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Course Profile

Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science(Biochemistry) in Kenya

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

Course Name

Bachelor of Science(Biochemistry)

Major Subject

Biochemistry

Course Category

Degree

Average Study Duration

4 Years

About Bachelor of Science(Biochemistry)

Some of the areas covered in this program are:
(i)The Cell and its External Environment
(ii)Mathematics for Biologists
(iii)Biochemistry of Parasites
(iv)Biochemical Endocrinology
(v) Biochemistry of Tumors
(vi)Plant Biochemistry
(vii)Research Project
Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
(a)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with C+ in the following subjects:
(i)Physics/physical science or maths
(ii)Chemistry
(iii)Biology or biological sciences
(b)A diploma in a relevant field from a reputable institution with a credit pass
(c)KACE with a minimum of two principal passes in science subjects

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Science(Biochemistry)

Chepkoilel University College

Eldoret

Course requirements

Students pursing this program are required to have attained a C+ in final exams with a C+ in chemistry and C in maths
or be in possession of a diploma in biochemistry or any other relevant qualifications
from an institution recognized by the senate.

Duration

Four years

Karatina University

Karatina

Academic requirements
-Students must have scored a minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in chemistry and biology or
-Be a holder of a diploma in biochemistry or its equivalent
Course duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time

Universities Offering Bachelor of Science(Biochemistry)

Egerton University Nairobi Campus

Nairobi

Applicants of this program are introduced
to two elements of science that is chemistry
and biology.They also learn about the interrelationship and
application of such sciences in industry.

Course requirements
- Applicants must have scored a C+ in KCSE
and also made the scores below:
(a)B in chemistry or B+ in physical science
(b)C+ in maths
(c)B in physics or B+ in physical science
(d)B in biology or B+ in biological science
Applicants with A level passes and principal
passes in each of the following subjects will
be considered for admission:
(i)Maths
(ii)Chemistry
(iii)Biology
(iv)Physics
Holders of other relevant qualifications
may be considered for admission after
approval by the senate.

Course duration
- The program takes four years

Graduation requirements
- Student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated period.

Kenya Methodist University

Meru

Entry requirements
To qualify for this program,
one is required to hold
any of the qualifications
below:
(a)One must have scored
a minimum of C+ in KCSE
with C+ in maths or physics,
B in chemistry/physical sciences
and B in biology/biological sciences
(b)A principal pass in biology and chemistry
and subsidiary pass in maths or physics
(c)A minimum of C in KCSE plus a relevant
diploma in a relevant field with at least
a credit pass from a reputable institution.

Mode of study
(i)Part time
(ii)Full time
(iii)Distance learning

Course duration
- Four years

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Mombasa Campus

Mombasa

Course Requirements
(i)Applicants are required to have attained a minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in kiswahili or English or
(ii) Hold a KCE certificate with a credit pass or
(iii) Two principal passes at KACE level or
(iv) Hold a diploma with at least a credit pass or
(v) Be in possession of a professional certificate plus a relevant diploma from a recognized institution
Course duration
- 4 years

Karatina University college School of Pure and Applied Sciences

Karatina

Admission requirements
- Applicants should have attained a C+ in a KCSE with a B- in chemistry or physical,biology or biological sciences, a C+ in maths and a C in physics or geography or
- Attain a C in physics,two principal passes in chemistry and biology and a subsidiary pass in maths or
- A diploma in sciences from a reputable institution
Course duration
- 4 years
Mode of study
- Full time

Egerton University

Nakuru

Admission requirements
- Applicants are required
to have scored scored a
minimum of C+ in KCSE.
They are also expected to
have passed in the subjects
given below:
(a)C+ in maths
(b)B+ in physical science or B in physics
(c)B in biology or B+ in biological science
(d)B+ in physical science or B in chemistry

Course duration
- Four years

Chepkoilel University College

Eldoret

Admission requirements

One must attained a minimum of a C+ in KCSE
with a C+ in chemistry or biology or be in
possession a similar diploma from accredited institution.

Program duration

Four years

Chepkoilel University College School of Science

Eldoret

Course requirements

A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in both chemistry and biology or
a diploma in biochemistry from a reputable institution with at least
a credit pass.

Course length

Four years

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Eldoret Extension Centre

Eldoret

Admission requirements
-A C+ in KCSE with at least C in maths/physics,chemistry and biology or
-Be in possession of a diploma in biochemistry or its equivalent
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time