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DIPLOMA COURSES OFFERED IN MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY AND THEIR REQUIREMENTS

Diploma in Community Oral Health (Dental Therapy

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C and C in English, Biology or Biological Sciences and C- in any two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Sciences, Agriculture and General Science.

The course takes 9 trimesters and the fee charged is KSh. 59,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Dental Technology

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C and C in English or Kiswahili, Chemistry or Biology, and C- in either Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences.

Takes 9 trimesters and is charged KSh. 59,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

The course requires a KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) or its equivalent and C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili, C (plain) in Biology, and C- (minus) in Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics.

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) or its equivalent, and C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili and D (plain) in Biology, Mathematics or Physics.

The fee charged for each of the 9 trimesters is
KSh. 34,550.

Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

This course is accredited by the Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitians’ Institute and requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent.

Requires D+ in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical sciences, and D (plain) in any of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture.

The course takes 3 academic years and the fee is KSh. 39,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C with C- in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics, Biologica Sciences or Physical
Sciences.

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Takes 9 Trimesters to complete and is charged KSh. 34,550 per trimester

Diploma in Community Health and Development

This course takes 7 semesters at KSh. 34,550 per trimester and requires a KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent and
C- in English or Kiswahili and in either Mathematics or Physics or Biology or Chemistry or Physical science and Biological science

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology

Takes 9 trimesters at KSh. 49,550 per trimester and requires a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and C in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, and English or Kiswahili.

Diploma in Law

It requires a KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, and C+ in English or Kiswahili
Or At least one principal pass at ‘A’ level or its equivalent, Or a course offered by an accredited legal education provider or
learning issued by the Council of Legal Education.

The diploma in law course takes 6 trimesters and is charged KSh. 54,000 per trimester.

Diploma in Special Needs Education

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, and C in two teaching subjects. It takes 7 trimesters at a fee of KSh. 29,550 per trimester (full-time). DIBeL takes 8 Semesters and is charged KSh. 27,000 per semester.

Diploma in Early Childhood Studies

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, or a certificate in ECD from a recognized institution and runs for 7 trimesters. The fee charged is KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, and C- in Chemistry and Biology or a relevant certificate. It takes 5 trimesters (Full-time) and goes for KSh. 34,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Animal Health and Production

This course runs for 9 Trimesters Full-time at KSh. 39,550 per trimester.

You require a KCSE Mean grade of C (Plain) and at least C (Plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences, C-(Minus) in Chemistry or Physical Science, C-(Minus) in Mathematics or Agriculture, or a Certificate in Animal Health and Production from an Institution recognized by KVB, or other relevant courses.

Diploma in Information Technology

It requires a KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with a D+ (plus) in Math/Physics or Computer Studies and English/Kiswahili or
relevant certificate recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.

It takes 5 Trimesters at KSh. 34,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Computer Science

You need a KCSE Mean grade of C (Plain) with C- (minus) in Maths/Physics or Computer Studies and English/Kiswahili or a
relevant certificate recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.

Takes 5 Trimesters at KSh. 34,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Information Systems

It requires a KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with D+ (plus) in Math/Physics or Computer Studies and English/Kiswahili.

It takes 5 Trimesters and is charged KSh. 34,550 per trimester. A certificate in IT requires a D+ in KCSE and is charged the same amount.

Diploma in Information Science

It requires a KCSE mean Grade C (plain) with a minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics/ Physics or Computer Studies and English /Kiswahili or a certificate in a relevant discipline.

It takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Archives and Records Management

Requires a KCSE mean Grade C- (minus) or a certificate in a relevant discipline.

It takes 5 trimesters and is charged KSh. 29,550 per trimester. Digital Learning is charged KSh. 29,000 per trimester.

Diploma in Library Management

Requires KCSE mean Grade C-(minus) or a certificate in a relevant discipline. It goes for 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Business Information Technology

Requires KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and D+ in Mathematics /Physics or Computer Studies and English or
Kiswahili and takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

A certificate in the same programme requires D+ in KCSE and goes for KSh. 29,550.

Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and C- in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Sciences.

It takes 9 trimesters (Regular) and the fee charged is KSh. 34,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Medical Engineering

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and C- in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Sciences. It runs for 9 trimesters (Regular) at KSh. 34,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Counselling Psychology

Requires a KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or a Certificate in a relevant field. It runs for 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Community Development and Social Work

This course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or a certificate in a relevant field and runs for 5 trimesters.

Its cost is KSh. 29,550 per trimester. Digital learning goes for KSh. 29,000 per semester.

Diploma in County Administration and Governance

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or certificate in a relevant field and takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or certificate in a relevant field and takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Security Studies
and Criminology

A Diploma in Security Studies and Criminology at MKU requires you to have a KCSE mean grade of C- or a certificate in a
relevant field. The course runs for 5 trimesters and is costs KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and C (Plain) in either English or Kiswahili or a certificate in a related field.

It takes 6 trimesters and costs KSh. 34,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Film Studies

This course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and C (plain) in either English, Kiswahili, Art & Design or Drawing &
Design or a certificate in a related field.

Takes 6 Trimesters at KSh. 39,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Animation and Motion Graphics

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and C (plain) in either English or Kiswahili or a certificate in a related field.

It goes for 6 trimesters at a cost of KSh. 39,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and C (plain) in either English or Kiswahili or a certificate in a related field.

It runs for 6 trimesters is its fee is KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent 5 trimesters and costs KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Digital Learning is charged KSh. 29,000 per semester.

Diploma in Business Management

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent 5 trimesters and costs KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics

It requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent 5 trimesters and costs KSh. 34,550 per trimester.

A Certificate in Maritime Transport Logistics requires a D+ in KCSE and is also charged KSh. 34,550 for each of the 5 trimesters.

Diploma in Marketing Management

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Entrepreneurship

The course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and runs for 5 trimesters and a cost of KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Supplies and Procurement Management

This diploma course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- and takes 5 trimesters and a fee of KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Project Management

It requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and takes 5 trimesters to complete at a fee of KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Financial Economics (DFE)

This requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and C- in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili and takes 8 semesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Economics

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and C- in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili and runs for 8 semesters at a cost of KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Financial Science

Requires a KCSE C- (Minus) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili and goes for 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Accounting

The course requires a KCSE C- (Minus) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or a relevant certificate.

It takes 5 trimesters to complete and costs KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Banking & Finance

Requires a KCSE C- (Minus) and D+ (Plus) in Mathematics and C- (Minus) in English or Kiswahili or a relevant certificate.

It takes 5 trimesters at a cost of KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Micro-Finance

You require a KCSE C- (Minus) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.

It runs for 5 trimesters and costs KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Risk Management and Insurance

Requires a KCSE C- (Minus) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or a relevant Certificate.

It takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.

A certificate course in Risk Management and Insurance

It requires a D+ (Plus) in KCSE and D(Plain) in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili, and still runs for 5 trimesters at a cost of KSh. 29,550 each.

Diploma in Hospitality Management

This course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and runs for 6 trimesters at a fee of KSh. 37,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Culinary Arts

This diploma requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and goes for 6 trimesters at KSh. 42,550 per trimester.

Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management

Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and runs for 6 trimesters at a cost of KSh. 37,550 per trimester.

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