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

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

Course Name
Bachelor of Education in Science(Science)
Major Subject
Science
Course Category
Degree
Average Study Duration
4 Years
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About Bachelor of Education in Science(Science)

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Education in Science(Science)

Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in two science teaching subjects or
- Hold a diploma in education from a recognized institution
Admission fees
- Sh.2000
Tuition fees
- 90,000-100,000 p.a
Period of study
- 4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Academic qualifications

A minimum of C+ in final exams or
a similar diploma from a recognized institution
or hold any other qualifications approved by the senate.

Program duration

Four years
Program requirements

To qualify, one must have sat for KCSE, with a C+ or
a diploma in education, or hold other relevant qualifications
approved by the senate.

Duration

Four years
Entry requirements
-A minimum of a C+ in KCSE or
-A diploma in education or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Period of study
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Entry requirements
-A diploma in education from a recognized institution or
-A C+ in KCSE and above
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in area of specialization or
- Two principal passes subjects of study
Duration
- 4 years

Universities Offering Bachelor of Education in Science(Science)

The program is designed
to prepare students for
service in colleges,secondary
and tertiary institutions.
The program aims at producing
education professionals who
capable of addressing matters
related to education.

Course requirements
- Applicants are required to
have scored a C+ in KCSE and above
In addition, they are required
to have passed in either of the
alternatives below:
Alternative A
C+ in maths and C+ in any of the following
(i)Biology
(ii)Physics
(ii)Chemistry
(iii)Geography

Alternative B
B- in physical sciences or biological sciences
Admission will also be considered for students
holding a diploma or S1 certificate in science education from a
reputable institution.

Graduation requirements
- To graduate a student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated period.

Program duration
- The program takes four years
Entry requirements
-Applicants are required to hold
either of the following qualifications:
(a)A minimum of a C+ in KCSE
(b)Advanced Certificate of Education GCE or A-levels applicants must have at least two principal passes and one subsidiary pass or its equivalent and must have passed in subjects related to the program above.
(c)Diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from a reputable institution.
(d)Advanced Diploma in a Relevant field, applicant must have an ordinary diploma from a recognized institution.
(e)Applicants for Advanced Diploma in Teaching in Higher Education must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
(f) A minimum of a C in KCSE plus a pre-university certificate with a mean of C
Students from non-English speaking countries shall be required to pass a special entrance exam set by the university and demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English

Course duration
- The course takes three years
Course requirements
- One is required to have attained
either of the following qualifications:
(a)A minimum of a C+ in KCSE or its equivalent
(b)Advanced Diploma in a Relevant field, applicant must have an ordinary diploma from a recognized institution
(c)A minimum of a C in KCSE plus a pre-university certificate from a recognized institution with a mean of a C+ and above
(d)Diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
(e)Advanced Certificate of Education GCE or A-levels applicants must have at least two principal passes and one subsidiary pass or its equivalent and must have passed in subjects related to education science.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries shall be required to pass a special entrance exam set by the university and demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.

Program duration
- The program takes four years
Course requirements
To qualify for this program, one is required to meet
either of the following qualifications:
(a)One must have scored a C+ in KCSE
(b) Two principal passes and one subsidiary at
A-levels or advanced certificate of education
GCE.In addition,applicants must have passed in
subjects related to education.
(c)A diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from a reputable
institution.
(d)A minimum of a C in KCSE plus a pre-university certificate with a mean of C+
Applicants from non-English speaking countries shall be required to pass a special entrance exam set by the university and demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.

Period of study
- The course takes four years
Course requirements
- Applicants must have scored
a C+ in KCSE.In addition,they
must have passed in the following
subjects:
(a)C+ in maths and C+ in any of the following:
(i)Biology
(ii)Physics
(iii)Geography
(iv)Chemistry or B- in either biological sciences or physical
sciences.
Those holding a diploma or S1 certificate in science Education from reputable Institutions may
be considered for admission as long as they have scored at least a credit.

Graduation requirements
- To graduate a student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated period.

Course duration
- The program takes four years
Admission shall be granted to holders of any any of the qualifications below:
(i) A mean grade of C+ and above at KCSE or
(ii) Two principals and one subsidiary at A-level.
(iii) A mean grade of C at KCSE and a Diploma in Education from a reputable institution.

Mode of study
(i) Part-time
(ii) Distance learning
(iii) Full time
(iv) School- based

Intakes
April, August and December for school-based students and January, May and September for full time and distance learning mode students.

Course duration
4 years
Entry requirements
- Students applying for this program are expected to hold
any of the qualifications
(i)C+ in KCSE
(ii) A minimum of C in KCSE plus a relevant
diploma from a recognized institution.
(iii)Division II in KCE or division III plus
a relevant diploma from a recognized institution.

Admission fees
(i)Kshs.2,000 for East African students
(ii)Kshs.4,000 for Non East African students

Tuition fees
-Kshs.110,000 p.a

Statutory fees
-Kshs.21,2000

Course duration
- Four years
Admission requirements
- A minimum of C+ in KCSE
with C+ in maths and any one of the subjects
below:
(i)Chemistry
(ii)Geography
(iii)Physics
(iv)Biology or B- in any one of the following
subjects:
(i)Biological sciences
(ii)Physical sciences

Applicants holding diploma/S1 certificate
in science education from reputable institutions
will be eligible for admission provided they have
passed with credit and above.

Course duration
- Four years
Admission requirements
- To be admitted for this program,
one must have scored C+ in KCSE or
diploma in education from a reputable
institution with C+ in two teaching
subjects and C in English and maths.

Tuition fees
(i)Sh.57,000 per semester for full
time mode of study
(ii)Sh.36,000 per session for school based
mode.

Program duration
(a)Eight semesters for full time
(b)Eight sessions for school based
The course is designed to provide skills and
knowledge needed in teaching expertise.

Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C+
in KCSE or a relevant diploma
from a recognized institution
or any other relevant qualifications
approved by senate.
Applicants are required to pay sh.1,000
non-refundable application fee.

Program duration
- The course takes a minimum
of four years.
Academic requirements
-Applicants must have either of the following options:
(i)A C in KCSE or division III with a P 1 certificate or
(ii)A C- in KCSE ,division II,a professional certificate plus a diploma or
(iii)A C in KCSE,division II in KCE plus a diploma in science and education or
(iv)A C+ in KCSE with a C+ in two science subjects
Course duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
This program is designed for
students who wish to specialize
in teaching science subjects.

Entry requirements
- Applicants must have scored C+ in
KCSE with C+ in two teaching subjects.
Holders of diploma in education or its
equivalent with a credit from a reputable
institution.

Course duration
- The course takes four years
Admission requirements
- At least B- in KCSE.
In addition,applicants
must have passed in subjects
below with the grades indicated:
Alternative 1
(i)B- in Physics,Biology,Geography
and B in chemistry.
(ii)B in Biological sciences,Physical
sciences and B- in Geography

Course duration
-Four years
Admission requirements
(i) A minimum of C+ at KCSE and C+ in teaching subjects OR

(ii) Two principals and one subsidiary pass at KACE OR

(iii) Diploma in Education with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate-recognized institution.

Tuition fees.
Sh.50,000 per semester

Program duration
4 years.
Academic requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in English and two teaching or
- Two principal passes at KACE level and a credit in English language at O level or
- KCSE C plus a P1 one certificate with two years teaching experience or
- A relevant diploma from a recognized institution
Duration
- 4 years
Academic requirements
- Applicants are required to have attained a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in any two science subjects or
- Two principals and one subsidiary pass at A levels subjects of specialization or
- Hold a diploma in education from a reputable institution
Period of study
- 4 years
Mode of study
- Full time
Mode of Study : Regular, School Based (December, April, August.)
Duration :4 years
Entry requirements: C+(plus) at KCSE and above and a C+ in two teaching subjects , Diploma holder in education from recognized institution And a C+ in two teaching subjects
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE and above or
- Hold a relevant diploma from a recognized institution or
- Produce an evidence of a other relevant qualifications,signed by head teacher of a school or college
Course duration
- 4 years
Course requirements

One must have scored a minimum of a C+ in final exams with a C+ in
two teaching subjects or hold a diploma in education or in a similar
field from a recognized institution.

Duration

Four years
Admission requirements
-A minimum of C+ in KCSE
with C+ in two teaching
subjects.

Course duration
-Eight semesters

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