JKUAT College of Pure and Applied Science Admission Requirements

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DEGREE COURSES

Minimum Requirements (Apply to programmes offered in Main campus and ALL

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CBD Campuses)

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B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade. In addition, a student must have C+ (Plus) in

Chemistry C+ (plus) and Pass in any two of the following alternatives

Biology C-, Physics C- and Mathematics C- (BCM pass). Or

A minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects in KACE, of which one must be in

Chemistry.

Or A Credit Diploma in the relevant science subjects from an institution recognized by the

University Senate, Or Any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as

equivalent to any of the above.

NB: Diploma Holders with at least Credit Pass may at the discretion of the College

will join 2nd year of study

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B.Sc. Analytical Chemistry

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade and a C+ (Plus) in Chemistry. In addition, applicant(s)

must have passed in two subjects from the following alternatives with a C+(plus) and above;

Alternative A: Mathematics and Physics or Alternative B: Mathematics and Physical

Science

Or Any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the

above.

NB: Diploma Holders with at least Credit Pass in relevant subjects may be allowed to

join 2nd year of study.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade. In addition, applicants(s) must have a minimum C+

(plus) in Biology and C-(minus)

in Mathematics plus either of the following

combinations: C- (minus) in Physics and Chemistry or C- (minus) in Physical Science

and Geography/Agriculture

Or A minimum of two principal passes in Science subjects in KACE one of which must

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B.Sc. Microbiology

be Biology

Or A Diploma in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate

Or A Higher National Diploma with a credit pass in a Microbiology related subject from

an institution recognized by the University senate

Or Any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the

above.

NB: Diploma Holders with Credit Pass will join 2nd year of study whereas holders of

HND may join 3rd year of study.

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B.Sc. Mathematics and

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade. In addition, applicant(s) must have either of the

Computer Science

following alternative combinations of cluster subjects, at the minimum grades shown:

Mathematics C+ (plus)

Pass in any two of the following alternatives

Alternative A

Alternative B

Chemistry C-

Physical Science C-

Physics C-

Biological Science C-

Or

Have any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the

above.

NB: Diploma holders with Credit Pass will Join 2nd year of study whereas HND

holders will join 3rd year of study

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B.Sc. Industrial

KCSE with C+ Plus Mean grade of C+. In addition, applicant(s) must have EITHER of

Mathematics

the following alternative combinations of cluster subjects, at the minimum grades shown:

Mathematics C+ (Plus).

Pass in any two of the following alternatives

Alternative A

Alternative B

Chemistry C-

Physical Science C-

Physics C-

Biological Science C-

Or

Have any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the

above.

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B.Sc. Control and

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade. In addition, a student must have: Either

Instrumentation

The following alternative combinations of cluster subjects, at the minimum grades shown:

Physics C+ (plus) and a Pass in any two of the following: Biology C-, Chemistry C- and

Mathematics C-

Or; KACE with a minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects; Or A Diploma in the

relevant science subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate,

Or Any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the

above.

NB: Diploma Holders with at least Credit Pass in relevant subjects may at the

discretion of the College be allowed to join 2nd year of study.

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B.Sc. Actuarial Science

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade. In addition, a student must have the following

combinations of cluster subjects, at the minimum grades shown: Mathematics C+ and

English C+; Or Any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent

to any of the above.

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B.Sc. Financial

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade. In addition, a student must have the following

Engineering

combinations of cluster subjects, at the minimum grades shown: Mathematics C+ and

English C+; Or Any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent

to any of the above.

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B.Sc. Biostatistics

KCSE mean grade of C+. In addition, a student must have the following alternative

combinations of cluster subjects, at the minimum grades shown:

Mathematics C+, English C+ and Biology C-/Biological Sciences C; Or KACE or

IGCE/GCE with a minimum of 2 principal passes in relevant science subjects; Or A

Diploma in relevant science subjects from an institution recognized by the University

Senate; Or Any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any

of the above.

NB: Diploma holders with Credit Pass will join 2nd year of study.

**This course offers statistical techniques and methodology for Design of experiments,

analysis of data and other areas of statistics within life sciences. **

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B.Sc. Statistics

KCSE mean grade of C+. In addition, a student must have the following alternative

combinations of cluster subjects, at the minimum grades shown: Mathematics C+ and

English C+; Or KACE or

IGCE/GCE with a minimum of 2 principal passes in relevant science subjects; Or A

Diploma in relevant science subjects from an institution recognized by the University

Senate; Or Any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any

of the above.

NB: Diploma holders with Credit Pass will join 2nd year of study.

**This course focuses on statistical science and its application to real problems. Statistical

techniques and methodologies including collecting, compilation and designing of

experiments and analysis of data are handled. **

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B.Sc. Genomic Sciences

KCSE mean grade of C+. In addition applicant(s) must have C+(plus) in Biology or

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B.Sc. Environmental

Biological Sciences.

Science

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B.Sc. Fisheries and

The students must have also passed any two subjects from the following alternatives;

Aquaculture Sciences

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B.Sc. Applied Biology

Alternative A

Chemistry C +

Mathematics C+

Alternative B

Physical Science C+

Mathematics

C+

A

Diploma/HND in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University

senate

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Bridging Certificate in

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Mean Grade: KCSE C+ for those aspiring to pursue Degree or Diploma Courses ;

Mathematics

∙ Mean Grade: KCSE C for those aspiring to pursue Certificate Courses.

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Bridging Certificate in

∙

Mean Grade: KCSE C+ for those aspiring to pursue Degree or Diploma Courses ;

Chemistry, Biology &

∙ Mean Grade: KCSE C for those aspiring to pursue Certificate Courses.

Physics

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Programme

Minimum Requirements

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B.Sc. Computer Science

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade and an average Grade B+ (Plus) in one of the following

two combinations of three subjects taken in KCSE (or equivalent examination); either

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry OR Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological

Sciences.

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B.Sc. Computer

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade and an average Grade C+ (Plus) in one of the following

Technology

two combinations of three subjects taken in KCSE (or equivalent examination); either

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry OR Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological

Sciences.

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B.Sc. Information

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade with at least grade C (C PLAIN) in English and

Technology – Year I

Mathematics, or

KACE: 2 Principal passes

An overall PASS in:

-JKUAT-Diploma Information Technology

-JKUAT-Diploma in Management and Information Technology

– Or the equivalent qualification approved by the University Senate.

B.Sc. Information

A Credit Pass in JKUAT-Diploma Information Technology,

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Technology – Stage II

-JKUAT-Diploma in Management and Information Technology,

(Full time & Part Time)

-JKUAT Bridging Course in IT

-K.S.P.S: Advanced Diplomas in Information Technology

Or the equivalent qualification approved by the University Senate

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B.Sc. Business Computing

KCSE with C+ (plus) mean grade and grade C in Mathematics and English; or

KACE with 2 Principal passes

A pass in JKUAT-Diploma in Management and Information Technology

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Programme

Minimum Requirements

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Diploma in I.T.

KCSE with C (plain) mean grade and grades C- (minus) in English and Mathematics.

Stage I

KCE Division II with credit in English and Mathematics

Full-time

KACE with a subsidiary pass in Mathematics; Or Any equivalent qualification approved

by the University Senate.

2

Diploma Stage II

– A Distinction/credit pass in JKUAT Information Technology Certificate.

Full-time

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Certificate in

Information

KCSE with C- (minus) mean grade Or KCE Division III.

Technology (Full-time)

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Certificate in ICT.

KCSE with D+ (plus) mean grade and D (Plain) in Mathematics and English or above; Or

Fundamentals

(3 Months

KCE with Division III with Passes in Mathematics and English; Or

Full-time)

An Equivalent qualification recognized by the University senate.

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Programme

Minimum Requirements

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CISCO Certified

KCSE and an interest in IT with basic Computer Skills. (Those awaiting KCSE results

Networking Associate

can also apply)

(CCNA) Module 1-4

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CISCO IT Essentials: PC

KCSE and an interest in IT.

Hardware Software

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CISCO

Certified

Understanding of Computer Networking a prerequisite

Networking Associate

(CCNA) Security

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Cyber Security

and CCNA

All CCNA security applicants must have passed CCNA Routing and Switching

SECURITY

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Health

Information

All HIN Applicants must have passed CCNA Routing and Switching

Networking – (HIN)