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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, (ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS)

PO BOX 2030-20200 KERICHO, KENYA, TEL: +254 74202172665, 0572503762 fax:+254 0518003970

APPLICATION FOR SELF SPONSORED (PSSP) PROGRAMMES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 INTAKE

University of Kabianga invites applications from qualified candidates forApril/May and August/September, 2018 in-take to pursue Postgraduate,Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate Programmes in all its Campuses(Main, Kericho, Kapkatet, and Sotik) as indicated below:-

A. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMESPROGRAMME/COURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MODE OF STUDY

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

Specialization:

a) Accounting and Finance

b) Strategic Management

c) Marketing Management

Human Resource Management

Common University of Kabianga regulations for Graduate Studies and Statutes shall apply.

Any candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration MUST be a holder of:

(i) Master’s degree of University of Kabianga or any other University recognized and accredited by Commission for University Education in any of the following disciplines; Business Management, Business Administration, Commerce, and Economics.

Any other Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant area recognized by Commission for University Education

Part-timeVenue: Kericho Town campusDuration: Minimum of 3yrs maximum of 5 yrs

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2. Master of Business Administration

Areas of specialization:

a) Financeb) Strategic

Managementc) Human Resource

Managementd) Accountinge) Marketingf) Entrepreneurshipg) Procurement and

Logisticsh) Management

Information Systems

i) Operations Management

j) Project Management

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements: eitheri. Be a holder of a degree at the level of

bachelors with at least Second Class honours, Upper division in any discipline from University of Kabianga or any other institution recognized by the University Senate.

orii. Be a holder of a degree at the level of

a Bachelors’ with Second Class honours, Lower division in any discipline from University of Kabianga or any other institution recognized by the University Senate provided the candidate has two (2) years experience in a relevant field.

Credit Transfer from other institutions of higher learning

Applicants who have completed equivalent Masters course units other than MBA executive at other Senate recognized universities may, with the approval of the Senate be allowed to transfer credits up to 49 percent of required course units into their programme. The normal admission process shall apply.

Part-timeVenue: Kericho Town & Sotik CampusesDuration: 4 semesters

3.Master of Business Management

Holders of first (1st) or second (2nd) class honours, upper division degree in Business, Economics, Administration or Commerce from University of Kabianga oran accredited University recognized by University of Kabianga senate.

Part-timeVenue: Kericho Town CampusDuration: 4 semesters

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4. Master of Business Administration-(Executive)

Specializations Options:-a) Human resource

management b) Strategic

Management c) Tourism and

Hospitalityd) Financee) Entrepreneurship

(i). Applicants must have a working experience of at least five (5) years at management level, PLUS(ii). A first degree in any discipline from a recognized University

Part-timeVenue: Kericho Town CampusDuration: 3 semesters

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. Bachelor of Tourism Management

(i) Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics or Business Studies or Commerce.

(ii) Two Principal passes and one subsidiary pass at A-level plus at least a pass in Maths and English at O level OR

(iii) Two year Diploma in Tourism Management from a recognized institution.

Full-timeVenue: Main CampusDuration: 4 Academic Years

2. Bachelor of Business Management

(i) Mean grade of C+ (Plus) and at least C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili and Maths OR Business Studies ORCommerce at KCSE or

(ii) Two Principal passes and one Subsidiary pass at A-level plus at least a pass in Maths and English at O level.

(iii) Two year Diploma holders in a business related discipline from a recognized institution

Full time/ Part-timeVenue: Main, Kericho Town & Sotik CampusesDuration: 4 Academic years

3. Bachelor of Hoteland Hospitality Management

(i) Mean grade of C+ (Plus) and at least C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics OR Business Studies OR Commerce.

Full timeVenue: MainDuration: 4 Academic years

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(ii) Two Principal passes and one subsidiary pass at A-level plus at least a pass in Mathematics and English at O level OR

(iii) Two year Diploma in Hotel Management from a recognized institution.

4. Bachelor of Arts, Economics

(i) KCSE mean grade of C+ and at least C (Plain) in English and Mathematics OR Business Studies OR Commerce OR

(ii) Two principal passes at A level OR

(iii) Two year diploma in economics related field.

Full timeVenue: MainDuration: 4 Academic years

5. Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management

(i) Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili OR

(ii) Two year Diploma in Human Resource Management or Business related field with distinction or creditor Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.

(iii) Two (2) principal passes at A-level and a subsidiary.

Full time/PartimeVenue: Main & Kericho Town CampusDuration: 4 Academic years

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

1. Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management

(i) Minimum grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE Level with at least D+ in English/Kiswahili

(ii) A-level qualifications with at least subsidiary pass OR

Full timeVenue: Kericho Town CampusDuration: 4 Semesters

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(iii) Any other certificate awarded by University of Kabianga Senate OR KNEC.

2. Diploma in Human Resource Management

(i) Minimum grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE level with at least C- (minus) inEnglish/Kiswahili and D+ (Plus) in Mathematics or Accounting, Economics, Commerce and BusinessStudies

(ii) A bridging certificate with at least C-and D+ in English and Mathematics, from University of Kabianga, KNEC or National Polytechnics may be used to substitute English and Mathematics respectively.

(iii) A-level qualifications with at least subsidiary pass.

(iv) Any business certificate awarded by University of Kabianga or KNEC


3. Diploma in Business Management

(i) Minimum grade of C-(Minus) at KCSElevel with at least C- in English/Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or Accounting, Economics, Commerce and BusinessStudies

(ii) A bridging certificate with at least C-and D+ in English and Mathematics, from University of Kabianga, KNEC or National Polytechnics may be used to substitute English and Mathematics respectively.

(iii) A-level qualifications with at least subsidiary pass.

(iv) Any business certificate awarded by University of Kabianga or KNEC.


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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

1. Certificate in Business Administration

(i) Minimum grade D+ at KCSE level

(ii) Any other certificate awarded by an institution recognized by University of Kabianga Senate

Full timeVenue: Kericho Town & Sotik CampusesDuration: 2 Semesters

B.SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMESPROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MODE OF STUDY

POSTGRADUATEa) Master of

EducationalCommunicationand Technology.

b) Master ofEducation inGuidance &Counseling

c) Master ofEducation inEducationalPsychology

d) Master ofEducation inEarly Childhood &PrimaryEducation.

e) Master ofEducation inEducationalAdministration &Planning.

f) Master of

i) Bachelors Degree in Education,Second class (Upper Division) fromrecognized institution,

ORii) Second class Bachelor’s Degree in

Education (Lower Division) with twoyears teaching experience,

ORiii) Second Class Bachelor’s Degree lower

division with a Post Graduate Diplomain Education (PGDE) or an equivalentcertificate in Education from arecognized institution.

iv) Bachelor of Education (BedArts/Science) degree or its equivalentfrom a recognized institution.

v) For Master of Education inLeadership and Policy inEducation (Executive). Must bePrincipal or Deputy Principal, Head ofDepartment of Schools, Colleges,Institutions of education or NGOofficials involved in education,education officers or practitioners with

Full time/School BasedVenue: Main & Kericho Town CampusDuration: 2 Years

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Education inLeadership andPolicy inEducation(Executive)

at least 5 years teaching experience inEducational Institutions.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES1.Bachelor ofEducation (Arts)

i) Minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) atKCSE and must have at least aminimum of C+ in two teachingsubjects.

ORii) “A” Level: 2 principals and a subsidiary.OR

iii) Diploma in Education from a recognizedinstitution (Those with Distinction andCredit may be admitted in the 2nd year ofstudy).

Full time/School BasedVenue: Main, Sotik & Kericho Town CampusesDuration: 4 Years

2. Bachelor ofEducation(Science)

i) Minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) atKCSE and must have at least aminimum of C+ in two teachingsubjects and must have C (Plain) inMathematics.

ORii) “A” Level: 2 principals and a subsidiary.iii) Diploma in Education from a recognized

institution (Those with Distinction andCredit may be admitted in the 2nd year ofstudy).

Full time/School BasedVenue: Main CampusDuration: 4 Years

3. Bachelor ofEducation (EarlyChildhood and

i) Minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) atKCSE

OR

Full time/School BasedVenue: Main &

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Primary Education) ii) “A” Level: 2 Principals and a subsidiaryORiii)Diploma in ECD from a recognized

institution (Those with Distinction andCredit may be admitted in the 2nd year ofstudy).

Sotik CampusDuration: 4 Years

4. Bachelor of Education with Guidance & Counseling.

i) Minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) atKCSE

OR ii) “A” Level: 2 Principals and a subsidiary.iii) Diploma in Counseling Psychology from a

recognized institution may be admittedinto the 2nd year of study.

iv) Those with Early Childhood Developmentand Primary Education or Special needseducation will be admitted to 1st year ofstudy.

Full timeVenue: Main CampusDuration: 4 Years

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES1. Diploma in EarlyChildhoodDevelopment andPrimary Education

i) Minimum Mean Grade of C (Plain) atKCSE or its equivalent

OR ii) P1 certificateORiii) A Kenya National Examination Council

(KNEC) certificate in Early ChildhoodEducation or its equivalent from arecognized institution.

School BasedVenue: Main & Sotik CampusDuration: 2 Years

2. Diploma inEducation (Arts)

i) Minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) atKCSE with at least C+ in two teachingsubjects

ORii) P1 Certificate with a C+ or its equivalent in

two teaching subjects.

Full time/School BasedVenue: Main & Sotik CampusDuration: 2 Years

3. Diploma inEducation(Science)

i) Minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) atKCSE with at least C+ in two teachingsubjects.

ii) Must have a C (Plain) in Mathematics.

School BasedVenue: Main CampusDuration: 2 Years

4. Diploma inGuidance &Counseling

i) Minimum Mean Grade of C (plain) atKCSE

ORii) Kenya National Examination Council

(KNEC) Certificate in Guidance &Counseling or Early Childhood and PrimaryEducation or its equivalent

School BasedVenue: Main CampusDuration: 2 Years

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C.SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMESPROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MODE OF STUDY

1. PhD Kiswahili i) Masters Degree in Kiswahili from a recognized Institution of higher learning, OR

ii) Masters degree in Linguistics, or Education with strong backgrounds in Kiswahili

Full timeVenue: Kericho Town CampusDuration: 4 Years

2. PhD Literature

i) Masters Degree in Literature from a recognized Institution of higher learning, OR

ii) Masters degree in Education with strong backgrounds in Literature

Full timeVenue: Kericho Town CampusDuration: 4 Years

3. Master of Arts in Kiswahili

i) Bachelors Degree in Kiswahili, Second Class (Upper Division) from recognized institution, OR

ii) Second class Bachelors degree in Education (Lower Division) with two years teaching experience, OR

iii) Second class Bachelors Degree lower division with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or an equivalent certificate in Education from a recognized Institution.

iv) Must hold a relevant undergraduate degree or its equivalent with an upper/second division from a recognized Institution.

Part timeVenue: Kericho Town CampusDuration: 2 Years

4. Master of Arts in Literature

i) Bachelors Degree in Literature, Second Class (Upper Division) from recognized institution, OR

ii) Second class Bachelors degree inEducation (Lower Division) with two years teaching experience, OR

iii) Second class Bachelors Degree lower division with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or an equivalent certificate from a recognized Institution.

iv) Must hold a relevant


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undergraduate degree or its equivalent with an upper/second division from a recognized Institution.


1. Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

i) Minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE OR

ii) Diploma in Public Administration or related field from a recognized Institution OR

iii) “A” Level 2 principals and a subsidiary

Full time/Part timeVenue: Main/ KerichoTown CampusDuration: 4Years

2. Bachelor of Science (Communication & Public Relations)

i) Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ (Plus) in English andC (Plain) in Mathematics OR

ii) A Diploma in Public Relations Journalism, IT Human Resource Management or any related field

Full time/Part timeVenue: Main/ KerichoTown CampusDuration: 4Years

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

1. Certificate in French

i) Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least D+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili

EveningVenue: Main/ KerichoTown CampusDuration: 3 months per module

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D.SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. M.Sc Microbiology

i) At least second class honours (upperdivision) degree in Microbiology or itsequivalent in Biological Sciences(Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology,Botany etc), Public Health, HumanMedicine, Veterinary Medicine,Biomedical Sciences or their equivalentfrom University of Kabianga or anyother University recognized byUniversity of Kabianga Senate.

ii) A holder of Bachelors degree withSecond Class Honors (Lower Division),in Microbiology or any related BiologicalSciences from the University ofKabianga or any other Universityrecognized by University of KabiangaSenate.

a. In addition, the candidate shouldhave at least TWO years relevantwork experience since graduation.

Full timeVenue: Main CampusDuration: 2 years

2. M.Sc Chemistry

i) A holders of a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Chemistry with at leastsecond class honours (upper division)from the University of Kabianga or anyother institution recognized byUniversity of Kabianga Senate.

ii) A holder of a Bachelor of Educationdegree who has studied Chemistry as amajor subject and has attained at leastan upper second class honours fromUniversity of Kabianga or any otherInstitution recognized by University ofKabianga Senate.

iii) Holders of Bachelor of Science degreein Chemistry or Bachelor of Educationwho has studied Chemistry as a majorsubject with a lower second classhonours, with evidence of two years ofproven work experience in relevantfield.


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3. M.Sc Applied Mathematics i) A holder of Bachelors degree with at

least Second Class Honours (UpperDivision), having majored in AppliedMathematics at the University ofKabianga or any other Universityrecognized by UoK Senate.

i. OR

ii) A holder of Bachelors degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division), having majored in Applied Mathematics at the University of Kabianga or any other University recognized by UoK Senate. In addition, the candidate should have at least TWO years relevant work experience since graduation


4. M.Sc Pure Mathematics i) A holder of Bachelors degree with at

least Second Class Honours (UpperDivision) having majored in PureMathematics at the University ofKabianga or any other Universityrecognized by UoK Senate.

i. OR

ii) A holder of Bachelors degree withSecond Class Honours (Lower Division),having majored in Pure Mathematicsat the University of Kabianga or anyother University recognized by UoKSenate. In addition, the candidateshould have at least TWO yearsrelevant work experience sincegraduation.


5. M.Sc Statistics i) A holder of Bachelors degree with at

least Second Class Honours (UpperDivision), having majored in Statistics atthe University of Kabianga or any otherUniversity recognized by UoK Senate.


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i. OR

ii) A holder of Bachelors degree withSecond Class Honours (Lower Division),having majored in Pure Mathematics atthe University of Kabianga or any otherUniversity recognized by UoK Senate. Inaddition, the candidate should have atleast TWO years relevant workexperience since graduation.


1. BSc. Mathematics, Botany, Physics, Zoology and Chemistry

i) A minimum Mean Grade of C+ inKCSE and a C+ in any two sciencesubjects relevant to the area ofstudy, OR

ii) 2 Principals and subsidiary pass at A– level in Science subjects OR

iii) KNEC Diploma in Sciences/AppliedSciences or its equivalent fromrecognized Institutions.

Full timeVenue: Main CampusDuration: 4 Academic years

2. BSc. Applied Statistics with Computing

i) A minimum Mean Grade of C+ and above in KCSE and minimum grade of B- in Mathematics

ii) OR

iii) KNEC Diploma in Applied Statistics or itsequivalent from recognized institutions,(those with a pass will be admitted tofirst year, KNCE (HND) in Appliedstatistics or its equivalent from arecognized institutions may beconsidered as follows: Credit – thirdyear, Pass – second year).


3. BSc. Computer Science

i) Mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with atleast C+ in Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences, OR

ii) 2 Principal passes, one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics at A level, OR

iii) KNEC Diploma in Computer Studies or equivalent from recognized institution.


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4. BSc. Biochemistry

i) A minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with B- (minus) in Chemistry, C+ (plus) Biology, Mathematics and C (plain) in Physics or Geography, OR

ii) “A” level with 2 principal passes in chemistry and biology subsidiary in Mathematics with C (plain) in physics at“O” level, OR

iii) KNEC Diploma in Science/Applies Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution (Those with Credit/Distinction will be admitted to second year).


5. BSc. Microbiology

i) A minimum mean grade of C+ in KCSE with B- in Biology/Biological Science, C+in Chemistry, Mathematics and C in Physics or Geography.

ii) KNEC Diploma in related discipline.


6. BSc. ActuarialScience

i) Mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and atleast B- in Mathematics and C+ in English/Kiswahili.


7. BSc. Information Technology

i) KCSE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of C+ and grade C (plain) in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the UniversitySenate OR

ii) KACE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of two principal passes in A-level examination in Mathematics and English language.

iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of Information Technology from an institution recognized by the University Senate. Satisfactory credit transfer to that year will normally determine the year of entry.


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i) Candidates with equivalent qualifications as approved by Senate may be considered.

8. BSc. Nursing i) A minimum Mean Grade of C+ in KCSE with at least a C+ in Mathematics, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry, Biology (C+) OR

ii) “A” Level with 2 principal pass and 2 subsidiaries.

Full timeVenue: Kapkatet CampusDuration: 4 Academic years

9. BSc. (Environmental Health)

i) A minimum Mean Grade of C+ in KCSE with

ii) A minimum pass of C+ in the following subjects in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences


10. BSc. (Clinical Medicine)

i) The applicant must have attained a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. (KSCE)

ii) In addition, they must obtain at least the minimum cut-off points for the respective academic years as determined from the specified subject clusters draw from the original Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education structure. The candidate must have passes in the subject clusters indicated below:Subject Clusters: Aneligible applicant must have had a minimum of C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences.Applicants with advanced (‘A’) Level or Equivalent qualifications should have had a minimum of two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Physics.Admission Requirements for Up-Grading Applicantsi) Applicants in this category must

have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from approved training institutions and they must be duly registered with the Clinical Officers’ Council.


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ii) They must have had a mean grade of ‘C’ (plain) in KSCE or its equivalentfrom any training institution recognized by the Clinical Officers Council, including those trained outside Kenya.

iii) Applicants in possession of Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery in any area of specialization recognized by the Clinical Officers’ Council may be given credit transfer of three (3) units in their areas of specialization, subject to production of satisfactory evidence of having done and passed examinations in the respective higher diploma specialty areas.Request for exemption shall be madein writing, on admission, and must be accompanied by officially endorsed supportive documents, including the course outline for the relevant course(s) unit(s).University of Kabianga Senate reserves the right to administer an appropriate test, through the relevant department in order to decide whether or not an exemption should be granted.

11. BSc. (Upgrading Nursing)

i) The admission criteria of the programme are:Diploma in nursing from a recognized institution.KCSE mean grade of ‘C’ plain; OR Division two (II) in Kenya Certificate of Education or its equivalent; OR one principal pass in Biology and two subsidiaries.

ii) A minimum two (2) years of relevant working experience after attainment of the diploma. Registration and current practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya


DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

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1. Computer Science

i) Minimum grade of C (plain) in KCSE withC- (minus) in both Mathematics andEnglish, OR

ii) Diploma in areas other than ComputerScience or Certificate in ComputerSystems Technology, OR

iii) Certificate in Information Technologyand at least 2 years relevant workingexperience


2. Information Technology

i) Minimum grade of C (plain) in KCSE withD+ (plus) in both Mathematics andEnglish, OR

ii) Diploma in related areas, ORiii) Certificate in Information Technology or

in Computer Systems Technology.

Full timeVenue: Kericho Town CampusDuration: 2 Academic years

3. Clinical Medicine

i) A minimum mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE with at least C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences , C- (Minus) in any two of the following: Mathematics ,Chemistry and Physics/Physical Sciences.


CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES1. Computer

System Technology

i) Mean grade C- (minus) at KCSE with at least D(Plain) in Mathematics or Physics and English

Full timeVenue: Kapkatet CampusDuration: 3 Months

2. Information Technology

i) KCSE Mean grade D+ (Plus) OR its equivalent with at least a D+ in Mathematics and English.

Full timeVenue: Kapkatet CampusDuration: 3 Months

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E. SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES1. Master of

Science (M.Sc) Agroforestry

i) The Common regulations for the Master’s degree of University of Kabianga apply.

ii) First class or Second class upper division inForestry, Agroforestry, agriculture, Social sciences or biological sciences from recognized University

iii) Second class honours lower division with at least two years relevant working experience.

iv) Fields other than forestry will be required to satisfy pre-requisites to postgraduate courses in Agroforestry.

Full time/part timeVenue: Kericho Town CampusDuration: 2 Years

2. Master of Science (M.Sc) in Forestry – Tropical Forest Biology and Silviculture

i) The Common regulations for the Master’s degree of University of Kabianga apply.

ii) First class or Second class upper division inForestry, Agroforestry, or biological sciences from recognized University

iii) Second class lower division with at least two years relevant working experience.

iv) Fields other than forestry will be required to satisfy pre-requisites to the postgraduate courses in forestry


3. Master of Environmental Studies: Environmental Planning and Management (EPM)

i) The Common regulations for the Masters degree of University of Kabianga apply.

ii) First class or second class upper division inEnvironmental studies or allied from a recognized University.

iii) Second class honours lower division with at least two years relevant working experience.



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1. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Agroforestry and Rural Development

i) Mean Grade of C+ in KCSE with at least C in English, Mathematics, Biology and in any one of the following: Physics, Chemistry and Geography OR

ii) Two (2) principal passes and a subsidiary at A-Level from the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and Geography

iii) Two year Diploma in Agroforestry/Forestry or related field from a recognized institution.

iv) Applicants with a distinction or a credit willbe admitted into the second year of study.

v) Applicants with a pass will join the first year of study.


2. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Forestry

i) Mean Grade of C+ in KCSE with a at least Cin English, Mathematics, Biology and in any one of the following: Physics, Chemistry and Geography OR

ii) Two (2) principal passes and a subsidiary at A-Level from the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and Geography

iii) Two year Diploma in Agroforestry/Forestry or related field from a recognized institution.

iv) Applicants with a distinction or a credit willbe admitted into 2nd year of study.

v) Applicants with a pass will join the first year of study

Full timeVenue: Main & Kericho Town CampusDuration: 4 Years

3. Bachelor of Environmental Studies

i) Mean grade of C+ at KCSE and at least C in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, History, Agriculture, Business Studies, Religious Studies, English or Kiswahili and Geography. OR

ii) Two years ordinary diploma with a distinction or credit in environmental studies or related field from a recognized institution will be admitted to the second year of study.

iii) Applicants with a pass will join the first year of study.


F. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES AND KNOWLEDGEMANAGEMENT


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1. BSc. (Information Sciences and Knowledge Management)

i) KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus), with atleast a C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili andMathematics/Physics/Computer studies;

OR

ii) “A” level certificate with two principalpasses and at least a credit pass inEnglish/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics at “O” level;

OR

iii)A two-year diploma in any of theinformation sciences’ disciplines,(Archives and Records management,Library science, Publishing and Mediastudies, and Information Technology)obtained from an institution recognizedby the University of Kabianga senate.Those with credit or distinction will joinin second year.

Full time/Part timeVenue: Main & Kericho Town CampusDuration: 4 Years

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES1. Diploma in

Information Sciences

i) KCSE mean grade of C- (minus), with atleast a C- (minus) in English or Kiswahili

ii) KCE division III with at least a pass of 8in English or Kiswahili

OR

iii) A certificate in one of the informationsciences’ disciplines, (Archives andRecords management, Library science,Publishing and Media studies, andInformation Technology) with distinctionor credit, obtained from an institutionrecognized by the University ofKabianga senate.

Full time/Part timeVenue: Main & Kericho Town CampusDuration: 2 Years

G.SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGYPOST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. Master of Science (MSc.) in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management

BSc. or B. A. Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree or its equivalent in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Commerce or other related disciplines, from a recognized University OR


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BSc. or B. A. Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree from a recognized University, who in admission in this have received post-graduate diploma or research experience as evidenced by at least one published paper in a workshop proceeding or three years relevant.

2. Master of Science (MSc.) in Agricultural Extension

BSc. Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree or its equivalent in Agricultural Education and ExtensionEducation or either relevant disciplines, from recognized universities OR

BSc. Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree from a recognized university. who in addition to this have relevant post-graduate diplomaor research experience as evidencedby at least one published paper in a referred journal, or at least two published papers in a workshop proceeding or three years relevant work experience


UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES1. Bachelor of

Science (BSc.) in Agriculture

i) KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) with at least a C(Plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics B-(Minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences/Agriculture and C+(Plus) inChemistry/Physical Sciences OR

ii) Two Principal passes or ”A” level oriii) A Diploma in Agriculture or relevant

field from a recognized institution


2. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management

i) KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) with at least a C(Plain) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Economics/Commerce/Business Studies, Biology/Agriculture, Chemistry/Physics OR

ii) Two Principal Passes at “A” level ORiii) A Diploma in Agricultural Economics

or relevant field from a recognized institution


3. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Horticulture

i) KCSE mean grade C+(Plus) with at least a C(Plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics, B-(Minus) in Biology/Biological


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Sciences/Agriculture and C+(Plus) inChemistry/Physical Sciences, OR

ii) Two Principal Passes at “A” level ORiii) A diploma in Agriculture or relevant

field from a recognized institution.4. Bachelor of

Science (BSc.) in Agricultural Extension Education

i) KCSE mean grade C+(Plus) with at least a C(Plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics B-(Minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences/Agriculture and C+(Plus) inChemistry/Physical Sciences OR

ii) Two Principal Passes at “A” level ORiii) A Diploma in Agricultural Education

and Extension/Agricultural Extensionor relevant field from a recognized institute


Application forms can be obtained from University of Kabianga AdmissionsOffice – Main Campus and Kericho Town Campus, Sotik Campus and KapkatetCampus or downloaded from the University Website: www.kabianga.ac.ke

ACCOUNT NAME: UNIVERSITY OFKABIANGABANK: CO-OPERATIVE BANK – KERICHOACCOUNT NUMBER: 01129046214700

Duly filled application forms, copies of certificates and receipts uponpayment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 500 for Certificates and Diploma,Kshs. 1000 for Undergraduate and Kshs. 2000 for post graduate respectivelyshould be returned to:-

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