MKU Masters Courses [2026 Intake]

Teresa Njeri — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:39:59 +0000

This article contains a list of all the MKU masters courses.

So, if you’ve been wondering what master’s courses are available at Mount Kenya University, you’ve come to the right place.

Continue reading to the end to find out more.

Let’s get started…

MKU masters courses

The following are all of the master’s programs available at MKU:

Medical School – Department of medical laboratory sciences

Master of Science in Laboratory Sciences

Specializations: Microbiology, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion Sciences, Clinical Chemistry, Parasitology, Hisology and Cytology, Immunology and Virology

Mode of study: Full time

School of Clinical Medicine

Master of Clinical Medicine

Options: Forensic Medicine, Accidents and Emergency Medicine, Family and Emergency Medicine, Family

Master of Science in Health Information Management

Mode of study: Full time

School of Public Health

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (Clinical Nutrition, and Community Nutrition)
Master of Science in Community Health
Master of Science in Health Education, Promotion and Development
Master of Public Health (MPH)

Options: Epidemiology and Disease Control, International Health and Development, Monitoring and Evaluation

Master of Public Health in Reproductive Health
Master of Science in Health System Management

Mode of study: Full time/Part-time (evening classes and digital learning)

School of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Options: Midwifery Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Nursing education, Leadership & Management

Mode of study: Full time

School of Law

Master of Laws (LLM)

Intakes: January, May, and September

Mode of study: Full time

School of Engineering, Energy & the Built Environment

Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering

Mode of study: Full time/Part-time (weekends)

School of Education

Master of Education

Options:

Administration, Management and Leadership Curriculum Studies
Instructional Technology
Educational Planning
Philosophy of Education
Economics of Education

Master of Education

Specializations:

Education Guidance & Counselling
Sociology of Education
Educational Psychology
Instructional Technology
Educational Technology
Philosophy of Education

Master of Education in Special Needs Education (MSE)

Options:

Visual Impairment
Hearing Impairment
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Handicap & Other Health Impairment
Gifted & Talented
Specific Learning Disabilities
Inclusive Education
Emotional & Behavioural Disorders
Deaf

Master of Education in Early Childhood Studies

Mode of study: Full time/Part-time (digital learning)

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School of Business and Economics

Master of Science in Procurement and Supplies Management
Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management

Options: Public Policy & Administration, Local Government Administration, Financial Management, Social Services Management, Community Development, NGO Management (Regular & Evening Programmes)

Master of Science in Human Resource Development
Master of Science in Project Planning and Management
Master of Arts in Economics
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Business Administration

Specializations:

Accounting & Finance
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Strategic Management
Production and Operations Management
Small Business Management

Master of Science in Finance

Mode of study: Full time/Part-time (digital learning)

School of Pure and Applied Sciences

Master of Science in Applied Entomology
Master of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology)
Master of Science (Biotechnology)
Master of Science in Chemistry
Master of Science in Statistics

Mode of study: Full time/Part-time (digital learning)

School of Computing and Informatics

Master of Science in Cyber Security
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc. IT)
Master of Information Science (MIS)

Mode of study: Full time

School of Social Sciences

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Master of Arts in Religious Studies

Options:

Christian
Islamic
Traditional African Religion

Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Geography
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Master of Arts in English Language and Linguistics
Master of Arts in English Literature
Master of Arts in Kiswahili
Master of Arts in Development Studies
Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
Master of Arts in Sociology

Mode of study: Full time/Part-time (digital learning)

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Master of Arts (MA) in Journalism and Media Studies

Options:

Journalism
Corporate
Communication
Media Management

Master of Arts (MA) in Film Studies

Mode of study: Full time/Part-time (digital learning)

Institute of Security Studies, Justice and Ethics (Nairobi Campus)

Master of Arts in Law Enforcement and Public Administration
Master of Arts in Governance and Ethics
Master of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology

Mode of study: Full time/Part-time (digital learning)

School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management

Master of Science in Hospitality Management

Mode of study: Digital learning only

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MKU masters courses entry requirements

The following are the general requirements for MKU’s master’s programs:

You must have a minimum of an upper second-class honors degree in the relevant discipline from Mount Kenya University or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the university Senate.

Alternatively, you may be considered for admission with lower qualifications (such as a second-class lower or a pass), but with publications and postgraduate diplomas after a bachelor’s degree and sufficient work experience.

How to apply at MKU

To apply for any of the above master’s programs, click here to apply online or visit any MKU campus to apply in person.

You can also send your academic plus application documents to the Registrar-Academic Administration via email at admissions@mku.ac.ke.

Please keep in mind that there is a non-refundable application fee of Kshs. 2,000 (if you are an East African applicant) and 100 USD (if you are a foreign applicant).