Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University admits both Government- sponsored and self-sponsored students. It has a dynamic, comprehensive and high quality academic and vocational training system.
Applications are invited from qualified applicants to enroll
in the following Doctorate, Masters, Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma and Certificate
programmes offered in flexible modes of study; Regular( full-time), part-time
and Open, Distance and electronic learning (ODeL).
MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)
(September 2024 intake)
Department of Dental Sciences
- Bachelor
of science in Dental Technology
- Bachelor
of science in Oral Health
- Diploma
in Dental Technology
- Diploma
in Community Oral Health
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Doctor
of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Sciences Immunology; Hematology
and Blood Transfusion; Microbiology; Virology; Molecular Biology;
Histology and Cytology; Parasitology and Entomology; and Clinical
Chemistry.
- Master
of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Bachelor
of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Direct Entry
- Bachelor
of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Upgrading
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
- Bachelor
of Pharmacy – Direct Entry (September 2024 intake)
- Bachelor
of Pharmacy – Upgrading (September 2024 intake)
- Diploma
in Pharmaceutical Technology (September 2024 intake)
SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
Department of Clinical Sciences
- Master
of Clinical Medicine (May 2024 intake)
- Bachelor
of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health (Upgrading) (May 2024 intake)
- Bachelor
of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health – Direct Entry
(September 2024 intake)
- Diploma
in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (September 2024 intake)
Department of Health Records and Information Management
- Bachelor
of Science in Health Records and Information Management (Upgrading)
(January 2024 intake)
- Bachelor
of Science in Health Records and Information Management -Regular
(September 2024 intake)
- Diploma
in Health Records and Information Technology
(January 2024 intake) - Diploma
in Health Records and Information Technology (Upgrading) (January 2024 intake)
- Certificate
in Health Records and Information Technology
(January 2024 intake)
SCHOOL OF NURSING
- Bachelor
of science in nursing (direct entry) (May/Sept 2024 intake)
- Bachelor
of science in nursing (upgrading) (May/Sept 2024 intake)
School of Public Health
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
- Master
of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bachelor
of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bachelor
of Science in Food Science and processing
- Diploma
in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Diploma
in Food Science and processing Technology
- Certificate
in Nutrition and Dietetics
Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- Doctor
of Philosophy in Public Health (September 2024 intake)
- Master
of Public Health
- Master
of Health Systems Management
- Bachelor
of Science in Health Systems Management
Department of Community Health
- Master
of Science in Community Health
- Master
of Science in Health Education and Promotion
- BSc.
Community Health
- BSc.
Health Education and Promotion
- Diploma
in Community Health
Certificate in Community Health
Department of Environmental Health
- Master
of Science in Food Science and Safety
- Bachelor
of Science in Public Health
SCHOOL OF LAW
- Master
of laws (LLM) (Evening only)
- Bachelor
of laws (LLB)
- Diploma
in law
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Department of Management
- Doctor
of Philosophy in Business Administration and Management (Thesis
only) Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; Marketing
Management; Accounting and Finance Science; and Strategic Management.
- Master
of Science in Procurement and Supplies Management
- Master
of Arts in Public Administration and Management Public Policy and
Administration; Local Government Administration; Financial Management;
Social Services Management; Community Development; and NGO Management.
- Master
of Science in Project Planning and Management
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Project Planning and Management
- Bachelor
of Business Management
• Marketing Management,
• Human Resource Management,
• Banking and Finance,
• Entrepreneurship,
• Risk & Insurance Management,
• International Business Management,
• Supplies and Procurement Management,
• Accounting - Bachelor
of Procurement
- Bachelor
of Arts in Public Administration
• Population and Development
• NGO’s role in development
• Political economy
• Community and rural development
• Gender and development
• Democracy and Human rights - Bachelor
of Office Management and Administration
- Diploma
in Human Resource Management
- Diploma
in Business Management
- Diploma
in Maritime Transport Logistics
- Certificate
in Maritime Transport Logistics
- Diploma
in Supplies and Procurement Management
- Diploma
in Project Management
- Certificate
in Business Management
- Certificate
in Human Resource Management
- Certificate
in Supplies & Procurement Management
Department of Economics
- Master
of Arts in Economics
- Bachelor
of Science in Economics
- Bachelor
of Science in Economics and Statistics
- Bachelor
of Science in Finance and Statistics
- Bachelor
of Economics
Department of Accounting and Finance
- Doctor
of Philosophy in Business Administration – Accounting and Finance
(September 2024 intake)
- Master
of Business Administration
• Accounting & Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Management
• Production and Operations Management
• Small Business Management - Bachelor
of Commerce
• Accounting & Finance Banking
• Human resource management
• Marketing management
• Strategic management
• Production and Operations Management
• Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Microfinance - Diploma
in Banking & Finance
- Certificate
in Banking & Finance
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
Department of Information Technology
- Master
of Science in Information Security (Cyber Crime)
- Master
of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor
of Science in Information Technology
- Diploma
in Information Technology
- Diploma
in Computer Science
Department of Information Science and Knowledge Management
- Master
of Science in Information Science (Digital Learning)
- Bachelor
of Science in Information Science
Department of Enterprise Computing
- Bachelor
of Business Information Technology
- Diploma
in Business Information Technology
- Certificate
in Business Information Technology
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
- Bachelor
of Education (Science)
- Bachelor
of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor
of Education in Primary Education
- Bachelor
of Education in Special Needs (Primary Education)
- Bachelor
of Education in Special Needs (Secondary Education)
- Bachelor
of Education in Early Childhood Studies
- Diploma
in Special Needs Education
- Diploma
in Early Childhood Studies
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Education (PGDE)
- Doctor
of Philosophy in Education (September 2024 intake)
Specializations:
• Educational Counseling Psychology
• Educational Communication & Technology
• Educational Management Administration & Leadership
• Educational Economics
• Educational Planning
• Educational Psychology
• Sociology of Education
• Educational Guidance & Counseling - Doctor
of Philosophy in Early Childhood Studies (September 2024 intake)
- Master
of Education
Specializations:
• Educational Counseling Psychology
• Educational Communication & Technology
• Educational Management Administration & Leadership
• Educational Economics
• Educational Planning
• Educational Psychology
• Sociology of Education
• Educational Guidance & Counseling - Master
of Education in Special Needs Education
- Master
of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ENERGY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering
- MSc.
Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Bachelor
of Science in Energy and Environmental Technology
- Bachelor
of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production
- Bachelor
of Science in Real Estate Management
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor
of Technology in Computer and Electronic Systems
- Diploma
in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Diploma
in Medical Engineering
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Doctor
of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology (September 2024 intake)
- PhD
in Development Studies
- PhD
in Sociology
- Master
of Arts in Development Studies
- Master
of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
- Master
of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Master
of Arts (M.A) in Security Studies and Criminology
- Master
of Arts (M.A) in Governance and Ethics
- Master
of Arts (M.A) in Journalism and Media Studies; Options-
• Journalism
• Corporate Communications
• Media Management - Bachelor
of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Bachelor
of Arts in Development Studies
- Bachelor
of Arts in Community Development
- Bachelor
of Arts in Sociology
- Bachelor
of Social Work and Administration
- Bachelor
of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology
- Bachelor
of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Bachelor
of Arts in Public Administration and Governance
- Bachelor
of Arts in Justice and Security Studies
- Bachelor
of Counselling Psychology
- Bachelor
of Arts in Film and Animation Studies
- Bachelor
of Arts in Mass Media and Communication; 0ptions-
• Electronic Media • Print Media
• Public Relations • Advertising - Diploma
In Community Development and Social work
- Diploma
in counselling Sociology
- Diploma
in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Diploma
in Public Relations and Diplomacy
- Diploma
in Security Studies and Criminology
- Diploma
in County Governance and Administration
- Certificate
in Security Studies and Criminology
- Certificate
in Community Development and Social work
- Certificate
in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Certificate
in Public Relations and Diplomacy
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Department of Hospitality Management
- Master
of Science in Hospitality Management
- Bachelor
of Science in Hospitality Management
- Diploma
in Hospitality Management
- Diploma
in Culinary Arts
- Certificate
in Food Production
Department of Travel and Tourism Management
- Bachelor
of Science in Travel and Tourism Management
- Diploma
in Travel and Tourism Management
- Certificate
in Travel and Tourism Operations
SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Department of Biological Sciences
- PhD
in Applied Entomology (Thesis Only)
- PhD
in Ecology (Thesis Only)
- PhD
in Zoology/Botany (Thesis Only)
- PhD
in Conservation Biology (Thesis Only)
- PhD
in Molecular Biology (Thesis Only)
- Master
of Science in Applied Entomology
- Master
of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology)
- Master
of Science (Biotechnology)
- Bachelor
of Science in Biotechnology
- Bachelor
of Science in Applied Biology
- Bachelor
of Science in Environmental Science
Department of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- PhD
in Chemistry (thesis only)
- PhD
in Natural Products Chemistry (thesis only)
- Master
of Science Chemistry
- Master
of Science in Statistics (science in chemistry)
- Bachelor
of Science in Laboratory Technology
- Bachelor
of Science in Industrial Chemistry
- Bachelor
of Science in Statistics
- Bachelor
of Science in Actuarial Sciences
Department of Animal Health & Production (Nakuru
Campus)
- PhD
in Immunology (Thesis Only)
- Bachelor
of Science in Animal Health & Production
- Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture & Rural Development
- Bachelor
of Science in Animal Science
- Diploma
in Animal Health & Production
- Certificate
in Animal Health & Production
- Certificate
in Artificial Insemination
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD
Programme: At least a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Master’s
degree Programme: At least a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of
second class Honors – Upper Division from a recognized University or
equivalent recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate or a bachelor’s
Degree with at least Second class Honors lower division and a minimum of
two years’ work experience.
- Bachelor’s
degree Programme: At least a KCSE mean grade
C+ (plus) or its equivalent or Diploma in a relevant field. - Diploma
Programmes: At least a KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus) OR
equivalent qualification
- Certificate
Programmes: KCSE D+ (plus) OR equivalent qualification.
Note:
- That
different courses require relevant cluster subjects qualification for
admission.
- Kindly
download application
form here
Contact Us:
Registrar, Academic Administration.
P.O Box 342-01000, Thika
Tel: 0709 153 000, 020 2878 000 WhatsApp: 0722 999 399
Email: admissions@mku.ac.ke