Department of Physical Sciences
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Dr. Martin Riara | Chairman of Department
The Department of Physical Sciences is a young and a fast growing department resident in the School of Science and Computing in the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU). The departments core mandate is to train personnel in the field of Natural Sciences and Technology so as to meet the market demands in Academics, Research and Industrial sectors. To meet these challenges, the department is prepared to offer a first class training and research through focussed programmes in Physics and Chemistry. Programmes envisaged to be offered in the department are attractive and provides opportunities that are market driven and able to meet todays socio-economic challenges.
Academic Programmes
Diploma Programmes
- Diploma in Electronics
Entry Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C – (Minus)
Degree Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Electronics
Entry Requirement:
- KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with a minimum of Grade C in Mathematics and Grade C+ in Chemistry for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with a minimum of Grade C in Mathematics and Grade C+ in Physics for Bachelor of Science in Physics
- KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) with a minimum of Grade C+ in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for Bachelor of Science in Electronics
Masters Programmes
- Master of Science in Chemistry
- Master of Science in Physics
Entry Requirement:
A Bachelor of Science in Physics degree of South Eastern Kenya University or any other recognised university with at least a Second Class Honors (Upper Division) or its equivalent in a relevant discipline; Or a Second Class Honors (Lower Division) in a relevant discipline with two years of working experience; Or other qualifications recognized by South Eastern Kenya University Senate
Fee Structure:
- Tuition of Ksh. 120,000.00 and Statutory charges of Ksh. 32,500.00
Course Duration: Minimum 4 Semesters
PhD Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
Entry Requirement:
A Master of Science in Physics degree of South Eastern Kenya University or any other recognised university, or other qualifications considered by the University Senate as equivalent to a relevant Master’s degree
Fee Structure:
- Tuition of Ksh. 150,000.00 and Statutory charges of Ksh. 34,250.00
Course Duration: Minimum 3 Years