Kirinyaga University College September Admission Application Form and Courses Offered

By admin | August 31, 2017

Kirinyaga University College seeks to admit students to its various academic programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors and Postgraduate levels. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the following Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses due to start in September 2017. Download Application Forms online.

Each course will have its own entry requirements, often specifying both the subjects you must already have studied, as well as the grades you will need to have achieved.

How to Apply

The application forms are available from the website and are returned upon Payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,500 for Degree courses and Kshs 1,000 for Diploma and Certificate courses. Application fee can be deposited in the University account: Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) ACCOUNT NO: 1104016028
Cooperative Bank ACCOUNT NO: 01129489200000
Equity Bank ACCOUNT NO: 0100299420333 Or paid in Bankers cheque or Money order at the University. Filled application should be returned to the Registrar Academic Affairs Offices. THE REGISTRAR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY
P.O BOX 143 – 10300
KERUGOYA

Click here to download the application form.

Application Form

COURSES

FULL TIME AND PART TIME PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	Masters of Business Administration	A Bachelors Degree at Upper Second Class Honours from Kirinyaga University or any other university recognized by the university senate OR, A Bachelors Degree at Lower Second Class Honours with at least 2 years post-graduation working or research experience; OR, A Bachelors Degree at Lower Second Class Honours with relevant professional qualifications OR, A relevant Bachelors degree with a pass, and four years relevant experience			4 Semesters

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	Bachelor of Commerce	Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination)certificate  with a minimum of C+ and a minimum of C in both mathematics and English OR Be a holder of  KNEC 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	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English or Kiswahili OR Be a holder of  KNEC 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 mean grade C+ and above (plus) or equivalent and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English or Kiswahili. OR Mean grade of C plain at KCSE with KNEC diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution by University Senate.			8 Semesters
4.	Bachelor of Enterprise Management	Applicants with an overall KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or equivalent and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or equivalent with KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline with minimum of pass from an institution recognized by University Senate.			8 Semesters
5.	Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply Management	Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate  with a minimum of C+ and a minimum of C in both mathematics and English OR Be a holder of  KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate			8 Semesters

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	Diploma in Business Management Diploma in Human Resource Management Diploma in Public Relations Diploma in Entrepreneurship	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C plain with a pass in Mathematics and English. OR KCSE mean grade C- (C Minus) and  KNEC certificate or equivalent  in any relevant area with at least Credit pass			4 Semesters

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	Certificate in Business Management Certificate in Human Resource Management Certificate in Public Relations Certificate in Entrepreneurship	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus)			1 Semester

SHORT COURSES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	Proficiency Certificate in Leadership and Management Proficiency certificate in supervisory skills Proficiency Certificate  in Governance and Administration for Public Officers Proficiency Certificate in Management for Effective Service Delivery	KCSE/KCE/KACE Certificates Or Professional qualifications Or Recommendation from employers for those employed			2 Weeks

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEGREE COURSE

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	BSc. Forensic Science	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)	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	KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C in KCSE  and have a KNEC Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery Be registered by the Kenya Clinical Officer’s Council.			8 Trimesters
4.	BSc. Community Health  & Development	Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (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	Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of C+ (plus) and above with a combination of: English or Kiswahili C , Biology/Biological Sciences, C , Mathematics C, Physics or Chemistry OR Have a KNEC Diploma or equivalent in Health Records and Information Technology or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the University Senate.			8 Semesters

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	Mean Grade C (plain) at K.C.S.E with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Science.OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.			2-Semesters + Field attachment
3.	Diploma in Community Health & Development	KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in 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
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 in Chemistry/Physical Sciences and C-(minus) in Mathematics/Physics OR Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.			9 Trimesters
5.	BSc. in Health Information Management & Informatics	Certificate in  Community Health & Development Certificate in HIV Management			3 Semesters

PROFESSIONAL COURSE

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	Molecular Diagnostics	KCSE/KCE/KACE Certificate with a pass in Relevant Biological Sciences qualifications			2 weeks Full time
2.	Total Quality Management in Clinical Laboratories	KCSE/KCE/KACE Certificate with a pass in Professional qualifications in laboratory sciences.			2 weeks Full time

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	BSc in Information Technology	Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with a minimum of  C in both Mathematics and English OR, Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate			8 Semesters
2.	Bachelor of Business Information Technology	Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with a minimum of  C in both Mathematics and English OR, Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate			8 Semesters
3.	BSc Computer Science	Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with a minimum of  C in both Mathematics and English OR, Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with KNEC Diploma or equivalent 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 Diploma in Business Information Technology	Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Pass in Information Technology Certificate			4 Semesters

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	Certificate in Information Technology Certificate in Business Information Technology	Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at  K.C.S.E			1 Semester

SHORT COURSES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	Proficiency Certificate in Computer Applications CISCO IT  Essentials Professional Certificate in Information Systems	Be a holder of  KCSE/KCE Certificate			3 months (part time) or equivalent on full-time basis
2.	Computer based Information Security	Be a holder of KCSE/KCE Certificate			2 Weeks

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	BSc. in Statistics	Mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in English and B- in Mathematics/Credit pass in bridging Mathematics from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR KNEC Diploma or equivalent  in a relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.			9 Semesters
2.	BSc. in Mathematics and Computer Science	Mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in Mathematics. In addition, a student must have grade C-(minus) in both Chemistry and Physics. OR KNEC Diploma or equivalent  in a relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.			8 Semesters
3.	BSc. In Actuarial Science	Mean grade of C Plus (C+) at KCSE with at least C+ in English and Mathematics or a Bridging certificate in mathematics with a minimum grade of credit from a recognized institution. OR A mean grade of KCSE C plain with C in Mathematics KNEC Diploma or equivalent  in a relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate.			9 Semesters

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
	Diploma in Building Construction Diploma in Quantity Surveying	KCSE with minimum aggregate of C (plain) C- (minus) in mathematics ,C- (minus) in Physics /Chemistry/Physical Science OR KCSE C-(Minus) with Credit pass in relevant Certificate from an institution recognized by the University Senate.			6 Semesters
2.	Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Architecture Diploma in Electrical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	KCSE with minimum aggregate of C (plain) C- (minus) in mathematics ,C- (minus) in Physics /Chemistry/Physical Science OR KCSE C-(Minus) with Credit pass in relevant Certificate from an institution recognized by the University Senate.			7 Semesters
3.	Certificate in Architectural Studies Certificate in Building Construction	Mean Grade C-(minus) at K.C.S.E.			3 Semesters
4.	Certificate in Electrical Engineering Certificate in Automotive Engineering	Mean Grade C-(minus) at K.C.S.E.			4 Semesters

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	Mean grade of C+ (Plus)  C (plain) in art design/home science or one science subject(Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art subject (Geography , History) OR Pass in KNEC  Diploma or equivalent in fashion design with minimum C- at KCSE.			8 Semesters
2.	Diploma in Fashion Design & Textile Technology Diploma in Food & Beverage  Management Diploma in Hospitality Management	Mean grade C (plain) at KCSE. OR Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE with a Certificate in a relevant discipline.			4 Semesters
3.	Certificate in Fashion Design & Textile Technology Certificate in Food and Beverage production Services and Sales Certificate in Catering and Accommodations Operations	Mean Grade of C-(minus) at KCSE			2 Semesters

SHORT COURSES

S/	NAME OF THE PROGRAMME	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS			DURATION
1.	Apparel accessories Interior design and fabric decoration Basic cookery Waiters’ proficiency	Be a holder of KCSE certificate OR Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the School of Hospitality & Textile Technology as equivalent to any of the above.			1 Month