The School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS) is the scientific heart of Kenyatta University. The school houses 7 departments covering chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, computing and biomedical sciences. SPAS graduates go on to careers in research, industry, health, technology and education.
The School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS) is the scientific heart of Kenyatta University. The school houses 7 departments covering chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, computing and biomedical sciences. SPAS graduates go on to careers in research, industry, health, technology and education.
Organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry and biochemistry.
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Biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, genetic engineering and bioinformatics.
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Botany, plant ecology, plant physiology, economic botany, ethnobotany and conservation of plant resources.
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Nuclear physics, condensed matter, renewable energy physics, astrophysics, optics and applied physics.
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Pure mathematics, applied mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, operations research and financial mathematics.
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Zoology, entomology, limnology, parasitology, conservation biology and wildlife management.
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Computer science, information systems, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
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| Programme | Level | Duration | Min. Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Chemistry | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Chemistry |
| BSc Biochemistry | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Biology & Chemistry |
| BSc Microbiology & Biotechnology | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Biology & Chemistry |
| BSc Botany | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in Biology |
| BSc Physics | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Physics & Maths |
| BSc Mathematics | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Maths |
| BSc Actuarial Science | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | A- in Maths |
| BSc Statistics | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Maths |
| BSc Computer Science | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Maths & Physics |
| BSc Information Technology | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ |
| BSc Zoology | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in Biology |
| MSc Chemistry | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Chemistry (2nd Class Upper) |
| MSc Biochemistry | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Biochemistry (2nd Class Upper) |
| MSc Mathematics | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Maths (2nd Class Upper) |
| MSc Statistics | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Maths or Statistics |
| MSc Computer Science | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc CS or IT (2nd Class Upper) |
| MSc Physics | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Physics (2nd Class Upper) |
| PhD (Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics, CS) | Doctoral | 3–5 Years | MSc (relevant field) |
