BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (BEST)

Part I – When to Join

Intakes are in January, May and September.

Part II – Requirements

Rationale

The program BEST is designed to produce graduates who are practically and professionally competent, capable of conducting in-depth environmental studies, monitoring and analysis and/or research work for environmental sustainability, pollution control. BEST at the same time will enable students in appreciating the complex physical, chemical, biological processes in the environment and the application of technologies in assessing, measuring and analyzing environmental parameters besides mitigating harmful environmental problems of the 21 century. This program is steered toward meeting the key national development agenda envisioned in the vision 2030, the Big Four Agenda among other development goals that includes targets to achieve environmental quality and sustainable land uses. The need for mainstreaming environmental skills and knowledge in all sectors of development. This programme seeks to equip future workforce with the much-needed skills and modern technological knowledge for sound market-oriented demands.

Program Specific Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirements for all programmes in CUK are as guided by the Kenya National Qualification Framework (KNQF) for bachelor’s degree: 

Bachelor’s Degree Qualification (level 7)

The minimum admission requirements shall be:

• a mean grade of C+ (Plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination or its equivalent OR
• at least two Principal Passes in the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination; OR
• Completion of KNQF level 6.

DURATION

8 Semesters plus 12 weeks of industrial attachment for KCSE Certificate holders. Applicants with other qualifications may benefit from exemptions  in recognition of prior learning as per approved CUE/KNQA

Part III – Approximate Fees & Projected Study Schedule

Course Outline and More