Graduate

PROGRAMMES
Department of Biological Sciences

  1. Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology (Ph.D. in Entomology)
  2. Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology (Ph.D. in Molecular Biology
  3. Master of Science in Molecular Biology
  4. Master of Science in Environmental Science & Resource Management
  5. Master of Science in Entomology

Department of Mathematics

  1. Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD. in Applied Mathematics)
  2. Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
  3. Master of Science in Applied Statistics
  4. Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
  5. Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Mathematics
  6. Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics
  7. Post Graduate Diploma in Pure Mathematics

Programmes, Admission Requirements, Duration and Fees

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in Entomology Master’s Degree in Entomology/Zoology/Biology/Agriculture/
Horticulture/ Crop Protection/Forestry/related Sciences from a University recognized by MUST Senate.
Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from a University recognized
by MUST Senate
Ph.D. in Chemistry Master’s degree in Chemistry from a recognized University, relevant to the desired discipline or an equivalent qualification approved by the Senate.
Ph.D. in Physics Master’s degree in Physics from a recognized University, relevant to the desired discipline or an equivalent qualification approved by the Senate.
Duration: 3 years   Mode of Study: Fulltime/Part-time/Weekend    Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000
Master of Science in Applied Statistics Bachelor’s Degree in BSc. Statistics, BSc Actuarial Science, BSc Applied Statistics, BSc Mathematics and Computer Science, Bachelor of Science Mathematics, BED Arts /Science (Mathematics) or any other related courses with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR; a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree in BSc Mathematics and Computer Science, Bachelor of Science Mathematics, BED Arts /Science (Mathematics) or any other related courses with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR; a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Master of Science in Molecular Biology

BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Biological Sciences, Zoology, Botany or relevant life sciences from an institution recognized by MUST senate.

OR;

BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in Biological Sciences/Zoology/Botany or relevant life sciences provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2years relevant post qualification work experience.

Master of Science in Entomology

BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in
Biological Sciences/Agriculture/Crop Protection/Horticulture or relevant
life sciences, with at least one course Unit passed in Entomology or an
equivalent qualification, from an institution recognized by MUST Senate

 

OR;

BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in
Biological Sciences/Agriculture/Crop Protection/Horticulture or relevant
life sciences with at least one course Unit passed in Entomology or
an equivalent qualification, provided the candidate can show proven
evidence of research ability and/or 2 yrs relevant post qualification work
experience.

Master of Science in Environmental Science and Resource Management

BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in
Biological Sciences/Zoology/Botany or relevant life sciences from an
institution recognized by MUST senate.

 

OR;

BSc. Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division)
in Biological Sciences/Zoology/Botany or relevant life sciences provided
the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or 2yrs
relevant post qualification work experience.

Master of Science in Chemistry
Specializations: Analytical/ Environmental Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry

Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
having studied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Chemistry,
Industrial Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials
Chemistry or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by
MUST Senate

 

 

 

OR;

Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with additional relevant training, evidence of
research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer
reviewed publications and relevant working experience having studied
Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial
Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry
or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST
Senate

OR;

Bachelor of Education degree with Second Class Honours
(Upper Division) having studied Chemistry as one of the teaching
subjects provided you have accumulated at least 72 Chemistry credit
hours/course units.
OR;
Bachelor of Education degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Chemistry as one of the teaching subjects provided you have accumulated at least 72 Chemistry credit hours/course units.

Master of Science in Physics
Specializations: Environmental Physics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, and Condensed Matter Physics

Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
having studied Physics, Renewable Energy/Environmental Physics,
Applied Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Industrial
Physics, Materials Physics or any other relevant degree from an
Institution recognized by MUST Senate

 

 

 

OR;

Bachelor of Science degree
with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with additional relevant
training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper
presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working
experience having studied Physics, Renewable Energy/Environmental
Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics,
Industrial Physics, Materials Physics or any other relevant degree from
an Institution recognized by MUST Senate

OR;

Bachelor of Education
degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied
Physics as one of the teaching subjects provided you have accumulated
at least 72 Physics credit hours/course units

Master of Science in Cement

Bachelor’s Degree in Cement & Concrete Technology, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Education (Science) with Chemistry/Biology/Physics, Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering), Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering), Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Technology, Bachelor of Science in Geology, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or any other relevant degree programme with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized university.

OR;

A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.

Master of Science in Pure Mathematics

Bachelor’s Degree in BSc. Statistics, BSc Actuarial Science, BSc Applied Statistics, BSc Mathematics and Computer Science, Bachelor of Science Mathematics, BED Arts /Science (Mathematics) or any other related courses with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR; a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.

 

Duration: 4 semesters Mode of Study: Full time/Weekend    Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000
Post Graduate Diploma in
Applied Statistics

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or related field with
at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from an institution
recognized by MUST Senate

 

 

 

OR;

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or
Mathematics or related field with at least Second Class Honours (Lower
Division) from an institution recognized by MUST Senate and 2 years
relevant post qualification work experience.

Post Graduate Diploma in
Applied Mathematics
Post Graduate Diploma in
Pure Mathematics
Duration: 2 semesters Mode of Study: Full time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru)
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000