To be clear, this article contains a comprehensive list of all certificate, diploma, degree, masters’, doctorate, and even online courses available at Mount Kenya University.

So, continue reading to find out more…

Mount Kenya University courses and qualifications [All courses offered at Mt. Kenya University]

Degree courses at Mount Kenya University

Entry qualifications

Remember that in order to enroll in any degree program at MKU, you must have a KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus), as well as meet the minimum cluster subject requirements, which is typically at least a C+ (plus) in each cluster subject.

Alternatively, you can pursue a degree program with a diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized by the university senate with a credit pass or higher.

Courses:

• Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
• Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Bachelor of Education Arts
• Bachelor of Education (Science)
• Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Science Information Science
• Bachelor of Business Management
• Bachelor of Science in Statistics
• Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Oral Health
• Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Electronic Systems
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Business Information Technology
• Bachelor of Procurement
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production
• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
• Bachelor of Development Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development
• Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology
• Bachelor of Economics and Finance
• Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
• Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication
• Bachelor of Education Special Needs Education Secondary Option
• Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
• Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Governance
• Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology
• Bachelor of Counseling Psychology
• Bachelor of Science in Finance and Statistics
• Bachelor of Film and Animation Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management
• Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Social Work and Administration
• Bachelor of Public Health
• Bachelor of Management and Office Administration

Diploma courses at Mount Kenya University

Well, if you did not manage to get a C+ (plus) for a degree course, here are the diploma courses at MKU that you can choose to pursue.

Keep in mind that you must have a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or higher and meet the minimum requirements in the required cluster subjects.

Or,

Have a certificate in a related field from an institution recognized by the university senate.

Keeping that in mind, here are the MKU diploma courses that require a KCSE mean grade of C (plain):

• Diploma in Dental Technology
• Diploma in Community Oral Health (Dental Therapy)
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery
• Diploma in Community Health & Development
• Diploma in Health Records & Information Technology
• Diploma in Law
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
• Diploma in ECDE (Early Childhood Studies)
• Diploma in SNE (Special Needs Education)
• Diploma in Science Lab (Science Laboratory Technology)
• Diploma in Animal Health & Production
• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma in Information Science

More diploma course

Moving on, the following courses require you to have a minimum mean grade of C- (minus) in your KCSE:

• Diploma in Food Science & Processing Technology
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Information Systems
• Diploma in Archives & Records Management
• Diploma in Library Management
• Diploma in Business Information Technology(BIT)
• Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Diploma in Medical Engineering
• Diploma in Counselling Psychology
• Diploma in Community Development & Social Work
• Diploma in County Administration & Governance
• Diploma in Security Studies & Criminology
• Diploma in Peace Studies & conflict resolutions
• Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication
• Diploma in Film Studies
• Diploma in Animation & Motion Graphics
• Diploma in Public Relations & Diplomacy
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Marketing Management
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship
• Diploma in Supplies & Procurement Management
• Diploma in Project Management
• Diploma in Economics
• Diploma in Financial Economics
• Diploma in Financial Sciences
• Diploma in Accounting
• Diploma in Banking& Finance
• Diploma in Micro-Finance
• Diploma in Risk Management & Insurance
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Diploma in Food & beverage supervision
• Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management

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Certificate courses at Mount Kenya University

So, neither did you qualify for a degree nor a diploma course; worry not! You can as well start at the certificate level and work your way up.

It should be noted that in order to pursue any of the certificate courses, you must have at least a D+ (plus) in KCSE, with the exception of a few certificate courses that require an average of C- (minus) in KCSE. These include:

C- (minus) certificate courses

• Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
• Certificate in Animal Health and Production
• Certificate in Artificial Insemination

D+ (plus) certificate courses

• Certificate in Community Health and Development
• Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)
• Proficiency Certificate in IT
• Certificate in Business Information Technology
• Certificate in Community Development and Social Work
• Certificate in Security Studies and Criminology
• Certificate in Public Relations
• Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Certificate in Maritime Transport Logistics
• Certificate in Business Management
• Certificate in Human Resource Management
• Certificate in Marketing Management
• Certificate in Entrepreneurship
• Certificate in Project Management
• Certificate in Supplies and Procurement Management
• Certificate in Finance Science
• Certificate in Accounting
• Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance
• Certificate in Banking & Finance
• Certificate in Food Production
• Certificate in Travel & Tourism Operations
• Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics – This, however, is the only certificate course in which you can enroll if your KCSE score is at least a D (plain).

Mount Kenya University courses and qualifications continuation

Post graduate diplomas

Minimum entry requirements:

You must have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from MKU or any other recognized university approved by the university senate.

Courses

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education
• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

Mount Kenya University masters’ courses

Minimum entry requirements:

You must have at least a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class honors (upper division) from a recognized university or equivalent recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.

Or,

Have a bachelor’s degree with at least second-class honors in the lower division and a minimum of two

SEE: MKU Masters Courses [2024 Intake]

Doctorate courses at Mount Kenya University

Minimum entry requirements:

You must hold at least a master’s degree in your field of specialization.

Courses

• PhD in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• in Public Health
• PhD in Nursing
• PhD in Education
• Doctor of Philosophy (Early Childhood Studies)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
• PhD in Applied Entomology
• PhD in Ecology
• PhD in Zoology
• PhD in Conservation Biology
• PhD in Biochemistry
• PhD in Molecular Biology
• PhD in Chemistry
• PhD in Natural Products Chemistry
• PhD in Immunology
• PhD in Information Technology
• PhD in Computer Science
• PhD in Information Systems
• PhD in Knowledge Management
• PhD in Enterprise Computing
• PhD in Counselling Psychology
• PhD in Religious Studies
• PhD in Literature in English
• PhD in Kiswahili
• PhD in English & Linguistics
• PhD in Development Studies
• PhD in Sociology
• PhD in Philosophy of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration thesis

Mount Kenya University online courses

SEE: Mount Kenya University online courses [All you need to know]

Mount Kenya University courses and qualifications – Final word

So there you have it: all of the courses offered at MKU, along with their qualifications.

However, if you require any additional information or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the institution using the following information:

Physical location: MKU main campus is located along General Kago Road, in Thika.

phone no.: +254 709 153 000 or +254 20 2878 000

Email: info@mku.ac.ke

Website: https://www.mku.ac.ke/

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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.

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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