PROGRAMMES
Department of Biological Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology (Ph.D. in Entomology)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology (Ph.D. in Molecular Biology
- Master of Science in Molecular Biology
- Master of Science in Environmental Science & Resource Management
- Master of Science in Entomology
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science in Botany
- Bachelor of Science in Zoology
- Bachelor of Science in Entomology & Parasitology
Department of Physical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry)
- Bachelor of Science in Physics (Astronomy, Electronics, Theoretical, Geophysics, Materials)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics
Department of Mathematics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD. in Applied Mathematics)
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
- Master of Science in Applied Statistics
- Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
- Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Mathematics
- Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics
- Post Graduate Diploma in Pure Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics
- Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Programmes, Admission Requirements, Duration and Fees
| POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | |
| PROGRAMME | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Ph.D. in Entomology | Master’s Degree in Entomology/Zoology/Biology/Agriculture/Horticulture/ Crop Protection/Forestry/related Sciences from a University recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics | Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from a University recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Fulltime/Part-time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000 |
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| 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 sciences provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2yrs relevant post qualification work experience. |
| 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, with at least one course Unit passed in Entomology or an equivalent qualification, 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 with at least one course Unit passed in Entomology or an equivalent qualification, provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2 yrs relevant post qualification work experience. |
| Master of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management | 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 sciences provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2yrs relevant post qualification work experience. |
| Master of Science in Chemistry Specializations: Analytical/ Environmental Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate. OR; Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience having studied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate. OR; Bachelor of Education degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Chemistry as one of the teaching subjects provided you have accumulated at least 72 Chemistry credit hours/course units. |
| Master of Science in Physics Specializations: Environmental Physics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, and Condensed Matter Physics |
Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Physics, Renewable Energy/Environmental Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Industrial Physics, Materials Physics or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate. OR; Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience having studied Physics, Renewable Energy/Environmental Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Industrial Physics, Materials Physics or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate. OR; Bachelor of Education degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Physics as one of the teaching subjects provided you have accumulated at least 72 Physics credit hours/course units. |
| 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 two (2) years relevant working experience. |
| Master of Science in Applied Mathematics | |
| Master of Science in Pure Mathematics | |
| Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Full time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000 |
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| Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics |
Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or related field with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from an institution recognized by MUST Senate. OR; Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or related field with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) from an institution recognized by MUST Senate and 2 years relevant post qualification work experience. |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Mathematics |
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| Duration: 2 semesters Mode of Study: Full time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000 |
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| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | |
| PROGRAMME | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| 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 Kiswahili/English 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 as shown: C+ (plus) in Mathematics and pass in any two of the following alternatives. Alternative A Alternative B Chemistry C Physical Science CPhysics C Biological Science C |
| Bachelor of Science (Physical Science option): Chemistry or Physics | K.C.S.E minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) with 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 |
K.C.S.E minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences OR; Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from KNEC or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management | K.C.S.E 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 a relevant field with a credit pass from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology | K.C.S.E minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences OR; Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from K.N.E.C or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry | |
| Bachelor of Science in Botany | |
| Bachelor of Science in Zoology | |
| Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) | K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Chemistry and C (plain) in Mathematics OR; Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from KNEC or its equivalent OR; Any other qualification accepted by MUST Senate |
| Bachelor of Science (Physics) | K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in Physics and C (plain) in Mathematics OR; Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from KNEC or its equivalent OR; Any other qualification accepted by MUST Senate |
| Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Physics) | |
| Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) | K.C.S.E mean grade of C + (plus). In addition, a student must have the following alternative combination as shown: C+ (plus) in Mathematics and pass in any of the following alternatives. Alternative A Alternative B Chemistry C Physical Science C Physics C |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
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