Botany, BSc

Botany programs, like other programs in the University is organized around a two-semester model, (2 semesters in an academic year). At enrollment into the program, students draw up their graduation plan. In this way they may graduate after 4 years, when taking average 12 units per academic year for 4 academic years or longer.

A student wishing to study in the Department of Botany must satisfy the minimum University requirements and Faculty of Science regulations. A student must have passed Biology or Biological Sciences in the KCSE at a minimum grade of B-. In addition, a student must have passed any two subjects from the following alternatives at the grades shown:
Alternative A
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics

Alternative B
Physical Science
Mathematics
Geography/Agriculture

How to Apply
Application Requirements for qualified students:
– A dully filled registration form – to be obtained from the offices/website upon payment of non-refundable fee.
– Two passport size photos.
– Copies of relevant certificates

Application Procedure
Applications for the courses are on official application forms.
1. click to download JKUAT IT Department application form. or obtain a hand-copy from the office.
2. Pay a non-refundable application fee as follows:
– Certificates: Kshs500
– Diplomas: 1000
– Degrees: Kshs1,500
– Masters: 1,500

Career opportunities for this programme include:
– Academic Journal Assistant Editor.
– Airport Wildlife Biologist.
– Aquatic Biologist.
– Biologist — Department of the Army.
– Environmental Quality Analyst.
– Farm Manager/Educator.
– Fish and Wildlife Technician.
– Laboratory Technician

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Tuition Fees for Kenyan Students = Kshs180,000
Tuition Fees for International Students = Kshs216,000
**EAC (East African Community) Students pay the same amount as Kenyan students. Countries in the East African Community include; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
NOTE: The tuition fees charged, may vary from programme to programme and from time to time, with foreign students paying 20% more that the Kenyan students.: