Biosystems Engineering Entry Requirements | University of Nairobi

The Bachelor of  Biosystems Engineering at the University of Nairobi is one of it kind in Kenya and the entry or admission requirements is not hard. 

The programme is taught to impart in students with the skill to apply engineering and biological principles to the production of food, water and energy in a sustainable manner. 


Programme: Bachelor of Biosystems Engineering 

  • Faculty: Engineering  
  • Department: Environmental and Biosystems Engineering 
  • Level of Study: Undergraduate 
  • Mode of Study: Full Time 
  • Mode of Delivery: On Campus and partly online 
  • Duration of Study: 10 Semesters 
  • Qualifications Awarded: Bachelor of Science Degree 
  • Accreditation: Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK) 


Entry Requirements Bachelor of Biosystems Engineering University of Nairobi 

The Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Nairobi expect an applicant for Bachelor of Biosystems Engineering degree to posses the following:  

Secondary School Leavers

Mean grade of at least C+ in KCSE. At least C+ in each of the four cluster subjects from any of the following alternative clusters.

Alternative A:

  • Physics                                 
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Biology or Geography or any Group IV Subject


Alternative B:

  • Physical Sciences              
  • Biological Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Geography or any Group IV Subject


Group IV Subjects:

  • Home Science Building Construction
  • Art and Design Power Mechanics
  • Agriculture Electricity
  • Woodwork Drawing and Design
  • Metalwork Aviation Technology


 A-Level Candidates 

This  apply to students with qualifications higher than the school leaving ones. 

  1. A'level Credit passes in Mathematics and Physics and a pass in Chemistry
  2. KNEC Higher National Diploma (HND) or Equivalent in relevant engineering programme
  3. Ordinary KNEC Diploma or equivalent (with credit pass) in relevant engineering programmes.
  4. Diploma from Science/Technical Teacher Training Colleges 

Relevant engineering programmes in 2 & 3 above include Agricultural Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Electrical engineering Civil engineering and Mechanical Engineering. 


Note: the minimum entry requirements stated above could change anytime. The University of Nairobi management can have right to altered it without prior notice. 


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