Study at Mount Kenya University

The MKU School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) and the Pharmacy Regulatory Authority in accordance with the Pharmacy and Poisons Act (Cap 244). The School offers Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Bachelor of Pharmacy.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy

Direct Entry
KCSE mean grade of B- or its equivalent, and C+ in cluster subjects: Biology
or Biological science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics and English/ Kiswahili
Upgrading
The applicants must have studied the Diploma in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical
Technology in a Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Accredited institution
Plus KCSE mean grade C (Plain)or its equivalent and a C (Plain) in the following four cluster subjects: English/ Kiswahili, Chemistry/ physical Science, Biology/ Biological Sciences, Mathematics/ physics .applicant must also be enrolled as a Pharmaceutical Technologist by the PPB

Duration: 15 Trimesters
Fees : KSh 125,000 per Trimester

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology

KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, and C in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, and English or Kiswahili

Duration: 9 Trimesters
Fees: KSh. 49,550 per trimester

The School comprises three departments: Forensic Medicine, Clinical Sciences and Health Records Management. It offers Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor and Master programmes listed below:
• Master of Clinical Medicine
• Bachelor of Science in  Clinical Medicine and Community Health
• Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
• Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology

At the School of Nursing, which is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya, you will be trained on autonomous and collaborative care of individual patients, families, groups and communities in all settings. We emphasize on integration of new healthcare technology and the need to translate research-based knowledge into real life nursing practice.
The School offers the following programmes
• PhD Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing (Midwifery, Community Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nursing Education, Leadership and Management)
• BSc. Nursing ( Direct entry and Upgrading)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct Entry)
KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)and C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, and Chemistry & Biology or its equivalent
Regular -12 trimesters
KSh. 106,300 per trimester
Thika Main Campus Only
May and September Intakes Only

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Upgrading, Distance Learning)
KCSE mean grade C (plain) or Division II Plus Either Kenya registered community health nursing (KRCHN), Kenya registered nursing(KRN), Kenya registered nurse/ mid-wife (KRN/M), Kenya registered nursing/ Mental Health and psychiatry (KRN/MHP) OR Kenya Registered Midwifery (KRM) Certificate issued by nursing of Kenya
* Plus A valid practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
* Plus Two years of work experience after graduating as a registered nurse
* Plus Nurses/ mid-wife trained outside Kenya and license by the council must seek clearance before progression

8 trimesters
KSh. 65,000 per trimester (Excluding placement fee), Indexing and NCK training materials KSh. 25,000 Payable directly to Nursing Council of
Kenya (A/C No. 01136098613400 Co-Operative Bank)
May and September Intakes Only

The School offers world-class teaching, learning, research, innovation and investments in public health. It houses programmes in Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Processing Technology, Health Systems Management, Public Health in Reproductive Health, Food Hygiene and Safety, and Environmental Health.
• PhD Public Health
• Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Health Systems Management
• Master of Science in Community Health
• Master of Science in Health Education and Promotion
• Master of Science in Food Science and Safety
• Bachelor of Public Health
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science and processing
• Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management
• Bachelor of Science in Community Health
• Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion
• Diploma/ Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Diploma in Food Science and processing Technology
• Diploma/ Certificate in Community Health

The MKU School of Law was started in 2009 and is housed at the Mount Kenya University Parklands Campus within the Capital City of Nairobi. It is fully accredited by the Commission for Higher Education and Council of Legal Education.
The Law Campus has state-of-the-art library, reading areas, ICT facilities, moot court, and online research journals, among other academic resources. From company law and cyber-crime, to music and medicine, our law programmes at diploma and degree levels prepare you to put theoretical knowledge into practice whether in Kenya or internationally.

Our Programmes
• Master of laws (LLM)
• Bachelor of laws (LLB)
• Diploma in law

When you study Law at MKU, you will have a wide range of career opportunities such as:

1. Being a Legal practitioner
2. Joining the Judiciary: as a judge, magistrate or legal researcher
3. Working at the Attorney General’s office
4. Working at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) as a public prosecutor
5. Working at Non-governmental organizations (NGO)
6. Land registrars at the Ministry of Lands
7. Academician

School of Business and Economics
MKU’s School of Business and Economics is ranked as one of the top business schools in the region and offers academic programmes from certificate to PhD level. Our degrees, diplomas and certificates prepare you for the employment needs of the expanding world of business and professional financial services. Whether you want a corporate career or to build your own business empire, we train you to be creative, analytical, bold and inquisitive assumptions.
The School has three departments: Management, Accounting and Finance, and Economics.

• PhD Business Administration and Management
• MSc. in Procurement and Supplies Management
• MSc. in Project Planning and Management
• Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management
• Master of Arts in Economics
• Master of Business Administration
• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
• Bachelor of Business Management
• Bachelor of Procurement
• Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
• Bachelor of Office Management and Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Economics
• Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics
• Bachelor of Science in Finance and Statistics
• Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Diploma/ Certificate in Human Resource Management
• Diploma/ Certificate in Business Management
• Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics
• Certificate in Maritime Transport Logistics
• Diploma/ Certificate in Supplies and Procurement Management
• Diploma in Project Management
• Diploma/ Certificate in Banking & Finance

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
The MKU School of Computing and Informatics offers the much soughtafter
skills in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Informatics and Knowledge
Management. The programmes are offered at certificate, diploma and degree levels in three
departments; Information Technology, Information Science and Knowledge Management and Enterprise Computing.
The University has partnerships with global IT giants such as IBM and Oracle to make the courses even more industry-focused.

Our Courses
• MSc. in Information Security (Cyber Crime)
• MSc. in Information Science
• MSc. in Information Technology
• BSc. Information Technology
• BSc. Information Science
• Bachelor of Business Information Technology
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma/ Certificate in Business Information
Technology

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
At the MKU School of Education, we appreciate that teachers are leaders who help shape the future of the society. Our education programmes which include certificate, diploma, bachelor, masters and PhD, provide teachers with knowledge, skills and opportunities to mould the future of the next generation of citizens.

Besides direct entry into education programmes for school leavers, MKU offers innovative and flexible Online webbased Distance, Institution-Based and Electronic Learning (DIBeL) programmes for practising classroom teachers and school administrators (senior teachers, heads of departments, deputies and heads of institution).
• Doctor of Philosophy in Education
• Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Studies
• Master of Education
• Master of Education in Special Needs Education
• Master of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
• Bachelor of Education (Science)
• Bachelor of Education (Arts)
• Bachelor of Education in Primary Education
• Bachelor of Education in Special Needs (Primary Education
• Bachelor of Education in Special Needs (Secondary Education)
• Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Studies
• Diploma in Special Needs Education
• Diploma in Early Childhood Studies

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ENERGY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Our engineering courses are essential to all industrial sectors in Kenya and around the world. Emphasis is placed on incorporating the latest technologies and ideas, and direct involvement of engineers from industry to ensure that our courses are industrially relevant and up-to-date.
You will be trained to develop successful careers in environmental and electrical, and electronic engineering. The School comprises two departments: Energy and Environmental Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

• Master of science in Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in in Energy and Environmental Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production
• Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management
• Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Electronic Systems
• Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Diploma in Medical Engineering

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
The School of Social Sciences comprises the departments of Psychology, Humanities and Languages; Social and Development Studies; Journalism and Mass Communication; and Institute of Security Studies, Justice and Ethics. The departments offer postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma and certificate courses in various disciplines such as psychology, international relations, diplomacy, development studies, journalism and media studies, diplomacy, governance, security studies and criminology, peace studies and public administration.
We cultivate the ability of students to think critically, conduct research and draw logical conclusion while at the same time expressing their thoughts effectively, with the overall intention of providing them with learning experiences to position them to serve and function in a dynamic global environment.
• PhD in Counseling Psychology
• PhD in Development Studies
• PhD in Sociology
• Master of Arts in Development Studies
• Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
• Master of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology
• Master of Arts in Governance and Ethics
• Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies;
• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
• Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
• Bachelor of Social Work and Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology
• Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
• Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Governance
• Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Security Studies
• Bachelor of Counselling Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in Film and Animation Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication
• Diploma/ Certificate in Community Development and Social work
• Diploma in counselling Psychology
• Diploma / Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Diploma / Certificate in Public Relations and Diplomacy
• Diploma / Certificate in Security Studies and Criminology
• Diploma in County Governance and Administration

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
The MKU School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management  is changing the way people think about hospitality and travel. The School offers certificate, diploma, bachelor and master programmes. Your degree will open up a network of industry links, give you training in business management and develop you into an innovative, professional leader for the hospitality and travel industry.
The school has ultra-modern facilities comprising training restaurants, demonstration kitchens, guest rooms, a fully furnished guest house, and a state of-the-art laundry, tourism gallery, conference room, classrooms and offices.
Students from the school also benefit the European Union grant which sponsors two students every year to study at Vincent Pol University in Poland for five months on a fully sponsored Erasmus programme.
• Master of Science in Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
• Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Certificate in Food Production
• Certificate in Travel and Tourism Operations

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
MKU School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS) is focused towards providing pure and applied sciences as a vehicle for attaining and sustaining industrial development in Kenya and beyond. The School trains professional scientists in animal health and production sciences, biological sciences, physical and mathematical sciences.
• PhD in Applied Entomology
• PhD in Ecology
• PhD in Zoology/Botany
• PhD in Conservation Biology
• PhD in Molecular Biology
• PhD in Chemistry
• PhD in Natural Products Chemistry
• PhD in Immunology
• Master of Science in Chemistry
• Master of Science in Statistics
• Master of Science in Applied Entomology
• Master of Science in Ecology and Conservation Biology
• Master of Science in Biotechnology
• Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Statistics
• Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Health & Production
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Rural Development
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
• Diploma/ Certificate in Animal Health & Production
• Certificate in Artificial Insemination