Mount Kenya University (MKU) offers a wide range of diploma courses in various academic disciplines. This article will guide you through the various diploma courses offered at MKU, their minimum KCSE requirements, and the fees charged.
Go through this list of diploma courses at Mount Kenya University. Once you find your desired course, you can make an application for the course either directly through the Mount Kenya University online application portal or through the KUCCPs Student portal when open to receive applications.
Intakes at MKU are usually done in January, May and September. Most diploma courses at Mount Kenya University require a mean grade of C- (minus) in KCSE.
Diploma Courses at Mount Kenya University, Requirements and Fees
1. Diploma in Community Oral Health (Dental Therapy)
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C and C in English, Biology or Biological Sciences and C- in any two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Sciences, Agriculture and General Science.
The course takes 9 trimesters and the fee charged is KSh. 59,550 per trimester.
2. Diploma in Dental Technology
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C and C in English or Kiswahili, Chemistry or Biology, and C- in either Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences.
Takes 9 trimesters and is charged KSh. 59,550 per trimester.
3. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
The course requires a KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) or its equivalent and C (plain) in English/ Kiswahili, C (plain) in Biology, and C- (minus) in Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine at MKU runs for 9 Trimesters and is charged KSh. 66,000 per trimester. Intake for this course is done in September only.
4. Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) or its equivalent, and C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili and D (plain) in Biology, Mathematics or Physics.
The fee charged for each of the 9 trimesters is KSh. 34,550. Digital learning takes 6 trimesters and certificate holders will pay KSh. 29,000 per semester.
On the other hand, a Certificate course in Health Records and Information Technology requires a KCSE mean grade of C- and D (plain) in English/ Kiswahili, and D- (minus) in Biology, Mathematics/ Physics. The certificate takes 6 Trimesters at KSh. 34,550 per trimester.
5. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
This course is accredited by the Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitians’ Institute and requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and D+ in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical sciences, and D (plain) in any of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture.
The course takes 3 academic years and the fee is KSh. 39,550 per trimester.
6. Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C with C- in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics, Biological Sciences or Physical
Sciences.
Takes 9 Trimesters to complete and is charged KSh. 34,550 per trimester
A certificate in the same course is charged the same amount but runs for 6 trimesters. The certificate course requires a KCSE mean grade of D and D in English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences, and D (plain) in either Physics, Mathematics, Home Science or Agriculture.
7. Diploma in Community Health and Development
This course takes 7 semesters at KSh. 34,550 per trimester and requires a KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent and
C- in English or Kiswahili and in either Mathematics or Physics or Biology or Chemistry or Physical Science or Biological Science.
A certificate in the same programme takes 6 semesters at a cost of KSh. 29,550 per trimester and requires a D+ in KCSE and D (plain) in the listed subjects.
8. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
Takes 9 trimesters at KSh. 49,550 per trimester and requires a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and C in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, and English or Kiswahili.
9. Diploma in Law
Diploma in Law at Mount Kenya University requires a KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, and C+ in English or Kiswahili
Or At least one principal pass at ‘A’ level or its equivalent, Or a course offered by an accredited legal education provider or
learning issued by the Council of Legal Education.
The diploma in law course takes 6 trimesters and is charged KSh. 54,000 per trimester.
10. Diploma in Special Needs Education
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, and C in two teaching subjects. It takes 7 trimesters at a fee of KSh. 29,550 per trimester (full-time). DIBeL takes 8 Semesters and is charged KSh. 27,000 per semester.
11. Diploma in Early Childhood Studies
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, or a certificate in ECD from a recognized institution and runs for 7 trimesters. The fee charged is KSh. 29,550 per trimester. For Distance, Institution-Based & Electronic Learning (DIBeL) the fee is KSh. 24,000 per trimester.
12. Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, and C- in Chemistry and Biology or a relevant certificate. It takes 5 trimesters (Full-time) and goes for KSh. 34,550 per trimester.
13. Diploma in Animal Health and Production
This course runs for 9 Trimesters Full-time at KSh. 39,550 per trimester. You require a KCSE Mean grade of C (Plain) and
at least C (Plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences, C-(Minus) in Chemistry or Physical Science, C-(Minus) in Mathematics or Agriculture, or a Certificate in Animal Health and Production from an Institution recognized by KVB, or other relevant courses.
A certificate course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and C- in Biology or Biological Sciences and goes for 7 Trimesters Full-time at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
14. Diploma in Information Technology
Requires a KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with a D+ (plus) in Math/Physics or Computer Studies and English/Kiswahili or
relevant certificate recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate. It takes 5 Trimesters at KSh. 34,550 per trimester.
15. Diploma in Computer Science
You need a KCSE Mean grade of C (Plain) with C- (minus) in Maths/Physics or Computer Studies and English/Kiswahili or a
relevant certificate recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate. Takes 5 Trimesters at KSh. 34,550 per trimester.
16. Diploma in Information Systems
Requires a KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) with D+ (plus) in Math/Physics or Computer Studies and English/Kiswahili. It takes 5 Trimesters and is charged KSh. 34,550 per trimester. A certificate in IT requires a D+ in KCSE and is charged the same amount.
17. Diploma in Information Science
KCSE mean Grade C (plain) with a minimum of C (plain) in Mathematics/ Physics or Computer Studies and English /Kiswahili
or a certificate in a relevant discipline. It takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
18. Diploma in Archives and Records Management
Requires a KCSE mean Grade C- (minus) or a certificate in a relevant discipline. It takes 5 trimesters and is charged KSh. 29,550 per trimester. Digital Learning is charged KSh. 29,000 per trimester.
19. Diploma in Library Management
Requires KCSE mean Grade C-(minus) or a certificate in a relevant discipline. It goes for 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
20. Diploma in Business Information Technology
Requires KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and D+ in Mathematics /Physics or Computer Studies and English or
Kiswahili and takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester. A certificate in the same programme requires D+ in KCSE and goes for KSh. 29,550.
21. Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and C- in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Sciences. It takes 9 trimesters (Regular) and the fee charged is KSh. 34,550 per trimester.
22. Diploma in Medical Engineering
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and C- in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Sciences. It runs for 9 trimesters (Regular) at KSh. 34,550 per trimester.
23. Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Requires a KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or a Certificate in a relevant field. It runs for 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
24. Diploma in Community Development and Social Work
This course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or a certificate in a relevant field and runs for 5 trimesters. Its cost is KSh. 29,550 per trimester. Digital learning goes for KSh. 29,000 per semester.
A Certificate in Community Development and Social Work requires a D+ in KCSE and is charged KSh. 29,000 per trimester.
25. Diploma in County Administration and Governance
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or certificate in a relevant field and takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
26. Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or certificate in a relevant field and takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
27. Diploma in Security Studies and Criminology
A Diploma in Security Studies and Criminology at MKU requires you to have a KCSE mean grade of C- or a certificate in a
relevant field. The course runs for 5 trimesters and is costs KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
28. Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and C (Plain) in either English or Kiswahili or a certificate in a related field. It takes 6 trimesters and costs KSh. 34,550 per trimester.
30. Diploma in Film Studies
This course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and C (plain) in either English, Kiswahili, Art & Design or Drawing &
Design or a certificate in a related field. Takes 6 Trimesters at KSh. 39,550 per trimester.
31. Diploma in Animation and Motion Graphics
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and C (plain) in either English or Kiswahili or a certificate in a related field. It goes for 6 trimesters at a cost of KSh. 39,550 per trimester.
32. Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) and C (plain) in either English or Kiswahili or a certificate in a related field. It runs for 6 trimesters is its fee is KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
33. Diploma in Human Resource Management
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent 5 trimesters and costs KSh. 29,550 per trimester. Digital Learning is charged KSh. 29,000 per semester.
34. Diploma in Business Management
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent 5 trimesters and costs KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
35. Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics
It requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent 5 trimesters and costs KSh. 34,550 per trimester. A Certificate in Maritime
Transport Logistics requires a D+ in KCSE and is also charged KSh. 34,550 for each of the 5 trimesters.
36. Diploma in Marketing Management
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
37. Diploma in Entrepreneurship
The course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and runs for 5 trimesters and a cost of KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
38. Diploma in Supplies and Procurement Management
This diploma course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- and takes 5 trimesters and a fee of KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
39. Diploma in Project Management
It requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and takes 5 trimesters to complete at a fee of KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
40. Diploma in Financial Economics (DFE)
This requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and C- in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili and takes 8 semesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
41. Diploma in Economics (DEc)
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and C- in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili and runs for 8 semesters at a cost of KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
42. Diploma in Financial Science
Requires a KCSE C- (Minus) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili and goes for 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
43. Diploma in Accounting
The course requires a KCSE C- (Minus) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or a relevant certificate. It takes 5 trimesters to complete and costs KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
44. Diploma in Banking & Finance
Requires a KCSE C- (Minus) and D+ (Plus) in Mathematics and C- (Minus) in English or Kiswahili or a relevant certificate. It takes 5 trimesters at a cost of KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
45. Diploma in Micro-Finance
You require a KSCE C- (Minus) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili. It runs for 5 trimesters and costs KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
46. Diploma in Risk Management and Insurance
Requires a KCSE C- (Minus) and C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or a relevant Certificate. It takes 5 trimesters at KSh. 29,550 per trimester.
A certificate course in Risk Management and Insurance requires a D+ (Plus) in KCSE and D(Plain) in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili, and still runs for 5 trimesters at a cost of KSh. 29,550 each.
47. Diploma in Hospitality Management
This course requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and runs for 6 trimesters at a fee of KSh. 37,550 per trimester.
48. Diploma in Culinary Arts
This diploma requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and goes for 6 trimesters at KSh. 42,550 per trimester.
49. Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Requires a KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent and runs for 6 trimesters at a cost of KSh. 37,550 per trimester.
Post Graduate Diploma Courses at Mount Kenya University
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Education
You should have a Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science with a KCSE C+ (Plus) and above, and a KCSE C+ (Plus) in the two
subjects of specialization. Takes 3 semesters and costs KSh. 32,000 per semester. Digital Learning costs KSh.. 50,000 per semester.
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Requires a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University and takes 3 semesters at a fee of KSh. 50,000 per semester (Regular & Digital).
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
You need a Bachelor’s degree in any field from an institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate. It takes 3 semesters and costs KSh. 49,550 per semester.
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized University and runs for 3 semesters at a fee of KSh. 45,550 per semester. Digital Learning for this course costs KSh. 50,000 Per semester.
There you have it. Most diploma courses at Mount Kenya University cost Ksh. 34,550 or KSh. 29,550.
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