Pwani University Admission Requirements

By | May 21, 2019

Pwani University Admission Requirements, Pwani University, PU admission requirement for all the courses at the undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate level is updated every year. Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses coupled with their general requirements.  

For admission into programmes of study at the Pwani University, PU for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for a successful admission.

PWANI UNIVERSITY, PU UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Entry requirements for a Undergraduate degree Programme

Applicants should meet either of the following or equivalent

  • Undergraduate Entry Requirements Minimum of Mean grade C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) or equivalent qualifications.
S.NOPROGRAMMESREQUIREMENTS
1BSc GeneralMean grade C+ (PLUS) at KCSE or its equivalent. OR 
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
2BSc in BiochemistryMean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent and have a minimum grade of C+ in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or B- in Physical Sciences OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
3BSc in Computer ScienceMean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent and have a minimum grade of C+ Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or B- in Physical Sciences OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
4BSc in Marine Biology and FisheriesMean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE, with at least C+ (plus) in Biology and Chemistry/ Physical Science C(plain) in Mathematics, OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
5BSc in MicrobiologyMean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE, with at least C+ (plus) in Biology and Chemistry/ Physical Science C(plain) in Mathematics, OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
6BSc in Industrial ChemistryMean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent and have a minimum grade of C+ in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics/ Biology or B- in Physical Sciences OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
7BSc (Chemistry)Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent and have a minimum grade of C+ in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics/ Biology B- in Physical Sciences OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
8BSc (Mathematics)Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent and have a minimum grade of C+ in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics or Biology or B- in Physical OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
9BSc (Physics)Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent and have a minimum grade of C+ Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or B- in Physical Sciences OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
10BSc (Botany)Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent and have a minimum grade of C+ in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or B- in Physical Sciences OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
11BSc (Zoology)Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent and have a minimum grade of C+ in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or B- in Physical Sciences OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
12BSc (Biology)Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent and have a minimum grade of C+ in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or B- in Physical Sciences OR
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with credit pass in relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
S.NOPROGRAMMESREQUIREMENTS
1BSc. (Environmental Health)Mean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
2BSc in Nursing and Public HealthMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
3BSc  Food Nutrition and DieteticsMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
S.NOPROGRAMMESREQUIREMENTS
1Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood EducationKCSE C+ OR DIPLOMA IN ECE WITH A CREDIT
2Bachelor of Education in Special Needs EducationKCSE C+ and Above
3Bachelor of Education in Agricultural Education and ExtensionKCSE C+ and Above OR A Diploma in AGED
4Bachelor of Education in ArtsKCSE C+ and Above or a Diploma in Education
5Bachelor of Education in ScienceKCSE C+ and Above OR A Diploma in Education
S.NOPROGRAMMESREQUIREMENTS
1Bachelor of Environmental Planning and ManagementMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
2Bachelor of Environmental ScienceMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
3Bachelor of Environmental Studies (CD)Mean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
4Bachelor of Science in GeographyMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
S.NOPROGRAMMESREQUIREMENTS
1BSc. Agricultural Resource ManagementMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
2BSc. in Animal Health and ProductionMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
3BSc. In Dry land AgricultureMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
4Bachelor of Science Horticulture and MarketingMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
5Bachelor of Science in AgricultureMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
6BSc. Agribusiness Management and TradeMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
7BSc in Agriculture and Enterprise DevelopmentMean. Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or its equivalent.
S.NOPROGRAMMESREQUIREMENTS
1B.Sc. in Hospitality and Tourism ManagementMean C+; Minimum C+ in any three: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English, Kiswahili
2B.Sc. in Tourism ManagementMean C+; Minimum C+ in any three: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English, Kiswahili
3B.Sc. in Hospitality ManagementMean C+; Minimum C+ in any three: Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English, Kiswahili
4Bachelor of CommerceAt least Mean C+;  B- in Mathematics, English
5Bachelor of Arts (Economics)At least Mean C+;  B- in Mathematics, English
6BA (General)At least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
7BA in PhilosophyAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
8BA in Christian StudiesAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
9BA in Islamic StudiesAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
10BA in SociologyAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
11BA in Political ScienceAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
12BA in PsychologyAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
13BA in HistoryAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
14BA in History and ArchaeologyAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
15BA in LiteratureAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
16BA in English & LinguisticsAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
17BA in KiswahiliAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
18BA in FrenchAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area
20BA in GermanAt least Mean C+ or equivalent with at least C+ in the relevant subject area

PWANI UNIVERSITY, PU POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Entry 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

Entry requirements for a Masters degree Programme
  • A holder of a Bachelors degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper Division or its equivalent in the relevant discipline, from a recognized institution.
Entry requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy Programme

• Masters Degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to the programme.