School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS)

The School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS) has grown tremendously from its humble beginn ing a few years back and now boasts of over 780 students in the following programmes, M.Sc. Applied statistics, B.Sc. Statistics, B.Sc. Mathematics and Computer Science, B.Sc. Actuarial Science, B.Sc. Biological Sciences and B.Sc. Physical Sciences. This is backed by highly qualified and motivated faculty team of over 30 members many being PhD holders.

We also boast of diverse post graduate programmes and therefore are open for those wishing to pursue further studies in the following programmes; PhD in Entomology, M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, M.Sc. in Statistics, M.Sc. in Entomology, M.Sc. in Molecular Biology (Microbiology option). We are in the process of developing and unveiling many more post graduate programmes in the School. Some of the areas that we are looking to launch new programmes for both undergraduate and post graduates include, Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management, Plant sciences, Microbiology and Physical Sciences. We also strive to grow research capabilities in the school. This can be witnessed by our modern laboratories that are utilized by undergraduate, postgraduate students as well as faculty for their research and the peer reviewed publications from students and faculty members.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

NOTICE

The department of biological sciences is delighted to inform you that the following post graduate programmes are being offered.

• PhD Entomology

Admission Requirements for the Programme

1. a) A candidate wishing to be admitted to the PhD in Entomology program of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences must have the following qualifications: Hold a Master of Science degree in Entomology, Zoology, Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Protection, Forestry and related sciences with specialization in entomology.
2. b) A candidate must submit a research concept note.

Duration and mode of study 3 years (part time)

Campus Main campus (Nchiru)

Total Fee ksh. 553,000 for the whole course

• MSc Entomology and Parasitology

Admission Requirements for the Programme

1. Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Horticulture or relevant Life Sciences from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
2. Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honors (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.

Duration and mode of study 4 semesters (part time)

Campus Main campus (Nchiru)

Tuition fee per semester ksh. 60,000

• MSc Molecular Biology

Admission Requirements for the Program

• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honors Upper Division in Biological Sciences, Zoology, Botany or relevant Life Sciences from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
• Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honors Lower Division in Biological Sciences, Zoology, Botany or relevant Life Sciences provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2 years relevant post qualification work experience.

Duration and mode of study 4 semesters (part time)

Campus Main campus (Nchiru)

Tuition fee per semester ksh. 60,000

The next intake will be January 2019.