MKU, which is known for its commitment to academic excellence and practical education, offers a diverse range of certificate courses that cater to a wide range of academic interests and career aspirations.

In this article, we will look at all of the MKU certificate courses and requirements for each of the courses.

So, keep reading to the end to find out more about the courses.

MKU certificate courses and requirements

But, before we begin, it’s important to note that MKU has several campuses, which are as follows:

• Thika Main Campus
• Nairobi Campus
• Parklands Law Campus
• Mombasa Campus
• Nakuru Campus
• Eldoret Campus
• Meru Campus

With that in mind, the following MKU certificate courses are available:

1.     School of Clinical Medicine

Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology

Requirements:

KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or its equivalent, with at least D (plain) in English/ Kiswahili, and D- (minus) in Biology, Mathematics/ Physics.

Fees:

Tuition per trimester: Kshs. 34,550

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

6 trimesters

Mode of study:

Full time

Career opportunities:

With this certificate program, you can qualify to work as a:

• Health Records Assistant in both private and public healthcare facilities.
• Data Entry Clerk
• Data Registrar at Research Institutes
• Research assistant at Research Institutes

2.     School of Public Health

Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics

Entry requirements:

KCSE mean grade of D (plain)

Additionally, you should have at least D (plain) in the following cluster subjects:

• English/Kiswahili
• Biology/Biological Sciences,
• Chemistry/Physical Sciences
• Physics/Mathematics/Home Science/Agriculture

Fees:

Tuition: Kshs. 34,550 per trimester

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

6 trimesters

Mode of study:

Full time

Career opportunities:

• Nutritionist/dietician
• Community nutritionist
• Clinical nutritionist/dietician

Certificate in Community Health and Development

Requirements:

KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus) or its equivalent with D (plain) in English/Kiswahili, and Mathematics/Physics/ Biology/chemistry/physical science/Biological science.

Fees:

Tuition: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

6 trimesters

Mode of study:

Full time

Career opportunities:

• Clinical social worker.
• Mental health social worker.
• Social work administrator.
• Child welfare.

3.     School of Pure and Applied Sciences

Certificate in Animal Health and Production

Requirements:

KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and C- in Biology or Biological Sciences

Fees:

Tuition: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

7 Trimesters

Mode of study:

Full-time

Certificate in Artificial Insemination

Minimum entry requirements:

KSCE mean grade of C- (minus)

Alternatively, you can apply for the program if you have at least a Certificate in Animal Health from a Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB)-approved institution.

Fee:

Kshs. 38,600 per session

Course duration:

4 weeks sessions in April, August, December

Career opportunities:

• Artificial Insemination Technician
• Animal Husbandry Specialist
• Animal Genetics Consultant
• Veterinary Assistant or Technician
• Animal Health Technician
• Animal Health Consultant
• Animal Research Assistant

4.     School of Computing and Informatics

Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)

Requirements:

KCSE Mean grade of D+ (Plus)

Fee:

Tuition: Kshs. 34,550 per trimester

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

5 Trimesters

Mode of study:

Full time

Proficiency Certificate in IT

Entry requirements:

KCSE mean grade of D+ or its equivalent

Fee:

Kshs. 34,550

Course duration:

1 trimester

Mode of study:

Full-time

Career opportunities:

• Entry-level IT Administrator
• Network Technician
• Database Administrator Assistant
• Web Developer
• Help Desk Technician

Certificate in Business Information Technology

Requirements:

KCSE mean grade of D+ or its equivalent

Fee:

Tuition: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

5 Trimesters

Career opportunities:

• Business analyst
• Data Entry Specialist
• Database Administrator
• Office Manager
• IT Technician

5.     School of Social Sciences

Certificate in Community Development and Social Work

Minimum entry requirements:

KCSE mean grade of D+ or its equivalent

Fee:

Tuition: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Digital learning fee: Kshs. 29,000 per semester

Course duration:

4 trimesters

Certificate in Security Studies and Criminology

Requirements:

KCSE mean grade of D+ or its equivalent

Fee:

Tuition: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Digital learning fee: Kshs. 29,000 per semester

Course duration:

4 trimesters

Career opportunities:

• Private Investigator
• Security Officer
• Crime Prevention Specialist
• Security Consultant

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6.     Journalism & Mass Communication

Certificate in Public Relations

KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus)

Also, you must have a C- (minus) in Kiswahili or English, in addition to your D+ (plus) aggregate grade.

Fee:

Tuition: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

5 Trimesters

Career opportunities:

• Public Relations Assistant
• Communication Coordinator
• Media Manager
• Event Organizer

Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication

Requirements:

KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus) with at least a C- (minus) in Kiswahili or English.

Fee:

Tuition: Kshs. 34,550 per trimester

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

5 Trimesters

Career opportunities:

• Video editor
• Reporter
• Photojournalist
• Camera operator

7.     School of Business and Economics

Certificate in Maritime Transport Logistics

Requirements:

Aggregate KCSE grade of D+ (plus) or its equivalent

Fee:

Kshs. 34,550 per trimester

Digital Learning fee Kshs. 29,000 per semester

Course duration:

5 trimesters

Certificate in Business Management, Certificate in Human Resource Management, Certificate in Marketing Management, Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Certificate in Project Management, and Certificate in Supplies and Procurement Management

Entry requirements:

KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus) or its equivalent

Fee:

Kshs. 29,550 per semester

Digital Learning fee Kshs. 29,000 per semester

Course duration:

5 Trimesters

Certificate in Finance Science, Certificate in Accounting, and Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance

Minimum entry requirements:

KCSE mean grade of D+ (Plus) with at least D (Plain) in Mathematics and English/ Kiswahili

Fee:

Tuition: Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

5 trimesters

Mode of study:

Full time

Certificate in Banking & Finance

Requirements:

KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) and D (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili

Fee:

Kshs. 29,550 per trimester

Digital learning Kshs. 29,000 per semester

Course duration:

5 Trimesters

8.     School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management

Certificate in Food Production

Requirements:

KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus) or its equivalent

Fees:

Tuition: Kshs. 34,550

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

4 trimesters

Certificate in Travel & Tourism Operations

Requirements:

At least a D+ (plus) in KCSE or its equivalent

Fees:

Tuition: Kshs. 34,550

Statutory fee: Kshs. 12,000

Course duration:

4 trimesters

How to apply MKU certificate courses

Click here to apply online.

How to contact MKU

For any questions or additional information, please contact the school at the following addresses:

Phone no.: 0709 13 000 or 020 287 8000

Whats App no.: 0722 999 399

Email address: info@mku.ac.ke

You can also get more information – and confirm if fees has changed- from their website at https://www.mku.ac.ke/

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