About the Department

Condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, renewable energy physics, astrophysics and applied optics. The department maintains strong industry and research partnerships and offers students access to well-equipped laboratories, digital resources and mentorship from experienced academics and practitioners.

Academic Programmes

The following programmes are offered within this department. Additional programmes may be available — see the school page for the full list.

ProgrammeLevelDurationMin. Entry
BSc PhysicsUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | B in Physics & Maths
BSc ChemistryUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | B in Chemistry
BSc MathematicsUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | B in Maths
BSc BiologyUndergraduate4 YearsKCSE C+ | B in Biology

Academic Staff

NameRankSpecialisation
Prof. Thomas OnyangoHead of DepartmentDepartmental Lead
Full staff directory available from the department office. Contact physics@ku.ac.ke for a complete staff list.

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