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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology(Science Laboratory Technology) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology(Science Laboratory Technology), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology(Science Laboratory Technology)
Major Subject
Science Laboratory Technology
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
3 years
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About Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology(Science Laboratory Technology)

Colleges Offering Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology(Science Laboratory Technology)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Trainee entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements.

Passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with minimum grade of D+ (plus) and in addition a minimum grade of D+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology or Biology Science, Chemistry or physical sciences.
Passed a relevant craft course
Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the Kenya National Examination Council
COURSE DURATION

This course takes duration of four trimesters.

EXAMINATIONS

Kenya National Examination Council will offer external examinations
Internal examinations will be conducted by the institution
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Trainee entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements.

Passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with minimum grade of D+ (plus) and in addition a minimum grade of D+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology or Biology Science, Chemistry or physical sciences.
Passed a relevant craft course
Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the Kenya National Examination Council
COURSE DURATION

This course takes duration of four trimester
Passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with minimum grade of D+ (plus) and in addition a minimum grade of D+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology or Biology Science, Chemistry or physical sciences.
Passed a relevant craft course
Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the Kenya National Examination Council
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade C - (minus) with C- in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or its equivalent OR Any other Certificate recognized by the Senate.
Course Duration: 6 Semesters.

Universities Offering Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology(Science Laboratory Technology)

Admission requirements
- One must hold any one
of the qualifications
below:
(a)A minimum of C in KCSE
(b)Division II in KCE/EACE or at least one
principal pass at EAACE.
In addition,students must have scored C
in each of the subjects below:
(i)Physics and chemistry or physical science
(ii) Mathematics
(iii) Biology or biological sciences
(iv) English or Kiswahili

Applicants holding a certificate in science
laboratory technology may be eligible for
admission as long as they have passed with
credit.

Course duration
- Three years
Admission requirements
One must have attained a C in KCSE with a C- in maths or physics and a C in each of the following subjects.
(a) English or kiswahili
(b)Physical sciences or biological sciences
(c)Chemistry or biology or
be in possession of a certificate recognized by the university senate and Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.Those having other qualifications recognized by the university will also be enrolled.
Course duration
- Nine trimesters
Fees
-Sh.35,550 per trimester
Direct Entry:-
i) KCSE certificate with a minimum of C and grade C (plain) in biological/physical sciences Or
ii) KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes in subjects and O level Credit in Chemistry Or
iii) Certificate in relevant disciplines from an institution of higher learning recognized by the University Senate. Or
iv) Any other qualifications recognized by the university Senate.

Entry requirements
- A minimum of C in KCSE
with C- in chemistry and
biology.Holders of certificates
in science laboratory technology or
relevant discipline from a reputable
institution.

Course duration
- Seven trimesters

Tuition fees
- Sh.29,550 per trimester
Entry requirements
(i) KCSE C and above or

(ii) Division III at o levels or

(iii) A pre-university college certificate or

(iv) A 6 months and above certificate from a reputable institution.

Duration
Three years

Mode of study
Full time
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C at KCSE or a certificate in a relevant discipline.

Tuition fees
Ksh.33,000 per semester

Mode of study
Full time

Course duration
Four semesters

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