Maseno University Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences with IT

     Maseno university,a public university is one of the universities offering degree course in pharmaceutical sciences in Kenya.This degree course is offered in the department of Biomedical Sciences and technology in the school of Public health and community development and its advantage added because its offered along with Information Technology(IT).Initially it was offered as combined course with other biomedical sciences i.e medical biotechnology and medical laboratory and students graduated with bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences but in 2011,the three were separated and each was offered as independent courses.The Bsc. in pharmaceutical sciences is a four year curriculum which begins with foundation of coursework in Mathematics and basic sciences;Chemistry,Biology and Physics.This inter-disciplinary program then progresses to advanced pharmaceutical sciences including aspects of drug design and synthesis,mechanisms of drug action,pharmacology and toxicology,dosage formulation,manufacturing,quality control and assurance,pharmaceutics,microbial contamination of pharmaceutical products,bacteriology,virology and regulatory compliance.Academic sessions are offered in two semesters which make up one academic year.

Mission

To provide students interested in the multidisplinary basic sciences that relate to drug discovery,development and commercialization with classroom and experimental education that spans pharmaceutical sciences and liberal arts thus imparting skills and knowledge that allow pursuit of diverse opportunities or related applications,research or professional /graduant education.

Objectives of the course

-Provide a well rounded undergraduate education with an emphasis on the pharmaceutical sciences.

-Intergrate knowledgewith aids on experience to enhance career path development.

Requirements for entry

Candidates interested to study Bachelor of science in Pharmaceutical sciences(BsPharm) in Maseno University shall have met the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the university statutes.In addition the candidates should meet the following faculty requirements:

• Applicants must have attained a KCSE meangrade of B(minus) its equivalent and passed in the subject cluster as indicated Biology B-(minus),Chemistry B-,Mathematics or Physics B-(minus) and English or Kiswahili B-(minus).
• OR advanced level or equivalent with a minimum of two principal passes in Mathematics or Physics.
• OR diploma in Pharmaceutical science candidates have passed with a credit and above plus meangrade of C(plain) in KCSE or equivalent or relevant health related medical course from a recognized institution.

Examinations

Continous assessment tests(CAT) comprising of practicals,assignments and written assessments making up 30% and end of semester examination comprising 70%.The minimum pass mark for each paper is 40% below which the student has to resit for the paper.The legend is as follows; A(70%-100%),B(60%-69%),C(50%-59%),D-Pass(40%-49%) and below 40% is a fail.

Experimental opportunities

The BsPharm program encourages practical experience through internships and industrial attachments in pharmaceutical industries,government agencies and research laboratories.Mostly these attachments are encouraged by the program curriculum in third year of study.Numerous undergraduate research opportunities are available in department of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology and industrial and physical pharmacy.

Career paths

The carrier path opportunity with a degree in pharmaceutical sciences include entry-level technical positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry,graduate education in pharmacy,medical and basic sciences.The students should be registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board(PPB) to permit them work with any pharmaceutical field.

Nairobi institute of business studies NIBS is a kenya private institution, it is registered as a post secondary learning institution and as a private limited company. Nairobi institute of business studies NIBS offers courses in different fields of study. There are different departments including which include; department of business studies, department of secretarial studies, school of accountancy, department of journalism and media studies, department of computer sciences, school of tourism and hospitality, department of community development and social work and department of legal studies.

Department of business studies  in kenya is aimed at preparing the students in various professional areas including Human resources, financial management, accounting and marketing, the exams are under KNEC, ICM and ABE, minimum requirement are D+ for ABE, C- for KNEC programs and D+ for ICM programs, the intake period depends on the program you are taking.

kenya School of accountancy offers CPA courses which prepare students to become accountants, credit managers, financial consultants, auditors and finance managers. CPA is a backbone to those who want to pursue Bachelors or Masters Degree, each section of the CPA takes six months. Intake period is January and June, the minimum requirements are CPA C+ (plus), English C+, Mathematics C+ or KASNEB at D+ (plus).

School of Secretarial studies, this school prepares competent secretaries to serve as public relation officers, Administration officers and coordinators. The students are equipped with business communication skills, computer knowledge, office organization and customer care. The units include front office which is examined by KNEC and BITMAN the course takes six months. Telephone operation and reception course is examined by NIBS and duration sis 3 months. The minimum requirements of secretarial course is D plain and the intakes are in the months of January, February, April, May, July and September.

School of Journalism and Media studies, the students learn how to research, analyze, prepare and present news. The students gain the knowledge of digital photography and media law, all the Journalists students from NIBS can communicate effectively in a global communications environment. The core divisions in this school include Diploma in Journalism and Mass communication examined by ICM, the duration is one and half years, Music production permit, this course is examined by NIBS and the duration is three months, Technician certificate is another course under School of Journalism, its duration is three months and it is examined by NIBS. The intake period in this school is in Months of January, March, June and September.

School of Hospitality and Tourism, this school gives the students the skill to work in a vibrant travel and tourism environment. It produces the best tour guides and tour directors. The specialization includes certificate and diploma in food and beverage production and sales service, certificate and diploma of Tourism and Travel and Catering, Accommodation Certificate and food nutrition course. Examining bodies are KNEC and ICM and the duration of diploma courses is on year.

The school has sufficient facilities to support the class work, this include Radio studio, editing suite, library, research hub, college bus and hostels. The town office is located at Ronald Ngala post office building, mobile number is 0721 107 701. Common wealth campus is located in Moi Avenue in Common wealth house in 5th and 6th floors, contact them through 0722 146 035. Thika road campus is located along Thika road near Kimbo, Ruiru, their telephone contact is 0722 654 016.

RVTTI began as a technical and trade school in 1962 but was elevated to the level of high school in 1979 and began offering A- level courses (mathematics, chemistry and physics). It became a fully technical institute in 1986 and since that time it has grown and now offers a variety of courses.which includes;

This institute is located in Eldoret town, 3 kilometers from Eldoret central business district (Eldoret CBD) along the Eldoret – Kaptagat road. This institute can be contacted through the following contacts:

Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI)

P.O. Box 244, Eldoret, Kenya.

Telephone number: 0733244240, 0704244244 or 0729621773

Email address: [email protected]

Website address: www.rvti.ac.ke

 

RVTTI is a registered institution in kenya and therefore offers recognized courses in kenya that are administer by examination boards such as kenya national examination council (KNEC) and CITY and GUILDS. Their courses are offered according to departments.

Department of medical and applied sciences.

• Higher diploma in Applied biology.

• Diploma in Applied Biology.

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical technology.

• Diploma in Medical laboratory.

• Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

• Diploma in Medical engineering.

• Diploma in Chemical engineering.

• Diploma in Agriculture.

• Certificate in science laboratory technology.

• Certificate in medical laboratory technology.

Department of information communication technology.

• Diploma in Information technology.

• Diploma in Information science.

• Diploma in Information systems.

• Diploma in Computer sciences.

• Certificate, diploma and advance diploma in Software development.

• Certificate, diploma and advance diploma in Information system support.

• Certificate in Information technology.

Department of Automotive Engineering.

• Diploma in Automotive engineering.

• Diploma in Agricultural engineering

• Certificate in Motor vehicle engineering.

• Certificate in Agricultural engineering.

Department of mechanical engineering.

• Diploma in Mechanical engineering (production).

• Certificate in Mechanical engineering.

• Certificate in Welding and Fabrics.

• Artisan in Welding and Fabrics.

Department of electrical and electronic engineering.

• Diploma in Electric and Electronic engineering (power option).

• Diploma in Electrical engineering (power option).

• Diploma in electrical engineering (power and electronics)

• Diploma in Electrical engineering (instrumentation and control option).

• Certificate in Electrical and Electronics engineering.

• Certificate in Electrical and electronic skills.

• Artisan in Electrical installation.

Department of building and civil engineering.

• Diploma in Civil engineering.

• Diploma in Building construction technology.

• Diploma in Architecture.

• Craft certificate in Building construction technology.

• Artisan in Masonry.

• Artisan in Plumbing.

• Artisan in Motor vehicle.

• Artisan in Architecture draughtmanship.

Department of hospitality and dietetics management.

• Diploma in Dietetics management.

• Diploma in Food and Beverages production sales and service management.

• Certificate in Food and Beverages production and service management.

Department of business studies and development.

• Diploma in Business management.

• Diploma in Social work and Community development.

• Diploma in Supply chain management.

• Diploma in Human resource management.

• Certificate in Chain supply management.

• Certificate in Secretarial studies.

• Certificate in Human resource management.

• Accounting Technician course (ATC) level I & II.

For more information on the courses and qualifications of each course, contact the institution through the addresses given above.

 

 Kenya Institute of special Education (KISE) is an agency of the Ministry of Education in Kenya. It was established in 1986 by the government of Kenya following the legal notice number 17 in February 1986. The institute is headed by a director who is appointed by the minister for education and the director is the secretary of the council that governs the Institute.

The institute conducts in-service courses for professional working in special needs education, trains special needs teachers, prepare courses for personnel I the field of special needs education, acts as a center for training and demonstration for inabilities, conducts research in special needs education as well as maintenance and repair of special needs materials and equipments for persons with special needs. It also involves in of special needs resources.

KISE values excellence and professionalism, moral integrity, respect and courtesy, good stewardship, tolerance and empathy. It offers various hospitality services such as disability friendly bus, cooking facilities, table and chair hire, guest house outside catering as well as halls for hire

 Kenya Institute of Special Education Programmes

1)    Full time Programmes

 KISE offers certificate and diploma programs at its campus in Kasarani Nairobi. These courses are conducted through tutorials, visits and lectures. Trainees are assessed based on assays, term papers, special projects,special study paper and written examinations. They also attend to practical attachments in special needs education programs across Kenya. The diploma and certificate courses take three and two years respectively

 2)    Distance learning Programs

In this program, teachers or other persons living people with special needs are trained through distance learning. Under this program, KISE offers the following courses:

                        i.            Education of learners with hearing disabilities

                      ii.            Education of learners with Emotional and behavioral difficulties

                    iii.            Education of learners with special needs (inclusive Education)

The certificate and diploma programs take one year and two years respectively. All diploma courses are examined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) whereas the certificate courses are examined by the Ministry of Education and the Kenya Institute of Special Education.

For more information about KISE contact

Mobile: 0724269505

Tel: 020-8007977

 

Girls and women in Kenya are disadvantaged in terms of access to education. There are various factors that contribute to this. Cultural beliefs, religious beliefs and societal norms play a role in undermining the role of education to those of the female gender. Harmful practices such as FGM and early marriages seek to cut short the lifespan of a girl’s education. Female students who manage to continue with their secondary and higher education often perform poorly in Mathematics and Science subjects. Fortunately, there are institutions such as Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology that have come up to address these challenges.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Kiriri Women’s University offers Bachelor of Science in Business Administration course. Those who want to be admitted for the course should have obtained at least a mean grade of C+ in K.C.S.E. In addition to this, the individual must have passed with a minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English. Individuals who have obtained a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognized by the university.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Individuals who want to be admitted to the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, should have obtained a minimum mean grade of C+ in KCSE. In addition to this, the individual must have passed with a minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English. In addition, the applicant must have covered Physics or Physical Science in Secondary School. Those with a minimum of two principal passes one of which must be Mathematics at Advanced Level Certificate from a recognized institution may also apply. Those who have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognized by the university may also apply.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Applicants who wish to pursue Bachelor of Science in Mathematics should have obtained a Mean grade C+ at K.C.S.E. In addition, the individuals must have passed with a C grade in Mathematics and English. Those with a minimum of two principal passes one of which must be Mathematics at Advanced Level Certificate from a recognized institution are eligible to undertake the course. Individuals who have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognized by the university should apply.

For more information, individuals should contact:

The Admissions Office Westlands Campus P.O. BOX 49274 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Tel:254 020 444 22 12

Mobile: 254 721 435 287

 Kasarani Campus

Telephone : 2042692/3 Mobile : 0723 338071

0736 329642 Fax : 4444175

Food insecurity is whereby the country does not have adequate policies and strategies to ensure that there is sufficient food for all people to avoid instances of starving due to lack of food. It is mainly caused by poor policies and cultural practices. The reasons for food insecurity have been discussed below;

Cultural beliefs can influence dietary practices making people still feel food insecure even if some food which are less valued in the community are in plenty for instance  a certain community may have plenty of livestock animals for meat but they are still food insecure for example the Muslim community. Some communities may also have plenty of vegetables within the community but the vegetables are not considered as food for them. This practice can be addressed through promotion of desirable food behavior and nutritional practices by providing information on the nutritional value of foods

Farming practices and poor rain patterns can also lead to food insecurity in a community, for example cash crop farming in a community may lead to scarcity of food crop in the region due to production of cash crops which cannot be consumed as food by the community, for example a community which produces coffee will suffer food scarcity on maize, potatoes, beans etc. poor rain patterns is also a major factor to food production due to insufficient water for cop production. These can be addressed through educating the locals and community policy makers on the importance of food crop to cash crop in addressing food insecurity in a community. Poor rain patterns can be addressed by introducing irrigation farming

Poor infrastructure in the community can also affect food insecurity. That is poor roads in the community which hinders the accessibility to food sources like major food markets in the area. Food producers also find it difficult to access the community to sell their produce. This factor to food insecurity can be addressed by construction of roads in the community.

Poor farming and storage methods are also major factors in food insecurity within the Kenyan community. Old farming methods like monocropping, relying in rain for farming, old food storage methods can contribute to poor food production and storage of surplus food. Relying on one type of food group within a community can also affect food availability, for example the masaai community source their food from animal products which may lead to food insecurity during the drought season. Animals die from the drought hence no food for human consumption. This can be addressed by introducing diversity in food consumption through educating the members on substitute food with the same nutritional value as animal products.

This Technical training institute is one of the public institutes in Kenya. It is located in Nairobi West district near Riruta Satellite. It is under the ministry of Higher education, Science and Technology. The institute was started in 1979 as a technical secondary school which was changed to the now technical institute in 1984.

PC Kinyanjui institute offers competitive courses in its various academic departments which include:

• Department of Applied Sciences

• Department of Building and civil Engineering

• Department of Business studies

• Department of computer studies

• Department of electrical and electronic engineering

• Department of mechanical engineering

Courses offered

• Diploma in applied biology

• Diploma in Business management

• Diploma in Automotive engineering

• Diploma in analytical chemistry

• Diploma in accountancy

• Diploma in Business management

• Diploma in Building technology

• Diploma in community development

• Diploma in civil engineering

• Diploma in cooperative management

• Diploma in environmental science and Technology

• Diploma in food technology

• Diploma in Electrical and electronic Engineering

• Diploma in human resources management

• Diploma in Information Technology

• Diploma in mechanical engineering

• Diploma in secretarial studies

• Diploma in supply chain management

• Diploma in sales and Marketing

• Diploma in Vehicle systems

• Diploma in transport management

• Certificate in information communication technology

• Certificate in electronic engineering

• Certificate in food technology

• Certificate in automotive engineering

• Certificate in Business management

• Certificate in carpentry and joinery

• Certificate in cooperative management

• Certificate in sales and marketing

• Certificate in food and beverage production

• Certificate in Human resources management

• Certificate in mechanical engineering

• Certificate in Masonry

• Certificate in Vehicle systems

• Certificate in supply chain management

• Certificate in science laboratory technology.

Ever since its establishment, Kiriri Women’s University of Science And Technology offers various degree and diploma courses intened to encourage women to become more business savvy. The following diploma courses are offered at the institution.

Diploma in Portfolio Management

Kiriri Women’s University has established Diploma in Portfolio Management course to demystify the stock market. The stock market is one area in the Kenyan market force that has few women due to its perceived difficulty. The program aims to enhance the needed skills relevant to tackle issues involved in the business. Individuals are required to cover six units, namely:

• DPM 101 Financial Markets in Kenya

• DPM 102 Financial Institutions in Kenya

• DPM 103 Commercial Law

• DPM 104 Principles of Accounting

• DPM 105 Business Environments

• DPM 106 Project Report and Presentation

Individuals wishing to pursue Diploma in Portfolio Management should have obtained a minimum of KCSE Mean grade of C (plain). Those with a certificate from a recognized institution can also apply.

Diploma in Business Administration

The Diploma in Business Administration course has been designed to enable individuals to have an extensive understanding and knowledge of various business practices. Kiriri Women’s University targets individuals who already have work experience or who have attained some knowledge via certificate courses. The course helps such individuals to enhance their business skills in a way that they can easily merge theory and practice. There are a total of 12 units to be undertaken and the course lasts a period of one year. Individuals pursuing the diploma course should have obtained a minimum of KCSE mean grade of C (plain).

Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT)

The Diploma in Information Communication Technology is designed to train multi-skilled professionals. Due to the convergence of computing and telecommunications, individuals trained in ICT have become valuable as far as the business market is concerned. Individuals trained in ICT will be able to demonstrate competence in areas such as:

• Data Communication System

• Distributed Computing Systems

• Information systems Analysis and Design

• Measurement and Fault diagnosis of Telecommunication system

• Telecommunication Principles and Systems

Application Procedure for Diploma Courses

• Individuals can obtain Application forms from the Admissions Office. Individuals should fill out the form completely and make sure to include:

• Relevant result slips

• Transcript(s) from College(s) attended.

• School leaving certificate

• 2 letters of reference one of which should be from the Head teacher / Principal of the High School / College attended and the other from a mature person who can vouch for you.

• 3 recent passport sized photographs

For more information, individuals can contact:

The Admissions Office Westlands Campus P.O. BOX 49274 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Tel:254 020 444 22 12

Mobile: 254 721 435 287

 Kasarani Campus

Telephone : 2042692/3 Mobile : 0723 338071

0736 329642 Fax : 4444175

Moi University is one of the oldest universities in Kenya which has been able to develop and open branches all over the country as it expands to provide high quality education to Kenyan and international students. It has been able to offer most of the best courses in the world such as Law, Medicine, Aviation and Nursing which could earlier not be found in other Kenyan universities and institutions of higher learning. Moi University has some of the most essential facilities that students require for their studies. The major facilities they offer can be the world class library services that ensure that students have all the studying materials that they need for research and knowledge.

From that, Moi University established a school of Aerospace Science which offer Aviation related courses enabling it to produce the best pilots who develop successful careers. The school is located at the Rivatex East Africa Ltd compound, a facility of Moi University located along Eldoret – Kapsabet road which is 2km away from Eldoret CBD. This is the first school in East and Central Africa to teach students Aerospace Sciences. The school has been inspected by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) for registration as an Aviation Training Organization (ATO). The school has collaborated with the East Africa School of Aviation (EASA) and Oklahoma State University.

The school of Aerospace Science was developed from 2009 and they have been able to teach students to be good pilots and others who develop successful aviation careers from the knowledge they have been able to acquire from the school. The school offer a four year Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Science and Operations Degree Programme. The programme is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Aviation Basic and Advanced principles and procedures. In addition the students receive instructions in Mathematics, Physics and other courses chosen for applicability to Aerospace field.

The students in this degree program also takes a course in Aviation Safety and Aviation Management and may pursue them to the Postgraduate level. It equips the student with adequate knowledge and skills in aviation as a professional pilot leading to acquiring Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Instrument Rating (IR) offered by Kenya Civil Aviation authority. Furthermore, a student takes a course in Aviation Safety and Aviation Management and may pursue to Postgraduate level.

Admission Requirements to BSc in Aerospace Science and Operations (option in Professional Pilot)

The interested students should have attained a Minimum Grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalents recognized by Moi University Senate and have a minimum of C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, C+ (Plus) in Physics, C+ (Plus) in English and C+ (Plus) in Geography/Chemistry.

The candidate must be a holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education with two principals and one subsidiary and two of the principal subjects must be any two of Mathematics Physics or Geography/Chemistry or its equivalents from institutions recognized by the university senate. In addition, the candidate should have at least Credit four in English at O level. The candidates is also required to meet the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) requirements for the Pilot Licenses.

How to apply to the programme:

Application for PSSP programme can be made through the Dean’s office upon a non-refundable processing fee of Ksh 1000. The full completed application downloaded for the university website and the photocopies of relevant academic qualification should be addressed and returned to the Schools Dean’s office together with all the required accompanying documents.

For enquiries contact the Dean, School of Aerospace Sciences

P.O Box 7256 – 30100

Eldoret

Tel: +254 20 2611291 or Fax: +254 53 43047

Email: [email protected] and through the website www.mu.ac.ke

Intraglobal training institute is one of the approved institutions in Kenya that are allowed to train Kenyans on various artisan, certificate, diploma and higher diploma courses. This institution has been approved by the commission of university education n Kenya to offer its courses. It major in business, tourism, engineering and mass media courses which are accredited by various examination boards such as KNEC, KASNEB, ICM and C&G.

Since its establishment in 1989, Intraglobal training institute has produced best students and has been reflected in the board examination they do nationally. This has led to its expansion and now this college can be accessed in other towns in Kenya where it has opened the branches offering the same courses as main campus. These towns include Kisumu city, Nakuru town, Embu town and Kisii town.

The location of Intraglobal training institute main campus is in Nairobi city the other branches of this college are found in the above mentioned towns.

In Kisumu city, the branch of Intraglobal training institute is located in the second floor of a building known as Alpha House. The contacts of this branch includes:

P.O. Box 3080, Kisumu, Kenya.

Telephone numbers: 020 8064728 or 0718464943

Email address: [email protected].

The Nakuru branch of Intraglobal training institute is located in Chege House which is opposite the famous Bontana hotel. It is placed in second floor of Chege house. This branch can be contacted through:

P.O. Box 17310, Nakuru, Kenya.

Telephone numbers: 0518002621 or 0716241558

Email address: [email protected].

Website: www.iti.ac.ke.

In Embu town, this institute is located in the second floor of Kenya Farmers Association building and can be contacted through the telephone numbers 0735534992 and 0612304364, email address [email protected] .

The Kisii Town branch of Intraglobal training institute is situated in the second floor of Kisii Auto House along the Hospital Road. This building is adjacent to postbank. It can be contacted through:

P.O. Box 1065, Kisii, Kenya.

Telephone number: 020 8064117, 0706319690 or 0731084718

Email address: [email protected].