Bachelor of Science (Botany)

Course Structure

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The goal of this programme is to produce graduates who have the knowledge and skills in all aspects of Botany. The students are expected at the end of their programme to be aware of their environment and appreciate the delicate plant life and the existence of the earth. They should be able to relate to the needs of the society through their knowledge of the different areas in plant life and plant products. They should be able to pursue postgraduate training and also venture into entrepreneurship.

LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT MODELS

The programmeis delivered mainly through face to face contact with students. In situations of a distance approach of course delivery, students would be required to have access to laboratory facilities for a hands-on laboratory practice and field work.The general teaching methodology will be lectures, tutorials, seminars, brain storming, academic field trips, group discussion, and class presentations

Admission Requirements

A student wishing to be admitted into the B.Sc. in Microbiology study in the Department of Biological sciences must satisfy the minimum University requirements and school of Science regulations.Minimum entry requirement: KCSE C+ (plus), or an equivalent qualifications from institution(s) recognized by University Senate. In addition, applicants must meet specific minimum requirements in respective subjects as per Faculty / School/ Institute/Departmental requirements (Please refer to table 1 (below) for cluster subjects) 

NB: Diploma holders with Credit Pass and above in relevant subjects, qualify for entry into second year of study while those with Higher National Diploma in relevant subjects qualify for entry into third year of study. 

Biology

 

 

OR

Biological sciences

Chemistry

Physical sciences

Geography

Mathematics

Physics

Geography

mathematics

One other subject from Group 3

Careers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ARISING FROM THE PROGRAMME

Botanists work in fields such as conservation, agriculture, forestry, agronomy, and horticulture.Many botanists work in universities and collegesteaching and conducting research. Government agencies like KARLO have employed many botanists who study how plants grow, reproduce, and manufacture food. Museums LIKE Kenya national museums, private industry and botanical gardens have botanists who work around the clock to identify and classify plants. Economic botanists carry research on plants that can be sold as drugs, food, fibers, or other useful goods. The efforts of botanists put in carrying out scientific experiments could lead to cures for diseases and development of new food sources.

 

Fee Structure and Funding

www.mmarau.ac.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Fees-Structure-Government-Sponsored-Students.pdf – Government Sponsored

 

Revised_fee_structure_October_2021.pdf (mmarau.ac.ke) – Privately Sponsored

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