Official List of Courses Offered at Kirinyaga University 2023/2024 Intake

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Kirinyaga University Courses, Kirinyaga University (KYU) 2023/2024 Intake Programmes | Official list of Undergraduate, Degree, Diploma, Certificate and Postgraduate programmes offered at Kirinyaga University that gain accreditation for 2023/2024 academic year.

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Official List of Courses (Programmes) Offered at Kirinyaga University.

Below is the full detail of all the undergraduate courses offered at the Kirinyaga University, KYU:

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
1.	Bachelor of Commerce	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate	8 Semesters
2.	Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Economics and Mathematics Bachelor of Economics and Finance Bachelor of Economics and Statistics	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate	8 Semesters
3.	Bachelor of Business Management	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate	8 Semesters
4.	Bachelor of Enterprise Management	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate	8 Semesters
5.	Bachelor of Procurement and Supplies Management	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate	8 Semesters

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

NAME OF THE PROGRAMME

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DURATION

Diploma in Business Management

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C– (minus) or its equivalent

KCSE mean grade D+ (plus) and a certificate in any relevant discipline with at least Credit pass from an institution recognized by the University senate.

6 Semesters

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	Certificate in Business Management	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (plus)			4 Semesters

SHORT COURSES

NAME OF THE PROGRAMME

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DURATION

Proficiency Certificate in customer care
Proficiency certificate in supervisory skills
Proficiency Certificate in strategic management and leadership
Proficiency Certificate in Management skills for Senior managers

Degree Holders in any discipline relevant to the Public Sector Services

KCSE/KCE/KACE qualifications and a relevant Diploma from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

4 weeks – full time 6 weeks – part time

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEGREE COURSE

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
1.	BSc. Forensic Science	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences	8 Semesters
2.	BSc. in Clinical Medicine & Community Health (Direct Entry)	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.	12 Trimesters
3.	BSc. Clinical Medicine & Community Health – (Mature Entry)t	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) and a Diploma or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery Be registered by the Clinical Officer’s Council of Kenya.	8 Trimesters
4.	BSc. Community Health & Development	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.	8 Semesters
5.	BSc. in Health Information Management & Informatics	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and above with C (plain) in English / Kiswahili ,Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics/ Chemistry OR Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the University Senate.	8 Semesters
6.	BSc. Nursing	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.	12 Trimesters

DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
1.	Diploma in Human Biosciences Options Biochemistry Biotechnology	KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences. OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.	6 Semesters
2.	Diploma in HIV Management	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus) with D+ (Plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Science	3 Semesters
3.	Diploma in Community Health & Development	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of of C- (minus) with D+ (Plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences. OR Credit pass in any relevant certificate course with at least KCSE Grade D+ (Plus).	6 Semesters
4.	Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences, and C- in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics	9 Trimesters
5.	Diploma in Health Information Management & Informatics	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus) with: D+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/ Biological Sciences and D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics /Physics/ Physical Sciences	6 Semesters

CERTIFICATE COURSES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
1.	Certificate in Community Health & Development	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)	4 Semesters
2.	Certificate in HIV Management	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)	2 Semesters

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

NAME OF THE PROGRAMME

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DURATION

Molecular Diagnostics

Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate

An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate.

2 weeks Full time

Total Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories
Course in GCLP
Course in mentorship

Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate

An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate.

2 weeks Full time

SCHOOL OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
1.	Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)	8 Semesters
2.	Bachelor of Science	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)	8 Semesters
3.	Bachelor of Science in Information Science	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)	8 Semesters
4.	Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)	8 Semesters
5.	Bachelor of Science in Financial Engineering	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)	8 Semesters
6.	Bachelor of Science Statistics	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and B- in Mathematics. OR Diploma in applied Sciences in which there has been a substantive mathematics content, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate.	8 Semesters
7.	Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Computer Science	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in Mathematics. In addition, applicants must have grade C-(minus) in both Chemistry and Physics.	8 Semesters
8.	Bachelor of Science Actuarial Science	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with at least C+(plus) in English and Mathematics OR A mean grade of KCSE C (Plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and a Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.	8 Semesters
9.	Bachelor of Science Information Technology	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate	8 Semesters
10.	Bachelor of Science Computer Science	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate	8 Semesters
11.	Bachelor of Science Business Information Technology	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate	8 Semesters

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
1.	Diploma in Information Technology	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics OR KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.	6 Semesters
2.	Diploma in Business Information Technology	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics OR KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.	6 Semesters

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
1.	Certificate in Information Technology	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics	4 Semesters
2.	Certificate in Business Information Technology	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics	4 Semesters

SHORT COURSES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
1.	Proficiency Certificate in Computer Applications. Certificate in data & Information Security. Certificate in Computer Networking. CISCO IT Essentials.	Be a holder of KCSE/KCE Certificate OR An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by university senate	8 weeks – fulltime 12 weeks – part time
2.	Proficiency certificate in data analysis	Be a holder of KCSE Certificate	10 Days

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
	Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Bachelor of Technology in Construction and Property Management. Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering	Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Geography or any subject in group III, IV and V OR Be a holder of Diploma in any relevant discipline with at least a credit from an institution recognized by the University Senate	8 Semesters
2.	Diploma in Building Construction Diploma in Quantity Surveying Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Architecture Diploma in Electrical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning	Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+(plus) in Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry OR KCSE mean grade D+ ( Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate	6 Semesters
3.	Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering Certificate in Automotive Engineering Certificate in Architectural Studies Certificate in Building Construction	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus) with at least D(plain) Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry	4 Semesters
4.	SHORT COURSES Certificate in Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) Proficiency Course in Plumbing and Tile work	Be a holder of KCSE certificate Be a holder of KCSE certificate	4 weeks 6 weeks

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY

UNDERGRADUATE, DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
1.	BSc in Fashion Design and Textile Technology	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject (Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography , History) OR Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent with minimum C-(minus) at KCSE.	8 Semesters – full time 12 Semesters –part time
2.	BSc Hospitality Management	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject (Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography , History) OR Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent with minimum C-(minus) at KCSE.	8 Semesters
3.	Diploma in Fashion Design & Textile Technology Diploma in Hospitality Management Diploma in Food & Beverage Management	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (Minus) with at least D+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili OR KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and a certificate in any relevant area with at least a pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate	6 Semesters
4.	Certificate in Food and Beverage production Services and Sales Certificate in Fashion Design & Textile Technology Certificate in catering and Accommodation Operations	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ (Plus)	4 Semesters

SHORT COURSES

NAME OF THE PROGRAMME

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DURATION

Apparel accessories
Interior design and fabric decoration

Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate

Practitioner in fashion industry

Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the School of Hospitality &Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the above

1 Month 3 Weeks

Waiters’ proficiency
Basic cookery

Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate

Those practicing in food industry

Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the School of Hospitality & Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the above

3 Weeks

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