-(minus) in Physical Sciences, C+ (Plus) in Mathematicsand C (Plain) in English/ Kiswahili.

26.   

Bachelor of Science Community Development (CDEV)

 

KCSE mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in Biology or B- (minus) Biological Sciences, C+ (Plus) in Chemistry or B- (minus) in Physical Sciences, C+ (Plus)in one Humanity or Applied Science and C (Plain) in English/ Kiswahili.

27.   

Bachelor of Science in Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design (CTID)

 

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in Chemistry or B- (minus) in Physical Sciences, C+ (Plus) in Mathematics,

C+ (Plus) in one Humanity or Applied Science and C (Plain) inEnglish/ Kiswahili.

28.   

Bachelor of Education Arts

KCSEmean grade C+ (Plus).  C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects, and C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili& D+ (Plus) in Mathematics

29.   

Bachelor of Education Science

KCSE mean grade C+(Plus)or its equivalent.  C+(Plus) in two teaching subjects, C(Plain) in English and C(Plain) in Mathematics.

30.   

Bachelor of Psychology

KCSE with a mean grade of C+ (Plus)or its equivalent.  C (Plain)English/Kiswahili and C+ (Plus) in any one subject among:

Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or in Physical Science, and C+ (Plus) in any one subject among History and Government, Geography, Religious Education or Social Education and Ethics and C (plain) either in Biology or C+ (Plus) in Biological Sciences.

31.   

Bachelor of Early Childhood Development Education(ECDE)

KCSE with a mean grade of C+ (Plus)or its equivalent.  C (Plain)English/Kiswahili, C+ (Plus) in any one subject among: Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Physical Science, C+ (Plus) in any one subject among History and Government, Geography, ReligiousEducation or Social Education and Ethics and either C (plain) in Biology or C+ (Plus) in Biological Sciences.

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

32.   

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English /Kiswahili, C+ (plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics and C+ (plus) in Chemistry

33.   

Bachelor of Science in Water and Environmental Engineering.

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English /Kiswahili, C+ (plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics and C+ (plus) in Chemistry.

34.   

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English /Kiswahili, C+ (plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics and C+ (plus) in Chemistry.

35.   

Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Control Engineering

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English /Kiswahili, C+ (plus) in Mathematics, C+ (plus) in Physics and C+ (plus) in Chemistry.

36.   

Bachelor of Industrial Technology

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus). C+ in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, C+ Biology/Geography/any Technical subject.

FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

37.   

Bachelor of Arts Criminology and Security Studies

Applicants to this programme must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for admission into the University of C+ (plus) in KCSE.

38.   

Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics

KSCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C + (plus in Mathematics or C (plain) in Mathematics and C(plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/Business studies.

39.   

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology

KSCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Mathematics, or a C (plain) in Mathematics and a C (plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/ Business Studies, in the KCSE.

40.   

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History

KSCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C (plain) in History, C+ (plus) in Mathematics, or a C (plain)  in Mathematics and a C (plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/ Business Studies, in the KCSE.

41.   

Bachelor of Arts

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent.Additionally, applicants who intend to pursue Economics must have obtained at least a C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, or a C(plain) in Mathematics and a C(plain) in Economics/ Commerce/ Accounting/ Business Studies, in KCSE.

42.   

Bachelor of Library and Information Science

KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus)or its equivalent. Preside over

43.   

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media

KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus)or its equivalent. In addition, candidates must have obtained a minimum C+ (plus) score in English/ Kiswahili.

44.   

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Religious Studies

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Social Education and Ethics/Christian Religious Education, Geography or History.

INSTITUTE OF GENDER, WOMEN & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

45.   

Bachelor of Arts in Gender & Development Studies

K.C.S.E meangrade C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili; OR have a diploma ‘’Credit’’ in Gender Studies.

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

46.   

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management

KCSE minimum mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent.  C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+(plus) in History/Geography, C+ (plus) in Agriculture /Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Science, C(plain) in Chemistry, C(plain) in Physics or C+ (plus) in Biological Sciences and C (plain) in Mathematics.

47.   

Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism and Hospitality Management

KCSE with mean grade of C+(plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+(plus) in History/Geography, C+(plus) in Agriculture/Biology or B- (minus) in Biological Science, C(plain) in Chemistry, C(plain) in Physics or C+(plus)  in Physical Sciences and  C (plain) in Mathematics.

48.   

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Enterprise Management

KCSE with a mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+(plus) in History/Geography, C+(plus) in Agriculture/Biology or B-(minus)in Biological Science, C(plain) in Chemistry, C (plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Science and  C(plain) in Mathematics.

49.   

Bachelor of Science in integrated Forest Resources Management

KCSE with a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent.C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+(plus) in History/Geography, C+ (plus) in Agriculture/Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Science, C(plain) in Chemistry, C (plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Science and C(plain) in Mathematics.

50.   

Bachelor of Science in Dryland Resource Management

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+ (plus) in History/Geography, C+ (plus) in Agriculture/Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Science, C (plain) in Chemistry, C(plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Science and  C (plain) in Mathematics.

51.   

Bachelor of Science Environmental Science

KCSE or its equivalent with a mean grade of C+ (plus)or its equivalent.

C+(plus)  in English/Kiswahili; C+(plus) in Biology/ Agriculture/ Geography or B- (minus) in Biological Science; C(plain)  in Mathematics; C (plain) in Physics, C (plain) in Chemistry or C+(plus) in Physical Science.

52.   

Bachelor of Science in Geography

KCSE mean grade of C+(plus)or its equivalent. C+(plus) in

English/Kiswahili, C+ (Plus)in Geography, C (plain) Biology/Agriculture,B- (minus) in Biological sciences, C (Plain) in Economics.

FACULTY OF LAW

53.   

Bachelor of Law

KCSE mean grade B- (minus).  B Plain in English/Kiswahili.

FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & SURGERY

54.   

Bachelor of Science in Animal Health Management and Production

KCSEmean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in Biology or B- (minus) in Biological Sciences and any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Sciences.

55.   

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C + (plus) in Biology or B- (minus) in Biological Sciences and Chemistry, and any one of thefollowing subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture or B- in Physical Sciences.

Entry Requirements for Diploma Programmes

The entry requirements set out below are only minimum, and they do not in any way, entitle an applicant to a place in the University. Applicants must:

  • Have the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an average grade 'C' passed at one sitting from at least seven subjects drawn from subject groupings as specified by the Kenya
  • National Examinations Council or equivalent. Provided that candidates with disabilities will be given special consideration with regard to the number of subjects taken at KCSE.

OR

  • Hold a certificate from a recognized institution with a 'Credit' pass or higher or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution in the relevant field of specialization, acceptable to Senate.

AND

  • Meet additional or specific entry requirements as may be specified by the respective Department, Faculty, School or Institute offering the Diploma programme.

 

PROGRAMME

REVISED MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

1.       

Diploma in Livestock Resources Management

KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent.C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

2.       

Diploma in Farm Resource Management

KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

3.       

Diploma in Dairy Technology

KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent, C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

4.       

Diploma in Horticulture

KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or its equivalent, C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and Chemistry.

FACULTY OF COMMERCE

5.       

Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

KCSE mean grade C-(minus) or its equivalent, C- (Minus) in Mathematics and, English/Kiswahili.

6.       

Diploma in Business Management.

KCSE mean grade C-(minus) or its equivalent, C- (Minus) in Mathematics and, English/Kiswahili.

7.       

Diploma in Human Resource Management

KCSE mean grade C-(minus) or its equivalent, C- (Minus) in Mathematics and, English/Kiswahili.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

8.       

Diploma in Modern Chemistry Laboratory Technology

KCSE mean grade C-(Minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Chemistry. Mathematics/Physics and Biology.

9.       

Diploma in Computer Science

KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in Physics or C in Physical Science, C- (minus) in Mathematics and Kiswahili/English.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY STUDIES

10.   

Diploma inAgricultural Education &Extension

KCSE mean grade C (Plain). C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology, Mathematics /Physics/Geography and  Chemistry/Agriculture.

11.   

Diploma in Education Arts

KCSE mean grade C (plain)or its equivalent.  C (Plain) in the two teaching subjects, C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili& D+ (Plus) in Mathematics.

§      To be employed by TSC, the student must proceed to a Bachelor of Education degree.

Candidates with a KCSEmean grade of C+ (Plus) and C+ (Plus) in two teaching subjects are eligible.

FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

12.   

Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies

KCSE  mean grade C-(Minus) or its equivalent.

13.   

Diploma in Communication and Public Relations

KCSE mean grade C- or its equivalent. C-(minus) in English or Kiswahili.

14.   

Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

KCSE mean grade C- or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English or Kiswahili.

15.   

Diploma in Library & Information Science

KCSE mean grade a C- (Minus)or its equivalent OR

Be a holder of A level certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass.

INSTITUTE OF GENDER, WOMEN & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

16.   

Diploma in Gender and Development Studies

K.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus)or its equivalent.  C- (Minus) in English/Kiswahili.

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

17.   

Diploma In Ecotourism and Hospitality Management

KCSE mean grade of C- (minus)or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, C- (minus) in History/Geography,C- (minus) in Biology or C in Biological Science, C- (minus) in Chemistry, C- (minus) inPhysics or C (plain) in Physical Science and C- (minus) in Mathematics.

18.   

Diploma in Dryland Resource Management

KCSE minimum mean grade of C- (minus)or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, C- (minus) in History/Geography, C- (minus) Biology or C (plain) in Biological Science, C- (minus) in Chemistry, C- (minus) inPhysics or C (plain) in Physical Sciences and C- (minus) in Mathematics.

FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & SURGERY

19.   

Diploma in Animal Health and Production

KCSEmean grade C (plain) or its equivalent. C (plain) in Biology or C+(plus) in Biological Sciences, C- (minus) in Chemistry, C- (minus) in Mathematics/Agriculture

Entry Requirements for Certificate Programmes.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

OR

Equivalent Mean Grade of C- (Minus) and above
NOTE: Bridging courses - One must have D+ and above in the relevant subject.

Pre-Diploma in Computer Science Certificate (Nakuru Town Campus College)

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

A Mean Grade of D+ in KCSE and PHYSICS D+

Admission to any programme at Egerton university follows well laid procedures. The admission options available to prospective students are as follows:-

Undergraduate Module I

Students Sponsored by the Kenyan Government:
This is done through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), formerly the national Joint Admission Board (JAB), the body that does admission of students for all public universities in Kenya.

Undergraduate Module II

SELF Sponsored - SSP Students:
To apply for any undergraduate programme as a self sponsored student, you can obtain an application form online or from our admissions offices upon payment of application fee.

The closing date for receiving applications for the all programmes shall be as determined by the Senate from time to time.

Enquiries for all programmes offered should be made to;

The Registrar (AcademicAffairs),

Egerton University,
P. O. Box 536-20115,
EGERTON, Kenya.
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