Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Program Offered at Kirinyaga University

Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.

Biochemistry has become the foundation for understanding all biological processes and has provided explanations for the causes of many diseases in humans, animals, and plants. Biochemistry frequently suggests ways by which such ... read more

This Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry program focuses on processes happening at a molecular level. It focuses on what’s happening inside our cells, studying components like proteins, lipids, and organelles. It also looks at how cells communicate with each other, for example during growth or ... read more

A candidate for the degree of B.Sc. in Biochemistry must satisfy the following minimum university entry requirements.

• They must have passed KCSE with a minimum of C+ in the overall average aggregate and attained the grades in the following subjects:
• Alternative A: Alternative B:
• Biology B- Biological Sciences B
• Chemistry B- Physical Sciences B
• Mathematics/Physics C+ Mathematics C+
• KCSE Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at a recognized/accredited Institution.

Kirinyaga University College was established by the Kenya Government through THE Kirinyaga University College Order, Legal Notice No. 108 of September 2011 as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

The successor to the Kirinyaga Technical Institute (KTI), the University College aims at becoming a world-class university ... read more

The Commission for Higher Education is an agency of the Government of Kenya that is mandated to plan, monitor, regulate, modify, improve and communicate the policy to stakeholders, regarding university education in Kenya.

The Commission for University Education was established by an Act of Parliament, the ... read more