III credit pass in English/Kiswahili Biology Or. KACE – Principal pass in Biology.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine (3 Yrs). - K.C.S.E (or equivalent) Mean Grade C ...
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BSc. In Public Health, 4 Years
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES Certificate in HIV/AIDS Management (3 Months) -Minimum Entry requirements: Mean Grade: KCPE - and 2 Years of Secondary school Education and proven involvement in HIV/AIDS community programs.
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) (or equivalent) , C (Plain) in Biology or Biological sciences and Chemistry, C - (Minus) in English/Swahili and C - (Minus) in Mathematics/ Physics, Or K.A.C.E. 2 relevant Principal passes Or Diploma or HND in Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Community Health, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy. Or, - Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management and Counselling 12 Months Minimum Entry requirements: KCSE (or equivalent), aggregate C (Plain), C in English/Kiswahili, Biology Or K.C.E. Div. III credit pass in English/Kiswahili Biology Or KACE – Principal pass in Biology Diploma in Clinical Medicine (3 Yrs) - K.C.S.E (or equivalent) Mean Grade C Plain, C Plain in Biology , C Plain in English/Kiswahili; Additional Subjects, C- (Minus) in any two of the following: Chemistry Mathematics Physics Physical Science - Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above. other qualifications
accepted by Senate as equivalent to any of the above. DEGREE PROGRAMES Bachelor of Pharmacy (5 Years) KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) (or equivalent). In addition a candidate must have scored the indicated grades in anyone of the two categories; Category A , English /Swahili Grade B (Plain) Maths/Physics Grade C+ (Plus) Biology Grade B (Plain) Chemistry Grade B (Plain) Category B English /Swahili Grade B (Plain) Mathematics Grade C+ (Plus) Biological Sciences Grade B +(Plus) Physical Sciences Grade B+ (Plus) OR, KACE, 2 (two) Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary Pass in Physics or Mathematics. OR, KCSE Mean Grade C+ with a Diploma in Pharmaceutical technology, Clinical Medicine or Nursing and recognized by the relevant regulatory bodies. Any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above may be considered.
i)
KCSE aggregate ‘C’ plain plus Diploma in Registered Community Health
Nursing/ Post-basic Diploma in a
Nursing discipline. Cluster Subjects:
Combined Sciences:
I ) English or Kiswahili C
Physical Science C
II) Mathematics or Physics C or
Biological Sciences
III) Chemistry C
Mathematics C
iv) Biology C
English or Kiswahili
C
Or NB: Diploma Holders with Credit Pass will Join 2nd Year Level whereas HND Holders will Join 3rd year Level. * (Full Time & Part Time on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) BSc. In Community Health & Development , 4 Years
ii) KCE/EACE Division 3 at credit pass in the above cluster requirements plus Diploma in Registered Community Health Nursing/ Post-basic Diploma in a Nursing discipline Or
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) (or equivalent) , C+ (Plus) in Biology or Biological sciences, C (Plain) in English/Swahili, C (Plain) in any two: Mathematics , Chemistry or Physics or Mathematics, physical Science, Geography/Agriculture
iii) K.A.C.E; with a principal pass in Biology or Chemistry
Or K.A.C.E. 2 relevant Principle passes Or Diploma or HND in Community Health Development, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy.
iv) At least 2 years working experience after attainment
Or - Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above. NB: Diploma Holders with Credit Pass will Join 2nd Year Level whereas HND Holders will Join 3rd year Level. * (Full Time & Part Time on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) BSc. In Nursing , 4 Years KCSE mean grade of C+. In addition, a student must have the following minimum grades in the respective subjects Alternative A English /Kiswahili C+ Mathematics/Physics C+ Chemistry C+ Biology C+ OR Alternative B Physical science C+ Biological Sciences C+ Mathematics C+ English /Kiswahili C+ OR Have KACE ; 2 OR More principals, with One in Biology and One in chemistry, or any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.(Full time only) BSc. In Nursing (2.5 Years)-Upgrading Module; Part Time at THIKA District Level 5 - Hospital Upgrading Programme only;For one to be admitted to pursue a BSc. Nursing Upgrading programme, the following minimum criteria is mandatory:
plus Diploma in Registered Community Health Nursing/ Post-basic Diploma in a Nursing discipline
of the diploma in nursing. v) Registered with Nursing Council of Kenya B Sc. in Health Information Management and Informatics KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus). In addition , a student must have either of the qualifications listed below: Alternative A English/Swahili Biology Mathematics Chemistry /Physics
C C C C
Alternative B English/Swahili Biological Sciences Mathematics Physical Sciences
C C C C
OR Have a Minimum 2 Principal passes in Mathematics and Biology at A’ Levels. CREDIT TRANSFER: Students who have successfully completed One or Two years of a BSc. In HIM & I level study or its equivalent in any Institution recognized by JKUAT senate may be allowed to transfer to the JKUAT BSc. Programme, and shall be considered for appropriate credits based on the years of study in the institution(s) they are transferring from. EXEMPTIONS:
professional associations in their respective countries of Applicants who hold Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the JKUAT Senate may be admitted to second year of study BSc. In Medical Laboratory Sciences , 4 Years
training. They must also be compliant with all the respective professional associations in Kenya. (b)
All applicants for this Conversion programme must have
OR University degree with Lower Second Class Honours in the respective discipline plus acceptable evidence of research ability or academic work recognized by JKUAT Senate.
professional experience for a period not less than three KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus). In addition , a student must have the following alternative combinations of cluster subjects , at the minimum grades shown:
Alternative A Biology Chemistry Mathematics/Physics
C+ C+ C+
Alternative B Biological Sciences Physical Sciences
B B
NB: HND & Diploma Holders in MLS and Registered with KMLTTB will Join 3rd Year Level of the Part Time Module ; ( Part Time on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) BSc. In Occupational Therapy , 4 Years BSc. In Physiotherapy , 4 Years
1. Direct entry- Here candidates shall have obtained a mean grade of at least C+ at K.S.C.E. or it s equivalent and passed with at least a “C+ “in the subject clusters indicated.
a.
Alternative A:
Biology and Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, English or Kiswahili
b. Alternative B: Biology Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, English or Kiswahili
Or K.A.C.E 2 or more principals with one in Biology and in Chemistry.
2. Conversion entry program Entry at year 2- Candidates must be holders of a Diploma in OT/PT from a recognized Medical Training Institution or its equivalent as recognized by JKUAT.
Or, Entry at Year 3- These are the Diploma Holders in OT/PT Therapy and a Higher Diploma in Health related program recognized by JKUAT.*
(a)
In addition, the candidates MUST be registered with the respective national professional bodies. Foreign trained Therapists must be registered with their respective
years. (c)
Those holding qualifications equivalent to the above from institutions recognized by JKUAT Senate may also be considered for admission. In addition the applicant must meet specific faculty requirements during the four years of program. (Full Time & Part Time on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) *NB: Diploma holders targeting to join Mid-Level are required to have scored at Least a KCSE Mean Grade C and a C- in both Mathematics and English . BSc. in Applied Bioengineering BSc. in Medical Biochemistry BSc. In Biochemistry BSc. in molecular Biology (Option) BSc. in Biochemistry and molecular Biology KCSE minimum grade of C+ in Biology or Biological Sciences and chemistry. In addition a student must have passed either Maths or Physics / Physical Science with a minimum grade of C or have a minimum of 2 principal passes in biology and chemistry subjects in ‘A’ level or equivalent or have a diploma in relevant science subjects and with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate. BACHELOR OF RADIOGRAPHY: Direct Entry Applicants (for the full-time 4-year program)
MASTERS PROGRAMES - 2 YEARS EACH Medical Microbiology Medical Virology Medical Mycology Medical Biotechnology Mycobacteriology Medical Parasitology and Entomology Molecular Medicine in the following specialization areas: i. Applied Immunology ii. Clinical Immunology iii. Molecular Biology 8. Medicinal Phytochemistry 9. Medicinal Chemistry 10. Epidemiology 11. International Health 12. Public Health 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Minimum Entry Requirements for Masters: University degree with Upper Second Class Honours in the respective discipline from a University recognized by JKUAT Senate.
In addition to the above minimum admission requirements, applicants wishing to be in the programmes specified below must be holders of degrees indicated:-M.Sc. in Medical Chemistry – B Pharmacy or Botany or Chemistry or Biochemistry. -M.Sc. in Medicinal Phytochemistry – holders of a degree in:Pharmacy, or Botany, or Chemistry or Biochemistry. OR - Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) (as above) Masters degree in relevant areas
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (PGDipMLS) Minimum Entry Requirements for PGDipMLS: University degree in any relevant biological –based discipline from a University recognized by the JKUAT Senate with the equivalent of an Honours degree.
MASTER of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLS) -Specialisations: i) MMLS (Clinical and Public Health Bacteriology) ii) MMLS (Clinical and Public Health Mycology) iii) MMLS (Clinical and Public Health Virology) iv) MMLS (Clinical and Public Health Parasitology) v) MMLS (Clinical and Public Health Immunology) vi) MMLS (Clinical Haematology and Blood Transfusion) vii) MMLS (Clinical Chemistry) viii) MMLS (Clinical Histopathology & Diagnostic Cytology) Minimum Entry Requirements for Masters: University degree in BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences with Upper Second Class Honours from JKUAT or any other KMLTTB approved training Institution recognized by JKUAT Senate. OR Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of JKUAT or any other KMLTTB approved training institution recognized by the JKUAT senate.For admission applications use the contacts
given hereunder; CONTACT DETAILS THE DIRECTOR, ITROMID JKUAT P.O. BOX 62000 – 00200 NAIROBI, KENYA Tel: (020) 2027952 or 067(52711); Fax 067-52030;
Email:
[email protected]
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (COHES) OUR VISION “To excel in the training of health professionals for the country’s development needs. OUR MISSION “To produce competently trained health professionals.
