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The Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes Offered at the Faculty of Veterinary Science in the University of Nairobi in Kenya.

the admission criteria for undergraduate programmes offered at the faculty of veterinary science in the university of nairobi in kenya 1

Laura Wanjiru

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The faculty of veterinary sciences in the university is an old faculty that was formed 1940s when university of Nairobi was still a college and by that time, a diploma course in Animal disease was the only course offered. The faculty of veterinary sciences has grown drastically over years and now they have five departments which include:

  • Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology.
  • Department of Animal Production.
  • Department Veterinary Pathology.
  • Department of Microbiology and Parasitology.
  • Department of Clinical Studies.
  • Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology.

The undergraduate programmes that are offered at the faculty of veterinary science in the University of Nairobi are the diplomas and degree courses only. The degree programmes include:

• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM).

• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management and Related Options. • Bachelor of Science in Leather Science and Technology.

• Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management.

The Diploma programmes offered by the University of Nairobi under the faculty of veterinary include:

  • Diploma in Animal Health and Production.
  • Diploma in Leather Technology.
  • Diploma in Veterinary Public Health and Meat Technology.

The admission criteria of diploma programmes differ from degree programmes in that the diploma courses require a minimum KCSE grade of C (plain) while the minimum requirement for one to pursue degree programmes in the faculty of veterinary science, he/she should have a minigrade of C (plus) at the KCSE in Kenya. The minimum admission requirements for diploma programmes (above mentioned diploma programmes) offered at the University of Nairobi under the faculty of veterinary science include:

  • KCSE (mean grade of C) or equivalent in addition a grade of at least C (plain) in option A (Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Geography) or option B (Biological sciences, physical sciences and Mathematics/Geography).
  • KCE division II with at least a credit in Chemistry, Biology and any other one science subject or Physical Science and Biology.
  • Advance level certificate (EAACE or KACE) with one principal pass and at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry and Biology.
  • KCSE (mean C-) or KCE division III with certificate in Animal Health or Agriculture from a recognized institution.
  • A Diploma in Biological sciences from a recognized institution.

The minimum admission requirement for degree programmes in the faculty of veterinary sciences at the University of Nairobi includes:

  • KCSE (mean grade of C+) with at least C (plain) in Biology or Biological sciences and any of the following subjects; Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Geography for those who want to pursue bachelor of veterinary medicine, wildlife management and fisheries and aquaculture management. Those who want to pursue leather science and Technology; they should have KCSE (mean grade of C+) with at least C in Chemistry, and either one of the following; Biology, or Biological sciences, or Physics or Physical sciences or agriculture.
  • KCSE mean grade of C (minus) or KCE divisional II with diploma in relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Advance level certificate (EAACE or KACE) with two principal passes and at least one subsidiary pass which must be in Biology and the other in any science subject.
  • A degree in Bachelor of Science in a biological science from a recognized institution.

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Laura Wanjiru

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Hailing from Nairobi, Kenya's bustling capital, Laura Wanjiru has always been at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. As a child, she was deeply fascinated by the range of products that would make their way into her family's household – from traditional Kenyan crafts to the latest technological gadgets.

This curiosity about products and their usability led Laura to pursue a degree in Consumer Science at a prestigious university in Kenya. Throughout her academic journey, she became renowned for her discerning eye and her innate ability to evaluate products with a balanced perspective, considering both the local context and global standards.

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