Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Chemistry in Kenya

Course Name: Master of Science in Chemistry(Chemistry)
Major Subject: Chemistry
Course Category: Masters Courses

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Chemistry

Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Specialization options:
Analytical/ Environmental Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry

Course entry requirements:
(i) 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

(ii) 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

(iii) 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. OR

(iv) 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.

Course duration: 2 semesters

Mode of study: Full time/Weekend
Egerton University, Nakuru
Course entry requirements:
(i) All applicants for registration shall be processed in the first instance through the relevant Department in which registration is sought. The Department shall then forward all such applications with appropriate comments to the Faculty board concerned for approval Egerton University Statutes 2008 51 and onward transmission to the Board of Postgraduate studies.
(ii) Applicants shall be admitted to only one Degree programme at a time.
(iii) Admission shall be confirmed by letter from the Direct, Board of Postgraduate Studies
(iv) Admission shall be offered to holders of a Bachelor's Degree with an Upper Second Class Honours or above or equivalent qualification from recognized Institutions.
(v) In exceptional cases, the Senate may also admit to the Master's programme a non-holder of Upper Second Class Honours provided that such candidate can, on the basis of the research and other scholarly work done, demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Senate qualification to undertake postgraduate studies.
(vi) Subject to approval by the Senate, Departments may formulate regulations requiring applicants to have attained other academic qualifications as may be consistent with the goals of their Master's programmes or to appear for an interview to determine their suitability for admission. (See annex Pre-masters)
(vii) In exceptional cases, holder of lower second class honor may be admitted if they have two years of relevant experience.
University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission Requirements:
(a) The common regulations for the Masters degrees in the School of Physical Sciences shall apply.
(b) In addition to meeting (a) above, candidates wishing to register for Master of Science in Inorganic Chemistry must have any of the following:
(i) A degree of the University of Nairobi of at least an Upper Second Class Honours in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate.
(ii) A lower Second Class honours degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least two years relevant research/work experience
(iii) A pass degree of the University of Nairobi in Chemistry or equivalent from any other institution recognized by the Senate plus at least five years relevant research/work experience
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements:
1. A holders of a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with at least second class honours (upper division) from the University of Kabianga or any other institution recognized by University of Kabianga Senate.
2. A holder of a Bachelor of Education degree who has studied Chemistry as a major subject and has attained at least an upper second class honours from University of Kabianga or any other Institution recognized by University of Kabianga Senate.
3. Holders of Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Bachelor of Education who has studied Chemistry as a major subject with a lower second class honours, with evidence of two years of proven work experience in relevant field.

Chuka University, Chuka
Course entry requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree from a related discipline with a second class honors upper and above, or lower and at least two years related work experience or research, from institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate

Course duration:
-2 Years (4 Semesters) Full-time
-4 Years (8 Semesters) Part-time/ Work-Based; Day, Evening or Weekend

Intakes:
(i) September, January and May of each year for full time students.
(ii) December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students
Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa
Course entry requirements:
-Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial chemistry, Analytical chemistry, Synthetic chemistry from a recognized/ accredited institution OR other relevant qualifications recognized by the University senate OR Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years of relevant research and or work experience since graduation.

Course duration: 4 semesters
Maasai Mara University, Narok
Minimum entry requirements:
-Bachelors degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in relevant disciplines, from Universities recognized by the University Senate OR
- Bachelors degree with a Second Class Honors (Lower Division) in relevant disciplines, from Universities recognized by the University Senate, with at least two (2) years post qualification of work experience.
University of Eldoret, Eldoret
Options
1. Analytical,
2. Organic,
3. Physical,
4. Inorganic Chemistry

Minimum entry requirements:
i. Upper Second Class honours degree and above of UoE or other recognized University in relevant discipline.
OR
ii. Lower Second Class Honours degree of UoE or other recognized University and two years work experience.

Machakos University, Machakos
Course Entry Requirements:
-Holders of Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc) with at least an upper class honours OR
-Holders of Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed) with at least an upper 2nd class honours degree and who have studied chemistry either as a major or as a regular subject.

Course Duration: 3 years

Mode of Study: (Part Time)
University of Embu, Embu
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field with at least Upper Second Class Honours from a recognized University; OR,
Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field with Lower Second Class Honours or equivalent plus at least two years relevant work/ research experience
Mount Kenya University, Thika
Duration: 4 semesters

Tuition fees: Kshs. 59,550 Per Semester

Minimum entry requirements:
-Bachelor degree in relevant field with a Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Or
-Equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri
Tharaka University College, Tharaka Nithi
Muranga University of Technology, Muranga
Pwani University, Kilifi
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega