Just so you know, if you are planning to take a diploma in education primary option in MKU this means that you would like to become a primary school teacher.

And since education is embraced in Kenya and beyond, therefore this is a good course since schools will keep opening day in day out creating jobs opportunities for those taking the course.

Having said that, we will go ahead and look for diploma in education primary option courses offered in MKU in this article plus the requirements for each.

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MKU diploma in education primary option (Primary Teacher Education)

So, does MKU offer diploma in education primary option?

The answer here is a NO! MKU does not offer a diploma in education primary option.

However, there are other diploma in education you can enroll in that we will look at below to better guide you.

Diploma in education courses offered in MKU

1. Diploma in Special Needs Education
2. Diploma in Early Childhood Studies

Therefore, it should be noted that those are the only courses you can enroll in for a diploma in education primary option.

Now, let us look at each course entry requirements, fee, mode of learning and more details below.

MKU diploma in Special Needs Education

So, what is the course all about?

Good question here!

A Diploma in Special Needs Education is a specialized program that provides you with training and education for how to work with individuals with special needs or disabilities.

In short, this diploma program typically covers a wide range of topics related to special education, teaching strategies, and so on.

Minimum entry requirements

• KCSE mean grade of C plain or its equivalent
• In addition, you must have a C plain in two teaching subjects

Mode of study:

• Full time
• DIBel

Course duration:

• 7 Trimester when studying full time
• 8 semester DIBel

Fee

• Ful time -KShs. 27,000 per trimester
• DIBel – 8 Semesters KShs. 27,000 per semester

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MKU diploma in Early Childhood Studies

What the course entails

Well, this is a diploma course that is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with young children.

Just so you know, this program focuses on understanding child development, early education, and the various aspects of childcare.

Minimum entry requirements

KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent

Alternatively, with a certificate in ECD from a recognized institution you can enroll for this course.

Mode of study

• Distance
• Institution-Based
• Electronic Learning (DIBel)

Course duration

• 7 Trimesters

 Fee

• 7 Trimesters KShs. 24,550 per trimester Distance

Institution-Based & Electronic Learning (DIBel) KShs. 24,000 per trimester

MKU diploma in education primary option [Application process and attachment]

To apply, you can either apply through KUCCPS as a government sponsored student or apply directly to the institution through MKU website as a self-sponsored student.

Documents needed during application

1. A copy of your KCSE certificate/result slip (certified).
2. 2 passport size photographs (certified and must be taken recently)
3. A copy of your ID Card (certified)
4. A copy of your School Leaving Certificate(certified).
5. One copy of any Co-curricular Activity Certificates you have obtained from your secondary school(certified).

Application through KUCCPS

1. Start by visiting the KUCCPS website on net portal

Side note: Please note that you can only apply when the portal is open (when the portal is open)

2. Now, log in aby entering your KCSE Index Number, the year you sat for your KCSE, and your password (it usually either KCPE Index or Birth Certificate Number).
3. Next, revise or just make a new course application by clicking on the Application/revision tab on KUCCPS website.
4. Here, confirm whether you have qualified for the course, you have selected.
5. Finally, finish the process by submitting only if you have qualified for the course.

Application directly through MKU

To apply directly to the institution, visit MKU website and click on MKU Application Form

With the application documents, go ahead and apply following all the steps and instruction on the application form.

Attachment

Just like any other institution offering teaching courses, you must go for teaching practice before you are employed.

Therefore, during your studies, you must be attending teaching practice as required by MKU.

Remember, the institution does not help you get the institution to go for teaching practice.

Therefore, when necessary, you will have to find for an institution to go for the teaching practices.

Institutions offering diploma in education primary option

For both private and public colleges offering diploma in education primary option, kindly check the article we had previously written about Colleges offering diploma in education primary option

Final words

As we sum up, those are MKU diploma in education primary option you can enroll in MKU.

Also, it should be noted that you must get a TSC number after completion of your courses so that you will be in a position to be employed by TSC.

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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.

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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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