Introduction

To be admitted into the B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) and B.Sc. in computer science, B.Sc. in Biochemistry, B.Sc. in Microbiology programmes, applicants must satisfy the minimum Garissa University College and School of Biological and Physical Sciences admission requirements as stipulated in the KUCPS requirements. In addition, candidates must have passed KCSE with at least grade of C+ in the following cluster of subjects: Alternative A Alternative B Mathematics Mathematics Biology Physical Science Chemistry Biological Science Physics Geography Geography Any other subject from Group III Diploma holders from recognized institutions may be considered for admission into appropriate years depending on their performance at diploma level.

Programmes/Courses offered

Bachelors

1. Bachelor of Science
2. Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
3. Bachelor of Science (Applied statistics with computing)
4. Bachelor of Science (Physics)
5. Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
6. Bachelor of Science (Botany)
7. Bachelor of Science (zoology)
8. Bachelor of Science (Computer science)
9. Bachelor of Science in Environmental studies
10. Bachelor of science in natural resource management

Diploma programmes

• Diploma in Environmental studies
• Diploma in natural resource management

3. Certificate

• Bridging in:

1. Mathematics
2. Physics
3. Chemistry
4. Biology

Fees structure

Degree Ksh 80,000 per year

Diploma Ksh 47,000 per year

Certificate Ksh 35,000 per 6 months

Bridging Ksh 15, 000 for 3 months

Course Structure

Academic Staff List

Ag Dean

N. M. Mbithi, B.Ed. (Kenyatta University), M.Sc. (Kenyatta University), PhD (ongoing University of Nairobi)

Department of Natural Sciences

Prof. G. Mwayuli, B.Ed. (University of Nairobi) M. Phil (Moi University)), PhD (Moi University)

Prof. H. S. A. Golicha, B.Ed. (Science) (University of Nairobi), M.Sc. (Kenyatta University), PhD (Egerton University)

Department of Mathematics

E. O. Ombaka, B.Ed. (Maths, UoN), MSc. (Maths, Statistics, CUEA), PhD (ongoing)

S. Isaiah, B.Ed. (Maseno), M.Sc (Pure Mathematics, UoN), PhD (ongoing University of Nairobi)

D. A. Okoth, B.Ed. (Double Mathematics, Catholic University of Eastern Africa), M.Sc. (Applied Mathematics, Catholic University of Eastern Africa), PhD (ongoing)

Technologists

R. W. Musa, Dip. Laboratory Technology (Egerton University), B.Sc. (Laboratory Technology) (Mount Kenya University)

P. M. Nyaboke, Dip. Applied Biology (Kisumu Polytechnic, B.Sc. Medical Laboratory (KeMU)

A. M. Hassan, Dip. Modern Chemistry (Egerton University)