Karatina Courses - With Entry Requirements

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KARATINA UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

AND THEIR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE & BIOTECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MODE OF SUDY
Masters in Horticultural
Sciences

Minimum of Second Class honours degree in Horticulture,
Agriculture or any other related discipline from a
recognized institution of higher learning
Full Time/
Weekend
Master of Science in Crop
Protection

Minimum of Second Class honours degree in Agriculture or
any other related field from a recognized university
Full Time/
Weekend
Master of Science in Weed
Science

Minimum of Second Class honours degree in Agriculture or
any other related field from a recognized university
Full Time/
Weekend
Master of Science in Soil
Science

Minimum of Second Class honours degree in Soil Science
or any other related field from a recognized university
Full Time/
Weekend
Postgraduate Diploma in
Tea Science & Management

Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture and
any other related discipline from a recognized institution
Weekend
Bachelor of Science in
Horticultural Science &
Management

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a C in
Mathematics or Physics , B- in Biology and C+ in Chemistry
OR minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a C in
Mathematics, B- in Biological Sciences and C+ in Physical
Sciences OR holders of a recognized Diploma in Agriculture
or related discipline
Full time

Bachelor of Science in Food
Science and Nutrition

Full time

Agricultural Extension
Education

Full time
Agricultural Resource
Economics & Management

OR Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a C in
Full time
Diploma in Horticulture

Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KSCE with C- in
Mathematics or Physics, C- in any two of the following
Full time/ Part time

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science subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Science,
Home science and Geography and C in English or Kiswahili
OR have a 2 year general Certificate in Agriculture or
related fields
Diploma in Agriculture

related fields

Diploma in Tea Husbandry
and Management

related fields

Diploma in Tea Trade and
Economics

related fields

Diploma in Tea Processing
and Quality Assurance

related fields

Certificate in Tea Economics
and Trade

Minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE OR Div IV at KCE
OR KCSE D plain with at least 3 years experience in the tea
industry

Certificate in Tea Husbandry
and Management

Minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE OR Div IV at KCE
OR KCSE D plain with at least 3 years experience in the tea
industry

Certificate in Tea Post-
Harvest Handling & Quality
Assurance

Minimum mean grade of D + (Plus) at KCSE OR Div IV at
KCE OR KCSE D plain with at least 3 years experience in the
tea industry

Certificate in Tea Processing
Operation and Engineering

Minimum mean grade of D + (Plus) at KCSE OR Div IV at
KCE or KCSE D plain with at least 3 years experience in the
tea industry


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2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PhD in Business
Management

Holder of a master's degree recognized by Karatina
University in the relevant field or holder of other
qualifications considered by Karatina University Senate as
equivalent of a masters degree in the relevant field

PhD in Entrepreneurship

Holder of a master's degree recognized by Karatina
University in the relevant field or holder of other
qualifications considered by Karatina University Senate as
equivalent of a master's degree in the relevant field

Masters in Business
Management

Upper Second class honors degree and above in
Business/Economics/Administration/Commerce OR
- Second class lower degree in Business, Economics,
Administration or Commerce with at least three years
relevant experience or one research publication OR
- A pass degree in Business, Economics, Administration or
Commerce with relevant experience of NOT less than five
years earned after award of the degree and at least one
publication
Weekend

Master of Human Resources

A holder of at least a second class honours degree from a
recognized university and above or its equivalent, in
Human Resource Development or any other discipline with
experience in management
Weekend

Executive Masters in
Business Management

Applicants must have a working experience of at least (5)
years at a managerial level PLUS a first degree in any
discipline from a recognized University OR CPA (K) / CPS (K)
Certificate OR Higher National Diploma in Business Studies
Weekend

Master of Science in
Entrepreneurship

Upper Second class honors degree and above in any
discipline OR Second class lower degree in any discipline
with at least three years relevant experience or a research
publication, a pass degree in any discipline with relevant
experience of NOT less than five years earned after award
of the degree
Weekend/School
Based

Master of Science in Human
Resources Management

Upper Second class honors degree and above in any
discipline OR Second class lower degree in any discipline
with at least three years relevant experience or a research
publication.

Bachelor of Business
Management

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least a C
in English and C in Mathematics or Commerce or Business
Studies or Economics or Accounting OR 2 principal passes
and one subsidiary pass at 'A' level OR Diploma in business
related field from a recognized institution.
Full Time /
Evening/Weekend

Bachelor of Tourism
Management

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least a C
in English or Kiswahili OR 2 principal passes at 'A' Level plus
at least a pass in Mathematics and English at 'O' level OR
Diploma in Tourism or Tour Guiding from a recognized
institution

Full Time
Bachelor of Human
Resources Management

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C in
Mathematics and C in English OR
- A Diploma in Human Resource Management (with Credit
or Distinction may join 2nd year).
Full Time /
Weekend

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Bachelor of Project Planning
and Management

- Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C
in Mathematics or in Accounting /Commerce /Business
Studies and C in English/Kiswahili OR
- 2 Principal passes at 'A' Level with at least a pass in
Mathematics and English/Kiswahili at 'O' Level
- A Diploma from a recognized institution
Full Time /
Weekend

Entrepreneurship

- Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C
in Mathematics or in Accounting /Commerce /Business
Studies and C in English/Kiswahili OR 2 Principal passes at
'A' Level with at least a pass in Maths and English at 'O'
Level OR A Diploma from a recognized institution

Full Time/School-
Based/Weekend
Bachelor of Hotel and
Hospitality Management

English or Kiswahili OR 2 Principal passes at A level plus
at least pass in Mathematics and English at O level
Full Time/ School
Based

Bachelor of Economics

English, Physics ,Chemistry and Mathematics OR 2 Principal
passes at A Level OR an Ordinary Diploma in Agricultural
related field from a recognized Institution
Full Time

Bachelor of Communication
and Public Relations

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least B in
English & B- in Kiswahili, C Plain in Mathematics and at
least B- (Minus) in any subjects in group III & IV OR
Diploma in Human Resource anagement/Journalism/Public
Relations /Information Technology (with a Distinction or
Credit) from a recognized institution

Full time

Diploma in Business
Management

Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE level with at
least C- in English/ Kiswahili, D+ Mathematics or
Accounting, Commerce, Economic or Business Studies OR
'A' level qualification with at least a subsidiary pass OR any
other Certificate awarded by a recognized exam body or
institution of higher learning
Full Time

Diploma in Procurement &
Supply Chain Management

least C- in English/ Kiswahili, D+ Mathematics or
Accounting, Commerce, Economic or Business Studies OR
'A' level qualification with at least a subsidiary pass OR any
Full Time

Diploma in Tourism
Management

least D+ in English and Kiswahili OR A Level qualifications
with at least a subsidiary pass OR any other Certificate
awarded by a recognized exam body or institution of
higher learning
Full Time

Diploma in Hotel and
Hospitality Management

Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE Level with at
least D+ in English/ Kiswahili OR 'A' Level qualification with
at least a subsidiary pass, any other Certificate awarded by
a recognized exam body or institution of higher learning

Full Time

Diploma in Human
Resource Management

Minimum mean grade of C Plain at KCSE with emphasis of
C in History, Geography, Economics or Social Ethics OR any
Full Time

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3. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Executive Master of
Education in Leadership and
Policy in Education

Bachelor of Education ( B.Ed) Degree from a recognized
University and MUST BE
- a Principal or a Deputy Principal or a Head of Department
of School, College, Institute of Education, or an Education
Officer or an NGO Officer involved in Education or a
Practitioner with at least five years teaching experience in
educational institutions.
School Based
Masters Degree in
Educational Administration

Bachelor of Education Degree with Upper Second class
honors degree and above OR Bachelor of Education Degree
with at least a lower second class honours from a
recognized University and at least two years teaching
experience OR Bachelors Degree from a recognized
University with at least a lower class honours with PGDE
and at least 2 years teaching experience.
School Based

Masters in Educational
Psychology

Bachelor of Education Degree with Upper Second class
School Based/Full
time

Master of Education
(Early Childhood and
Primary Education)

- Bachelor of Education Degree with Upper Second class
School Based
Master of Public
Administration (Executive)

Degree in Public Administration with Upper Second class
honors degree and above OR Degree in Public
Administration with at least a second class (lower) from a
recognized University with at least 3 years experience as a
Senior Public Administrator OR any honours degree from a
recognized University with at least five years of practical
experience in a senior administrative position
Weekend
Master of Arts (History)

Upper class honours degree and above in History or
Bachelor of Education (Arts) OR Bachelor of Arts (History)
or B.Ed (Arts) lower class honours with two years working
experience

Bachelor of Education (Arts)

Minimum mean grade at C+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least C+
in any two arts subjects OR 2 Principals and subsidiary pass
at A level in relevant subjects OR a Diploma in Education
(Arts) from a recognized Institution

School Based/ Full
time

Bachelor of Education
(Science)

Minimum mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE, with at least C + in
any two science subjects OR 2 Principals and subsidiary
pass at A level in relevant subjects OR a Diploma in
Education (Science) from a recognized Institution.

Full time
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(Early Childhood & Primary
Education)

Minimum grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent OR 2
Principals and subsidiary pass at A level in relevant subjects
OR P1/S1 certificate and a Diploma in ECD from a
recognized institution OR Diploma in ECD from recognized
institution.

School Based

(Special Needs Education-
Primary Option)

Minimum grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent OR 2
Principals and subsidiary pass at A level in relevant subjects
OR P1/S1 certificate and a Diploma in Special Needs from a
recognized institution OR a Diploma in Special Needs from
recognized institution.

Full time

Bachelor of Arts

Minimum mean grade of at least C+ (Plus) at KCSE OR 2
principal passes and one subsidiary pass at A Level OR a
Diploma in a related field from a recognized institution

Full time

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Minimum mean grade of at least C+ (Plus) Plus at KCSE OR
2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass at A Level OR
a Diploma in a related field from a recognized institution

Full time

Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science and Public
Administration

Minimum mean grade of at least C+ (Plus) Plus at KCSE OR
2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass at A Level OR

Full time
Bachelor of Arts in
Criminology, Criminal
Justice and Public Safety

principal passes and one subsidiary pass at A Level OR

Full time
Bachelor of Arts in
Community Development

principal passes and one subsidiary pass at A Level OR

Full time
Diploma in Secondary
Education (Arts)

Minimum mean grade of at least C+ (Plus) at KCSE and C+
in two teaching subjects
Full time
Diploma in Early Childhood
Development & Primary
Education

Minimum grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or its equivalent OR
P 1 Certificate OR a KNEC certificate in Early Childhood
Education or its equivalent.
Full time
Diploma in Criminology,
Crime Prevention and
Rehabilitation

Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE OR Division II
at KCE OR one principal pass at KACE OR D+ (Plus) in KCSE
plus a one year certificate from a recognized institution

Full Time/
Weekend/ Evening
Diploma in Criminal Justice
& Legal Studies

Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE OR Division II
at KCE OR one principal pass at KACE OR D+ (Plus) in KCSE
plus a one year certificate from a recognized institution
Full Time/
Weekend/ Evening

Diploma in Community
Development

Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and C
English/Kiswahili OR KCE Division III with a pass in either
English or Kiswahili. 'A' Level qualification with at least a
subsidiary pass OR a certificate in Community
Development or in a related field
Full Time/
Weekend/ Evening

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Diploma in County and
Public Administration

This is a One year course. Minimum mean grade of C plain
at KCSE OR- Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and practical
experience as Chiefs, Local authorities, Security Officers or
Administrators of NGOs and related fields.
Full Time/
Weekend/ Evening

Certificate in Criminology,
Crime Prevention and
Rehabilitation

Minimum mean grade D + (Plus) at KCSE OR D plain in KCSE
with minimum three years of practical experience in Crime
Prevention and Rehabilitation
Full Time/
Weekend/ Evening

Certificate in County
Administration

Minimum mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE OR D(+) plus in
KCSE and practical experience as a Chief, County &
Municipal Council employee or any Public Administration
field.
Full Time/
Weekend/ Evening

Certificate in Victimology

This is a one-week course for officers serving in the
following categories: Probation and Community service,
security managers, law enforcement officers in county and
national governments and other related fields
Full time

Certificate in Crime
Prevention and
Management of Offenders

This is a one-week course for officers serving in the
following categories: Probation and Community service,
security managers, law enforcement officers in county and
national governments and other related fields
Full time

4. SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
PhD in Fisheries

Holder of a Master's degree in Fisheries or any other
related field OR holder of other qualifications considered
by Karatina University Senate as equivalent of a masters
degree in the relevant field

Master of Science in Wildlife
Management

Upper Second class honors degree and above in Wildlife
Management/ Environmental/Natural resources/ Fisheries
or in a relevant discipline OR Lower Second class degree in
Wildlife Management/ Environmental/ Biological/Natural
resources/ Fisheries or in a relevant discipline with at least-
two years relevant experience or research publication Or
postgraduate diploma in relevant field OR a pass degree in
either of the above disciplines with relevant experience of
NOT less than 5years earned after the degree and at least
one publication
Full Time

Environmental Studies

one publication

Full Time

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Aquaculture and Fisheries
Management

one publication
Full Time

Forestry

Minimum mean grade C+ (Plus) and at least a C+ in
Mathematics Chemistry, Geography or Physics, Biology or
Physical Science OR 2 Principals and Subsidiary pass at 'A'
level in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics OR
Diploma holder in related field from a recognized
institution.

Weekend

Environmental Studies

- Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus)at KCSE with a C+ in
Mathematics, C+ in Chemistry, C+ in English and C+ in
Geography/Physics or both OR Ordinary Diploma in a
related subjects / field.

Full Time

Natural Resources

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus)at KCSE with a C+ in
Geography/Physics or both OR- Diploma in a related
subjects / field.

Full Time

Bachelor of Science in Earth
Science and Geo-informatics

subjects / field.

Full Time

Aquaculture and Fisheries
Management

subjects / field.
Full Time

Diploma in Tourism and
Wildlife Studies

Minimum mean grade of C Plain at KCSE with at
least D+ in Mathematics, C in Biology, D+ in
Chemistry, D+ in English OR 'A' level Qualification
with at least a Subsidiary pass OR any other
certificate in a related field awarded by a recognized
institution
Full Time/
Weekend
Diploma in Aquaculture &
Fisheries
Management

Minimum mean grade of C Plain at KCSE with at least D+ in
Mathematics, C in Biology, D+ in Chemistry, D+ in English
OR 'A' level Qualification with at least a Subsidiary pass OR
any other certificate in a related field awarded by a
recognized institution

Full Time/
Weekend
Certificate in Sanctuary
Wildlife Management

This is a weekend-based Short course
- Minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE level with at
least D in Mathematics, D in Biology, D in English or 'A'
level Qualification with at least a Subsidiary pass
Weekend

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Certificate in Community
Wildlife Management

least D in Mathematics, D in Biology, D in English
- 'A' level Qualification with at least a Subsidiary
pass

Weekend
Certificate in Aquaculture &
Fisheries Management

least D in Mathematics, D in Biology, D in English
- 'A' level Qualification with at least a Subsidiary pass

Weekend

5. SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
PhD in Plant Pathology

Holder of a Master's degree in Plant Pathology or any
other related field OR holder of other qualifications
considered by Karatina University Senate as equivalent of a
Masters degree in the relevant field

Biostatistics

Bachelor of Science in Statistics with a Second Class
Honours Upper Division from a recognized Institution
- Holders of Second Class Lower Division in the above area
with 2 years work experience or one research publications
or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma

Full time
Master of Science in Botany
(with specializations in either:
Plant Taxonomy, Plant
Ecology, Plant pathology,
Plant Physiology or Mycology)

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Botany, Crop Protection,
Zoology or Agriculture with a Second Class Honours Upper
Division from a recognized Institution OR holders of
Second Class Lower Division in the above areas with 2
years work experience or one research publications or a
relevant Postgraduate Diploma

Full time
Master of Science in Zoology
(With specializations in either:
Parasitology, Ecology,
Physiology or Entomology)
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Medical Microbiology,
Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Agriculture with a Second
Class Honours Upper Division from a recognized Institution
OR Holders of Second Class Lower Division in the above
areas with 2 years work experience or two research
publications or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma
Full time
Information Technology (IT)

- Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus)at KCSE with a C+ in
Mathematics & C Plain in English or Kiswahili
- KNEC Diploma in Information Technology or its equivalent
from a recognized institution
Full Time
/Weekend

Computer Science

- Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus)at KCSE and at least a
C+ in Mathematics, Physics or Physical Science OR 2
principal passes, one of which must be in Mathematics or
Physics at A level OR KNEC Diploma in Computer Studies
or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Full time
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Applied Statistics with
Computing

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and a minimum
of grade B- in Mathematics OR KNEC Diploma in Applied
statistics or equivalent from a recognized institution
Full time
Bachelor of Science

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and a C+ in any
two Science subjects relevant to the area of study OR 2
principals and a subsidiary pass at A level in Science
subjects OR KNEC Diploma in Science /Applied Sciences or
its equivalent from recognized institution

Full time
Microbiology

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus)at KCSE or its equivalent
and at least a B- in Biology/Biological Sciences, C+ in
Chemistry and C+ in Mathematics OR 2 Principal passes,
one must be in Biology and subsidiary in Mathematics with
C in Physics at O Level OR KNEC Diploma in Sciences
/Applied Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized
institution
Full time
Biochemistry

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a B- in
Chemistry or Physical Sciences, Biology or Biological
Sciences C+, Mathematics C+, and C in Physics or
Geography OR A level with 2 Principal passes in
Chemistry & Biology, Subsidiary in Mathematics with C
Plain in Physics at O Level OR KNEC Diploma in Sciences
/Applied Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.
Full time
Bachelor of Science with
Education

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE and a C+ in any
two Science subjects relevant to the area of study OR 2
principal and subsidiary pass at A level in Science
subjects OR KNEC Diploma in Science /Applied Sciences or
its equivalent from a recognized institution

Full time
Actuarial Science

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus)at KCSE with a B- in
Maths OR Diploma in Actuarial Science / Applied Statistics
from a recognized institution

Full time
Information Sciences

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a C (Plain)
in Maths and English/Kiswahili OR Diploma in Information
Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution

Full Time/Weekend

Diploma in Information
Technology

Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with D+ in
mathematics OR Certificate in IT from a recognized
institution

Full Time/Weekend

Certificate in Information
Technology

Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE with D+ in
Mathematics/Computer Studies
Full Time/Weekend

Bridging in Maths, Physics
& Chemistry

Minimum grade of D- (Minus) in the subject to be bridged

Full Time

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Karatina University has intakes in January, May, and September for Full Time, Weekend and Evening classes. Other
intakes are in April, August and December for School Based Programs.

Application Procedure: Application forms can be obtained from Karatina University, Main Campus, Karatina
University Town Campus (Telkom Building in Karatina Town), Nanyuki Campus (Telkom/Orange Building) or can be
from our website: www.karatinauniversity.ac.ke

Application fee is Ksh. 3,000 for PhD programs, Ksh. 2,000 for Masters Programs, Ksh. 1,000 for Undergraduate
Programs and Ksh. 500 for Diploma & and Certificate Programs. Payments should be made in Bankers Cheque in
favour of Karatina University or direct deposit to the University Account: Equity Bank, Karatina Branch, Ac. No.
0040298291603

Duly filled application forms (with relevant certificates and application payment slip attached) should be sent to:

The Registrar
(Academic, Research and Student Affairs)
P.O. Box 1957 10101
KARATINA
Or Email: admissions@karatinauniversity.ac.ke

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