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Programmes of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences offered through the Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning.

Department of Computing & Information Science

  • DiplomaDiploma in Information Science
  • DiplomaDiploma in Records Management and Information Technology
  • DiplomaDiploma in Information Technology
  • DegreeBachelor of Science (Information Technology)
  • DegreeBachelor of Science (Library & Information Science)
  • DegreeBachelor of Science (Records Management and Information Technology)
  • MastersMaster of Library and Information Science
  • MastersMaster of Science (Records Management and Archive Administration)
  • MastersMaster of Science (Knowledge Management)

Entry requirements

Select a programme to see where it is offered, how long it takes and the minimum requirements.

DiplomaDiploma in Information TechnologyNairobi, Mombasa, Garissa and Kisumu2 years

Minimum requirements (any one of)

  • Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics and English.
  • Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C- (Minus) in both Mathematics and English with Certificate in related field from a recognized institution.
DegreeBachelor of Information TechnologyNairobi and Mombasa4 years

Minimum requirements (any one of)

  • Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or Equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in both Mathematics and English.
  • Be holders of KACE certificate with a minimum of two Principal passes and one Subsidiary pass at A-level and a minimum of a Principal pass in Mathematics or Physics with Credit pass in Mathematics at O-level.
  • Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE and accredited Diploma in Information Technology or related field from accredited institution with a C (Plain) in Mathematics and English.
  • Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and an accredited Diploma and a Certificate in Information Technology or related field from accredited institution with C (Plain) in Mathematics and English.
  • Mean grade of D+(Plus) at KCSE and an accredited Certificate and Diploma in Information Technology or related field in a recognized institution. In addition, the candidate must have scored C-(Minus) in Mathematics and English at KCSE.
DegreeBachelor of Science (Records Management & Information Technology)Nairobi and Mombasa4 years

Minimum requirements (any one of)

  • Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE.
  • Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science or Records and Archives Management.
  • Mean grade of C - (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited institutions.
DegreeBachelor of Library and Information ScienceNairobi and Mombasa4 years

Minimum requirements (any one of)

  • Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent.
  • Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Library Science and/or Information Science or Archives Administration.
  • Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from Certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.
DegreeBachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)Main4 years

Minimum requirements

  • Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) or equivalent in Biology or Biological Sciences and minimum grade of C Plain in any other two (2) subjects from the following alternatives. Alternative A: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geography, Agriculture Alternative B: Physical Science, Biological Sciences, Geography, Agriculture.

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