Prospectus 2013 Mt Kenya University KINGDOM

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Why study at Mount Kenya University

School of Business and Public Management

- Department of Management

- Department of Accounting & Finance

- Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

School of Social Sciences

- Department of Economics & development Studies

- Department of Languages

- Department of Journalism & Mass Communication- Department of Humanities

- Department of Counseling Psychology

- Institute of Security Studies, Governance & Ethics

School of Law

School of Health Sciences

- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences

- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics

- Department of Clinical Medicine

- Department of Dental Sciences

- Department of Public Health

School of Pharmacy

School of Nursing

School of Pure and Applied Sciences

- Department of Natural Sciences

- Department of Animal Health and Production- Department of Information Technology

- Department of Engineering

School of Education

- Department of Curriculum and Instructions

- Department of Special Needs Education

- Department of Early Childhood Studies

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INTRODUCTIONMount Kenya University is a Chartered University in East Africa. The University has itsmain campus located in Thika Town. It has also established campuses in Mombasa,Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nkubu (Meru), Kakamega, Kitale, Kisii, Lodwar and Kigali

(Rwanda). The University has also establised a Virtual Campus and ICT centres inGarissa, Malindi and Kisumu. The University is a full member of Inter UniversityCouncil of East Africa (IUCEA).

Currently the University has nine (9) schools offering Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D),Masters, Bachelors, Diploma and Professional Certificate Courses.

Mount Kenya University provides a stimulating learning environment through aninnovative student-based and quality driven approach to teaching and learning. We

ensure that our students enjoy a rich, highly interactive and personalized learningenvironment which is essential in the realization of ones potential and preparationfor the future.

Those who choose Mount Kenya University get access to a wide-range of courses thatform a springboard to a sea of opportunities. We seek to promote a record ofachievement and success in academic excellence and job prospects. To help yourealize your life-time agenda, we have invested heavily in facilities and staff.

Mount Kenya University is in the forefront of using information and communicationtechnology (ICT) to support learning and teaching. We have thus blended the use ofe-learning with strong traditional learning and teaching values to give you a flexibleand dynamic learning experience.

Our aim is to become a leading centre of academic excellence and a preferreddestination for all those who aspire for an academically fulfilling experience.As a student of talent and ability, you will be exposed to programmes that present a

sound theoretical foundation and a strong practical background.

Why Study at Mount Kenya University ?


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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

Vision

To be a model business school in training, research, enterpriseand community service for social and economic development

MissionTo nurture and mold professionals through market driven academic

programmes for social and economic development

PhilosophyTo harness knowledge in business and public

management for the service of humanity

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES

Doctor of Philosophy in BusinessAdministration and Management;Accounting, Banking & Finance ,Enterpreneurship & Small BusinessManagement, Human Resource &Organizational Management,

Marketing Management andStrategic Oganizational Leadership& Management

A masters Degree in the area ofspecialization and a BachelorsDegree from a recognizeduniversity with at least 2nd classupper division

6 semestersTotal cost of ProgramKsh 600,000

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Master of Public Administration A Bachelors Degree from arecognized university with at least2ndclass upper division or 2ndclasslower division with at least 2 yearsrelevant working experience

4 semestersKsh.65,000per semester

Master of Science in Procurement A Bachelors Degree from a

recognized university with at least2ndclass upper division or 2ndclasslower division with at least 2 yearsrelevant working experience

4 semesters

Ksh.65,000per semester

Bachelor of Business ManagementOptions:Marketing Management,Human Resource Management,Banking and Finance,Entrepreneurship, Risk andInsurance Management,

International BusinessManagement,Supplies andProcurement Management

At least KCSE mean grade C Plusand grade C Plus in English andMathematics or Diploma inrelevant field

8 semestersKsh.60,000 persemester(full time/evening)

Ksh. 40,000

(distance learning)

Post-Graduate Diploma in ProjectPlanning and Management

A Bachelors Degree from arecognized university


Post-Graduate Diploma inEntrepreneurship Development

A Bachelors Degree from arecognized university


Post-Graduate Diploma in Human

Resource Management

A Bachelors Degree from a

recognized university

2 semesters


Diploma / Certificate in HumanResource Management

At least KCSE mean grade C orCertificate in relevant field fordiploma and KCSE mean gradeC minus for Certificate

Diploma 3 trimestersCertificate2 trimestersKsh.20,550per trimester

Diploma / Certificate in BusinessManagement

At least KCSE mean grade C orCertificate in relevant field fordiploma and KCSE mean grade

C minus for Advanced Certificate

Diploma 3 trimestersCertificate2 trimesters

Ksh.20,550per trimester

Diploma/Certificate in PublicRelations and Diplomacy



Diploma / Certificate in Businessand Office Management

At least KCSE mean grade C orCertificate in relevant field fordiploma and KCSE mean grade

C minus for Certificate

Diploma 3 trimestersCertificate2 trimesters

Ksh.20,550per trimester


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Diploma / Certificate in Suppliesand Procurement Management



Diploma / Certificate in Project

Management

At least KCSE mean grade C or

Certificate in relevant field fordiploma and KCSE mean gradeC minus for Certificate

Diploma 3 trimesters

Certificate2 trimestersKsh.20,550per trimester

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE


Doctor of Philosophy in Business

Administration and Management: Accounting Banking and Finance

A Masters Degree in the area of

specialization and a BachelorsDegree from a recognizedUniversity with at least 2ndclassupper division

6 semesters

Total cost of ProgramKsh 600,000

Master of Business Administration(MBA)Accounting & FinanceHuman Resource ManagementMarketing Management, StrategicManagement, Production &

Operations Management.

A Bachelors Degree from arecognized University with at least2ndclass upper division or 2ndclasslower division with at least 2 yearsrelevant working experience


Bachelor of CommerceMarketing Management, HumanResource Management, Accounting& Finance

At least KCSE mean grade C Plusand grade C Plus in English andMathematics or Diploma inrelevant field


Bachelor of Science ActuarialScience

At least KCSE mean grade CPlus and grade C Plus in Englishand Mathematics or Diploma inrelevant field


Post-Graduate Diploma in

Financial Management

A Bachelors Degree from a

recognized university

2 semesters


Diploma / Certificate in Bankingand Finance


Diploma 3 trimestersCertificate 2trimestersKsh.20,550per semester

Diploma / Advanced Certificate inMicro-Finance

At least KCSE mean grade C orCertificate in relevant field fordiploma and KCSE mean gradeC minus for Advanced Certificate

Diploma 3 trimestersAdvanced Certificate2 trimestersKsh.20,550per trimester


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Diploma/Certificate in Riskmanagement and insurance


Diploma 3 trimetersCertificate 2 trimestersKsh.20,550per trimester

DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENTPROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES

Master of Science in HospitalityManagement

A Bachelors Degree from arecognized university with at least2ndclass upper division or 2ndclasslower division with at least 2 yearsrelevant working experience


Bachelor of Science in Travel andTourism Management

Minimum requirement K.C.S.E C+or K.C.S.E C plain with a Diplomain Tourism Management from arecognized institution.


Bachelor of Science in HospitalityManagement

Minimum requirement K.C.S.E C+or K.C.S.E C plain with a Diplomain Hospitality Management from arecognized institution.

8 SemestersKsh.65,000per semester

Diploma in Travel and TourismManagement

Minimum requirement K.C.S.E Cor a Certificate in TourismManagement from a recognizedinstitution.

6 TrimestersKsh. 25,550per Trimester

Diploma in HospitalityManagement

Minimum requirement K.C.S.EC or a Certificate in HospitalityManagement from a recognizedinstitution.

6 TrimestersKsh. 29,550per Trimester

Certificate in Travel andTourism Management

Minimum requirement K.C.S.E C- or Foundation course in TourismManagement from a recognizedinstitution.

4 TrimesterKsh. 25,550per Trimester

Certificate in HospitalityManagement

Minimum requirement K.C.S.E C-or Foundation course inHospitality Management from a

recognized institution.

4 TrimesterKsh. 27,550per Trimester


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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

IntroductionThe School of Social Sciences was established with a mission of offering internationallyrecognized and acclaimed undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral study opportunities.Besides training programmes, the School is a rapidly growing centre of excellence inresearch and community outreach, with its staff members involved in various projects thatgreatly compliment its academic programmes. The School is currently comprised of fivedepartments: Economics and Development Studies Journalism and Mass Communication Humanities Languages and PsychologyIn its strategic plan, the School intends to rebrand itself into the School of Humanities and

Social Sciences, which will see the establishment of the Department of Economics,Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and the Department of Government andPolitical Science, among others. The current Department of Humanities will grow tobranch into independent departments of Geography and Environmental Studies,Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and the Department of History andCultural Resource Management.

The School works in partnership with the Institute of Security Studies, Governance and Eth-ics in training and research, with a collaborative flagship research project in Resource Use,Conflict and Peace Building. Our greatest resource is the body of students, undergraduate

and postgraduate to whom we are dedicated in offering timely and quality service throughcareer mentorship, Social Science based student clubs, seminars and community outreachprogrammes.

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES


Master of DevelopmentStudies

First or Second Class Honours (Up-per Division) in Bachelor Degree inDevelopment Studies, Humanities,

Arts and Social Sciences or SecondClass Honours( Lower Division) fromthe above mentioned areas with aminimum of two years experience

4 semestersKshs. 65,000 perSemester( Regular,

evening and part time)while school based-Ksh. 45,000

Master of Arts in Monitoringand Evaluation

First class honours or upper secondin first degree or Second ClassHonours ( Lower Division) inrelevant field with a Minimum oftwo years experience

4 semestersKsh. 65,000per semester

Post graduate Diploma in

Monitoring and Evaluation

Bachelor degree from a recognized

university

3 semesters

Ksh. 50,000per semester

Bachelor of DevelopmentStudies

At least KCSE mean grade C plus ora diploma in relevant field

8 semestersKsh. 60,000per semester

Diploma in CommunityDevelopment and Social Work

At least KCSE mean grade C plainor a C minus and a Certificate inrelevant field.

Ksh 20,550per trimester4 trimesters

Certificate in Community

Development and Social Work

At least KCSE mean grade C minus Ksh 20,550

per trimester2 trimesters

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DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES


M.A. English Language andLinguistics

Second Class Honours UpperDivision in BA or B.ed Arts with oneof the subjects being English or

Second Lower with two yearsworking or research experience

Ksh 45,000/ - persession for sixsessions (school

based) Ksh 65,000/-per semester for foursemesters (regular)

M.A. Kiswahili Second class honours upper divisionin BA or B.ed arts with one of thesubjects being Kiswahili or secondlower with two years working orresearch experience

Ksh 45,000/ - persession for sixsessions (school based)Ksh 65,000/- persemester for foursemesters (regular)

M.A. Literature Second class honours upper divisionin BA or B.ed arts with one of thesubjects being literature or secondlower with two years working orresearch experience

Ksh 45,000/ - persession for sixsessions (school based)Ksh 65,000/- persemester for foursemesters (regular)

Certificate in Bridgingkiswahili

KCSE mean grade C plainwith a C plain in Kiswahili

Ksh 30,000/- persession/semester

Certificate in Bridging English KCSE mean grade C plain

with a C plain in English

Ksh 30,000/- per

session/semester

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DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION


Master of Arts (M.A) inJournalism and Media Studies;

With three options; Journalism Corporate

Communication Media Management

Second Class Honors (upper division)from a recognized University orSecond Class Honors (lower division)

with two years working experience inthe relevant field.

(i) Regular 4semestersKsh.65,000

per semester(ii) Evening/Part-time/weekend4 semestersKsh.65,000per semester

Master of Arts (M.A)in Film Studies

Second Class Honors (upper division)from a recognized University orSecond Class Honors (lower division)

with two years working experience inthe relevant field.(Nairobi Campus only)

(i) Regular4 semestersKsh.75,000

per semester

(ii) Evening/Part-time/weekend4 semestersKsh.75,000per semester

Bachelor of Arts in FilmStudies and Animation BA(FAS)

KCSE mean grade of C Plus (C+) andC+ in both English & Kiswahili or

C(Plain) plus a Diploma in Film witha Credit from a recognized institutionor C-(Minus) plus a Certificate and aDiploma in Film with a Credit from arecognized institution or a Holder ofa Bachelors degree in any field fromrecognized university.(Nairobi Campus only)

Regular/Evening/weekend


Bachelor of Arts in Mass

Media and CommunicationWith Four Specializations; Electronic Media Print Media Public Relations Advertising

KCSE mean grade of C Plus (C+)and

C+ in both English & Kiswahili or C(Plain) plus a Diploma with a Creditfrom a recognized institution ORC-(Minus) plus a Certificate and aDiploma with a Credit from arecognized institution ORA Holder of a Bachelors degree inany field from recognized university.

i) Regular/Evening/

weekend8 semestersKsh.60,000per semester

(ii) Distance-Learning8 semestersKsh.40,000per semester


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Diploma in Journalism and

Mass Communication

KCSE mean grade C Plain and C in

both English & Kiswahili or a C- anda Certificate in Related field with aCredit from a recognized institution.

4 trimesters

Ksh.25,550per trimester(full time/evening)

Diploma in Film Production KCSE mean grade C Plain and C inboth English & Kiswahili or A C- anda Certificate in Film Related area witha Credit from a recognized institu-tion. (Nairobi Campus only)

4 trimestersKsh.30,000per trimester(full time/evening)

Diploma in Animation andMotion Studies

KCSE mean grade C Plain and C inboth English & Kiswahili or a C- and

a Certificate in Film Related area witha Credit from a recognized institu-tion. (Nairobi Campus only)

4 trimestersKsh.50,000

per trimester(full time/evening)

Diploma in Public Relations KCSE mean grade C Plain and C inboth English & Kiswahili or aC- and a Certificate in Related fieldwith a Credit from a recognizedinstitution.

4 trimestersKsh.25,550pertrimester(full time/evening)

Certificate in Journalism andMass Communication

KCSE C Minus(C-) and C- in bothEnglish & Kiswahili

2 trimestersKsh.25,550

per trimester(full time/evening)

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES


Master of Arts in ReligiousStudies, Christian option

Upper second and above or lowersecond with two years of experienceafter graduation.

Ksh. 45,000, two years.School based, or fulltime / evening

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Master of arts in ReligiousStudies, Islamic option.

At least Upper second and aboveor lower second with two years ofexperience after graduation.

Ksh. 45,000, two years.School based or fulltime/evening

Master of Arts in CulturalHeritage Studies

At least Upper second or lowersecond with two years of experienceafter graduation.


Master of Arts in GenderStudies

At least Upper second or lowersecond with two years of experienceafter graduation.


Master of Arts in Sociology At least Upper second or lowersecond with two years of experienceafter graduation.


Master of Arts in History At least Upper second or lowersecond with two years of experienceafter graduation.

Ksh. 45,000, two years.School based or fulltim/ evening

Master of Arts in Geography At least Upper second or lowersecond with two years of experienceafter graduation.


Bachelors of Arts in Economicsand Sociology

At least Mean grade of C+ and C+ insubject areas.

Kshs. 60,000 persemester (Full time/Evening)

Bachelors of Arts in Sociologyand History


Kshs. 60,000 persemester (Full time)

Bachelors of Arts in Historyand Economics



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Bachelors of Arts in Historyand Arabic

Mean grade of C+ and above and C+and above in subject areas.


Bachelors of Arts in Historyand Geography

Mean grade of C+ and above and C+and above in subject areas.


Diploma in Cultural Heritagestudies

Mean grade of C (Plain) and aboveand C (Plain) in subject areas.

Kshs. 20,550 pertrimester full time orevening

Diploma in Gender studies Mean grade of C (Plain) and aboveand C (Plain) in subject areas.


Certificate in EnvironmentalImpact Assessment

KCSE Mean grade of C (Plain) andabove and C (Plain) in subject areas.


Certificate in Geographical

Information Systems

KCSE Mean grade of C (Minus) and

above and C (Plain) in subject areas.

Kshs. 20,550 per

trimester full time orevening

Certificate in Remote Sensing KCSE Mean grade of C (Minus) andabove and C (Plain) in subject areas.


DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY


Master of CounselingPsychology Second Class Honors (upper division)from a recognized University inCounseling Psychology/ other relateddiscipline OR Second Class Honors(lower division) with two yearsworking experience in the relateddiscipline or Bachelor degree inCounseling or a post graduateDiploma in Counseling Psychologyor any other related discipline.

(i) School based6 semesters Ksh.45,000per semester(ii) Regular/evening4 semesters Ksh.65,000per semester

Bachelor of CounselingPsychology

KCSE mean grade of C Plus (C+) ORC (Plain) plus Diploma in Counsel-ing Psychology / Education or anyother related discipline OR C (Plain)plus P1 or Diploma in CounselingPsychology / Education or any otherrelated fields.

(i) School based 8semesters Ksh.39,600per semester(ii) Regular/ Evening/Weekend8 semesters Ksh.54,000per semester(iii) Distance learning8 semester Ksh.42,000

per semester


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Diploma in CounselingPsychology

KCSE mean grade C (Plain) OR C-(Minus) plus P1 Certificate orCounseling Psychology

(i) School based 5semesters Ksh.24,550per semester(ii) Regular/Evening/Weekend 5semesters Ksh.24,550

per semester

INSTITUTE OF SECURITY STUDIES, GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS


Master of Arts in Justice andSecurity Studies

At least second class Honors (upperclass division) from a recognizeduniversity or second class Honors(lower division) with two yearsworking experience.

Regular 4 semes-ters Ksh. 65,000/=per semester

Evening 4 semes-ters Ksh. 65,000/=per semester

Distance learningKsh. 50,000/=

School based6 sessions Ksh.45,000/=

Master in Governance andEthics

At least second class Honors (upperclass division) from a recognizeduniversity or second class Honors

(lower division) with two yearsworking experience.




School based6 sessions Ksh.45,000/=

Master of Law Enforcementand Justice Administration

At least second class Honors (upperclass division) from a recognizeduniversity or second class Honors(lower division) with two yearsworking experience.




Bachelor of Arts in Justice and

Security Studies

At least KSCE mean grade of c plus or

a diploma in relevant field.

8 semesters Ksh.

60,000/=per semester (fulltime/evening)


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Bachelor of Security Studiesand Criminology

At least KSCE mean grade of c plus ora diploma in relevant field.

8 semesters Ksh.60,000/= per semester(fulltime/evening)Ksh. 40,000/= (distancelearning)

Bachelor of peace Studies andConflict Resolution

At least KSCE mean grade of c plus ora diploma in relevant field.

8 semesters Ksh.54,000/= per semester,distance learning 8 tri-mesters Ksh. 40,000/=per trimesters(fulltime/evening)

Diploma in Peace Studies andConflict Resolution

At least a mean grade of c plain orcertificate in relevant field.

6 trimesters Ksh.20,550/= per trimester(fulltime/evening)

Diploma in Security Studiesand Criminology



Diploma in Peace Studies andConflict Resolution



Certificate in Security Studiesand Criminology

At least a mean grade of c minus 3 trimesters Kshs.20,550/= per trimester(fulltime/evening)

Certificate in Peace Studies andConflict Resolution

At least a mean grade of c minus 3 trimesters Kshs.20,550/= per trimester(fulltime/evening)

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SCHOOL OF LAW

Our law degree progamme will enable you develop specialized knowledge and skills inlegal studies. Besides, it is tailored to address the growing need for lawyers in the publicand private sector. Because of its rigorous nature, the programme will give you a firmfoundation in the rule of law in the civil and criminal justice system. Further, the MountKenya University Bachelor of Law degree will give you a rigorous theoretical and policyimplications of the legal practice. These are necessary in a competitive labour market.The School has two departments: Department of Public Law & Private Law

Career ProspectsGraduates can join legal practice and work with the judiciary, civil service,

non-governmental organizations and private practice as advocates.


Bachelor of Laws (LLB) KCSE C Plus with B Plain in Englishor a minimum of TWO Principalpasses at A-level or a Diploma in anyfield with at least Credit pass or aDegree in any field.

8 Semesters Ksh.70,000per semester

Diploma in Law Atleast KCSE mean grade C plain and

C+ in English

3 Trimesters Ksh.49,000

per trimesterPre-Bar Certificate in Laws A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree

from a recognized University1 TrimesterKshs. 100,000

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Mount Kenya University is the premier private university in the region offering courses inHealth Sciences recognized by government regulatory bodies and professionalorganizations. Our courses are tailored to respond to your professional ambitions incareer development. The courses apply an innovative approach towards communityhealth care needs.

At Mount Kenya University, you will be joining a highly committed programme team.They will help you acquire the confidence, knowledge, skills and attitude you require todevelop your chosen career.

Career ProspectsThe courses will arm you with diagnostic, preventive, promotive and curative skills thatwill enable you play a vital role in the countrys health care structure. Your work will berewarding and worthwhile as it involves helping people lead a fuller life. As health carepersonnel you will be open to a variety of interesting employment opportunities in Publicand Private Health care facilities and pharmacies.

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCESPROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES

Master of Science in MedicalLaboratory Sciences:Options Immunology Hematology Microbiology Virology

Molecular Biology Histology and Cytology Parasitology & Entomol-

ogy

Bachelors Degree in relevant field,second class honours upperdivision or BSc Medical LaboratorySciences recognized by Senate of MountKenya University.

4 SemestersKsh 90,000per semester

Offered inCollaboration withInstitute of Primate

Research (IPR) Karen

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Bachelor of Science inMedical Laboratory Sciences(BSc.MLS)Approved by Kenya MedicalLaboratory Technicians andTechnologists Board

At least KCSE mean grade C Plus and CPlain in Mathematics or Physics and CPlus in Biology/Biological Sciences,English /Kiswahili C Plus. Candidatesmay also be holders or holders ofHigher Diploma in relevant areas of

Medical Laboratory Sciences.In addition, Diploma holders must beregistered with the KMLTTB.

8 Semesters forDirect Entry (KCSE)Main Campus ThikaonlyKsh 81,825 persemester

Mode of Study; Fulltime

5 Semester forDiploma Entry

Diploma in MedicalLaboratory Sciences (DMLS)Approved by Kenya MedicalLaboratory Technicians andTechnologists Board

At least KCSE mean grade C Plain and aminimum of C Minus in Mathematics orPhysics, C Plain in Biology / Chemistry,C Plain in English /Kiswahili

9 TrimestersKsh 35,550per trimester

Diploma in Bio-MedicalTechnology (DBMLS)

At least KCSE mean grade C Plain inBiology or certificate in relevant field

9 TrimestersKsh 35,550 pertrimester

Certificate in MedicalLaboratory Sciences

At least KCSE mean grade C Minus anda minimum of C Minus in Mathematicsor Physics, C Minus in Biology / Chem-istry, C Plus in English /Kiswahili


DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICSPROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DURATION & FEES

Bachelor of Science Nutritionand Dietetics(Accredited by The KenyaNutritionists andDietitians Institute)

At least KCSE mean grade C Plus and CPlain in Mathematics or Physics and Cin biology/Biological Sciences, English/Kiswahili. Applicants may also beholders of Diploma in Clinical and/orCommunity Nutrition

KCSE Entry: 8 Semes-tersKsh 65,000 persemester

Diploma Entry: 6Semester Ksh 60,000per semester

Diploma in Clinical andCommunity Nutrition(Accredited by The KenyaNutritionists andDietitians Institute)

At least KCSE mean grade C Plain and aminimum of C Plain in Mathematics orPhysics, C Plain in Biology, Chemistry,C Plain in English /Kiswahili. Applicantsmay also be holders of Certificate inClinical and Community Nutrition


Certificate in Clinical andCommunity Nutrition(Accredited by The KenyaNutritionists andDietitians Institute)

At least KCSE mean grade C Minus anda minimum of C Minus in Mathematicsor Physics, C Minus in Biology,Chemistry, C Minus in English /Kiswahili



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DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE


Bachelor of Science - ClinicalMedicine(Approved by Clinical Officers

Council of Kenya)

At least KCSE mean grade C plus, CPlus in Biological sciences/Biology,English/Kiswahili , Chemistry and C

Plus in either Mathematics, Physics, orDiploma / Higher Diploma in ClinicalMedicine and Surgery from arecognized institution


Diploma in Clinical Medicine(Approved by Clinical OfficersCouncil of Kenya)

At least KCSE mean grade C Plain and CPlain in two of the following BiologicalSciences/Biology, English/Kiswahili andC Minus in any two(2)of the followingMathematics, Physics, Physical Sciencesor Chemistry

9 trimestersKsh 44,550 pertrimester

Bachelor of Science in HealthInformatics

At least KCSE mean grade C plus, Cplain in English/KiswahiliMathematics and Biology or Diplomain Health Records and InformationTechnology from a recognizedinstitution


Bachelor of Science in HealthRecords and InformationManagement

At least KCSE mean grade C plus,C plain in English/KiswahiliMathematics and Biology or Diplomain Health Records and InformationTechnology from a recognizedinstitution


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Diploma in Health Recordsand Information Technology

At least KCSE Mean Grade C plain andC- plain in either of the followingBiology/Biological Sciences,Mathematics/ physics or a Certificatein Health Records from a recognizedinstitution

9TrimestersKsh 29,550per trimester

Certificate in Health Recordsand Information Technology

At Least, C minus in thefollowing;English/ Kiswahili, Biology/Biological sciences and a D plus inmathematics /physics


DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES (MAIN CAMPUS ONLY)


Bachelor of Science in DentalTechnology

Diploma in dental technology , threeyears working experience including one

year internship and registered with theprofessional body. Direct entry KCSEholders, KCSE, Average grade C+ (plus)or TWO Principals pass in Sciencesubjects or Advanced level passes of atleast grade C

8 semestersKsh 80,000 per

semester for Directentry and 5 semestersfor Diploma in DentalTechnology holders.

Diploma in Dental Technology At least KCSE mean grade C plain, Cplain in English/Kiswahili, C plain inBiology/Chemistry, C minus in eitherMathematics, Physics or Chemistry

9 trimestersKsh 34, 550per trimester

Diploma in Community OralHealth (Dental Therapy)

At least KCSE mean grade C plain, Cplain in English/Kiswahili, C plain inBiology/Chemistry, C minus in eithertwo of the following, Mathematics,Physics, Chemistry, Home Science andAgriculture

9 trimestersKsh 34, 550per trimester

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH


Master of Public Health Candidates must have obtained at leastan upper second class honours orlower second class and two years rele-vant work experience in EnvironmentalHealth; Environmental Studies; Waterand Civil Engineering; Pharmacy;Nursing; Clinical Medicine; Biomedi-cal Laboratory Technology; BiomedicalSciences; Public Health; CommunityHealth, Nutrition and/or other Biologi-cal Science and Health related coursesrecognized by the University Senate

4 SemestersKshs 90,000 persemester.


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Bachelor of Science inEnvironmental Health

a) Candidates must have obtainedat least a minimum of a KCSE meangrade C+ and C+ plus in the followingsubject cluster either Mathematics orPhysics, Chemistry/Physical sciences,Biology/Biological Science, English orKiswahili orb) Division II at KCE or EACE or A levelholder with at least two principals

8 semesterskshs 65, 000per semester. (full time)Diploma holders entry;Friday, Saturday andSunday

Diploma in CommunityHealth and HIV/AIDSManagement

At least a mean grade of C (plain) withat least a C- in the following subjects:English or Kiswahili, Mathematics orphysics, Biology and Chemistry

6 trimestersKshs 29,550 pertrimester

Certificate in Community

Health and HIV/AIDSManagement

At least an mean grade of C -(minus)

with at least a D+ in the following sub-jects: English or Kiswahili, Mathemat-ics or physics, Biology and Chemistry

3 trimesters

Kshs 24,550per trimester.

Students Safety:Foot bridge connecting the Hostels, Students Centre and the Lecture theaters acrossGeneral Kago road, main Campus, Thika


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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

The Bachelor of Pharmacy degree programme offered at Mount Kenya University hasbeen granted pre-accreditaion candidate status by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, of

the Ministry of Medical Services.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharm) degree programme is well designed to providegraduates with core skills and knowledge required for effective participation in thedelivery of Pharmaceutical care and the ability to undertake research. The degreeprogramme covers the study of pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology,pharmacognosy, pharmaceutics, clinical pharmarcy and the relevant pre-clinical units.


Bachelor of Pharmacy KCSE B- (minus) with C Plus inChemistry, Biology, English,Mathematics or Physics or Diploma orHigher Diploma in Pharmacy with acreditfrom an institution recognizedby the Pharmacy & Poisons Board &University Senate.

10 SemestersKsh.156,825per semester andKsh. 128,200(pararrel) persemester

Diploma in PharmaceuticalTechnology

KCSE C Plain and C Plain in English,Chemistry, Biology, C Plain inMathematics or Physics

9 trimestersKsh.35,550per trimester

Postgraduate Diploma inPharmaceutical Sales andMarketing

Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bsc inscience subjects

4 trimestersKsh.60,000per trimester

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SCHOOL OF NURSING

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an integrated programme designed to

prepare a graduate with capacity of providing leadership in professional Nursing practice,Nursing Education, Nursing and Health Care Administration and in Nursing Research.The programme has been designed to recognise that its graduates will have a strongclinical, Biomedical and community health knowledge base in order to provide qualityhealth care that will integrate curative, preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health care.


Master of Science inNursingOptions: Midwifery Medical-Surgical

Nursing

Bachelor of science in nursing degreefrom a recognized universityMust have been practicing for at leastTWO years post BScN trainingMust possess a valid practicing licensefrom the Nursing Council of Kenya

2 years(Four semesters)Kshs. 100,000/-per semester

Bachelor of Science inNursing (Direct entry)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) or its equivalent with an aggregateof C+ (plus) and also C+ (plus) in each ofthe following requisite subjects: English/Kiswahili Mathematics/ Physics Chemistry

Biology

4 years (12 trimesters)Kshs. 75,000/-per trimester

Bachelor of Science inNursing (Upgrading:Part-time)

Diploma in Nursing from a recognizedinstitution, KCSE mean grade C plain orDivision 3, A valid practice license fromNursing Council of Kenya, Two yearswork experience after graduation as aregistered nurse

2 years (8 trimesters)Kshs. 75,000/-per trimester

Bachelor of Science inNursing(Upgrading - Distance

learning)

Diploma in Nursing from a recognizedinstitution, KCSE mean grade C plain orDivision 3, A valid practice license from

Nursing Council of Kenya, Two yearswork experience after graduation as aregistered nurse

2 years (8 trimesters)Kshs. 50,000/-per trimester.

Indexing fee and NCKtraining materials -Kshs. 25,000/-to be paid once

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SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES


Master in Applied Entomology:Options;Agricultural Entomology,Medical and VeterinaryEntomology, Parasitologyand Epidemiology,

Holders of a Bachelors degree with atleast 2nd class Honours (Upper Divi-sion) from MKU in relevant fields orfrom any other institution recognizedby the Senate

course work andThesis 4 semestersksh. 70,000per semester

Master of Science Ecology andConservation Biology

Holders of a Bachelors degree with atleast 2nd class Honours

(Upper Division) from MKU in relevantfields or from any other institutionrecognized by the Senate

Course work andthesis 4 semesters

ksh. 70,000 persemester

Master of scienceMathematics; options-Applied mathematics, PureMathematics

Holders of a Bachelors degree with atleast 2nd class Honours(Upper Division) in relevant fields froman institution recognized by the Senate

course work andThesis 4 semestersKsh. 65,000per Semester

Bachelor of science(Laboratory sciences)

i) KCSE certificate with a minimum ofC+ and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry,Biology, Mathematics and/or physics or

iii) Diploma in relevant disciplinesfrom an institution of higher learningrecognized by the University Senate

8 semestersRegular Ksh.57,000per semester

School BasedKsh.36,000per session

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Bachelor of Science(Biotechnology)

i) KCSE certificate with a minimum ofC+ and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry,Biology, Mathematics and/or physicsiii) Diploma in relevant disciplinesfrom an institution of higher learningrecognized by the University Senate

8 semesters Regularand eveningKsh. 60,000per semester

Bachelor of Science(Industrial Chemistry)

At least KCSE mean grade C Plus or arelevant or diploma(analyticalchemistry Industrial chemistry).AtleastKCSE Mean Grade C Plus or equiva-lent in addition for Bsc in Chemistryand Biology or a relevant Diploma

8 Semesters (Regular)Ksh. 60,000per semester

Bachelor of science(Biology)

At least KCSE mean grade C+ or anequivalent grade and in addition aKCSE C+ in Biology, Chemistry,Mathematics / Physics, or a relevant

diploma from a recognised institution

8 Semesters (Regular)Ksh. 60,000per semester

Diploma in ScienceLaboratory Technology

At least KCSE mean grade of C plainwith C minus in Chemistry,Biology orRelevant Certificate .

7 TrimestersKsh. 29,550per trimester(Regular & schoolbased)

Diploma in Food Science &processing Technology

At least KCSE mean grade of C plainwith C minus in Chemistry, Biology orrelevant Certificate

8 TrimestersRegularKsh. 29,550per trimester

Pre-University At least KCSE mean grade of C (plain)with C plain in English & Mathematics

2 TrimestersRegular & SchoolBasedKsh. 30,000per trimester

Bridging Certificate in:Biology /Physics /Chemistry/Mathematics

For those who meet mean grade fordegree or diploma programme butlacks cluster subjects requirements

1 TrimesterKsh. 30,000per trimester

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION


Bachelor of Science in AnimalHealth Management andProduction Technology

KCSE mean grade of C+ with C inBiology or Diploma in Animal Healthplus C plain or Equivalent

8 semestersKsh 70,000per semester

Bachelor of Science inAgriculture and RuralDevelopment

At least KCSE mean grade of C+ and Cplain in Biology, Chemistry, Mathemat-ics/Physics or Diploma in relevant field

8 semestersKsh 65,000per semester

Diploma in Animal Health andProduction

KCSE mean grade of C with C inBiology or Certificate in Animal Healthplus C minus or Equivalent

9 trimestersKsh 30,000per trimester


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Certificate in Animal Healthand Production

KCSE mean grade of C Minus with Cminus in Biology

6 trimestersKsh 20,550per trimester

Certificate in ArtificialInsemination

KCSE mean grade of C Minus with Cminus in Biology

4 weeksKsh 28,500

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


Master of Science inInformation Technology

Second class honors upper division incomputer related degree or Degree in acomputer related field and at least twoyears experience.

4 semsetersKsh. 80,000per semester

Master of Information

Science

Second class honors upper division in

Information Science related degree orDegree in a computer related field andat least two years experience.

4 semesters

Ksh. 80,000per semester

Bachelor of Science inInformation Science

Mean Grade C+ with minimum of C inmathematics and English or a diplomain Information Science from arecognized Institution.

8 semestersRegular/Evening andWeekendsKsh. 60,000Distance learningKsh. 42,000

Bachelor of Science inInformation Technology


8 semestersRegular/Evening andWeekendsKsh. 60,000Virtual Ksh. 42,000

Bachelor of BusinessInformation Technology


8 semestersRegular/Evening andWeekendsKsh. 60,000Virtual Ksh. 42,000

Diploma in InformationSystems

Mean Grade C with minimum of C-in mathematics and English

3 trimestersRegular/EveningKsh. 35,550 pertrimester

Diploma in InformationScience

Mean Grade C with minimum of C-in mathematics and English or acertficate in a related field from arecognized Institution


Diploma in Businessinformation Technology

Mean Grade C+ with minimum of C inmathematics and English or acertficate in a related field from arecognized Institution



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Diploma in InformationTechnology

Mean Grade C with minimum of C-in mathematics and English or acertficate in a related field from arecognized Institution


Certificate in InformationTechnology

At least KCSE Mean Grade C Minus 1 trimesterRegular/Evening

Ksh. 22,550

Certificate in Businessinformation Technology

At least KCSE Mean Grade C Minus 1 trimesterRegular/EveningKsh. 29,550

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING


Bachelor of Science Energy

& Environmental Technology

At least KCSE mean grade C Plus or

diploma in relevant field.

8 Semesters

(Regular & Evening)Ksh. 60,000

Bachelor of Science Electricaland Electronic Engineering

KCSE C Plus or relevant Diploma inrelevant field.

10 Semesters(Regular & Evening)Ksh. 65,000

Bachelor of Science MedicalEngineering

KCSE C Plus or relevant DiplomaCourse


Bachelor of Science PetroleumManagement


8 Semesters(Regular & Evening)

Ksh. 60,000

Bachelor of Science PetroleumExploration and production



Diploma in Electrical andElectronic Engineering

KCSE C Plain/relevant craft Course 9 Trimesters(Regular & Evening)Ksh. 25,500

Diploma in MedicalEngineering

KCSE C Plain/relevant craft Course 9 Trimesters(Regular & Evening)

Ksh. 25,500Diploma in ComputerEngineering

KCSE C plain/relevant craft Course 7 Trimesters(Regular & Evening)Ksh 25,500

Certificate in Electrical andElectronic Engineering

KCSE C minus/relevant Craft Course 4 Trimesters(Regular & Evening)Ksh 25,500

Certificate in MedicalEngineering

KCSE C minus/relevant Craft Course 4 Trimesters(Regular & Evening)Ksh 25,500

Certificate in ComputerEngineering

KCSE C minus/relevant Craft Course 4 Trimesters (Regular& Evening)Ksh. 25,500


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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONS


PhD by Course workExamination and Thesis Administration Manage-

ment and Leadership Curriculum Studies Educational Psychology Instructional technology Educational planning

Master of Education in relevant areas 3 yearsKsh.70,000per session (school

based,regular, eveningand weekend classes)

Masters of Education:(Options) Administration Manage-

ment and Leadership

Curriculum Studies Educational Psychology Instructional Technology Educational Planning Comparative Education History of Education Philosophy of Education Sociology of Education Life long Education Economics of Education Guidance & Counseling

Upper Second class honors degree inBachelor of Education Orequivalent Qualification from arecognized university OR Lower

Second class honors Degree with atleast two years relevant experience

6 sessionsksh.45,000per session(school based)

4 semsetersksh.65,000per semseter(regular, distancelearning, evening andweekend classes)

Postgraduate Diploma inEducation

Bachelors Degree or Equivalentqualification

3 sessionsKsh. 32,000(per session)

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Bachelor of Education(Science) K.C.S.E mean grade C+ or Diploma inEducation and C+ in any two teachingsubjects (C plain in English &Mathematics)

8 semestersKsh.57,000 (fulltime)8 sessionsKsh.36000(school based)

Bachelor of Education (Arts) K.C.S.E mean grade C+

(C plus in subject combination)

8 trimesters

Ksh.54,000per trimester(fulltime)8 sessionsKsh.33,000per session(school based)

Bachelor of EducationalPsychology

KCSE C+ or diploma in relevant field 8 sessionsKsh 39,600 persession

Bachelor of Education-Guidance and Counseling

KCSE C+ or diploma in relevant field 8 sessionsKsh 39,600per session

Bachelor of Education Scienceand Guidance


Bachelor of Education Arts andGuidance


Diploma in Education (Science) KCSE mean grade C Plain(C Plain in subject combination)C plain in English/Mathematics

7 trimestersKsh.32,000 (fulltime)7 sessionsKsh.32,000per session(school based)

Diploma in Education (Arts) KCSE mean grade C Plain(C plain in subject combination)

7 trimestersKsh.29,550 (full time)7 sessionsKsh.29,550per session

(school based)Diploma in SchoolManagement(Primary/Secondary Option)

KCSE mean grade C+ OR Equivalentqualification.

3 sessions Ksh.30,000(per session)

Pre-University KCSE or equivalent certificate with aminimum of C plain and C plain inEnglish and Mathematics.

2 sessionsKsh.30,000per session

Bridging Certificate &Enchancement in

Mathematics/English/Biology/Chemistry/Physics andGeography.

KCSE C Plus or equivalent certifi-cate with a minimum of C plain in

Geography.

2 sessionsKsh.30,000

per session


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DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS


Masters in Education:Special Needs Education; EBD (Autism spectrum

disorder) VID HID PID LDD CDD Administration of SNE MND CLD

(course work examination and thesis)M.Ed. degree programme is open toapplicants with minimum upper Secon

d Class Degree and relevant teachingexperience. The programme takes twoyears. During the first year candidatesshall take 10 units in their areas ofspecialization, whilst in secondyear, students shall carry out originalresearch relevant to their areas ofspecialization under the guidance ofsupervisors. The research report shallbe submitted for examination in theform of thesis at the end of the second

year.

6 sessionsKsh 45,000per session

B.Ed. in Special NeedsEducation (Primary Option)

KCSE mean grade C+ or Diploma inspecial needs

8 SemestersKsh 54,000(full time)8 SemestersKsh 33,000(School Based)

B.Ed. in Special NeedsEducation (Secondary Option)

KCSE mean grade C+ or Diploma inSpecial Needs

8 SemestersKsh 54,000(full time)8 sessionsKsh 33,000per session(school based)

Diploma in Special NeedsEducation

KCSE mean grade C+(C plain in subject combination)

7 TrimestersKsh 29,550Per Trimester ( full time)7 sessionsKsh 29,550per session (school

based)

DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES


Master of Education inEarly Childhood Development

BED-ECS upper second class from arecognised university. B.Ed-ECS lowersecond from a recognised universityand 2 years teaching /relatedexperience. BA or BSC with a postgraduate diploma in ECS from arecognised university.

6 sessionsKsh. 45,000(school based)4 semestersKsh 65,000(Regular/distantlearning)


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Bachelor of EducationEarly Childhood studies(Primary option orCommunity Development)

KCSE mean grade C+ or Diploma inEarly Childhood with credit

8 sessionsKsh 54,000(fulltime)8 sessionsKsh 33,000 persession (school based)

Diploma/Certificate in EarlyChildhood Studies

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) forDiploma and C (minus) for Certificate

Diploma (full time)6 trimesters Ksh 24,550per trimesterSchool based5 sessions Ksh 20,550per sessionCertificate full time3 trimestersKsh. 20,550per trimester

Modes of Study- Full time- Part time (evening or weekend)- School based- Distance learning

Annual intakes: Full time / Part time & Distance learning: January, May & SeptemberSchool based Programmes: April, August & December

Application ProcedureDuly filled application forms should be addressed to the Registrar - Academic Affairs.Application should be accompanied by copies of relevant academic and professionalcertificates.Application fee is as follows:

Ksh.1,000 (Certificates, Diplomas & Undergraduates programmes)Ksh.2,000 (Post-Graduate programmes) for Kenyan applicantsUS Dollars 50 for all non-Kenyan applicants.

Mode of payment:

i) Statutory fees of Ksh. 8,000payable once on registration.

ii) Fees are payable either per semester, trimester or annually. One academic year is

equivalent to TWOsemesters or THREEtrimesters

iii) Payment to be deposited in either of the following Banks:

Bank Name Account Number

KCB Bank 1121032222

Co-operative Bank 01129279981300

Equity Bank 0090292435067


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Fina Bank 2014200002

Standard Chartered Bank 0102049817400

Family Bank 005000019336

NIC Bank 21200008796

iv) Money Order / Bankers Cheque payable to Mount Kenya University.

Application forms can be downloaded from www.mku.ac.keor visit ourcampuses / marketing centres.

Please note: Application for admission does not guarantee admission into theUniversity for course applied for, this will be subject to fulfillment of allrequirements and class size as approved by the University Senate.

Kindly note that the tuition fees indicated per programme is subject to review from timeto time as the University deems fit.

For further information, kindly enquire from the Registrar, Academic Affairs theprogrammes being offered at our campuses and study centres.

Mount Kenya University Anthem

A Haven of knowledge, freedom andintegrity. A world class Institution of learning.

Mount Kenya University our greatest source of pride.The leading centre of excellence.

A centre of Truth and Equal Opportunities.The peak of academic endeavours.

Mount Kenya University the brightest shining star.Shine and lead us through the paths of excellence.

We are strongly committed to achieving our vision ofexcellence in whatever we do. Mount Kenya University

will always be a leading centre of excellence.

As the leading centre of excellence,we scale the heights of education.

Mount Kenya University will alwayslead while others follow behind.


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MARKETING CENTRES(Virtual Learning Centres)

MAIN CAMPUS

P.O. Box 342-01000 THIKA,Tel: +254 020-2088310 020-2338146/8

GARISSA :Corner Plaza / Commercial Bank BuildingP.O. Box 465 Garissa. Contact; Tel: 724 299 449

MALINDI :Noor Plaza 2nd floor, Malindi.Contact tel: 0724 883173 or 0721 123 695.

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Documents

Prospectus 2013 Mt Kenya University KINGDOM