Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements 2025

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Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements 2025

The Mount Kenya University MKU Admission Requirements 2025-2026. See Details of Mount Kenya University MKU Entry Requirements on this page.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements
MKU Entry Requirements

Mount Kenya University is one of the best universities in Kenya. The school offers many programmes to train students to become great professionals and leaders in the future.

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Before one can get admission to read their preferred course, you need to meet the Entry/Admission Requirements for that particular course. The Admission Office of Mount Kenya University has announced the available Courses and their Admission Requirements for the 2025-2026 Mount Kenya University Intake.

Mount Kenya University hence welcomes applicants to apply to read their Courses, therefore, applicants should read the Admission Requirements provided below well.

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MKU Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Degree Courses

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (BSc.MLS)

  • KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics, Biology /Chemistry, and English/ Kiswahili Or KCSE C (plain) and Higher National Diploma/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Diploma holders must be registered with KMLTTB.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS)

  • KCSE mean grade C (plain) & C (plain) in English, Kiswahili, mathematics, physics, Biology & Chemistry Or Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology.

  • Direct Entry: KCSE C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry or Biology and English or Kiswahili.
  • (Upgrading) Mature Entry: Diploma in Dental Technology from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Oral Health

  • Direct Entry: KCSE C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry or Biology and English or Kiswahili.
  • (Upgrading) Mature Entry: Diploma in Community Oral Health from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Community Oral Health (Dental Therapy)

  • KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences and C-(minus) in any two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, and Mathematics/ Agriculture/Home Science.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Dental Technology

  • KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Chemistry/Biology and C-(minus) in either Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health

  • KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or it’s equivalent and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics; Chemistry; Biology/ Biological Sciences; Kiswahili/English. Or
  • A Diploma in a relevant area with at least C (plain) in KCSE

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Environmental Health Science

  • KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and C (plain) Kiswahili / English Mathematics/Physics/ Chemistry and biological Sciences Or A certificate in Environmental Health, Public Health or Community Health from an Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Community Health

  • KCSE mean grade C+ and C in the following subject cluster either English/Kiswahili; Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology Or Holders of health-related Diploma recognized by the University Senate

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Management

  • KCSE mean grade C (plain)or equivalent qualification recognized by the University senate plus C-(minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Certificate in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Management

  • KCSE mean grade C- (minus) with at least D+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/ Chemistry

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Health System Management

  • KCSE mean grade C+ and C+ in the following subject cluster English/Kiswahili; C (Plain) in Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology Or Holders of health-related Diploma recognized by the University Senate;

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with a minimum aggregate of C+(plus) and C+(plus) in Biology /Biological Sciences, English / Kiswahili, Chemistry / Physical Sciences and Mathematics / Physics

Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Management

  • KCSE average grade C+, C+(plus) in English/ Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology Or A Diploma in Health Record & Information Technology with at least C (plain) in KCSE

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

  • KCSE mean grade C (plain) OR equivalent qualification recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili, C (plain) in Biology, C-(minus) in mathematics/ Physics and chemistry.

Diploma in Health Records & Information Technology

  • KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili Mathematics/ Physics & Biology

Certificate in Health Records & Information Technology

  • Admission Requirements: KCSE mean grade C-(minus) and C-(minus) in: English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences and a D+ (plus) in Mathematics/Physics.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPHARM)

  • KCSE mean grade B-(minus) with C+ (Plus) in Cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili Or Diploma in relevant discipline in Health Science plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in Cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili Or Diploma (Credit) in Pharmaceutical Technology & Registered Pharmaceutical Technologists plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili Or Higher National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, with Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology plus KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (plain) in cluster subjects: biology/biological Science, Chemistry

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (DPT)

  • KCSE mean grade C (plain) and C (plain) in Biology/ Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct Entry)

  • KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent and C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, and Chemistry & Biology. Regular

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

  • Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Institution (Upgrading) Or KCSE mean grade C (plain) or Division II Or A valid practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya Or Two years’ work experience after graduation as a registered nurse.(KRCHN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

  • Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Institution Or KCSE mean grade C (plain) or Division II Or A valid practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya Or Two years’ work experience after graduation as a registered nurse.

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) Or Equivalent grade and in addition a C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics Or A relevant Diploma from a recognized Institution with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

  • KCSE certificate with a minimum of C+(plus)and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics Or
  • Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate with a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE.

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Processing

  • KCSE certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: Biology and Mathematics/Physics or C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Geography or any other of the group IV subjects in K.C.S.E or its equivalent.Or
  • Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology (with Credit and above) from Mount Kenya University or from any other Institutions recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate with a C (plain) in KCSE. Or
  • Other Diploma holders in related fields, from accredited Diploma Institutions.

Diploma in Food Science & processing Technology.

  • KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with C-(minus) in Chemistry, Biology Or Relevant Certificate.

Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Sciences

  • KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya Univesity senate

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

  • KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from Institution recognized by the Mount Kenya Univesity senate.

Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology

  • KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and grade C- (minus) in Chemistry, Biology Or Relevant Certificate

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

  • KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences.

  • KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and grade C+ (plus) in Mathematics and C (plain) in English Or Diploma in relevant disciplines from an Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate with a mean grade ofC ( plain) in KCSE.

Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and production

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C+(plus) in Biology / Biological Sciences and any one of these subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, physical sciences Or Diploma in relevant field with at least C (plain) KCSE from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Rural Development

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C (plain) in Biology and any one of these subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Agriculture Or
  • Diploma in relevant field with at least C (plain) in KCSE from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with at least C (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and any of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Sciences Or
  • C (plain) in KCSE and at least a Credit/Pass Diploma in Animal Health/Production/Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology from an Institution recognized by Mount Kenya University senate.

Diploma in Animal Health and Production

  • KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C(plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences and a C(plain) in either Mathematics / Physics or Agriculture or Certificate in relevant field with C-(minus) and Credit Pass in Animal Health/Agriculture.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

  • KCSE mean grade C+(plus) with a minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics and English Or Diploma in relevant field recognized by Mount Kenya University with a mean grade of C (plain)

Diploma in Information Technology

  • KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) with C (plain) in English & Mathematics Or KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) & relevant Certificate recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate

Diploma in Information Systems

  • KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) with C (plain) in English & Mathematics or C-(Minus) and a relevant Certificate recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.

Bachelor of Science in Information Science

  • KCSE mean grade C+(plus) with a minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics and English Or Diploma in relevant field recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate

Diploma in Information Science

  • KCSE mean grade C (plain)with minimum of C in mathematics and English Or Professional certificate in relevant discipline and at least KCSE mean grade of C-(minus) from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate

Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics and English Or Diploma in relevant field recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate with KCSE a mean grade of C (plain).

Diploma in Business Information Technology

  • KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) with C (plain) in English & Mathematics Or Relevant certificate recognized by Mount Kenya University.

Bachelor of Science Energy and Environmental Technology

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus), C+ (plus) in Mathematics, Physics/ Physical Sciences or Geography Or Diploma in relevant field.

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production

  • KCSE mean grade C + with C+(plus) in Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science Or Geography or Diploma in relevant field with at least C(plain) from an institution recognized by the University Senate

BTEC Computer and Electronic Systems

  • KCSE mean grade C + with C+(plus) in Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • KCSE C (plain) Or KCSE C-(Minus) with a certificate in relevant field.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Medical Engineering

  • At least KCSE C (plain) Or KCSE C-(Minus) with a certificate in relevant field

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Office Administration & Management

  • KCSE mean grade of C+ plus and C plain Mathematics and English Or A diploma in a relevant area with at least C-minus in KCSE.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration

  • KCSE mean grade C+ and C (plain) in Mathematics & English OR A Diploma in a relevant area plus a C Plain in KCSE

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Business Management

  • KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) Or A diploma in a relevant area plus a C plain in KCSE.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent qualification Or A diploma in a relevant area plus a C (plain) in KCSE.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Office Administration and Management

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent qualification Or A diploma in a relevant area plus a C (plain) in KCSE

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Human Resource Management

  • KCSE mean grade of C (plain) Or Holders of C-(minus) and a Certificate with at least a Credit pass in relevant field.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Business Management

  • KCSE certificate with a minimum of C (plain) Or Holders of C-(minus) and a Certificate in relevant field.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Marketing Management

  • KCSE certificate with a minimum of C (plain) Or Holders of C-(Minus) and a Certificate in relevant field.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Entrepreneurship

  • KCSE certificate with a minimum of C (plain) Or Holders of C-(Minus) and a Certificate in relevant field.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Procurement and Supplies Management (DPSM)

  • KCSE Certificate with a minimum of C(plain) Or Holders of C-(minus) and a Certificate in relevant field.

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for Diploma in Project Management

  • KCSE certificate with a minimum of C (plain) Or Holders of C-(minus) and a Certificate in relevant field.

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY, MKU POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for a Postgraduate degree Programme

  • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
  • Duration of Programme: 1 Academic Year

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for a Masters Degree Programme

  • A Bachelors’ degree or postgraduate diploma from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
  • Duration of Programme: 2 Academic Years

Mount Kenya University Admission Requirements for  a DBA or PhD degree programme

  • Applicants must be holders of Master’s degree or any other related programs from a recognized University. Practitioner Experience: Applicants must have management experience of at least three years pre – or – post Masters.

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