Overview

The philosophy of the Science programme offered by the University of Nairobi is to foster excellence in science, creativity and innovation, academic freedom, professionalism and integrity through quality scholarly work, training, and research.

The goal of the programme is to train high-level and competent personnel with the relevant knowledge and refined skills in science and related applications that is necessary for scientific innovations capable of making transformative contribution to the world of science, information and technology and further addressing societal challenges of industrial and human resource development for the betterment of humanity.

Career

Bsc graduates are very versatile and the degree equips them with numerical and analytical skills that are highly sought in many fields. These fields include academia, banking, audit firms, manufacturing industries, to mention but a few.

The career opportunities mainly depend on the subject majors. Students who major in physical or biological sciences can pursue postgraduate education in those fields which prepares them for careers in research institutions and academic institutions e.g., KEFRI, KMFRI, ILRI, ICIPE, KALRO etc.

Some of the manufacturing industries that have employed a number of BSc graduates include: EABL, KAPA OIL REFINERIES, BAMBURI CEMENT, DIVERSY LIMITED, SGS, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Basic Mathematics

Safety Methods In The Laboratory

Computer Science

Organic Chemistry, Chemistry Of Alkanes And Cycloalkanes

General And Physical Chemistry

General And Inorganic Chemistry

Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Natural Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualifications recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate, with minimum mean grade of C+ (C Plus) and C+ (C Plus) passes in at least three science subjects (ONE OF WHICH MUST BE IN MATHEMATICS) in either of the following two alternatives (A or B),

Holders of KCSE mean grade of C- (C Minus) plus a Diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized by the Senate.

Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or equivalent qualification with at least two principal passes in mathematics and physical or biological subjects.

Diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized by the Senate.

A science/technology-based degree or its equivalent from an institution accredited by the Commission for University Education.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

264000 KES / year

≈ 264000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

264000 KES / year

≈ 264000 KES / year

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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