Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in Kenya

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

•  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi  
  Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
  
  (i) Must have passed Biology or Biological Sciences and chemistry in KCSE at a minimum grade of C+. In addition a student must have passed either maths or physics / Physical Science.OR
  
  (ii) Minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) OR
  
  (iii) Diploma in relevant science subjects and with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.OR
  
  (iv) Have a diploma in Applied Sciences with at least a credit pass in relevant science subjects from an Institution recognized by the University Senate
  
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Kenyatta University , Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  
  (a) Applicants must have passed with a minimum of C+ in the overall average
  aggregate and attained the grades in the following subjects:
  
  Alternative A:
  
  (i) Biology B-
  
  (ii) Chemistry B-
  
  (iii) Mathematics/Physics C+
  
  Alternative B:
  
  (i) Biological Sciences B
  
  (ii) Physical Sciences B
  
  (iii) Mathematics C+
  
  
  (b) Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at
  Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.
  
  
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  University of Embu, Embu  
  MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  Mean Grade C+ at K.C.S.E and a minimum grade of C (Plain) in Biology and Chemistry; OR,
  KACE or equivalent with at least two principal passes in any two subjects plus a credit pass in Biology and Chemistry at KCE; OR,
  KCSE mean grade C (plain) plus a Diploma in Biological Sciences with a credit or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the senate plus a C(Plain) in Mathematics and English; OR,
  Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from an institution recognized by Senate, plus C+ (plus) at KCSE or credit pass in Chemistry or Biology at KCE;
  
•  Chuka University, Chuka  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Mean grade C+ in KCSE with C+ in Biol, C in Chem and C in Math, OR Diploma in Biological Sciences with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions
  
  Course duration: 8 semesters
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Admission timelines are: September, January and May each year for full time students; December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students.
•  Karatina University, Karatina  
  Admission Requirements:
  
  Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a B- in Chemistry or Physical Sciences, Biology or Biological Sciences C+, Mathematics C+, and C in Physics or Geography OR “A” level with 2 Principal passes in Chemistry & Biology, Subsidiary in Mathematics with C Plain in Physics at “O” Level OR KNEC Diploma in Sciences /Applied Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  
•  University of Eldoret, Eldoret  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  i. A minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE with B- in Chemistry, Biology (C+), Mathematics (C+) C (Plain) in any group IV subjects OR
  ii. “A” level with 2 principal passes in Chemistry and Biology. Subs in Mathematics with C (Plain) in Physics at “O” level OR
  iii. A diploma or higher diploma in Science/Applied or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  
•  University of Kabianga, Kericho  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  1. KCSE Mean grade of C+ (plus) with B- (minus) in Chemistry, C+ (plus) Biology, Mathematics and C (plain) in Physics or Geography, OR
  2. “A” level with 2 principal passes in chemistry and biology subsidiary in Mathematics with C (plain) in physics at “O” level, OR
  3. KNEC Diploma in Science/Applies Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
•  Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru  
  Course entry requirements:
  -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.
  
  Course duration: 8 semesters
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega  
  Duration: 4 years
  
  Tuition fees: 62,500/= per semester
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - Mean grade of a C+(plus) at KCSE and a C+ in Biology or Biological Sciences and C (plain) in Mathematics, Or 2 Principal passes at A-level, one of which must be in Biology, Or Diploma in relevant area of study.
•  Rongo University, Rongo  
  Duration: 8 semesters
  
  Tuition fees: 46,750/= per semester
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - KCSE mean C+ with C+ in Chemistry and Biology Subjects or
  - Relevant Diploma with Credit
•  Kisii University, Kisii.  
  Course entry requirements:
  Mean grade of C+ with C+ in biology, chemistry, physics/Mathematics and C plain in English or Kiswahili
  
  Course duration: 4 years
  
  Mode of study:
  Part time
  Full time
•  Egerton University, Nakuru  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Applicants should possess at least C+ (plus) in Chemistry and in any two of the following three subjects: Mathematics, Biology and Geography.
•  Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi  
  Course entry requirements:
  -KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with C+ (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Maths A and C (Plain) in Chemistry
  
  Course duration: 4 years
•  Laikipia University, Nyahururu  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
•  Moi University, Eldoret  
  
•  University of Nairobi, Nairobi  
  
•  Pwani University, Kilifi  
  

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