Courses Offered at Egerton University in 2023/2024

Here is a list of courses offered at Egerton University that will set you on a fulfilling and meaningful career path.

List of Courses Offered at Egerton University

CourseMinimum Entry RequirementsCampus
1Diploma in Livestock Resources ManagementKCSE meangrade C- (minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
2Diploma in Farm Resource ManagementKCSE meangrade C- (minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
3Diploma in Dairy TechnologyKCSE meangrade C- (minus) or its equivalent, C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
4Diploma in HorticultureKCSE meangrade C- (minus) or its equivalent, C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
5Bachelor of Science (BSc) in AgricultureKCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent,C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/ Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
6Bachelor of Science (BSc) in HorticultureKCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent,C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/ Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
7Bachelor of Science (BSc) in in Soil Environment & Land Use ManagementKCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent,C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/ Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
8Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Animal Science and TechnologyKCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent,C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
9Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Dairy Technology & ManagementKCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent,C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
10Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Food Science & TechnologyKCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent,C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
11Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agricultural Economics (AGEC)KCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent,C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/ Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
12Bachelor of Agribusiness Management (AGBM)KCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent,C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
13Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain ManagementKCSE Meangrade C-(minus) or its equivalent,C-(Minus) in Mathematics and, English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
14Diploma in Business ManagementKCSE Meangrade C-(minus) or its equivalent,C-(Minus) in Mathematics and, English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
15Diploma in Human Resource ManagementKCSE Meangrade C-(minus) or its equivalent,C-(Minus) in Mathematics and, English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
16Bachelor of CommerceKCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
17Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain ManagementKCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
18Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business ManagementKCSE meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C(Plain) in Mathematics and English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
19Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)KCSE meangrade B (Plain). B (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics,Biology and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
20Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Clinical medicineKCSE Meangrade C+(Plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
21Bachelor of Science (BSc) in NursingKCSE Meangrade C+(Plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology nd ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
22Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Foods Nutrition and DieteticsKCSE Meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+(plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, Geography or any of the group IV subjects OR B-(minus) in Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences and C+ in Mathematics and Geography or any of the Group IV subjectsNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
23Diploma in Clinical Medicine and SurgeryKCSE Mean grade C (plain) or its equivalent. C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry an BiologyNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
24Diploma in Modern Chemistry Laboratory TechnologyKCSE Mean grade C-(Minus) or its equivalent. C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili, Chemistry. Mathematics/Physic and BiologyNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
25Diploma in Computer ScienceKCSE Mean grade C-(minus) or its equivalent.C-(minus) in Physics or C in Physical Science,C-(minus) in Mathematics and Kiswahili/EnglishNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
26Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Aquatic SciencesKCSE Meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in Biology and Chemistry,C (plain) in Mathematics and GeographyNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
27Bachelor of Science with Majors in BOTANY/ZOOLOGY, CHEMISTRY/, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, GEOGRAPHY and BIOCHEMISTRYKCSE Mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+(plus) in the MAJOR subjects for combinations ; Biology,Chemistry, Mathematics , Physics and Geography or B-in Physical Sciences and C+ in Mathematics and Kiswahili/English. Those who want to major in Mathematics must have passed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with the minimum grades as indicated for the following subjects: Physics B-(minus) or Physical Science B (plain) andMathematics B-(minus). For those majoring in Botany/Zoology and Geography the minimum requirement for Mathematics is C (Plain). Those intending to major in Geography need to have acquired at least grade C+(plus) in Geography; a C+(Plus) inone of the following subjects: Business Studies, Biology,Agriculture or B-(minus) in Physical Science;and a C plain(C) in Mathematics. For those intending to major in Chemistry and Biochemistry they should possess at least C+(plus) in Chemistry and in any two of the following three subjects:Mathematics, Biology and Geography For those intending to major in Physics they should possess at least C+(plus) in Physics and in any two of the following three subjects: Mathematics,Chemistry and GeographyNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
28Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyKCSE Meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in Chemistry C+ or B-(Minus) in Physical Science,C+(plus) in Physics or B-(Minus) in Physical Science,C+(plus) in Mathematics and Biology or B-(Minus) in Biological ScienceNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
29Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Science and TechnologyKCSE Meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+(plus) in Chemistry or B- (Minus) in Physical Science, C+(plus) in Physics or B- (minus) in Physical Science, C+(plus) in Mathematics, and C+(plus) in Biology or B- (Minus) Biological ScienceNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
30Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Computer ScienceKCSE Meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent. B (plain) in Mathematics, B (plain) in Physics OR B+(plus) in Physical Science, B-(Minus) in one humanity subject and one language subjectNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
31Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer ScienceKCSE Meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent. B (plain) in Mathematics, B (plain) in Physics OR B+(plus) in Physical Science, B-(Minus) in one humanity subject and one language subjectNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
32Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Actuarial ScienceKCSE meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent. B-(minus) in Mathematics.Njoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
33Bachelor of Science (BSc) in StatisticsKCSE meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+(plus) Mathematics, and C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, any group III and any group II,or any group IV,or any group VNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
34Diploma in Agricultural Education & ExtensionKCSE MeanGrade C (Plain).C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology, Mathematics/Physics/Geography and Chemistry/AgricultureNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
35Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agricultural Education & ExtensionKCSE Grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+ in Biology, C+ in Maths/Physics/ Geography, C+ in Chemistry/AgricultureNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
36Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture and Human Ecology (AGHE)KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent.C+ (Plus) in Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Sciences,C+(Plus) in Chemistry or B-(minus) Physical Sciences,C+ (Plus) in Mathematics and C (Plain) in English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
37Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Community Development (CDEV)KCSE MeanGrade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+(Plus) in Biology or B-(minus) Biological Sciences,C+(Plus) in Chemistry or B-(minus) in Physical Sciences,C+(Plus) in one Humanity or Applied Science and C (Plain) in English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
38Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design (CTID)KCSE MeanGrade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+(Plus) in Chemistry or B-(minus) in Physical Sciences ,C+(Plus) in Mathematics, C+(Plus) in one Humanity or Applied Science and C (Plain) in English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
39Diploma in Education ArtsKCSE Mean Grade C (plain) or its equivalent. C(Plain) in the two teaching subjects,C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili. ! To be employed by TSC, the student must proceed to a Bachelor of Education degree. Candidates with a KCSE MeanGrade of C+(Plus) and C+(Plus) in two teaching subjects are eligible.Njoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
40Bachelor of Education ArtsKCSE MeanGrade C+(Plus). C+(Plus) in two teaching subjects, and C (Plain) in English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
41Bachelor of Education ScienceKCSE MeanGrade be C+(Plus) or its equivalent. C+(Plus) in two teaching subjects,C(Plain) in English and C(Plain) in MathematicsNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
42Bachelor of PsychologyKCSE with a MeanGrade of C+(Plus) or its equivalent. C(Plain) English/Kiswahili and C+(Plus) in anyone subject among: Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or in Physical Science, and C+(Plus) in any one subject among:History and Government,Geography, Religious Education or Social Education and Ethic and C (plain) either in Biology or C+ (Plus) in Biological SciencesNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
43Bachelor of Early Childhood Development Education(ECDE)KCSE with a MeanGrade of C+(Plus) or its equivalent. C(Plain) English/Kiswahili,C+(Plus) in any one subject among:Mathematics or Physics or Chemistry or Physical Science,C+(Plus) in any one subject among:History and Government,Geography, Religious Education or Social Education and Ethics and either C (plain) in Biology or C+ (Plus) in Biological SciencesNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
44Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agricultural EngineeringKCSE Meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+(plus) in Mathematics,C+(plus) in C+(plus) in Physics and C+(plus) in ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
45Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Water and Environmental EngineeringKCSE Meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+(plus) in Mathematics,C+(plus) in C+(plus) in Physics and C+(plus) in ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
46Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Manufacturing Engineering and TechnologyKCSE Meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+(plus) in Mathematics,C+(plus) in C+(plus) in Physics and C+(plus) in ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
47Bachelor of Sciencein Instrumentation and Control EngineeringKCSE Meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+(plus) in Mathematics,C+(plus) in C+(plus) in Physics and C+(plus) in ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
48Bachelor of Industrial TechnologyKCSE Meangrade C+(plus).C+ in Mathematics, Physics,Chemistry.C+ Biology/Geography/any Technical subject.Njoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
49Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Criminology and Security StudiesApplicants to this programme must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for admission into the University of C+(plus) KCSENjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
50Diploma in Criminology and Security StudiesKCSE Meangrade C-(Minus) or its equivalent.Njoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
51Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and StatisticsKCSE meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus in Mathematics,or C (plain) in Mathematics and C(plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/Business studiesNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
52Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Economics and SociologyKCSE meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in Mathematics,or a C (plain) in Mathematics and a C (plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/Business Studies, in KCSENjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
53Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Economics andHistoryKCSE meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent.C (plain) in History,C+(plus) in Mathematics,or a C (plain) in Mathematics and a C (plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/Business Studies, in CSE.Njoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
54Bachelor of Arts (B.A)KCSE meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent. Additionally, applicants who intend to pursue Economics must have obtained at least a C+(Plus) in Mathematics,or a C(plain) in Mathematics and a C(plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/Business Studies, in KCSENjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
55Diploma in Library & Information ScienceKCSE Meangrade a C-(Minus) or its equivalent OR Be a holder of A level certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary passNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
56Bachelor of Library and Information ScienceKCSE Meangrade C+(Plus) or its equivalentNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
57Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in CommunicationandMediaKCSE Meangrade C+(Plus) or its equivalent. In addition, candidates must have obtained a minimum score of C+ (plus) in English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
58Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Sociologyand Religious StudiesKCSE meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Social Education and Ethics/Christian Religious Education, Geography or HistoryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
59Diploma in Gender and Development StudiesK.C.S.E meangrade of C-(Minus) or its equivalent. C-(Minus) in English/Kiswahili.Njoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
60Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Gender & Development StudiesK.C.S.E Meangrade C+(plus) or its equivalent.C (plain) in English/Kiswahili;OR have a diploma “Credit” in Gender StudiesNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
61Diploma In Ecotourismand HospitalityManagementKCSE meangrade of C-(minus) or its equivalent.C-(minus) in English/Kiswahili,C-(minus) in History/Geography, C-(minus) in Biology or C in Biological Science,C-(minus) in Chemistry,C-(minus) in Physics or C (plain) in Physical Science and C-(minus) in Mathematics..Njoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
62Diploma in Dryland Resource ManagementKCSE minimum meangrade of C-(minus) or its equivalent.C-(minus) in English/Kiswahili, C-(minus) in History/ Geography,C-(minus) Biology or C(plain) in Biological Science,C-(minus) in Chemistry,C-(minus) in Physics or C (plain) in Physical Sciences and C-(minus) in Mathematics.Njoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
63Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Natural Resources ManagementKCSE minimum meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+(plus) inHistory/Geography,C+(plus) in Agriculture/Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Science,C(plain) in Chemistry,C(plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Biological Sciences and C (plain) in MathematicsNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
64Bachelor of Science (BSc) in in Ecotourism and Hospitality ManagementKCSE with meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+(plus) in History/Geography, C+(plus) in Agriculture/Biologyor B-(minus) in Biological Science,C(plain) in Chemistry,C(plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Sciences and C(plain) in MathematicsNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
65Bachelor of Science (BSc) in in Wildlife Enterprise ManagementKCSE with meangrade of C+(plus) or itsequivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+(plus) inHistory/Geography, C+(plus) in Agriculture/Biologyor B-(minus) Biological Science,C(plain) in Chemistry,C (plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Scienceand C(plain) in MathematicsNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
66Bachelor of Science (BSc) in integrated Forest Resources ManagementKCSE with minimum meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+(plus) in History/ Geography,C+(plus) inAgriculture/Biologyor B-(minus) in Biological Science,C(plain) in Chemistry,C (plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Scienceand C(plain) in MathematicsNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
67Bachelor of Science (BSc) in in Dryland Resource ManagementKCSE meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+(plus) in History/Geography, C+(plus) in Agriculture/Biologyor B-(minus) in Biological Science,C (plain) in Chemistry,C(plain) in Physics or C+(plus) in Physical Science and C(plain) in MathematicsNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
68Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental ScienceKCSE or its equivalent with meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent. C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili;C+(plus) in Biology/Agriculture/Geography or B-(minus) in Biological Science; C(plain) in Mathematics;C (plain) in Physics,C (plain) in Chemistry or C+(plus) in Physical ScienceNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
69Bachelor of Science (BSc) in in GeographyKCSE meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in English/Kiswahili,C+(Plus) in Geography,C (plain) Biology/Agriculture, B-(minus) in Biological sciences,C (Plain) in EconomicsNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
70Bachelor of Catering and Hotel ManagementKCSE certificate with mean grade C+(plus) or its equivalent. C (plain) in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.Njoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
71Bachelor of LawKCSE meangrade B-(minus). B Plain in English/KiswahiliNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
72Diploma in Military ScienceKCSE of Meangrade C (plain) or its equivalent. C(plain) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics,Chemistryor Physical Sciences, Biology or Biological Sciences,GeographyNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
73Bachelor of Military ScienceKCSE of Meangrade C+ or its equivalentNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
74Diploma in Animal Health and ProductionKCSE Meangrade C (plain) or its equivalent.C (plain) in Biology or C+(plus) in Biological Sciences,C-(minus) in Chemistry,C-(minus) in Mathematics/AgricultureNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
75Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Animal Health Management and ProductionKCSE Meangrade C+ (plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in Biology or B-(minus) in Biological Sciences and any one of the following:Mathematics or ChemistryNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus
76Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and SurgeryKCSE meangrade of C+(plus) or its equivalent.C+(plus) in Biology or B-(minus) in Biological sciences and Chemistry, and any one of the following subjects;Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture or B-in Physical SciencesNjoro – Main Campus, Nakuru City Campus, E-Campus

PhD Courses in Egerton University

  1. PhD in Agribusiness Management
  2. PhD in Agricultural Engineering
  3. PhD in Agronomy
  4. PhD in Animal Science
  5. PhD in Crop Protection
  6. PhD in Dryland Agriculture and Resource Management
  7. PhD in Food Science
  8. PhD in Horticulture
  9. PhD in Plant Breeding
  10. PhD in Plant Pathology
  11. PhD in Soil Science
  12. PhD in Dryland Resources Management
  13. PhD in Agricultural Economics
  14. PhD in Economics
  15. PhD in English Language and Linguistics
  16. PhD in Geography
  17. PhD in Kiswahili
  18. PhD in History
  19. PhD in Literature
  20. PhD in Religious Studies
  21. PhD in Sociology
  22. PhD in Business and Management
  23. PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation
  24. PhD in Agricultural Extension
  25. PhD in Community Studies and Extension
  26. PhD in Counselling Psychology
  27. PhD in Curriculum and Instruction
  28. PhD in Educational Foundations
  29. PhD in Guidance and Counselling
  30. PhD in Science Education
  31. PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health
  32. PhD in Educational Psychology
  33. PhD in Natural Resources Management
  34. PhD in Urban Management
  35. PhD in Natural Resources and Peace
  36. PhD in Nutritional Sciences
  37. PhD in Biochemistry
  38. PhD in Chemistry
  39. PhD in Limnology
  40. PhD in Physics
  41. PhD in Medical Parasitology
  42. PhD in Plant Biotechnology
  43. PhD in Pure Mathematics
  44. PhD in Statistics
  45. PhD in Gender, Women and Development Studies
  46. PhD in Applied Mathematics
  47. PhD in Agricultural Education
  48. PhD in Educational Management

Entry Requirements for Doctorate Programs

Candidates wishing to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme at Egerton University must meet the following requirements;

  • Have appropriate preparatory academic training as evidenced by at least one of the following:
    • Be a holder of a Master’s Degree of Egerton University
    • Be a holder of a Master’s Degree or an equivalent academic qualification of any other recognized institution.
    • Be a candidate enrolled for a Master’s Degree in Egerton University for at least one year who has to the satisfaction of the Senate shown exceptional progress in the Research Work to merit upgrading.
    • Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree whom the Senate has specially exempted from the Master’s programme.
  • Fulfill specific requirements as maybe stipulated by respective Department, Faculty/School/Institute/Campus with regard to the field of study.

Masters Courses in Egerton University

  1. MSc in Soil Sciences
  2. MSc in Animal Breeding and Genetics
  3. MSc in Agribusiness Management
  4. MSc in Agricultural and Applied Economics
  5. MSc in Agricultural Economic
  6. MSc in Agri-Enterprise Development
  7. MSc in Agricultural Information and Communication Management
  8. MSc in Agronomy
  9. MSc in Animal Nutrition
  10. MSc in Animal Physiology
  11. MSc in Crop Protection
  12. MSc in Dryland Agro-Pastoral Systems
  13. MSc in Dryland Farming
  14. MSc in Dryland Integrated Land Management Systems
  15. MSc in Dryland Resources Management
  16. MSc in Food Science
  17. MSc in Horticulture
  18. MSc in Livestock Production Systems
  19. MSc in Plant Pathology
  20. MSc in Plant Breeding
  21. Postgraduate Diploma in Probation Practice and Correctional Studies
  22. M.A. Criminology and Criminal Justice
  23. M.A. in Applied Linguistics
  24. M.A. in Economics
  25. M.A. in English Language and Linguistics
  26. M.A. in History
  27. M.A. in Kiswahili
  28. M.A. in Literature
  29. M.A. in Sociology
  30. M.A. Security Management
  31. Master of information Science
  32. Master of Information Systems
  33. Master of Journalism and Mass Communication
  34. Master of Knowledge Management
  35. Master of Business Administration
  36. Master of Human Resource Management
  37. M.A. Guidance and Counselling
  38. M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction
  39. M.Ed. Educational Foundations
  40. M.Ed. Educational Management
  41. M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling
  42. M.Ed. Science Education
  43. M.Sc. Agricultural Education
  44. M.Sc. Agricultural Extension
  45. M.Sc. Community Studies and Extension
  46. Master of Research and Public Policy
  47. Masters in Measurement and Evaluation
  48. MSc in Agricultural Engineering
  49. MSc in Soil and Water Engineering
  50. MSc in Engineering Systems and Management
  51. MSc in Water Resources and Environmental Management
  52. Masters of Agricultural Engineering
  53. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental and Social Sciences Research Methods
  54. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental and Sustainable Development
  55. M.A. in Urban Management
  56. M.A./MSc in Geography
  57. MSc in Environmental and Occupational Health
  58. MSc in Environmental Science
  59. MSc in Natural Resources and Peace
  60. MSc in Natural Resources Management
  61. MSc in Nutritional Sciences
  62. Nursing Diploma – Kenya Registered Community Health (In-service)
  63. Joint Degree Master Programme in Limnology and Wetland Management
  64. MSc in Applied Mathematics
  65. MSc in Biochemistry
  66. MSc in Chemistry
  67. MSc in Limnology
  68. MSc in Medical Parasitology
  69. MSc in Physics
  70. MSc in Plant Biotechnology
  71. MSc in Pure Mathematics
  72. MSc in Statistics
  73. Postgraduate Diploma in Gender, Poverty and Development
  74. M.A. in Gender, Women and Development Studies

Entry Requirements for Masters Programmes

Application forms may be obtained from the Director, Board of Postgraduate studies upon payment of a prescribed Non-refundable fee and returned duly completed.

  • All applicants for registration shall be processed in the first instance through the relevant Department in which registration is sought. The Department shall then forward all such applications with appropriate comments to the Faculty board concerned for approval Egerton University Statutes 2008 51 and onward transmission to the Board of Postgraduate studies.
  • Applicants shall be admitted to only one Degree programme at a time.
  • Admission shall be confirmed by letter from the Direct, Board of Postgraduate Studies
  • Admission shall be offered to holders of a Bachelor’s Degree with an Upper Second Class Honours or above or equivalent qualification from recognized Institutions.
  • In exceptional cases, the Senate may also admit to the Master’s programme a non-holder of Upper Second Class Honours provided that such candidate can, on the basis of the research and other scholarly work done, demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Senate qualification to undertake postgraduate studies.
  • Subject to approval by the Senate, Departments may formulate regulations requiring applicants to have attained other academic qualifications as may be consistent with the goals of their Master’s programmes or to appear for an interview to determine their suitability for admission. (See annex Pre-masters)
  • In exceptional cases, holder of lower second class honor may be admitted if they have two years of relevant experience.

Location of Egerton University

  • The main Campus is based at Njoro and houses the Faculties of Agriculture, Arts and Social Sciences, Education and Community Studies, Engineering and Technology, Environment and Resources Development, Science and Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. The Njoro Campus also houses the Board of Undergraduate Studies and Field Attachment, and the Board of Postgraduate Studies.
  • Nakuru Town Campus College, hosts the Faculties of Commerce, Health Sciences and Law