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Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Microbiology(Microbiology) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Master of Science in Microbiology(Microbiology), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name

Master of Science in Microbiology(Microbiology)

Major Subject

Microbiology

Course Category

Masters

Average Study Duration

2 years

About Master of Science in Microbiology(Microbiology)

Colleges Offering Master of Science in Microbiology(Microbiology)

Chepkoilel University College

Eldoret

Course requirements

Students applying for this program are required to be in possession of a
degree in microbiology or its equivalent from a reputable institution or
hold any other relevant certificate approved by the senate.

Period of study

Two years

Universities Offering Master of Science in Microbiology(Microbiology)

University of Kabianga

Kericho

Admission requirements.
(i) At least second class honours (upper division) degree in Microbiology or its equivalent in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology or Botany ), Public Health, Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Sciences or their equivalent from University of Kabianga or any other University recognized by University of Kabianga Senate.

(ii) A holder of Bachelor's degree with Second Class Honors (Lower Division), in Microbiology or any related Biological Sciences from the University of Kabianga or any other University recognized by University of Kabianga Senate.

In addition, the candidate should have at least two years relevant work experience since graduation.

Course duration
Two years

Kabianga University College School of Education and Social Sciences

Kericho

Admission Requirements:

At least second class honours (upper division) degree in Microbiology or its equivalent in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany etc), Public Health, Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Biomedical Sciences or their equivalent from University of Kabianga or any other University recognized by University of Kabianga Senate.

A holder of Bachelors degree with Second Class Honors (Lower Division), in Microbiology or any related Biological Sciences from the University of Kabianga or any other University recognized by University of Kabianga Senate. In addition, the candidate should have at least TWO years relevant work experience since graduation.

Kenyatta University

Nairobi

Entry requirements
-Applicants must satisfy any one of
the qualifications below:
(i)Bachelor of Science or Education
with at least Second Class Upper
Division and has studied the area
of specialization to a degree level.

(ii)Admission shall be granted to
holders of Second Class, Lower Division
Degree in the above areas may be admitted
provided the candidate can show proven evid
ence of research ability or have a
minimum of two years work experience in a relevant field.

Program duration
-Two years

Kenyatta University School of Pure and Applied Sciences

Nairobi

Admission requirements
- Applicants are required to
hold any one of the qualifications
below:
(a)A minimum of a degree in science or
education with at least second class
upper division and has studied
microbiology to a degree level.
(b)At least second class,lower
division degree in the above disciplines plus
a proven evidence of research
ability or a minimum of two years
work experience in a relevant discipline.

Course duration
- Eighteen months

JKUAT Kisii Centre

Kisii

Microbiology technology prepares students to work in the following ares:
(i) Manufacturing Companies.

(ii) Food and Beverage Industries.

(iii) Biotechnology Firms.

Entry requirements
Holder of at least second Class Honors Degree (Upper division) B. Sc. degree in a relevant degree from either Jomo Kenya University of Agriculture and Technology or any other reputable university.

Course duration
Two years

University of Eldoret

Eldoret

(i) B.Sc. in Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Agriculture with a Second Class Honours Upper Division from an institution recognized by UoE Senate, OR

(ii) Holders of Second-Class Honours Lower Division in the above areas with 2 years work experience or two research publications or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma.

Course duration
Two years

University of Nairobi

Nairobi

Minimum requirements
-Bachelor's degree in Veterinary
Medicine of the University of
Nairobi.Admissions shall be
granted to holders of qualifications
related to Veterinary Medicine from
other accredited universities.

Program duration
-Two years

Total tuition fees
-Kshs.412,000

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kisii CBD Campus

Kisii

Requirements:

Holder of at least 2nd Class Honors Degree (Upper division) B. Sc. degree in a relevant degree from JKUAT or any other institution recognized by the University senate

Duration of Study: 2 years

Chepkoilel University College School of Science

Eldoret

Course requirements

One must hold a bachelors degree in microbiology or its equivalent
or hold any other qualifications acceptable by the senate.

Course duration

Two years

Chepkoilel University College

Eldoret

Course requirements

Students are required to have a minimum of a
degree in microbiology or its equivalent from
a recognized institution.

Duration

Two years

Kenyatta University City Centre Campus

Nairobi

Mt. Kenya University Nakuru Campus

Nakuru

Pwani University College

Kilifi

Maseno University

Kisumu

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