Studying for a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Chemical Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) prepares students for the job in petrochemical,. foods, pharmaceutical, fuel and manufacturing industries as well as in environmental agency, education institution and consultancy services to mention a few.
Chemical Engineering is one of the new courses the Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK) accredited for teaching at JKUAT. It focus primarily on research, study, processes and management involved in converting agricultural and other form of raw materials to finished useable products.
Course: Chemical Engineering
- College: Engineering and Technology
- School: School of Biosystems and Environmental Engineering (SoBEE)
- Department: Chemical Engineering
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Study Mode: Full time
- Duration of Study: 10 semesters
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science
- Accreditation: Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK)
Entry Requirements
For the holders of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE):
A candidate must have a mean aggregate of at least B- (MINUS)
The average of the total score in the four cluster subjects must be at least B (plain)
In each of the cluster subjects, an applicant must have at least the scores as follow:
- Mathematics: C+
- Physics: C+
- Chemistry: C+
- Geography or Biology, or C+
- Any Group IV Subjects.
OR
- Mathematics: C+
- Physical Sciences: B
- Biological Science: C+
- Geography or
- Any group IV subjects
Holders of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or the A– level Equivalent
- At least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and
- At least a total score of nine (9) points at the KACE or equivalent
- At least accredit pass in Chemistry at the KCE or its equivalent.
Holders of Diploma Qualification
- Ordinary Diploma with Credit pass in an appropriate engineering discipline shall be admitted to the second year of any of the courses listed above.
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant field of study shall be admitted into the third year of study plus
- All Diploma holders MUST meet the basic entry requirements at KCSE level or A’ level. Departmental requirement could be applicable.
Accreditation:
Chemical Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is accredited by the Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK) and Commission for University Education (CUE).
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