FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 2024/2025 academic year, starting in August 2024.

FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND AGRIBUSINESS

S/N

PROGRAMMES

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

TOTAL FEES PER YEAR

 

1

 

 

Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Science

Master degree in a relevant field of Crop or Animal Sciences from a recognized institution

 

NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a Concept Note of                   

 their proposed thesis research area.

East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 284,000/=

 

 

 

 

2

Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science

 

3

Doctor of Philosophy in Agribusiness

 

4

Master of Science in Agronomy

 Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Animal Production or related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second-Class Honours (Upper Division)

OR

Second Class (Lower Division), with evidence of at least two (2) years of relevant work experience

East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=

 

 

 

5

Master of Science in Livestock Science

 

6

 

Master of Science in Agribusiness

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BSc. Animal Health Management and Production*

 

 

*Accredited by the Kenya Veterinary Board

 

 

 

 

A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least:  C+ (plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences.   

OR

Two principals and one subsidiary pass at KACE level or equivalent, one of which must be in Biology and in any other science subject 

OR

Grade C (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent and at least a credit pass Diploma in Animal Health/Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology from aa institution approved by Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB.)

OR

A minimum of C- (minus) in KCSE with at least a Credit pass in both Certificate and Diploma Animal Health/Agriculture/Medical laboratory Technology from an institution approved by KVB

OR

A degree in Biological Science from institution approved by KVB, or any other qualifications equivalent to the above.

East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/=

Non-East Africans, ksh.378,000/=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management

A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least C (plain) in Mathematics, and C (plain) in Biology and C+ (plus) in Agriculture/Business Studies.

OR

Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal production, Agriculture, Farm Management, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution/KNEC.

East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/=

Non-East Africans, ksh.378,000/=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Resource Management

 

10

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least:  C (plain) in Biology/C+ (plus) in Agriculture, C (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Geography.   

 OR

Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal production, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution/KNEC.

 

 

 

11

Bachelor of Science

 

 

in Horticultural Science & Management.

 

12

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Enterprise Development

 

13

Bachelor of Science in Dryland Agriculture

 

14

 

 

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

 

 

A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least:  C+ (plus) in Biology, and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Chemistry/Physics.                                                                                             OR

Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal production, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution/KNEC.

A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least:  C+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and C (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography.   

 OR

Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal production, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution/KNEC.

 

15

 

 

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Extension

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diploma in Animal Health Management *

 

 

*Accredited by the Kenya            Veterinary Board

 

 

 

 

 

Holders of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum aggregate of C and a grade of at least C in Biology or Biological Sciences, and C- (minus) in Chemistry or Physical Sciences and C- in Mathematics or Agriculture.                                                                                                                                                               

OR                               

Holders of KCE/EACE with a Division II and at least a credit in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences, and Mathematics or Agriculture.                                                                                                     

OR                                                                                                

Holders of a credit pass Certificate in Animal Health/Agriculture/Range Management/Wildlife Health/Dairy Technology or equivalent with at least an aggregate of C-(minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE, from an institution recognized by KVB.                                                                 

OR                                                              

Holders of an “A” level certificate with a principal pass in Biology and at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry.

OR

Diploma in biomedical discipline recognized by the KVB.

OR

Any other qualification equivalent to the above from an institution recognized by KVB

East Africans Ksh. 91,400/=

Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

Diploma in Agriculture and Marketing (Level 6)

 

 

A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least:  D+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and D (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography.   

OR

A Certificate with credit pass in Animal Health or Agriculture, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution.

East Africans Ksh. 91,400/=

Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/=

 

 

18

 

 

Diploma in Horticulture and Marketing (Level 6)

 

 

A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE with at least:  D+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and D (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography.   

OR

A Certificate with credit pass in Animal Health or Agriculture, Applied Biology or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution.

East Africans Ksh. 91,400/=

Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/=

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

Diploma in Dairy Farm Management (Level 6)

 

 

A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least:  D+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and D (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography.   

OR

A Certificate with credit pass in Animal Health or Agriculture, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution.

 

20

 

 

Diploma in Poultry Management Technology (Level 6)

 

 

A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least:  D+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and D (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography.   

OR

A Certificate with credit pass in Animal Health or Agriculture, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution.

 

21

 

 

Certificate in General Agriculture (Level 5)

 

 

Mean grade of D (plain) at KCSE or its equivalent and at least D plain in three of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Home Science, Computer Studies, Commerce and Economics.

East Africans Ksh 58,400/=

Non-East Africans Ksh 68,200/=

 

 

PART-TIME PROGRAMMES

S/N

PROGRAMME

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MODE OF STUDY/CAMPUS

TOTAL FEES PER YEAR

 

1

Master of Science in Livestock Science

Bachelor degree in Animal Science, General Agriculture or any other related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

OR

Second Class (Lower Division), with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working experience

 

 

 

 

 

Evening/Weekend

(Kilifi)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duration: Two (2) academic years

Tuition fees:

East Africans, Ksh. 130,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/=

Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/=

Fees is paid per semester as follows:

1st Semester: Ksh.78,750/=

2nd  semester: Ksh.76,250/=

 

2

Master of Science in Agribusiness

Bachelor degree in Animal Production, Agriculture or related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second-Class Honours (Upper Division)

                                                    OR

Second ii. Second Class (Lower Division), with evidence of at least two (2) years of relevant work experience

 

 

 

 

 

Evening/Weekend

(Kilifi)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duration: Two (2) academic years

Tuition fees:

East Africans, Ksh. 130,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/=

Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/=

Fees is paid per semester as follows:

1st Semester: Ksh.78,750/=

2nd  semester: Ksh.76,250/=

 

3

Master of Science in Agronomy

 Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Agricultural Education, Plant and Microbial Sciences, Geography or any related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second-Class Honours (Upper Division)

OR

Second Class (Lower Division), with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working experience

Evening/Weekend

(Kilifi)

 

East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/=

Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=

 

 

4

Diploma in Agriculture and Marketing

A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE with at least:  D+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and D (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography.   

OR

A Certificate with credit pass in Animal Health or Agriculture or any related discipline from a recognized Institution.

Evening/Weekend

(Kilifi)

 

 

East Africans Ksh. 91,400/=

Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/=

 

 

 

5

Diploma in Horticulture and Marketing

 

6

Certificate in General Agriculture

A mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or its equivalent, with a D (plain) in Biology/Agriculture.

Evening/Weekend

(Kilifi)

 

East Africans Ksh 58,400/=

Non-East Africans Ksh 68,200/=

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Application forms are available from the following Offices: Pwani University, Admissions Office (Kilifi Campus) and can be also be downloaded from our website: www.pu.ac.ke. See Academics- Admissions, or More downloads links.

The applicants will pay a non-refundable processing fee in the Pwani University Bank Account and ATTACH THE RECEIPT (bank deposit slip) to the duly filled application form on returning it to the University.

The University A/C Numbers are:

EQUITY BANK LTD (Kilifi Branch) ACC./NO. 0460291566407,

ABSA BANK LTD (Kilifi Branch) ACC/NO. 0191046501.

Cooperative Bank (Kilifi Branch) ACC/NO. 01129465157200.

Kenya Commercial Bank (Kilifi Branch) ACC/NO. 1109893868.

The application processing fees for Kenyan applicants are as follows:

Ph.D./Master – 3000/=; Bachelor -Ksh. 2,000/=; Diploma-Ksh. 1000/=; Certificate-Ksh. 500/=. Applicants from outside Kenya pay Ksh. 3,500/=.

The duly completed forms should be returned to:

The Registrar (Academic and Student Affairs),

Pwani University, P.O. Box 195 – 80108,

Kilifi – Kenya,

or email to admission@pu.ac.ke

Accommodation: The University has limited on-campus accommodation for government sponsored students. However, private Hostels at affordable rates are available in the neighborhood of the University for all categories of students.

 

For further information,

contact: Registrar (Academic & Student Affairs)

on Tel. No +254 725 91 61 45 | +254 786 727 899

OR E-Mail: info@pu.ac.ke. Or admission@pu.ac.ke.