DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND WOOD SCIENCE

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Wildlife Management

Forestry & Wood Science

Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORESTRY

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(a) Direct Entrants From Schools.

(i)   Candidates must meet the minimum university general admission criteria.

(ii)    Candidates must have passed the K.C.S.E with an average grade of B- in the two subject groupings:

                        Alternative A                            Alternative B

                        Mathematics                             Mathematics

                        Biology                                      Biological Science

                        Chemistry                                 Physical Science

                        Physics                                     Geography

                        Geography

(b)    Diploma Holders

(i)    Candidates must have passed K.S.C.E or equivalent with a minimum grade of C in the subject groupings listed in (b) above and

(ii)   Must have successfully completed a relevant diploma course recognised by the university and must have attained a first class grade or a credit with at least 2 years of field or research experience.

(iii)   Diploma holders who meet the admission requirements will join B.Sc. forestry course in 2^nd year.

(c)     Candidates with equivalent qualifications may also be considered.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

The undergraduate programme runs for four academic years. In addition to the normal semesters, there are teaching and field-practical camps at selected forest stations.  These camps are at the ends of the 1^st and 3^rd academic years of study, and will involve the teaching of practical courses.

Introduction

Course Structure

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Last modified: Tuesday, 04 December 2007