| 3. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS (SSI) |
| COURSES |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS |
DURATION |
MODE OF STUDY |
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| CISCO COURSES |
Form 4 Leavers |
8 weeks |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Bridging certificate Course in Mathematics |
For degree or diploma applicants: Aggregate C+ in KCSE, Division II in KCE or the equivalent grade. For Certificate applicants: Aggregate Grade C- in KCSE, Division III in KCE or its equivalent grade. |
3 months(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Certificate in Information Technology |
KCSE aggregate grade D+ or Division III in KCSE |
3 months(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening ProgrammesVenue: – Main Campus– Voi Town – Taveta |
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| Certificate in Computer Servicing |
KCSE Mean Grade D+ or Division III in KCE or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate |
1 year(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Diploma in Information Technology |
KCSE Mean Grade C- and Grade D+ in English and Mathematics Or Division II in KCE with Credit Pass in English and Mathematics Or a grade D+ in Mathematics and English and Credit Pass in IT Certificate (Stage I) or a K.A.C.E Certificated with Subsidiary Pass in Mathematics or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate. |
2 Years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Diploma in Statistics |
KCSE Mean grade C- and grade D+ in English and Mathematics or Division II in KCE with Credit pass in English and Mathematics or Grade D+ in Mathematics and English and Credit Pass in Certificate in Statistics or KACE Certificate with Subsidiary Pass in Mathematics or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate. |
2 years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Diploma in Computational Sciences |
KSCE Mean grade C; and Grade D+ in English and Mathematics or Division II in KCE WITH Grade D+ in Mathematics and English and Credit Pass in Certificate in Computer Studies /Computational Sciences or KACE Certificate with 2 principal passes or equivalent, one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics and a subsidiary pass with a credit pass in Physics at ‘O’ level or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate. |
3 years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| BSc. Information Technology |
Mean Grade KCSE C+ and grades C in Mathematics and English; Or KACE, 2 principal passes OR a pass in TTU diploma in IT or Diploma in Computer Technology or a Diploma in Management and IT |
4 academic years (Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| BSc. Mathematics and Computer Science |
Mean Grade KCSE C+ and Mathematics C+ and C- in both chemistry and Physics or Physical sciences and Biological Sciences with grade C; Or KACE, 2 principal passes OR a pass in TTU diploma in IT or Diploma in Computer Technology or a Diploma in Management and IT. |
4 academic years (Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| BSc. in Statistics |
Must have passed KCSE with a minimum average grade of C+ and at least C+ in English. In addition, the candidate must have passed Mathematics at KCSE with a minimum grade of B- or credit in Bridging Mathematics
Or
Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects, including Mathematics, in General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level/ Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE).
Or
Have a diploma with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
Or
Have a Diploma in Applied Sciences, in which there has been a substantial mathematical content, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate,
Or
Have a Higher National Diploma in Mathematics or Statistics from an institution recognized by the University Senate |
4 academic years (Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics |
Mean Grade of C+ and C+ in Mathematics, Physics Geography, 2nd Group II / 2nd Group III /any Group IV /any Group V subjects. OR KACE, 2 principal |
4 Years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry |
Mean Grade of C+ and English/Kiswahili C and Mathematics C+ With Chemistry C+, Physics C+ OR Physical Science B or
Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects in KACE, one of which must be Chemistry or any other qualification considered equivalent to the above by the university. |
4 Years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry |
Mean Grade of C+ and English/Kiswahili C and Mathematics C+ With Chemistry C+, Physics C+ OR Physical Science B or
Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects in KACE, one of which must be Chemistry or any other qualification considered equivalent to the above by the university. |
4 Years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics |
Mean Grade C+ and Physics or Physical Science C+, Mathematics C+, English/Kiswahili C+, Chemistry/Biology or Biological Science/Geography C+ Or
Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE), one of which must be Physics or any other qualification considered equivalent to the above by the university. |
4 Years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Bachelor of Education (Science) |
i) Be a holder of K.C.S.E certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ or its equivalent and a minimum grade of C+ in the two teaching subjects; OR
ii) Be a holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E) certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass , and a minimum of a principal pass in each of the two teaching subjects; OR
iii) Be a holder of a Diploma in Education (Science) with a minimum of Credit, from an institution recognized by a relevant Accreditation Body in the region. |
4 Years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Masters of Science in Computer Systems |
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree of at least Lower Second Class Honors form a recognized University and a working experience of a least two years. OR Holders with a Bachelor degree with a Pass and working experience of at least five years. Any other qualification from an institution recognized by senate. |
2 Years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Master of Science in Information Technology |
Holders of a Bachelor degree in Computing/Computer Science/Information Technology/Business Information Technology/Computer Engineering or related field of at least Upper Second Class Honors from a recognized University or Holders of a Bachelor degree in Computing/Computer Science/Information Technology/Business Information Technology/Computer Technology/Computer Engineering or related field of at least Lower Second Class Honors from a recognized University with at least three years’ experience or Holders of a Bachelor in Computing/Computer Science/Information Technology/Business Information Technology/Computer Technology/Computer Engineering or related field a degree with a Pass and working experience of at least five years. |
2 years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Master of Science in Applied Statistics |
A holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours, having studied Statistics as a single subject or as a major of two subjects studied at TTU or any other University recognized by the Senate. OR
A holder of a quantitative degree, not necessarily in Statistics, with at least Upper Second Class Honours, from TTU or any other University recognized by the Senate, but with work experience in Statistics. However, if an applicant’s background in Statistics or Mathematics is insufficient, satisfactory auditing of some units taught in the undergraduate programme may be required during the first year of study, as directed by the Chairman of the Department. OR
Under exceptional circumstances a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Lower Second Class Honours or its equivalent may be eligible for registration provided that the candidate can produce evidence of proven research ability in an appropriate branch of Statistics. |
2 years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Master of Science in Geoinformatics |
i) A holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours, having studied Surveying and Land Information/Geomatics, Cartography, Geology, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Hydrology, Engineering, Survey, Information Technology, Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering at the degree level at TTU or at any other University recognized by the Senate.
ii) A holder of a geology/ hydrology/ IT/ Engineering/ Remote Sensing degree/ Natural Science/ Geography, not necessarily in Geoinformatics, with at least Lower Second Class Honours, from TTU or any other University recognized by the Senate, but with relevant work experience in Geoinformatics. However, if an applicant’s background in Geoinformatics or Informatics is insufficient, satisfactory audit of some undergraduate units as advised by the Department will be required.
iii) A PGDip in Geoinformatics |
2 years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Master of Science in Mathematical Modeling |
i) A holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours, having studied Mathematics/Statistics as a single subject or as a major of two subjects studied at the degree level at TTU or any other University recognized by the Senate.
ii) A holder of a quantitative degree, not necessarily in Statistics, with at least Upper Second Class Honours, from TTU or any other University recognized by the Senate, but with work experience in Statistics. However, if an applicant’s background in Statistics or Mathematics is insufficient, satisfactory auditing of some units taught in the undergraduate programme may be required during the first year of study, as directed by the Chairman of the Department.
iii) A holder of degree in Engineering, Economics (with mathematics minor) of at least an Upper second class division.
iv) A holder of a degree in Biological, Biomedical and Ecological Sciences (with interest in Modelling, Bioinformatics and Bio data analysis) with good analytical skills and Mathematics background. |
2 years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
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| Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics |
A holder of a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum Upper Second Class Honours from a recognized university in a numerate subject, such as mathematics, operational research, statistics, computer science, management science, economics, actuarial science, financial engineering, engineering or a suitable science degree. If an applicant’s background in Statistics or Mathematics is insufficient, satisfactory auditing of some units taught in the undergraduate programme may be required during the first year of study, as directed by the Chairman of the Department. |
2 years(Full time, Part-time, Evenings and Weekends ) |
Day/Evening Programmes
Venue: – Main Campus, – Voi Town, – Taveta |
