Kirinyaga University January Intake 2024-2025

Name of the Programme

Entry Requirements

Programme

Duration

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Doctor of Philosophy in

Be a holder of a Master of Business Administration or its

3 Years

Business Administration

equivalent from an institution recognized by the University

Senate

Master of Business

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second

2 Years

Administration

Class honors in any discipline or its equivalent from an

institution recognized by the University Senate. OR Lower

Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in

a relevant field.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

∙ Bachelor of Procurement and

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)

∙

Supplies Management

or equivalent and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and

Bachelor of Commerce

English

∙ Bachelor of Science in

OR

8 Semesters

Human Resource

Be a holder of a Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent

Management

∙ Bachelor of Science in

Entrepreneurship

∙

Bachelor of Business

Management

∙

Bachelor of Enterprise

Management

∙

Bachelor of Economics

∙ Bachelor of Economics and

Finance

∙ Bachelor of Economics and

Statistics

∙ Bachelor of Economics and

Mathematics

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Diploma in Business

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C-

Management

(Minus).

OR

KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant

discipline with at least Credit pass from an institution

6 Semesters

recognized by the University Senate.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Certificate in Business

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)

Management

4 Semesters

SHORT COURSES

∙

Proficiency certificate in

Degree Holders in any discipline relevant to the Public Sector

4 weeks-fulltime

management skills for senior

Services

6 weeks-parttime

managers.

OR

∙

Proficiency certificate in

KCSE/KCE/KACE qualifications and a relevant Diploma

supervisory skills.

from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

∙

Proficiency certificate in

customer care.

∙

Proficiency certificate in

Strategic Management and

Leadership

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Msc. Statistics

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper

2 Years

Second Class honors in statistics as a major subject or its

equivalent from an institution recognized by the University

Senate.

OR

Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant

experience in a relevant field.

Msc. in Information Science

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper

2 Years

Second Class honors in relevant discipline or its equivalent

from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

OR

Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant

experience in a relevant field.

∙

BSc Information Technology

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus)

∙

Bachelor of Business

with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English.

∙

Information Technology

OR

8 Semesters

BSc Computer Science

Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate

∙

Bsc. Information Science

in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the

University Senate

BSc. Statistics

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)

8 Semesters

with at least C+(plus) in English and B- in Mathematics.

OR

Diploma in applied Sciences in which there has been a

substantive mathematics content, with at least a credit pass in

relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the

University Senate.

BSc. in Mathematics and

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus)

8 Semesters

Computer Science

with at least C+(plus) in Mathematics. In addition, applicants

must have grade C-(minus) in both Chemistry and Physics.

BSc. in Actuarial Science

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus)

8 Semesters

with at least C+(plus) in English and Mathematics

OR

A mean grade of KCSE C (Plain) with C (plain) in

Mathematics and a Diploma or equivalent in relevant

∙

Diploma in Information

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C-

∙

Technology

(Minus) with at least D+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and

Diploma in Business

Mathematics

Information Technology

OR

6 Semesters

KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant

area with at a pass from an institution recognized by the

University Senate.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

∙

Certificate in Information

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)

∙

Technology

with at least D (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics

4 Semesters

Certificate in Business

Information Technology

SHORT COURSES

∙

Proficiency Certificate in

Be a holder of KCSE/KCE Certificate

8 weeks –

Computer Applications.

OR

fulltime

∙ Certificate in data &

An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by

12 weeks – part

Information Security.

university senate

time

∙

Certificate in Computer

Networking.

∙

CISCO IT Essentials.

Proficiency certificate in data

Be a holder of KCSE Certificate

10 Days

analysis

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

BSc. Forensic Science

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+

8 Semesters

(plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological

Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences

BSc. in Clinical Medicine &

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)

Community Health (Direct

with C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology or Biological

Entry)

Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Physics/Physical

12 Trimesters

Sciences.

BSc. in Clinical Medicine &

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain)

Community Health (Mature

and a Diploma or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and

8 Semesters

Entry)

Surgery

Be registered by the Clinical Officer’s Council of Kenya.

BSc. Community Health &

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)

Development

with C (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a

8 Semesters

minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and

Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.

BSc. in Health Information

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)

8 Semesters

Management & Informatics

and above with C (plain) in English / Kiswahili

,Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics/

Chemistry

OR

Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology or

any other equivalent qualification from an institution

recognized by the University Senate.

BSc. Nursing

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)

with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological Sciences,

12 Trimesters

Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Diploma in Clinical Medicine &

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain)

Surgery

with C (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Biology/Biological

Sciences, and C- in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics

9 Trimesters

Diploma in Health Information

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C-

6 Semesters

Management & Informatics

(minus) with: D+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/

Biological Sciences and D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and

Mathematics /Physics/ Physical Sciences

Diploma in HIV Management

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C-

3 Semesters

(minus) with D+ (Plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a

minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and

Mathematics/Physics/Physical Science

Diploma in Community Health

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of of C-

& Development

(minus) with D+ (Plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and

a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and

Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.

OR

6 Semesters

Credit pass in any relevant certificate course with at least

KCSE Grade D+ (Plus).

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

Certificate in Community Health

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)

& Development

4 Semesters

Certificate in HIV Management

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)

2 Semester

SHORT COURSES

∙ Molecular Diagnostics

Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate

2 weeks

∙ Total Quality Management in

OR

Clinical Laboratories

∙

Course in GCLP

An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by

∙

Course in mentorship

university senate.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

∙

Bachelor of Technology in

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+

8 semesters

Electrical and Computer

(plus) with C+ (plus) in; Mathematics, Physics,

Engineering.

Chemistry, Biology/Geography or any subject in group III, IV

∙

Bachelor of Technology in

and V

Construction and Property

OR

Management.

Be a holder of Diploma in any relevant discipline with at least

∙

Bachelor of Technology in

a credit from an institution recognized by the University

Mechanical Engineering

Senate

∙

Diploma in Electrical &

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C-

6 semesters

∙

Electronics Engineering

(Minus) with at least D+(plus) in Mathematics &

Diploma in Mechanical

Physics/Chemistry

Engineering

OR

∙

Diploma in Building

KCSE mean grade D+ ( Plus) and a certificate in any relevant

Construction

area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the

∙

Diploma in Quantity Survey

University Senate

Diploma in Architecture

∙ Diploma in Civil Engineering

∙

Diploma in plumbing

∙

Diploma in Mechanical

Ventilation and Air

Conditioning

CERTIFICATE COURSES

∙

Certificate in Electrical &

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)

4 semesters

∙

Electronics Engineering

with at least D(plain) Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry

Certificate in Automotive

Engineering

∙

Certificate in Architectural

Studies

∙

Certificate in Building

Construction

SHORT COURSES

Certificate in Computer Aided

Be a holder of KCSE certificate

4 weeks

Architectural Design (CAAD)

Proficiency Course in Plumbing

Be a holder of KCSE certificate

6 weeks

and Tile work

BSc in Fashion Design and

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus)

8 Semesters –

Textile Technology

with C (plain) in art design/home science or one science

fulltime

subject(Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject

12 Semesters –

(Geography , History)

parttime

OR

Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent with

minimum C-(minus) at KCSE.

BSc Hospitality Management

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus)

8 Semesters

OR

Diploma in Food & Beverage / Hospitality management or its

equivalent with minimum C- (minus)at KCSE.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

∙

Diploma in Fashion Design

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C-

6 Semesters

& Textile Technology

(Minus) with at least D+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili

∙

Diploma in Hospitality

OR

Management

KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant

∙

Diploma in Food & Beverage

area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the

Management

University Senate

CERTIFICATE COURSES

∙

Certificate in Food and

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)

4 Semesters

Beverage production Services

and Sales

Apparel accessories

Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate

1 Month

OR

Interior design and fabric

Practitioner in fashion industry

3 Weeks

decoration

OR

Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the

School of

Hospitality &Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the

above

Waiters’ proficiency

Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate

3 Weeks

Basic cookery

OR

Those practicing in food industry

Basic cookery

OR

Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the

School of

Hospitality & Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the

above