Bachelor of Technology in Industrial and Applied Biology - Technical University of Kenya, Kenya

Course B.Tech in Industrial and Applied Biology
Full Course Name Bachelor of Technology in Industrial and Applied Biology
Subject
University Technical University of Kenya
Location Nairobi
Country Kenya
Qualification Bachelor's Degree
Mode of Study Full time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for B.Tech in Industrial and Applied Biology at Technical University of Kenya

  • Candidates shall be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Technology in Applied Biology degree in the School of Pure and Applied Science and Technology in the following categories:

KCSE Candidates

  • The basic admission requirement shall be the minimum entry requirements set for entry into the public universities, which is at least an average grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
  • In addition, candidates are expected to have obtained at least a grade C+ in each of the cluster subjects in following cluster of subjects in KCSE examinations:

Cluster Subjects

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Physics/any Group III/any Group IV/any Group V.

KCSE Subject Grouping

  • Group I: English, Kiswahili, Mathematics
  • Group II: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
  • Group III: History and Government, Geography, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education
  • Group IV: Home Science, Art and Design, Agriculture, Aviation Technology, Computer Studies
  • Group V: French, German, Arabic, Music, Business Studies

A-Levels or Equivalent

  • Candidates should have a minimum of two (2) principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary level pass in Mathematics and General Paper

Diploma (TEP) or Equivalent

  • Candidates with a Diploma in Applied Biology, Science laboratory Technology, Biotechnology /Medical Laboratory sciences, Pharmacy Food technology, Nutrition and Dietetic management, Industrial Microbiology, Biochemistry, analytical and Industrial chemistry of Kenya Polytechnical University or an equivalent qualification.

Diploma in Technology or Equivalent

  • Candidates with a Diploma of Technology (Dip. Tech.) in Applied Biology or equivalent qualification

Duration of Study

8 semesters

How to Apply for Admission


Online Application Procedure

  1. Create an Account with us or sign in if the account is already created;
  2. Enter your personal details to obtain a REFERENCE NUMBER which is in the form of APP/xxxxx/2021;
  3. Enter your academic qualifications and upload scanned copies of the corresponding certificates or result slips. Please note that result slips for examinations taken more than two years ago will not be accepted;
  4. Pay the application fee of KES 2,000 for Diploma/undergraduate programmes, KES 3,000 for postgraduate programmes and KES 3,600 for foreign applicants. These payments should be made through MPESA Paybill number 5236153 and account number should be your application REFERENCE NUMBER obtained in 2. above. The payment will be confirmed automatically after 24 banking hours;
  5. After the elapse of 24 banking hours, return to this portal, log in and choose your preferred programme of study; thereafter,
  6. SUBMIT your programme of choice and wait for the selection process to be concluded. Meanwhile, you are advised to frequently log in, using your account details, to establish the status of your application.

Enquiries or clarification on the application for the programmes above may be made through the dedicated Admissions Office telephone number +254 20 2216136.

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