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Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition
Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a C in Mathematics and C+ in any two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, or Home science OR 2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass in above subjects at ‘A’ level OR holders of a recognized Diploma in Agriculture or related discipline from a recognized institution.
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a C in Chemistry or Physical Science; Biology or Biological Science; English or Kiswahili; Physics; Mathematics; OR 2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass in above subjects at ‘A’ level OR holders of a recognized Diploma in Agriculture or related discipline from a recognized institution.
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E with a C+ in Mathematics or Physics, C+ Biology/Agriculture, C+ Chemistry or at least two principal passes at A” Level and one subsidiary in relevant subjects (chemistry, biology, mathematics or physics, and/or agriculture) OR Holders of Higher National Diploma and Ordinary Diploma in agriculture or Animal science OR any other related disciplines from a recognized examining body.
Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Science and Management
Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a C in Mathematics and C+ in any two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, or Home science OR 2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass in above subjects at ‘A’ level OR holders of a recognized Diploma in Agriculture or related discipline from a recognized institution.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension Education
Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a C in Mathematics and C+ in any two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry or Agriculture, OR 2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass in above subjects at ‘A’ level OR holders of a recognized Diploma in Agriculture or related discipline from a recognized institution.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Resource Economics and Management
Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a C in Mathematics and C+ in any two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry or Agriculture OR 2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass in above subjects at ‘A’ level OR holders of a recognized Diploma in Agriculture or related discipline from a recognized institution.
Diploma in Horticulture
Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KSCE with D+ in Mathematics or Physics, C- in any two of the following science subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Home Science and Geography OR O-Level certificate with at least Division III with following grades: Pass in Physics or Mathematics and any two of the following subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Home Science and Geography; OR Two year general Certificate in Agriculture or related fields.
Diploma in Agriculture
Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KSCE with D+ in Mathematics or Physics, C- in any two of the following science subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Home Science and Geography OR O-Level certificate with at least Division III with following grades: Pass in Physics or Mathematics and any two of the following subjects: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Home Science and Geography; OR Two year general Certificate in Agriculture or related fields.
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