Dedan Kimathi University of Technology School of Science

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The Dedan Kimathi University of Technology School of Science

About

Vision
To be an international center of excellence in pursuit of development, dissemination, application and preservation of knowledge and research in science.
Mission
To achieve excellence in teaching and service for societal needs in business, industry, academics, government and research with emphasis on applications.
Objectives
1.To offer leading undergraduate and graduate programs in sciences.
2. To produce graduates with an appreciation of science as a driving force in society, industry and technology.
3.To produce graduates equipped with the knowledge, skill and values that would prepare them for their respective careers and provide them with experiences in both theoretical and practical application.
4.To develop high quality programs in the fields of science attuned to the needs of the times and responsive to the challenges in the labour market.
5.To initiate and promote research and income generating projects, aimed at supporting the university and the labour market.

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology School of Science Courses Offered

Programmes

MAIN CAMPUS
1. Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics
Minimum Entry Requirements
Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Engineering or Computer Science with at least an Upper Second Class Honors from DeKUT or institutions recognized by DeKUT Senate OR Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree with at least a Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in relevant fields from institutions recognized by DeKUT Senate OR Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree with at least a Second Class Honors (Lower Division) from DeKUT or any other institution which is recognized by DeKUT Senate. The applicant in addition must show proof of either two years of relevant experience and personal development.
Mode of Study
Part Time
Duration
Two (2) Academic years

2. Master of Science Leather Technology
Minimum Entry Requirements
Be holder of at least an Upper Second Class Honors Bachelor Degree of DeKUT in BSc. Leather Technology OR Be holder of at least a second class honors upper division Bachelor of Science Degree in relevant field, from DeKUT or any other institution recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status to (i) OR Be holder of a Second Class Honors (Lower Division), Bachelor of Science degree in Leather Technology or Bachelor of Science Degree in relevant field from DeKUT or any other institution which is recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status and who in addition must show proof of two years of relevant experience and professional development and academic advancement through research and publication since graduation with the bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate Diploma in the relevant field.
Mode of Study
Part Time
Duration
Two (2) Academic years

3.Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and
i)C+ in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
ii)C+ in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology
iii)C+ in Mathematics, Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences
OR Have a minimum of 2 Principal Passes in Science Subjects in K.A.C.E in which one must be in Chemistry or any other qualification accepted by the university senate OR Have a Diploma in Industrial Chemistry or any other relevant field of chemistry with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the university senate
Mode of Study
Full time
Duration
4 years

4. Bachelor of Science in Leather Technology
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C+ in Mathematics and Chemistry, C(plain) in Physics OR Have a minimum of 2 Principal Passes in Science Subjects in K.A.C.E in which one must be in Chemistry any other qualification accepted by the university senate OR Have a Diploma in Leather Technology or any other relevant field of chemistry with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate
Mode of Study
Full time
Duration
4 years

5.Bachelor of Science Actuarial Science
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in English and C+ (plus) in Mathematics OR Be a holder of an equivalent qualification as recognized by DeKUT Senate
Mode of Study
Full time
Duration
8 Semesters offered in 3 years (Trimester system)

NAIROBI CAMPUS
1.Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics
Minimum Entry Requirements
Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Engineering or Computer Science with at least an Upper Second Class Honors from DeKUT or institutions recognized by DeKUT Senate OR Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree with at least a Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in relevant fields from institutions recognized by DeKUT Senate OR Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree with at least a Second Class Honors (Lower Division) from DeKUT or any other institution which is recognized by DeKUT Senate. The applicant in addition must show proof of either two years of relevant experience and personal development.
Mode of Study
Part Time
Duration
Two (2) Academic years

2. Bachelor of Science Actuarial Science
Minimum Entry Requirements
KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in English and C+ (plus) in Mathematics OR Be a holder of an equivalent qualification as recognized by DeKUT Senate
Mode of Study
Full time
Duration
8 Semesters offered in 3 years (Trimester system)

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology School of Science Departments

Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
Department of Maths and Physical Science
Department of Chemistry

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology School of Science Contacts

The School of Science is located at DeKUT MAIN CAMPUS, RESOURCE CENTRE PHASE II, 1ST FLOOR, ROOM 7
P.O. Box 657-10100, Nyeri-Kenya
Official Mobile: +254-701 82892
Tel: +254-61-205 0000
Email: schoolofscience@dkut.ac.ke/ sos-admin@dkut.ac.ke
Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (Apart from Public Holidays)

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SCHOOLS

DeKUT School of Engineering
DeKUT School of Business, Management and Economics
DeKUT School of Computer Science and IT
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DeKUT School of Graduate Studies

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Dedan Kimathi University of Technology School of Science