| PROGRAMME |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (SBE)
POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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| Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST in a relevant field or from any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience OR Be a holder of a Pass Degree with 5 years’ post qualification working experience. |
| Master of Science in Entrepreneurship |
Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST in a relevant field or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 3 years relevant working experience. |
| Duration: 2 years Mode of Study: Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000
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| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Commerce |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of a Diploma in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate.
Note: Candidates who are CPA/CPS/ACCA/CCP finalists will be exempted from year 1. However, the candidates are expected to undertake the University core units.
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| Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of a Diploma in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate.
Candidates who hold a Diploma from MUST will be exempted for one year of study for Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management.
Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000.
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| Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Bachelor of Co-operative Management |
| Bachelor of Science in Economics |
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES |
| Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C-(minus) OR Be a holder of a Certificate in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from an institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Diploma in Business Administration |
| Duration: 3 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000
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| CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES |
| Certificate in Business Administration |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of D+(plus) in K.C.S.E or K.C.E Division IV. |
| Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies Management |
| Duration: 1 semester Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 18,000
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| Certificate in County Governance |
Minimum mean grade of D+(plus) in K.C.S.E OR K.C.E Division IV with at least Pass in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili OR Pass in any relevant certificate course from an institution recognized by MUST Senate OR Mean Grade D(plain) in K.C.S.E with two years experience in County/Authority Environment. |
| Duration: 1 semester Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 40,000
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| Accounting Technicians Certificate (ATC I) |
Mean grade of D+ (plus) in K.C.S.E and above. |
| Accounting Technicians Certificate (ATC II) |
Pass at ATC I. |
| Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per stage: Ksh. 12,000
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| Certified Public Accountant I (CPA I) – Sections 1 & 2 |
Mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E with C+ (plus) in Mathematics and English. |
| Certified Public Accountant II (CPA II) – Sections 3 & 4 |
Pass at CPA I. |
| Certified Public Accountant III (CPA III) – Sections 5 & 6 |
Pass at CPA II. |
| Duration: 6 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees in Ksh. per section : Ksh. 14,000 (CPA I), Ksh. 15,000 (CPA II), Ksh. 16,000 (CPA III)
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| Accounting Packages (QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage) |
Accounting Background.
Duration: 2 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Part-time Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees: Ksh. 8,000
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| SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES (SPAS)
POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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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 |
| Duration: 4 semesters – Full-time (Ksh. 60,000 per semester) and 6 semesters – Part-time (Ksh. 40,000 per trimester) Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| 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 (or a Bridging Certificate in Mathematics with a minimum grade of Distinction) and Kiswahili/English C+ (plus) 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 at the minimum grades shown: Mathematics C+ (plus) and pass in any two of the following alternatives.
Alternative A Alternative B
Chemistry C Physical Science C
Physics C Biological Science C
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| Bachelor of Science (Physical Science option) |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E., C (plain) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in any two of the following: Physical science/Physics/Chemistry ORa Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass. |
| Bachelor of Science
(Biological Science)
Options: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Entomology, Parasitology, Plant Sciences.
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Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E., C (plain) in Mathematics and C+ (plus) in any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences OR a Diploma in a relevant subject with a Credit Pass from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester : Ksh. 45,000 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES (SHS)
POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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| PhD in Molecular Medicine |
Be a holder of a Masters degree in Molecular Biology, Medical Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences from MUST or a recognised university by MUST senate. |
| PhD in Public Health |
Be a holder of a Masters Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or Biostatistics.
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| PhD in Epidemiology |
| Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Total fees is Ksh.706, 000 for the whole course
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| Master of Science in Public Health |
Be a Holder of a first degree in the following fields: Medicine (MBCHB), Nursing(BSc.N), Pharmacy (B. Pharm) and Dentistry (BDS).
A holder of a first degree, First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any of the following fields: Environmental Health, Community Health, Nutrition and Health Systems Management, Medical Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences OR A holder of a first degree Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the above disciplines with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in a health related field plus acceptable evidence of research ability and evidence of publication.
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| Master of Science in Epidemiology |
| Master of Science in Medical Education |
A Bachelor’s degree with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) on a 4.0 scale OR An Upper Second Class Honours in a relevant degree programme or an equivalent qualification from recognized University. In exceptional cases, the Senate may also admit to the Masters Programme candidates with Lower Second Class Honors degree but with proven relevant research, professional and scholarly experience. 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 the Master’s programme. Candidates may be invited for interview to assess their suitability for admission. |
| Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fee per semester: Ksh. 90,000
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| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Science in Public Health |
Be a holder of K.C.S.E or equivalent examination certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and minimum of C+ (plus) in cluster subjects; Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry/ Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Physics and English/Kiswahili OR Be a holder of a Diploma in Environmental Health Science and have a mean grade of C (plain) in Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science or Mathematics and English/ Kiswahili OR A – Level candidate with Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) of 2 principals plus subsidiary in sciences combination, one of which must be Biology. |
| Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development |
The common regulations for all BSc. Degrees in the University shall apply. In addition to the above the candidate must either Be a holder of KSCE (OR Equivalent Examination) Certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus), a minimum of C (plain) in Biology and chemistry and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics or Physics OR Be a holder of KACE with minimum of two principal passes including Biology and a subsidiary pass in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics OR Be a holder of a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health & Development, Human Nutrition, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, Health Records and Information Management or the equivalent of any of these qualifications as approved by Senate.
Candidates with a Diploma and/or Higher National Diploma (HND), with a Credit pass may, at the discretion of the MUST Senate, be exempted from one academic year of study.
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| Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Systems |
Be a holder of KCSE Certificate with an aggregate of C+ (plus) and C (plain) in Biology and both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili OR Holder of a Diploma in Health Records and Information Systems from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate OR KACE Certificate with a minimum of two principle passes including Biology and a Subsidiary pass in Chemistry, Mathematics or a pass in Mathematics at KCSE level. |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus(Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester : Ksh.45,000 |
| SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS (SCI)
POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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| PhD in Computer Science |
Be a holder of a Masters Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by MUST Senate.
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| PhD in Information Technology |
| Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Part-time/Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus(Hart Towers) Total fees is Ksh. 553,000 for the whole course.
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| Master of Science in Computer Science |
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or its equivalent from an institution recognized by MUST Senate OR Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2 years of relevant post qualification experience. |
| Master of Science in Software Engineering |
| Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000 |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and an average grade of C (plain) in one of the following combinations of three subjects taken in K.C.S.E. or equivalent examination.
· Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
· Mathematics, Physical Science, Biological Science
Or Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field.
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| Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Science |
Must have an aggregate grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and a minimum grade of C (plain) in Mathematics and English OR a Diploma in Information Technology/Information Science. One is eligible for Second Year (Year 2) if they have a Credit pass in Diploma in Information Technology from MUST. |
| Bachelor of Business Information Technology |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Security & Forensics |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with at least a C (plain) in Mathematics, English and Physics/Physical Science OR Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field. |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campuses: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus(Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000 |
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES |
| Diploma in Information Technology |
An aggregate grade of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E and grades D+ (plus) in Mathematics and English OR Division II in K.C.E with a Credit pass in Mathematics and English OR Credit pass in Information Technology (Stage I) or an equivalent qualification. |
| Duration: 6 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000
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| CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES |
| Certificate in Information Technology |
Minimum mean grade of D+ (plus)in K.C.S.E or Division IV in KCE or any other equivalent qualification recognized by MUST Senate.
(Those qualifying with Credit or Distinction proceed to Diploma)
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| Duration: 1 semester Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus(Hart Towers)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 18,000.
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| Certificate in Computer Applications |
Open
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| Duration: 2 months Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)
Tuition fees: Ksh. 9,500
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| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (SEA)
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
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| Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
Minimum mean grade of C (plain) in K.C.S.E with C (plain) in Mathematics and minimums of C- (minus) in Physics or Chemistry OR Mean Grade of C (plain) in K.C.S.E with C (plain) in Physics and minimums of C- (minus) in Mathematics or Chemistry OR A Certificate in relevant fields from an institution recognized by MUST Senate.
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| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production or Automotive options) |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering |
| Duration: 6 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
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| Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics |
Minimum mean grade of D+ (plus) in K.C.S.E
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| Certificate in Electrical Installation |
| Certificate in Building and Construction |
| Duration: 3 course work semesters and one industrial attachment semester Mode of Study: Full-time
Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh.18,000
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| SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCE (SAFS)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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| PhD in Agriculture
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Be a holder of a Master of Science in Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Science, Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Forestry and related Sciences from a University recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Duration: 3 years Mode of Study: Part-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)
Total fees is Ksh. 553,000 for the whole course
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| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES |
| Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E).Should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or 3rd Group II subject, or a Group III subject, or any Group IV or any Group V OR Diploma in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Animal Production, Animal Health, Biology or equivalent and related disciplines from an institution recognized by MUST Senate OR Holder of Degree/Higher National Diploma from an institution recognized by MUST Senate.
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| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E).Should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/Geography ORC (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Geography and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or 3rdGroup II subject, or a Group III subject, or any Group IV or any Group V ORHave a Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology or equivalent and related disciplines from an institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production |
Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). Should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects; Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Sciences and Mathematics/Physics and C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili. Two principals and one subsidiary Pass at KACE level or equivalent, one of which must be in Biology and in any other Science Subject OR A minimum of C (plain) in K.C.S.E. and at least a Credit Pass in Diploma in Animal Health/Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology/ Animal Science/Animal Production/Dairy Science/Biology from an institution approved by MUST Senate OR A minimum of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E. with at least a Credit Pass in both Certificate and Diploma in Animal Health/ Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology/Animal Science/Animal Production/Dairy Science/Biology from an institution approved by MUST Senate OR A Degree in Science from institutions recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education &
Extension
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Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E). Should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in Agriculture and Biology/Biological Sciences. In addition, they should have a C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/ Geography OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Geography and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or 3rd Group II subject, or a Group III subject, or any Group IV or any Group V OR Have a Diploma in Agricultural Education and Extension or the equivalent having obtained a minimum of C (plain) at K.C.S.E and C (plain) in Agriculture and Biology/Biological Sciences and related disciplines from an institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Bachelor of Science in Horticulture |
Have a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E and should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics/ Geography OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics/ Geography; and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, or a 3rd Group II, (BIO,PHY,CHE) or a Group III(HAG,GEC,IRE,HRE) or any Group 4 or any Group V subjects or have a Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology or equivalent and related disciplines from an institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology |
Have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and should have a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics OR C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences/ Mathematics and Geography; and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili or a 3rd Group II, or a Group III, or any of the Group IV, or any Group V subjects. |
| Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Management |
| Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics |
Have a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E. and should have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in the following subject cluster: Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Sciences and English/Kiswahili. Candidates holding a Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition and Food Sciences from recognized institutions also qualify for admission. |
| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000
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| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES |
| Diploma in Agriculture |
Minimum mean grade of C (plain) in K.C.S.E. In addition, must have a minimum of C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and Agriculture and a C- (minus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Physics or Geography OR Holders of Certificate in Agriculture or its equivalent with a credit and above from any institution recognized by MUST Senate OR Holders of Certificate in Agriculture or its equivalent with a pass and a minimum of two years relevant experiencefrom any institution recognized by MUST Senate. |
| Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Marimba learning centre
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
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| Certificate in Agriculture |
Minimum mean grade of D+ (plus)in K.C.S.E OR a relevant qualification. |
| Duration: 2 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Marimba learning centre
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 25,000
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| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SEd)
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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| Bachelor of Education (Science)
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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.
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| Duration: 8 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000
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Please Note:
- All the above academic entry requirements are subject to the respective professional bodies and key stakeholders’ requirements.
- The tuition fees indicated for each programme does not include statutory charges.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Application forms can be obtained from MUST Main Campus (Nchiru) and MUST Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh. 2,500 for PhD Programmes, Ksh. 1,500 for Masters Programmes, Ksh. 1,000 for Undergraduate Programmes and Ksh. 500 for Diploma, Certificate and Bridging Programmes. Application forms can also be downloaded from www.must.ac.ke Application fee should be paid by either Bankers Cheque OR deposited directly into any of the following University accounts:
Account name: Meru University of Science & Technology
Bank: Equity Bank – Makutano Branch
Account Number: 1040297858661
Account name: Meru University of Science & Technology
Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank – Meru Branch
Account Number: 1117775917
Account name: Meru University of Science & Technology
Bank: National Bank of Kenya – Meru Branch
Account Number: 01242039008700
Account name: Meru University of Science & Technology
Bank: Co-operative Bank – Makutano Branch
Account Number: 01129378440000
| MUST is ISO 9001:2008 Certified |
Duly filled forms, copies of certificates and a copy of the application fee receipt should be sent to:
THE REGISTRAR – ACADEMIC, RESEARCH AND STUDENT AFFAIRS,
MERU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY,
P.O. BOX, 972-60200, MERU.
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