Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Education in Science in Kenya

Course Name: Bachelor of Education in Science(Science)
Major Subject: Science
Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Education in Science

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Subject combination:
1. Mathematics/Physics
2. Mathematics/Biology
3. Mathematics/Chemistry
4. Chemistry/Biology
5. Chemistry/Physics

Duration: 4 years

Tuition fees: 50,000/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average grade of C+ (Plus) with a C+ in two teaching subjects and at least a C(Plain) in Mathematics and English its equivalence Or diploma in Education from a recognized Institution Or diploma in Education from a recognized Institution with a mean grade of C-(Minus) and two years teaching
experience Or Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education with minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass or its equivalent.
Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kikuyu
Teaching Subjects Combinations:
- Biology / Chemistry
- Biology / Mathematics
- Biology / Geography
- Physics / Chemistry
- Physics / Mathematics
- Physics / Biology
- Agricultural Education / Biology
- Agricultural Education / Geography
- Mathematics / Geography
-Computer Studies / Business Studies
- Business Studies / Computer Studies

Minimum Admission Requirements:
KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with C+ in the preferred teaching subjects combination OR a Diploma in Education (Science) from a
recognized examining body or institution OR a Division II and above in ‘O’ Level Examinations

Duration (Years) – 4 Years
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Duration: 8 semesters

Tuition fees: Ksh. 45,000 per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in any two teaching subjects from the following:
C (plain) in Mathematics if not a teaching subject, Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Agriculture/ Mathematics or Computer Studies & Mathematics or Computer Studies & Physics and C (plain) in Mathematics & English/Kiswahili.
- Candidates holding a Diploma in Education and with C (plain) in K.C.S.E and two teaching subjects will be considered for admission into the 2nd year of study.
University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission Requirements:
A holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum
aggregate performance of C+ or equivalent.
Holders of Mean Grade C- or equivalent plus a certificate and Diploma.
Holders of ‘O’ Level Division II or equivalent plus a Diploma.
Holders ‘O’ Level Division III or equivalent Plus a Certificate and Diploma.
Holders of ‘O’ Level Division III or equivalent plus a three year Diploma from a recognized post secondary Institution.
Diploma from University of Nairobi or other recognized institutions and an aggregate of C in KCSE or equivalent.

University of Embu, Embu
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Mean grade C+ at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ in any two (2) Science subjects for B.Ed. Science and any two (2) Arts subjects for B.Ed. Arts; OR,
KACE or equivalent with at least two Principal passes and a Subsidiary; OR, KCSE with a mean grade of C (Plain) or above and a Diploma in Education with at least C+ in any two (2) teaching subjects in Science or Arts; OR,
P1 Grade trained primary school teacher with mean grade of C (Plain) or above at KCSE with at least C+ in any two (2) teaching subjects in Science or Arts.
Chuka University, Chuka
Course entry requirements:
-Mean grade C+ in KCSE with at least C in Engl, C in Math and C+ in 2 teaching subjects, OR 2 Principals and 1 subsidiary in KACE, OR Diploma in Education with at least a credit from Senate-recognized institutions

Course duration: 8 semesters

Mode of study:
-Full-time
-Part 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.
Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
Specializations:

Bachelor of Education (Science)
i. Physics
ii. Chemistry
iii. Mathematics
iv. Computer Studies

Admission Requirements:

Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C+ withat least C+ in the two (2) science teaching subjects (Physics,Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Studies)
OR
Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C (Plain) with a Diploma in Education (Science) with minimum of a credit pass
Kisii University, Kisii.
Combination:
1.MATHS/PHYSICS
2.MATHS/BIOLOGY
3.MATHS/CHEMISTRY
4.MATHS/GEOGRAPHY
5.BIOLOGY/PHYSICS
6.BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY
7.PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY

Duration: 4 years

Minimum entry requirements:
1. Candidates must have a mean grade of C+ and above (or equivalent) and at least a C+ in the subject of specialization OR
2. A level with two principal passes in relevant subjects.

Rongo University, Rongo
subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

Duration: 8 semesters

Tuition fees: 46,750/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- K.C.S.E with an aggregate grade of C+ and above plus C+ in two teaching subjects or
- Diploma in Education with (Credit or Distinction) from recognized Institutions will be admitted to 2nd year
Karatina University, Karatina
Admission Requirements:

-Minimum mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE, C in English and C in Mathematics with at least C + in any two science subjects OR 2 Principals and subsidiary pass at ‘A’ level in relevant subjects OR
-Diploma in Education (Science) from a recognized Institution.
Garissa University, Garissa
Requirements:
Minimum mean of C+(plus) at KCSE and above and a C+ in two teaching subjects , Diploma holder in education from recognized institution And a C+ in two teaching subjects

Mode of Study:Regular, School Based (December, April, August.)

Duration:4 years
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Minimum entry requirements:
1. KCSE Mean grade of C+ (Plus) and must have at least a minimum of C+ in two teaching subjects and must have C (Plain) in Mathematics OR
2. “A” Level: 2 principals and a subsidiary
3. Diploma in Education from a recognized institution.
Tangaza University College, Nairobi
Minimum Entry Requirements
– A recognised diploma, degree from an accredited institution.
– A C+ and above in the (K.C.S.E) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations OR its equivalent
– A C+ and above in the 2 respective subjects of specialization
Machakos University, Machakos
Entry Requirements:

-Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects and C+ (plus) in Mathematics OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects.
Kenya Methodist University, Meru
Duration: 4 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C+ (Plus) at K.C.S.E level.
1. 2 principals and 1 subsidiary at A-level
2. A grade C (plain) and a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution
University of Eldoret, Eldoret
Minimum entry requirements:
i. Minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE level or its equivalent,
ii. A diploma or higher diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution,
iii. Minimum C+ in the two teaching subjects.
Kenyatta University , Nairobi
Course content

(i) Philosophy of Education

(ii) Comparative Education

(iii) History of Education

(iv) Sociology of Education
Lukenya University, Athi River
Course Entry Requirements:
-KCSE C+ with C+ in the subject chosen for study.
-Diploma in a related area with at least a credit passes.
Laikipia University, Nyahururu
Minimum entry requirements:
- An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with a Diploma in a relevant field.
Maasai Mara University, Narok
Duration: 4 years
Kibabii University, Bungoma
Moi University, Eldoret
Alupe University College, Busia
Muranga University of Technology, Muranga
Mount Kenya University, Thika