September 2021 Intake Programmes

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University admits both Government- sponsored and self-sponsored students. It has a dynamic, comprehensive and high quality academic and vocational training system.
Applications are invited from qualified applicants to enroll in the following Doctorate, Masters, bachelor’s degree, diploma and certificate programmes offered in flexible modes of study; Regular( full-time), part-time and Open, Distance and electronic learning (ODeL).

SCHOOL OF LAW

Master of laws (LLM)
Bachelor of laws (LLB)
Diploma in law

MEDICAL SCHOOL

MEDICINE

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of science in Dental Technology
Bachelor of science in Oral Health
Diploma in Dental Technology
Diploma in Community Oral Health.

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Sciences Options Immunology; Hematology and Blood Transfusion; Microbiology;
Virology; Molecular Biology; Histology and Cytology; Parasitology
and Entomology; and Clinical Chemistry.
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Direct Entry
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences –
Upgrading

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

Bachelor of Pharmacy – Direct Entry
Bachelor of Pharmacy – Upgrading
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology

SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

Master of Clinical Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community
Health (Upgrading)
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community
Health – Direct Entry
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information
Management (Upgrading)
Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information
Management -Regular
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
(Upgrading)
Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Bachelor of science in nursing (direct entry)
Bachelor of science in nursing (upgrading)

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION & DIETETICS

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and processing
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Diploma in Food Science and processing Technology
Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics

DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health
Master of Public Health
Master of Health Systems Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH

Master of Science in Community Health
Master of Science in Health Education and Promotion
BSc. Community Health
BSc. Health Education and Promotion
Diploma in Community Health
Certificate in Community Health

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Master of Science in Food Science and Safety
Bachelor of Science in Public Health

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration options: Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; Marketing
Management; Accounting and Finance Science; and Strategic
Management.
Master of Science in Procurement and Supplies Management
Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management options Public Policy and Administration; Local Government Administration; Financial Management; Social Services Management; Community Development; and NGO Management.
Master of Science in Project Planning and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Bachelor of Business Management Options:
• Marketing Management,
• Human Resource Management,
• Banking and Finance,
• Entrepreneurship,
• Risk & Insurance Management,
• International Business Management,
• Supplies and Procurement Management,
• Accounting
Bachelor of Procurement
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration Options:
• Population and Development
• NGO’s role in development
• Political economy
• Community and rural development
• Gender and development
• Democracy and Human rights
Bachelor of Office Management and Administration
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics
Certificate in Maritime Transport Logistics
Diploma in Supplies and Procurement Management
Diploma in Project Management
Certificate in Business Management
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Certificate in Supplies & Procurement Management

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Master of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Statistics
Bachelor of Economics

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration – Accounting
and Finance
Master of Business Administration Options:
• Accounting & Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Management
• Production and Operations Management.
• Small Business Management
Bachelor of Commerce Options:
• Accounting & Finance Banking
• Human resource management
• Marketing management
• Strategic management
• Production and Operations Management.
• Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Microfinance
Diploma in Banking & Finance
Certificate in Banking & Finance
Certificate in Accounting

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Master of Science in Information Security (Cyber Crime)
Master of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Computer Science

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Master of Science in Information Science (Digital Learning)
Bachelor of Science in Information Science

DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE COMPUTING

Bachelor of Business Information Technology
Diploma in Business Information Technology
Certificate in Business Information Technology

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

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
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Certificate in Early childhood Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Specializations:
• Educational Counseling Psychology
• Educational Communication & Technology
• Educational Management Administration & Leadership
• Educational Economics
• Educational Planning
• Educational Psychology
• Sociology of Education
• Educational Guidance & Counseling
Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Studies
Master of Education Specializations:
• Educational Counseling Psychology.
• Educational Communication & Technology.
• Educational Management Administration & Leadership.
• Educational Economics
• Educational Planning
• Educational Psychology
• Sociology of Education
• Educational Guidance & Counseling
Master of Education in Special Needs Education
Master of Education (Early Childhood Studies)

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ENERGY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

MSc. Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Energy and Environmental Technology
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Electronic Systems
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Diploma in Medical Engineering

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology
PhD in Development Studies
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Master of Arts in Development Studies
Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Master of Arts (M.A) in Security Studies and Criminology (MASSC)
Master of Arts (M.A) in Governance and Ethics
Master of Arts (M.A) in Journalism and Media Studies;Options-
• Journalism
• Corporate Communications
• Media Management
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 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;0ptions-
• Electronic Media
• Print Media
• Public Relations
• Advertising
Diploma in Community Development and Social work
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy
Diploma in Security Studies and Criminology
Diploma in County Governance and Administration
Certificate in Security Studies and Criminology
Certificate in Community Development and social work
Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication
Certificate in Public Relations and Diplomacy