Mount Kenya University Undergraduate Entry Requirements 2023/2024, Basic Requirements for Admission at the Mount Kenya University , Mount Kenya University admission requirement for all the courses at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate level has been released for the 2023/2024 academic session.

The management of Mount Kenya University has released the Application Requirement/Registration Requirement for the Student Studying in the institution.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Degree Courses

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (BSc.MLS)

• KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics, Biology /Chemistry, and English/ Kiswahili Or KCSE C (plain) and Higher National Diploma/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Diploma holders must be registered with KMLTTB.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS)

• KCSE mean grade C (plain) & C (plain) in English,Kiswahili, mathematics,physics, Biology & Chemistry Or Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology.

• Direct Entry: KCSE C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry or Biology and English or Kiswahili.
• (Upgrading) Mature Entry: Diploma in Dental Technology from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate.

Bachelor of Science in Oral Health

• Direct Entry: KCSE C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry or Biology and English or Kiswahili.
• (Upgrading) Mature Entry: Diploma in community Oral Health from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate.

Diploma in Community Oral Health (Dental Therapy)

• KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences and C-(minus) in any two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, and Mathematics/ Agriculture/Home Science.

Diploma in Dental Technology

• KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Chemistry/Biology and C-(minus) in either Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health

• KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or it’s equivalent and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics; Chemistry; Biology/ Biological Sciences; Kiswahili/English. Or
• A Diploma in a relevant area with at least C (plain) in KCSE

Diploma in Environmental Health Science

• KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and C (plain) Kiswahili / English Mathematics/Physics/ Chemistry and biological Sciences Or A certificate in Environmental Health, Public Health or Community Health from an Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Community Health

• KCSE mean grade C+ and C in the following subject cluster either English/Kiswahili; Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology Or Holders of health-related Diploma recognized by the University Senate

Diploma in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Management

• KCSE mean grade C (plain)or equivalent qualification recognized by the University senate plus C-(minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

Certificate in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Management

• KCSE mean grade C- (minus) with at least D+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/ Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Health System Management

• KCSE mean grade C+ and C+ in the following subject cluster English/Kiswahili; C (Plain) in Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology Or Holders of health-related Diploma recognized by the University Senate;

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health

• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) and C+(plus) in Biology /Biological Sciences, English / Kiswahili, Chemistry / Physical Sciences and Mathematics / Physics

Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management

• KCSE average grade C+, C+(plus) in English/ Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology Or A Diploma in Health Record & Information Technology with at least C (plain) in KCSE

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

• KCSE mean grade C (plain) OR equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili, C (plain) in Biology, C-(minus) in mathematics/ Physics and chemistry.

Diploma in Health Records & Information Technology

• KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili Mathematics/ Physics & Biology

Certificate in Health Records & Information Technology

• Admission Requirements: KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C-(minus) in: English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences and a D+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics.

Bachelor of Phar-macy (BPHARM)

• KCSE mean grade B-(minus) with C+ (Plus) in Cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili Or Diploma in relevant discipline in Health Science plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in Cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili Or Diploma (Credit) in Pharmaceutical Technology & Registered Pharmaceutical Technologists plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili Or Higher National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, with Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: biology/biological Science, Chemistry

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (DPT)

• KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C (plain) in Biology/ Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct Entry)

• KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, and Chemistry & Biology. Regular

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Institution (Upgrading) Or KCSE mean grade C (plain) or Division II Or A valid practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya Or Two years’ work experience after graduation as a registered nurse.(KRCHN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Institution Or KCSE mean grade C (plain) or Division II Or A valid practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya Or Two years’ work experience after graduation as a registered nurse.

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology

• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) Or Equivalent grade and in addition a C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics Or A relevant Diploma from a recognized Institution with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

• KCSE certificate with a minimum of C+(plus)and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics Or

• Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE.

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Processing

• KCSE certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: Biology and Mathematics/Physics or C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Geography or any other of the group IV subjects in K.C.S.E or its equivalent.Or
• Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology (with Credit and above) from Mount Kenya University or from any other Institutions recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with a C (plain) in KCSE. Or
• Other Diploma holders in related fields, from accredited Diploma Institutions.

Diploma in Food Science & processing Technology.

• KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with C-(minus) in Chemistry, Biology Or Relevant Certificate.

Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Sciences

• KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya Univesity senate

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

• KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya Univesity senate.

Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology

• KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and grade C- (minus) in Chemistry, Biology Or Relevant Certificate

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

• KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences.

• KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Mathematics and C (plain) in English Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate with a mean grade ofC ( plain) in KCSE.

Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and production

• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C+(plus) in Biology / Biological Sciences and any one of these subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, physical sciences Or Diploma in relevant field with at least C (plain) KCSE from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Rural Development

• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C (plain) in Biology and any one of these subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Agriculture Or
• Diploma in relevant field with at least C (plain) in KCSE from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with at least C (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and any of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Sciences Or
• C (plain) in KCSE and at least a Credit/Pass Diploma in Animal Health/Production/Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University senate.

Diploma in Animal Health and Production

• KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C(plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences and a C(plain) in either Mathematics / Physics or Agriculture or Certificate in relevant field with C-(minus) and Credit Pass in Animal Health/Agriculture.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

• KCSE mean grade C+(plus) with a minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics and English Or Diploma in relevant field recognized by Mount Kenya University with a mean grade of C (plain)

Diploma in Information Technology

• KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) with C (plain) in English & Mathematics Or KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) & relevant Certificate recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate

Diploma in Information Systems

• KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) with C (plain) in English & Mathematics or C-(Minus) and a relevant Certificate recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Information Science

• KCSE mean grade C+(plus) with a minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics and English Or Diploma in relevant field recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate

Diploma in Information Science

• KCSE mean grade C (plain)with minimum of C in mathematics and English Or Professional certificate in relevant discipline and at least KCSE mean grade of C-(minus) from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate

Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)

• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics and English Or Diploma in relevant field recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate with KCSE a mean grade of C (plain).

Diploma in Business Information Technology

• KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) with C (plain) in English & Mathematics Or Relevant certificate recognized by Mount Kenya University.

Bachelor of Science Energy and Environmental Technology

• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus), C+ (plus) in Mathematics, Physics/ Physical Sciences or Geography Or Diploma in relevant field.

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production

• KCSE mean grade C + with C+(plus) in Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science Or Geography or Diploma in relevant field with at least C(plain) from an institution recognized by the University Senate

BTEC Computer and Electronic Systems

• KCSE mean grade C + with C+(plus) in Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• KCSE C (plain) Or KCSE C-(Minus) with a certificate in relevant field.

Diploma in Medical Engineering

• At least KCSE C (plain) Or KCSE C-(Minus) with a certificate in relevant field

Bachelor of Science in Office Administration & Management

• KCSE mean grade of C+ plus and C plain Mathematics and English Or A diploma in a relevant area with at least C-minus in KCSE.

Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration

• KCSE mean grade C+ and C (plain) in Mathematics & English OR A Diploma in a relevant area plus a C Plain in KCSE

Bachelor of Business Management

• KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) Or A diploma in a relevant area plus a C plain in KCSE.

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent qualification Or A diploma in a relevant area plus a C (plain) in KCSE.

Bachelor of Office Administration and Management

• KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent qualification Or A diploma in a relevant area plus a C (plain) in KCSE

Diploma in Human Resource Management

• KCSE mean grade of C (plain) Or Holders of C-(minus) and a Certificate with at least a Credit pass in relevant field.

Diploma in Business Management

• KCSE certificate with a minimum of C (plain) Or Holders of C-(minus) and a Certificate in relevant field.

Diploma in Marketing Management

• KCSE certificate with a minimum of C (plain) Or Holders of C-(Minus) and a Certificate in relevant field.

Diploma in Entrepreneurship

• KCSE certificate with a minimum of C (plain) Or Holders of C-(Minus) and a Certificate in relevant field.

Diploma in Procurement and Supplies Management (DPSM)

• KCSE Certificate with a minimum of C(plain) Or Holders of C-(minus) and a Certificate in relevant field.

Diploma in Project Management

• KCSE certificate with a minimum of C (plain) Or Holders of C-(minus) and a Certificate in relevant field.

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY, MKU POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Entry requirements for a Postgraduate degree Programme

• A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
• Duration of Programme: 1 Academic Year

Entry requirements for a Masters Degree Programme

• A Bachelors’ degree or postgraduate diploma from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
• Duration of Programme: 2 Academic Years

Entry requirements for a DBA or PhD degree programme

• Applicants must be holders of Master’s degree or any other related programs from a recognized University. Practitioner Experience: Applicants must have management experience of at least three years pre – or – post Masters.