Last updated on February 28th, 2024 at 03:49 pm
If you have plans to enroll for a diploma course in MKU, you are in the right place.
Here, in this article, we will look at all diploma courses in different department.
Additionally, we will also look at the entry requirements for each diploma course offered in the institution.
Also, as we summarize, we will guide you on the application process for all the diploma courses.
Keep reading….
Diploma courses in MKU
Diploma in Community Oral Health (Dental Therapy)
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C plain in English, Biology or Biological Sciences
- Additionally, you are required to have attained a C-minus in any two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Sciences, Agriculture and General Science
Course duration: 9 trimesters
Diploma in Dental Technology
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C plain
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C plain in either English or Kiswahili
- C-minus in Chemistry or Biology
- C- minus in either Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences
Course duration: 9 trimesters
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C Plain or its equivalent
Mandatory subjects:
- C plain in either English or Kiswahili
- C plain in Biology
- C- minus in Chemistry, Mathematics/ physics
Course duration: 9 Trimesters (September intake only)
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C- minus in either English or Kiswahili
- D plain in Biology
- D plain in either Mathematics or Physics
Course duration: 9 Trimesters and for digital learning 6 trimester
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Just before we look at the requirements, it is worth knowing that this course in MKU is Accredited by the Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitians’ Institute.
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- D+ plus in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical sciences
- Also, you must have a D plain in either one of the following Subject; Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture
Course duration: 3 academic years
Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C plain
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C- minus in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
Or,
- C- minus in Physics, Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences
Course duration: 9 Trimesters
Diploma in Community Health and Development
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade C plain or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C-minus in English or Kiswahili
- In addition, you should have a C- minus in one of the following: Mathematics or Physics or Biology or Chemistry or Physical Science or Biological Science
Course duration: 7 semesters
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent
Mandatory Subjects required:
- C plain in either English or Kiswahili
- C plain in Biology or Biological Sciences
- C plain in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
Course duration: 9 Trimesters
Diploma In Law
Minimum entry requirements:
KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C+ plus in English or Kiswahili or at least one principal pass at ‘A’-level or its equivalent
Course duration: 6 trimesters
Diploma courses in MKU-More diploma courses
Diploma in Special Needs Education
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- You must a C plain in two teaching subjects
Course duration: 7 Trimester full time and 8 Semesters for DIBeL students
Diploma in Early Childhood Studies
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- You must have a certificate in ECD from a recognized institution by the senate
Course duration: 7 Trimesters
Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent
Mandatory Subjects requirements:
- C-minus in Chemistry and Biology
- Alternatively, you can be enrolled for this course if you have a relevant certificate
Course duration: 5 trimesters for both Full-time & Digital Learning
Diploma in Animal Health and Production
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE Mean grade of C Plain or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C Plain in Biology or Biological Sciences
- C-Minus in Chemistry or Physical Science
- C-Minus in Mathematics or Agriculture
Also, you can enroll for this course with a Certificate in Animal Health and Production from an Institution recognized by KVB Or Credit pass in agriculture/range management/ wildlife health/ a 2 years dairy technology course or equivalent as approved by KVB with at least an aggregate of C-(Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE, from institutions recognized by Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) Or Diploma in Biomedical discipline recognized by the KVB
Course duration: 9 Trimesters
Diploma in Information Technology
Minimum entry requirements:
KCSE Mean grade of C- minus
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- D+ plus in Math/Physics/computer Studies
- D + plus in either English or Kiswahili
- Have a Relevant Certificate recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Computer Science
Minimum entry requirements:
KCSE Mean grade of C Plain or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C- minus in Maths/Physics/Computer Studies
- C-minus in either English or Kiswahili
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
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Diploma in Information Systems
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE Mean grade of C- minus
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- D+ plus in Math/Physics/computer Studies
- D+ plus in either English or Kiswahili
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Information Science
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade C plain
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C plain in Mathematics/Physics/Computer Studies
- C plain in either English or Kiswahili
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Archives and Records Management
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade C-minus or a relevant certificate from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Library Management
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean Grade C-minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Business Information Technology
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- D+ plus in Mathematics /Physics/ Computer Studies
- D+ plus in either English or Kiswahili
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C-minus in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Sciences
Course duration: 9 Trimesters
Continued list of Diploma courses in MKU
Diploma in Medical Engineering
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C-minus in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Sciences
Course duration: 9 Trimesters
Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade C- minus or equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Community Development and Social Work
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-minus or a certificate in a relevant field with no cluster subjects required
Course duration: 5 trimesters
Diploma in County Administration and Governance
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-minus or certificate in a relevant field
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C- minus or certificate in a relevant field with no cluster subjects required.
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Security Studies and Criminology
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C- minus or certificate in a relevant field
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade C-minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C Plain in either English or Kiswahili
Course duration: 6 Trimesters
Diploma in Film Studies
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade C-minus
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C plain in either English or Kiswahili
- C plain in Art & Design / Drawing & Design
Course duration: 6 Trimesters
Diploma in Animation and Motion Graphics
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade C-minus
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C plain in either English or Kiswahili
Course duration: 6 Trimesters
Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade C-minus
Mandatory Subjects requirements:
- C plain in either English or Kiswahili
Course duration: 6 Trimesters
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Business Management
- KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Marketing Management
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-minus or its equivalent with no cluster subjects required
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Supplies and Procurement Management
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Project Management
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Financial Economics (DFE)
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C- in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili
Course duration: 8 semesters
Diploma in Economics (DEc)
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C-minus English or Kiswahili
- C-minus in Mathematics
Course duration: 8 semesters
Diploma in Financial Science
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-Minus)
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C-Minus in Mathematics
- C-minus in either English or Kiswahili
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Final list of diploma courses offered in MKU
Diploma in Accounting
Minimum entry requirements:
- Mean grade of C-minus in your KCSE
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C-minus in either English or Kiswahili
- C-Minus in Mathematics
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Banking & Finance
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-Minus
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C- Minus in English or Kiswahili
- D+ Plus in Mathematics
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Micro-Finance
Minimum entry requirements:
- KSCE mean grade of C-Minus
Mandatory Subjects:
- C-Minus in Mathematics
- C-minus in either English/Kiswahili
Course duration:5 Trimesters
Diploma in Risk Management and Insurance
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C-Minus
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- C-minus in either English or Kiswahili
- C-Minus in Mathematics
Course duration: 5 Trimesters
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C- minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 6 Trimesters
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C- minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 6 Trimesters
Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE mean grade of C- minus or its equivalent
Cluster Subjects requirements:
- NONE
Course duration: 6 Trimesters
Diploma courses in MKU-How to apply
To apply, you can either download the application form from www.mku.ac.ke or collect one from any of MKU campuses/marketing centers.
From there, fill out the form and the duly filled form should be addressed to the Registrar – Academic Administration
Remember, you must pay the application fee as follows; Kshs 1,000 for Certificate, Diploma, and Undergraduate programs for East African applicants, Kshs. 5,000 for postgraduate.
USD 50 for Certificate, Diploma, and Undergraduate programs for Non-East African Applicants USD 100 for postgraduate Non-East African applicants.
Diploma courses in MKU- Final words
Those all are the diploma courses offered in MKU plus their requirements.
However, for any inquiry, you can contact the institution through their contact details which are clearly indicated in MKU website.
Also, you can visit MKU website to find out where the course of your choice is offered and fee payable for each course.
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