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Course Profile

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

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

Course Name

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry(Chemistry)

Major Subject

Chemistry

Course Category

Degree

Average Study Duration

4 years

About Bachelor of Science in Chemistry(Chemistry)

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Science in Chemistry(Chemistry)

Chepkoilel University College

Eldoret

Academic requirements

Students interested in this program are required to have scored a minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in chemistry or
hold a diploma in a similar field from a reputable institution with at least a credit.

Course duration

Four years

University of Nairobi School of Physical Sciences

Nairobi

Bondo University College School of Biological and Physical Sciences

Bondo

Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Chemistry(Chemistry)

Catholic University of Eastern Africa Faculty of Science

Nairobi

Interested students are required to
have either of the following qualifications:
(a)A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in chemistry
(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 course above
(c)Diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
(d)Advanced Diploma in a Relevant field, applicant must have an ordinary diploma from a recognized institution
(e)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 three years

Kenyatta University School of Pure and Applied Sciences

Nairobi

Admission requirements
- Applicants must have
scored a minimum of C+
in KCSE with B- in maths.
In addition,they must have
passed any two subjects from
the alternatives given below:
Alternative 1
(a)B- in physics,biology,geography
and B chemistry.
(b)B in biological sciences,physical sciences and B- in geography

Course duration
- Four years

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

Tuition fees
-Kshs.120,000 p.a

Statutory fees
Kshs.21,200

University of Nairobi, School of Biological and Physical Sciences.Chiromo Campus

Nairobi

Admission requirements
-Applicant must have attained a C+ in KCSE and passes in at least three subjects in either of the sets below:
(i)A C+ in physics,maths,geography,biology and chemistry
(ii) A C+ in biological sciences,maths,geography and physical sciences or
-Be a holder of a KACE certificate with two principal passes,one being chemistry or
-Be a holder of a diploma or higher diploma from reputable institution
Period of study
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Kakamega

Those who graduate from universities after
taking this program may serve in laboratories
or in manufacturing industries.

Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in chemistry
or be in possession of a relevant diploma from
a recognized institution with at least a credit.

Program duration
- A minimum of a four years

Chepkoilel University College

Eldoret

Requirements

To qualify for this program, one is required
to have scored a minimum of a C+ with a C+
in chemistry or a diploma in chemistry or
its equivalent from a reputable institution.

Course length

Four years

JKUAT Main Campus Juja

Nairobi

Entry requirements
- Those applying must have attained a C+ in KCSE with a C in chemistry or physical science and a C- in any two of the following subjects.
(i)Physics,biology and maths
Course duration
- 4 years

Chepkoilel University College School of Science

Eldoret

Course requirements

One must have scored a minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in chemistry or
hold a relevant diploma from accredited institution.

Period of study

Four years

Kabarak University

Nakuru

Admission requirements
-Applicants must have
scored at least C+ in
KCSE with C in biology,English,
chemistry and a pass in maths.

Program duration
-Four years