Bachelor of Science in Biology at Machakos University

• Biology

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least B-(Minus) in Biology/ Biological.

In addition, the student must satisfy any of the following minimum requirement.

• Alternative A: Chemistry C+, Physics C (Plain), Mathematics C (plain), Geography B- (minus), English C+ (plus)
• Alternative B: Physical Science B- (minus), Mathematics C(plain), Geography B- (minus), English C+ (plus), Agriculture B- (minus)

OR

• KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and a Diploma in Forestry, Education (Biology, Agriculture), Applied Biology, Wildlife or Wetlands with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University senate.

OR

• Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution.

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course.

Application Forms

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Application fees

The application fees are as follows

• Certificate - sh. 500
• Diploma - sh. 500
• Bachelor's Degree - sh. 1,000
• Masters - sh. 2,000
• PhD - sh. 3,000

payable in one of the following bank accounts.

• Kenya Commercial Bank:-Account No. 1137145064
• National Bank of Kenya: - Account No. 01020078499400
• Standard Chartered Bank-Account No. 0152016845602

The following documents are mandatory

• Passport size photograph
• a copy of result slip/certificates and
• a copy of the national ID Card

Visit the University website or contact the admissions department for more details on how to apply. In case of any questions/enquiries contact us using the details below:

Address: P.O. BOX 136 – 90100, Machakos County, Kenya, East Africa.
Telephone+254 735 247 939 / +254 795 207 117
Email: info@mksu.ac.ke