All About Gretsa University
Gretsa University Description
Gretsa University is a private university located within Thika Municipality along Garissa Road approximately four kilometres from the junction of Garissa Road and Murang’a-Nairobi highway. Gretsa University admitted its pioneer students in September 2006 after receiving the Letter of Interim Authority from the Commission for Higher Education in May 2006. The University began with three pioneer degree programmes in Business, Computer Science and Hospitality Management. he third lot of degree students graduated in December 2012. Several diploma and Certificate groups have graduated over the years.
Gretsa University Courses Offered
School of Business
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Specialization options: Accounting, Business Administration, Credit Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development, Finance, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C+ (plus); Holders of relevant 2 academic year
Tuition Fees: Kshs.51,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.45,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 8 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (in 3 calendar years)
Diploma in Accounting
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Business Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Banking and Finance
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Business Information Technology
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Credit Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Marketing Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Quality Assurance and Standardization
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Sales Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Public Relations
Institution: Gretsa University
Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Public Administration
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in County Governance and Management
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade or C- (minus) or Certificate in relevant discipline
Institution: Gretsa University
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening/Weekends) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Certificate in Accounting
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D+ (Plus)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 trimester(4 months)
Certificate in Business Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D+ (Plus)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 trimester(4 months)
Certificate in Banking & Finance
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D+ (Plus)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 trimester(4 months)
Certificate in Credit Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D+ (Plus)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 trimester(4 months)
Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D+ (Plus)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 trimester(4 months)
Certificat in Human Resource Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D+ (Plus)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 trimester(4 months)
Certificate in Sales & Marketing
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D+ (Plus)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 trimester(4 months)
Certificate in Public Relations
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D+ (Plus)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 trimester(4 months)
Certificate in Purchasing and Supply
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D+ (Plus)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 trimester(4 months)
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE (or equivalent) with an aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C plain in Mathematics and English or KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics and English in KCE or A diploma in hospitality or relevant field from a recognized institution of Hospitality training.
Tuition Fees: 55,000/- per trimester
Duration: 8 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (in 3 calendar years)
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (Travel & Tourism Option)
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE (or equivalent) with an aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C plain in Mathematics and English or KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics and English in KCE or A diploma in hospitality or relevant field from a recognized institution of Hospitality training.
Tuition Fees: 55,000/- per trimester
Duration: 8 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (in 3 calendar years)
Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C -(minus) or equivalent or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C -(minus) or equivalent or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C -(minus) or equivalent or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Food Production
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C -(minus) or equivalent or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Sustainable Wildlife & Tourism Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C -(minus) or equivalent or Certificate in relevant discipline
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus Corporate Internship (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Certificate in Food and Beverage Service & Sales
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 2 trimesters (8 months)
Certificate in Front Office Operations
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 2 trimesters (8 months)
Certificate in Tour and Travel
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 2 trimesters (8 months)
Certificate in Food Production
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 2 trimesters (8 months)
Certificate in Sustainable Wildlife & Tourism Operations
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 2 trimesters (8 months)
Short-term Courses
Food and Beverage Cost Control
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: Open Entry
Duration: 2 weeks
Tuition Fees: 15,000/-
Cake Making and Decoration
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: Open Entry
Duration: 2 weeks
Tuition Fees: 15,000/-
Basic Cooking Techniques
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: Open Entry
Duration: 2 weeks
Tuition Fees: 15,000/-
School of Computing and Informatics
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with an aggregate of C+ or KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass or A diploma or a professional certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution
Tuition Fees: 55,000/- per trimester
Duration: 8 trimesters plus 1 trimester for internship (in 3 calendar years)
Diploma in Computer Science
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters for Coursework plus 1 trimester for internship (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Diploma in Information Technology
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters for Coursework plus 1 trimester for internship (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Diploma in Systems Software Development
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters for Coursework plus 1 trimester for internship (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Diploma in 3D Animation & Modeling
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters for Coursework plus 1 trimester for internship (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Certificate in Information Technology
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+(plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/-
Duration: 1 trimester (4 months)
Certificate in Information Technology Systems Security Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+(plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/-
Duration: 1 trimester (4 months)
Certificate in Desktop Publishing and Graphics Design
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+(plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: 25,000/-
Duration: 1 trimester (4 months)
Bridging Course in Mathematics
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of below C+ (plus) in Mathematics or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.10,000/-
Duration: 1 trimester (4 months)
Computer Packages (Computer Applications Proficiency)
Institution: Gretsa University
Consolidated cost: for 9 Packages 7,000/-
Single Package: 1,500/- Duration: 2 weeks
Technical Support: Repair and Maintenance (A+)
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D(plain) or equivalent qualification
Cost: Kshs.5,000/-
Duration: 2 weeks
Graphic Design Professional
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D(plain) or equivalent qualification
Cost: Kshs.5,000 per Package
Duration: 2 weeks
Statistical Packages: SPSS
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D(plain) or any professional certificate
Cost: Kshs.5,000/-
Duration: 2 weeks
Operating Systems/Servers: Linux
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D(plain)
Cost: Kshs.4,000
Duration: 2 weeks
Computer Programmer Specialist: Visual Basic.Net, Visual Basic 6.0, C++
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Grade of D(plain)
Cost: Kshs.6,000/- per Package
Duration: 2 weeks
School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Education (Arts) in any (2) two of the following subjects: English, Literature in English, Kiswahili, Philosophy and Religious Studies, History, Geography, Mathematics, Business Studies.
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C+ (plus) or equivalent with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects Or Diploma in Education, S1 or P1 from a recognized institution with at least two years teaching experience after training and a Mean Grade of C (plain) at KCSE or Division 111 at KCE or (1) Principal) & (1) Subsidiary at KACE Full-time: tuition fee @ Kshs.50,000
Duration: 8 trimesters plus teaching practice (in 3 calendar years)
School-based : tuition fee @ Kshs.35,500 per session
Duration: 9 sessions plus 1 session teaching practice
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C+ (plus) Or KACE or equivalent- 2 Principal Passes and one Subsidiary at A-level Or Diploma in a related area
Tuition Fees: Kshs.50,000 per trimester
Duration: 8 trimesters plus internship (in 3 calendar years)
Pre-university
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.35,000/- per trimester
Duration: 2 trimesters (8 months)
Diploma in Education (Arts) – in any (2) two subjects chosen from the following: English, Literature in English, Kiswahili, C.R.E, History, Geography, Mathematics, Business Studies, Agriculture)
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus) or a C (plain) and Upgrading Certificate in Education
Tuition Fees: Full-time Kshs.25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 5 trimesters plus 1 trimester teaching practice (2 calendar years)
Tuition Fees: School-based Kshs.27,000/- per session
Duration: 6 sessions plus 1 session teaching practice
Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education)
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Full-time Kshs.25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters plus 1 trimester teaching practice (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Tuition Fees: School-based Kshs.27,000/- per session
Duration: 6 sessions plus 1 session teaching practice
Diploma in Education (Special Needs Education)
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Full-time Kshs.25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters plus 1 trimester teaching practice (1 calendar year & 8 months)
School-based: Kshs.25,000/- per session
Duration: 6 sessions plus 1 session teaching practice
Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000/- (Full-time) or Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus 1 trimester for field attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000/- (Full-time) or Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus 1 trimester for field attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Diplomacy & International Relations
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000/- (Full-time) or Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus 1 trimester for field attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000/- (Full-time) or Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus 1 trimester for field attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Upgrading Certificate Course in Education
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Full-time Kshs.42,000/- 1 trimester (4 months)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.14,000/- 3 trimesters for full-time students pursuing the programme concurrently with a Diploma in Education (Arts) Programme
Tuition Fees: School-based Kshs.14,000/-
Duration: 3 sessions
Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Full-time Kshs.25,000/- per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters plus 1 trimester teaching practice (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Tuition Fees: School-based Kshs.20,000/- per session
Duration: 4 sessions plus 1 session teaching practice
Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000/-
Duration: 1 trimester (4 months)
Certificate in Community Development
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000/-
Duration: 1 trimester (4 months)
Certificate in Journalism and Mass Communication
Institution: Gretsa University
Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 1 trimester (4 months)
Foundation Certificate
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D (plain) or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.22,000/-
Duration: 1 trimester (4 months)
Bridging Course in English
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of below C (plain) in English or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.10,000/-
Duration: 1 trimester (4 months)
School of Health Sciences
Diploma in Public Health
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Aggregate of C (Plain) or Its Equivalent with C (Plain) in English, Kiswahili, Biology / Biological Sciences, C- (Minus) in Mathematics, Physics / Chemistry /Physical Sciences. KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass or A certificate in Public Health from any institution recognised by Gretsa University Senate and the Public Health Officers and Technician Council
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time/Part-time) per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters for coursework plus 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Diploma in Community Health
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C (Plain) with D (Plain) in English or Kiswahili and Biology or chemistry, KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass, A certificate in any health related course from Gretsa University or any other institution recognised by Gretsa University Senate Kshs.25,000 (Full-time/Part-time)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters (coursework) plus 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Minimum Aggregate C (Plain) with D+ (Plus) in Biology or chemistry or Mathematics or Physic or Chemistry or KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass or A certificate in any health related course from Gretsa Universityor any other institution recognised by Gretsa University Senate Kshs.25,000 (Full-time/Part-time)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester 4 trimesters plus
Duration: 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Diploma in Community Nutrition and Dietetics
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C (Plain) with D+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili and Biology or chemistry Or Mathematics. KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass, A certificate in nutrition from Gretsa University or any other institution recognised by Gretsa University Senate and the Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute Kshs.25,000 (Full-time/Part-time)
Tuition Fees: Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters plus 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with C plain in either English or Kiswahili; C plain in either Biology/Biological Science or Chemistry/Physical Sciences and; C- Minus in either Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences Or A certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or any other relevant certificate from an institution recognized by the University Senate and registered with the KMLTTB Or Any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to the above.
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time/Part-time) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters for coursework plus 1 trimester each for clinical rounds and institutional/hospital attachment) (2 calendar years)
Diploma in Food Security and Livelihoods
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time/Part-time) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters for coursework plus 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Diploma in Agricultural Enterprise and Project Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) or Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time/Part-time) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 4 trimesters for coursework plus 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Certificate in Public Health
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Aggregate of C-(Minus) Or its EquivalentC – (Minus) In English, Kiswahili, Biology/ Biological Sciences /Physical Sciences. D + (Plus) In Physics /Chemistry /Mathematics /Home Science /Agriculture /General Science. Or KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass or A foundation certificate from Gretsa University or any other institution recognised by Gretsa University Senate and the Public Health Officers and Technician Council
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters coursework plus 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Certificate in Community Health
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Minimum Aggregate D+(PLUS with D (plain) in English or Kiswahili and Biology or chemistry D (plain in Mathematics and Physic or Chemistry or KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass. Or A certificate in any health related course from Gretsa University or any other institution recognized by GRETSA UNIVERSITY Senate
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters coursework plus 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Minimum Aggregate D+(PLUS) with D+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili and Biology or chemistry, or D+ (Plus) in Mathematics and Physic or Chemistry or KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass or A certificate in any health related course from Gretsa University or any other institution recognised by Gretsa University Senate
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters coursework plus 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Certificate in Community Nutrition and Dietetics
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE D+(PLUS) with D+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili and Biology or chemistry, and D+ (Plus) in Mathematics or Physic or Chemistry or KCE Div.II or KACE one principal pass. A certificate in nutrition from Gretsa University or any other institution recognised by Gresta University Senate and the Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters coursework plus 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent with C- (Minus) in English or Kiswahili and C- (Minus) in either Biology/Biological Sciences or Chemistry/Physical Sciences. D+(Plus) in either Mathematics or Physical/Physical Sciences/Physics
Duration: 4 trimesters for coursework plus 1 trimester for attachment (1 calendar year & 8 months)
Foundation Certificate in Health Sciences
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D Plain or Any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent to above
Tuition Fees: Kshs.22,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 Trimester (4 months)
Bridging Certificate in Biology
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of below C+ (Plus ) and KCSE Grade of below C (Plain) in Biology or Any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate.
Tuition Fees: Kshs.10,000 (Full-time)
Duration: 1 trimester (4 months)
Department of Library and Information Science
Diploma in Library & Information Science
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C- (Minus) or equivalent Certificate in Information Science from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time/Part-time) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters for coursework plus 1 trimester for field attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Diploma in Records & Information Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C- (Minus) or equivalent Certificate in Information Science from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time/Part-time) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters for coursework plus 1 trimester for field attachment (1 calendar year & 4 months)
Executive Diploma in Information & Knowledge Management
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C- (Minus) or holder of any Professional Certificate
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time/Part-time) and Kshs.22,000 (Distance Learning) per trimester
Duration: 3 trimesters coursework only (1 calendar year)
Certificate in Information Science
Institution: Gretsa University
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Minimum Aggregate D+ (Plus) or Foundation Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
Tuition Fees: Kshs.25,000 (Full-time, Evening & Weekends)
Duration: 1 trimester-4 months
Gretsa University Intake
January and September intake always in progress
Gretsa University Fee Structure
The tuition fee charged is indicated on the various courses offered
Gretsa University Application Form
Application form available at www.gretsauniversity.ac.ke
Gretsa University Contacts
Gretsa University
P.O Box 3 – 01000, Thika, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 230 8997, +254 20 230 8998, +254 20 261 2420, +254 20 261 2421
Mobile: +254 71 194 9006, +254 71 295 9293, +254 70 391 7155
Email:
[email protected]
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website: www.gretsauniversity.ac.ke
Location: Main Campus, Thika Town
Along Thika-Garissa Road