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The Tharaka University College , TUC Students applying to Undergraduates, Postgraduate, Diploma, Masters programs, etc must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for admission.
Tharaka University College Admission Requirement – TUC Entry Requirements
| BACHELOR’S DEGREE
PROGRAMMES |
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION & STUDY MODE |
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B.Sc. (Computer Science) |
Mean grade C+ at KCSE plus C+ in Math, C in Phys/Physical Sciences, C grade in one humanities & one language subject. OR -Two principals one must be in Math or Phys at “A” level. OR -Diploma with at least a credit in Computer Science or equivalent from a Senate-recognised institution with a pass in Phys at KCSE. | 8 semesters, Full- time or Work- based , or Weekend |
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B.Sc. (Applied Computer Science) |
Mean grade C+ at KCSE plus EITHER C in Math and Physical Sciences or B- in any science subject and has a pass in
Phys at KCSE, and C in 1 humanity and 1 language subject. OR -Two principals one must be in Math or Physical Sciences at “A” level. OR -Diploma with at least credit in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science or equivalent from a Senate-recognised institution & a pass in Phys at KCSE. |
8 semesters Full- time or Work- based , or Weekend |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Banking &
Finance, Human Resource Mgt, Marketing, Management Science, Insurance & Risk Management, OR Cooperatives Management) |
Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with a C plain in Math and English or Kisw, OR 2 Principal passes and 1 subsidiary at A-level plus at least a credit in Math and English or Kisw at O-Level, OR a Diploma in Business related areas, with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate-recognised institution, OR CPA/CPS II, OR HND in Business related disciplines from a recognised institution. CPA/CPS III, Diploma and HND attract credit transfer | 8 semesters Full- time or Work- based, or Weekend,
ODEL |
| -Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
Management -Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management |
Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with C in Math, Bio, Chem or Phys, OR a Diploma in Business related areas with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate-recognised institution |
8 semesters ,
Full-time or Work- based , or Weekend |
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Bachelor of Cooperatives Management |
Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with a C plain in Math and Eng. or Kis, OR 2 Principal passes and 1 S at A-level plus at least a credit in Math and Eng. or Kis at O-Level, OR a Diploma in Business related areas, OR CPA/CPS II, OR HND in Business disciplines from institution recognized by Senate. CPA/CPS III, Diploma and HND attract credit transfer | 8 semesters: Full- time or Work- based, or Weekend |
| B.Ed. (Primary Option) | Mean grade C in KCSE and P1 Certificate and C+ in any two cluster subjects | 4 years (SB) |
| B.Ed. (Arts Education) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with at least C+ in teaching subjects, OR 2 principals and 1 subsidiary pass at KACE, OR a Diploma in Education with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate-recognised institution | 8 semesters FT
4 years SB |
| B.Ed. (Science Education) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with at least a C in Math & C+ in teaching subjects, OR 2 principals and 1 subsidiary pass at KACE, OR a Diploma in Education with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate-recognised institution | 8 semesters FT
4 years SB |
| B.Sc. (Agricultural Education & Extension) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with a pass in Agriculture and a C in: Bio, Chem, English or Kisw, Math, Geo/Phys, or Physical Sciences, OR a Diploma in Agricultural Sciences with at least a Credit pass from recognized institutions | 8 semesters FT
4 years WB/SB |
| Bachelor of Psychology | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with a C in any of the following subjects: English or Kisw, OR a Diploma in Guidance and Counselling with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate- recognised institution | 8 semesters Full-time |
| B.Ed. (Early Childhood Development) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, OR Two principals and one subsidiary pass at KACE, OR a Diploma in Education with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate-recognised institution | 8 semesters FT
4 years SB. ODEL |
| Bachelor of Hotel Management | Mean grade C+ at KCSE and a minimum of C in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili. OR KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass with a minimum of credit pass in Mathematics at KCE. OR Diplomas in a Food and Beverage Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality and Tourism with a credit pass from an institution recognized by Chuka University Senate. | 8 semesters Full-time or Work based, or
Weekend 8 semesters Full-time or Work based, or Weekend |
| B.Sc. (Wildlife Enterprise & Management) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE plus at least grade C+ in Math /physics, C+ in Biology or B- in Biological Sciences, C in Chemistry, B- in Geography or History and Government, and at least C+ in English or Kiswahili at KCSE OR Relevant Diploma from an institution recognized by Chuka University Senate will also be considered for admission. | |
| B.Sc. (Animal Science) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with a C in: Math, Chem, Bio, Geography or Phys, English or Kisw, OR 2 principals and a subsidiary pass in relevant subjects, OR Diploma in Animal Production or related field with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate-recognised institution | 8 semesters Full-time |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with a C in: Bio, Chem, English or Kisw, Math or Geography or Phys, OR a Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture with a minimum of Credit pass from a Senate-recognized institution | 8 semesters Full-time |
| BSc (Food Science and Technology) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with a C in: Bio, Chem or Phys, Eng. or Kis, Math OR a Diploma in Food & Technology or equivalent with a minimum of Credit pass | 8 semesters Full-time (FT) |
| B.A. (Criminology and Security Studies). | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with a C in Eng. or Kisw and Chem or Bio or Math or Phys, OR 2 principals and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects, OR a Diploma in related areas with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate-recognized institution | 8 semesters: Full-time or Work-based, or Weekend.
ODEL |
| B.Sc. (Community Development) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE with a C in the following subjects: Bi0, Chem, or C in any of the humanity subjects, Physical
Sciences, Biological Sciences, OR a Diploma Credit (or Pass with at least 2 years work experience) in Agriculture, Home Economics, Agricultural Education & Extension, Cooperative Mgt, Community Development or any related field from a Senate-recognised institution |
8 semesters: Full-time or Work-based, or Weekend, ODEL |
| B.Sc. (Economics & Statistics) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with C+ in Math or C in Math and C in Economics, C in English or Kisw, OR a Diploma with a minimum of a credit pass in Business related areas from a Senate-recognised institution | 8 semesters Full-time |
| B.A. (Economics and Sociology) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with at least C+ in the following subjects: Economics, Math or a bridging course, OR 2 principal passes at A- level with credit in Math, English or Kisw at O-level, OR a Diploma in related areas with a minimum of a credit pass from a Senate- recognised institution | 8 semesters: Full-time or Work-based , or Weekend |
| B.A. (Linguistics and Literature) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in English. OR a Diploma in English with a Credit level or higher from Institutions recognized by Chuka University Senate. OR 2 principals and a subsidiary at KACE. Candidates holding qualifications equivalent to the above from institutions recognized by Chuka University Senate may be admitted. | 8 semesters: Full-time or Work-based or Weekend |
| B.A. (Kiswahili and Geography) | Mean grade C+ at KCSE, with B- or above in Kisw. | |
| Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy | Mean grade C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in any of the Languages in KCSE or its equivalent from recognized institutions. OR a Diploma in Philosophy passed with a “Credit” or its equivalent from a recognized institution. |
| Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies | Mean grade C+ at KCSE and passes in Humanities and social sciences. A KCSE or general Certificate of education,
KACE or equivalent with one combinations: Principal in Religious Studies and/or History/ or Social education and/ Ethics or A Subsidiary pass in Religious Studies and/or English/or Social Education and Ethics. OR Diploma in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy or Ethics from an institution recognized by Chuka University Senate. |
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| Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science | Mean grade C+ at KCSE with at least B- (minus) grade in Math and a C+ in English or Kisw at K.C.S.E. OR Two principal passes in (Math/Phys, (Math/Chem, (Math/Georg, (Math/ Econ. in IGCE/GCE or KACE. OR Diploma in Statistics or Computer studies with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by University Senate. OR Diploma in Education with at least a credit pass, with Math as a major subject from an institution recognized by University Senate. OR Those holding qualifications equivalent to the above from institutions recognized by Senate. | 8 semesters Full-time (FT) | ||||
| Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics | Mean grade C+ at KCSE with at least B- in Math and a C+ in Eng./ Kisw. OR Two principal passes in (Math/Phys, (Math/Chem, (Math/Georg, (Math/Econ. in IGCE/GCE or KACE. OR Diploma in Statistics with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the Senate. OR Diploma in Education with at least a credit pass, with Math as a major subject from an institution recognized by University Senate. | 8 semesters Full-time (FT) | ||||
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMS | ||||||
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
-Diploma in Business Management -Diploma in Accounting -Diploma in Human Resource Management -Diploma in Procurement & Logistics Mgt -Diploma in Insurance and Risk Management |
-Mean Grade C- at KCSE
-KCE Division III or equivalent qualification |
4
semesters, Full-time or Work- based or Weekend |
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| Diploma in Computer Science | Mean grade C- in KCSE and C- in Math, C- in Phys or Physical Sciences, C- in either Kisw or English. OR O-level certificate with DIV 3 with a pass in Physics
/Physical Sciences, Math and Kisw. OR A-level certificate with a subsidiary pass in math or Phys, and at least a credit passes in Phys/Physical Sciences at Ordinary level. OR Certificate in Computer Science or equivalent recognized by the Chuka University Senate, plus Phys at KCSE or any other level. |
4
semesters, Full-time or Work- based or Weekend |
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| Diploma in Animal Health and Production | – KCSE mean grade C plain and at least grade C in Biology or Biological Sciences, C– in Chem or Physical Sciences, and C- in Math or Agriculture.
– KCE/EACE certificate with a Division II and at least a credit in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences plus either Mathematics or Agriculture. -Certificate in animal health and production from institutions recognized by Chuka University Senate -Credit in Agriculture/Range Management/Wildlife Health/Dairy Technology or equivalent with at least C- in KCSE or Division III at KCE, from institutions recognized by Chuka University Senate and Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB). – KACE (A-Level) certificate with at least one principal pass in Biology and at least a subsidiary pass and Chemistry -Diploma in biomedical discipline recognized by Chuka University Senate and Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB. -Any other qualification equivalent to the above from an institution recognized by Chuka University Senate and KVB. |
6
semesters, Full-time |
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| Diploma in Meat Science and Technology | -KCSE mean grade C plain, and C in Bio or Biological Sci, C- in Chem or Physical Sci; and C- in Math or Agriculture
-KCE/EACE Division II and a pass in Bio or Biological Sciences; Chem or Physical Sciences and Math, Phys or Agric -KACE (A-Level) certificate with at least one principal pass in Biology and at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry -A Certificate with at least a credit in Animal Health/Agriculture/Range Management/Wildlife Health/Dairy Technology with at least an aggregate of D at KCSE or Division III at KCE, from institutions recognized by the Senate. |
6
semesters, Full-time or |
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| Diploma in Farm Resources Management | KCSE mean grade C-, and C- in Math, Bio or Chem, OR A certificate in related fields from Senate-recognised institution | |||||
| -Diploma in Horticulture
-Diploma in Agriculture & Rural Development |
Mean grade C- in KCSE, with a C- in Math, Bio or Chem, OR A certificate in horticulture/ agriculture or related fields from a Senate-recognised institution | 6
semesters, Full-time |
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| Diploma in Tourism & Hotel Management | Mean grade C- in KCSE, and C- in English and Kiswahili. OR A certificate in hospitality, tourism, travel and tour operations, hotel management or food and beverage management from institutions recognized by Senate. | 6
semesters, Full-time |
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| Diploma in Wildlife Management | Mean grade C- in KCSE, with a C- in English or Kisw, OR A relevant certificate from a Senate-recognised institution | ||
| Diploma in Education (Secondary Option) | Mean grade C+ (plus) in KCSE, with a C+ in at least two teaching subjects | 3 years; Full-time or Work- based | |
| Diploma in Education (Primary Option) | Mean grade C+ plain in KCSE, or C- with P 1 certificate and teaching experience of at least 2 years | 2 years SB | |
| Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Development Education) | Mean grade C+ plain in KCSE or equivalent. A certificate in early childhood development and / or other related courses from institutions recognized by the Senate. OR PTE certificate with at least a C- in KCSE or KCE Division III | 3 years; Full-time or Work- based | |
| Diploma in Agricultural Education & Extension | Mean grade C plain in KCSE with C grade in Bio, Agriculture, Chem or Phys, and Math or Geography, OR A Certificate in agriculture or related field from a Senate- recognized institution | 3 years; Full-time or Work- based or Weekend | |
| Diploma in Counselling Psychology | Mean grade C- in KCSE and C- in English or Kisw, C- in Math. OR a Certificate in Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Education, Medical Health Professions, or Social Work, from Senate-recognized institutions | 3 years; Full-time or Work- based or Weekend | |
| -Diploma in Community Development
-Diploma in Criminology & Security Studies -Diploma in Disaster Management -Diploma in Project Planning & Management -Diploma in Social Work -Diploma in Leadership & Public Administration -Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication |
Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, OR A Certificate in related course from institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate. | 4
semesters, Full-time |
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| CERTCERTIFICATE COURSES
-Certificate in Business Management -Certificate in Procurement & Logistics Mgt |
Mean grade D and above at KCSE | 2 semesters: Full-time | |
| Certificate in Computer Science | Mean grade D and above at KCSE | 2 semesters: Full-time | |
| Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management | Minimum grade D in KCSE or its equivalent | 3 semesters: Full-time | |
| Certificate in Animal Health and Production | Mean grade C- in KCSE, with a C- in Biology or Biological Sciences, OR Division III of 36 points and a minimum credit in Biology or Biological Sciences | 4 semesters: Full-time | |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Education | Minimum mean grade of D+ in KCSE or equivalent with a D+ in English and Kisw. | 2semesters: FT/ | |
| -Certificate in Community Development
-Certificate in Criminology & Security Studies -Certificate in Project Planning & Management -Certificate in Social Work |
Mean grade D | 2 to 3 semesters: FT | |
| -Certificate in Disaster Management
-Certificate in Leadership & Public Admin |
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| Certificate in Computer Literacy/Packages | KCSE Certificate | 3 months/1 term: Full-time |
| -Certificate in National Cohesion, Values and Principles of Governance
– Certificate in HIV/AIDS Management |
KCSE Certificate | 1 semester (4 months): Full-time |
| Certificate in Bridging in all KCSE subjects (Math, Biol, Phys, Chem, English, Kisw) | KCSE Certificate | 3 months/1 term: Full-time |
