Pwani University Departments, Pwani University is one of the public universities located at the Coast. The university offers certificate.diploma,degree,masters and PhD courses as listed below.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in
- Mathematics,
- Physics,
- Chemistry,
- Botany and Zoology
- Computer Science
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Industrial Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Marine Biology and Fisheries
- Nursing and Public Health (Direct Entry)
- Nursing (Upgrading)
- Environmental Health
- Public Health (Upgrading)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education in
- Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Library Science
- Primary Education
- Science
- Special Needs Education
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Bachelor of Science in
- Records Management and Information Technology
- Agricultural Education and Extension
Enrty Requirements
Minimum of Mean grade C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) or equivalent qualifications
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in
- Animal Production and Health Management
- Agriculture and Enterprise Development
- Horticulture
- Agricultural Resource Management
- Agribusiness Management and Trade
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Planning and Management
- Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Community Development)
Entry Requirements
A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, and depending on the degree cluster at least C+ in three of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Geography, Home Science, Computer Studies, Commerce and Economics. OR “A” level certificate with at least one principal in the subjects indicated above. OR Diploma with a minimum of Credit Pass in related field of study from a recognized institution.
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Commerce in
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Management Science
- Business Administration
- Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality And Tourism Management
Bachelor of Arts in
- Computer,
- Mathematics,
- Economics
- Philosophy,
- Sociology
- Kiswahili
- English
- Geography
- Psychology
- Archeology
- Political Science
- Religious Christian Option
- Religious Islamic Option
- History
- Literature
- French
MASTERS AND PHD COURSES
SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
PhD in
- Statistics,
- Physics,
- Chemistry,
- Botany,
- Zoology,
- Fisheries,
- Public Health and
- Nutrition
Master of Science in
- Physics (Theoretical and Applied)
- Statistics
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry (all options)
- Public Health
Entry Requirement
MSc programs: must be a holder of a Bachelor of Science in the relevant degree or its equivalent from a recognised university with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree. OR Lower Second Class Degree with at least two (2) of relevant experience.
PhD programs: must be a holder of a Masters Degree in a relevant field from a recognised University.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
PHD PROGRAMMES (minimum 3years)
- Doctor of Philosophy in
- Comparative and International Studies,
- Curriculum Studies
- Early Childhood Studies
- Educational Communications and Technology
- Educational Foundations
- Educational Management and Policy Studies
- Educational Planning & Economics of Education
- Educational Planning and Economics of Education
- Educational Psychology
- Guidance & Counselling
- Higher Education
- History of Education
Mathematics and Science Education (Mathematics Education; Biology Education; Chemistry Education; Physics Education)
Sociology of Education and Policy Studies
MASTERS PROGRAMMES (minimum 2 years)
Master of Education in
- Comparative and International Studies
- Curriculum Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics of Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Planning
- Educational Psychology
- Guidance & Counselling
- Higher Education
- History of Education
- Philosophy of Education
- Science and Mathematics Education
- Sociology of Education and Policy Studies
- Special Needs Education
Master of Library and Information Science
Master of Science in:
- Records Management and Archives Administration
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Extension
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (minimum 1 year)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Issues
- Post Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Studies
- Graduate Diploma in Education
- Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science Research
- Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
Entry Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma
A Bachelors degree of Pwani University or equivalent qualification from an accredited university or college
Masters Degree
A holder of a Bachelors degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper Division or its equivalent in the relevant discipline, from a recognised institution.
A holder of a Bachelors degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division or its equivalent from a recognised institution provided s/he have two years working experience in the relevant discipline.
Doctoral Degree
A holder of a Masters degree from a recognised institution in an area or subject relevant to the proposed area of study
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
PhD in
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Studies (Community Development)
Master of Science in
- Livestock Science
- Agronomy
- Geography
- Integrated Soil Fertility Management
- Master of Environmental Sciences
- Master of Environmental Studies (Community Development)
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements for PhD
Masters in a relevant field of Animal, Agriculture or Environmental Science from a recognized University
A concept note of the proposed research project
Minimum entry requirements for MSc
Bachelors degree in Animal, General Agriculture, Environmental Science or related discipline from a recognized University with: Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR
Second Class (Lower Division), with evidence of at least two years relevant working experience
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
PHD Programmes
Doctor of Philosophy in
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies (Christianity Option)
- Religious Studies (Islamic Option)
Masters Programmes
Master of Arts in
- Religious Studies(Christianity Option)
- Religious Studies(Islamic Option)
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Kiswahili
- Literature
- English and Linguistics
Master of Business Administration (MBA)