Candidates must satisfy the University’s general admission criteria for undergraduate programmes.
Eligibility for consideration for admission into the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at the School of Mathematics shall be governed by the following minimum admission requirements or an equivalent qualification recognized by the senate.
1.KCSE:
A holder of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum aggregate performance of C+. In addition, candidates must have obtained a minimum of grade B+ in mathematics.
2.A-Level:
A holder of the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with 2 principal passes in mathematics/physics, mathematics/chemistry, mathematics/geography, or Mathematics/Economics
3.Diploma in Computer Studies/Statistics/Education:
A holder of an ordinary diploma in computer studies, statistics, or education with mathematics as a major subject, with a minimum pass at credit level, from an institution recognized by the senate.
4.A Bachelors Degree:
A holder of a Bachelors’ Degree from an institution recognized by the senate preferably with a good mathematics background.
CREDIT TRANSFER AND EXEMPTIONS
The point of entry into the programme for candidates other than direct KCSE shall be approved by the Senate on recommendations of the Board of the School of Mathematics and shall be based on the qualification of the candidate.
Credit Transfer
A candidate who has been admitted to this program and has taken and passes a course unit offered within another degree program may apply for transfer of the credit earned within the previous program to this program.
Credit transfers will only be approved from institutions and degree programs recognized by the senate.
Where a candidate wishes to transfer credit from a degree program of another institution to this program, the candidate shall send an application to the academic registrar justifying the request and provide evidence of the credentials which support such a request.
Credits may not be transferred in the third year and fourth year of study.
Application for credit transfer shall be considered only after the applicant has paid the exemption fees
Duration: 4 years