Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Program Offered at Moi 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.

In January 1981 a Presidential Working Party chaired by the distinguished Canadian academic, Dr. Colin B. Mackay, was convened to prepare detailed recommendations for a second university in Kenya and their report was presented to the then President, H. E. Hon. Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi in September 1981. The report ... 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