Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Physics in Kenya

Course Name: Master of Science in Physics(Physics)
Major Subject: Physics
Course Category: Masters Courses

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Physics

University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission Requirements:
1) Holders of Bachelors degree in Physics or a related subject at upper second class honors and above from the University of Nairobi or other institutions recognized by the University Senate OR a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.
2) Holders of Bachelors degree in Physics or a related subject at lower second class honors from the University of Nairobi or other institutions recognized by the University Senate OR a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00., with two years relevant post-qualification experience and evidence of research capability either through paper presentations or peer reviewed publications.
3) Holders of a Bachelors degree in Physics or a related subject at pass degree and a postgraduate diploma from the University of Nairobi or other institutions recognized by The University Senate
4. Further, evidence of adequate coverage and understanding of the following courses at undergraduate level will be required: Mathematical Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism and Classical Mechanics.
5. In addition to producing evidence of eligibility for registration, candidates for the Masters degree may be required to appear for interviews or entry examinations by the School of Physical Sciences, to determine their suitability for registration.
6. In addition to meeting the above admission requirements, applicants must have met the minimum admission qualifications for undergraduate programmes. i.e.
a) C+ (plus) for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
b) C (plain) plus KNEC diploma or its equivalent
7. Furthermore to producing evidence of eligibility for registration, candidates for the Masters degree may be required to appear for interviews or entry examinations by the School/Department to determine their suitability for registration.
Egerton University, Nakuru
Course entry requirements:
(i) All applicants for registration shall be processed in the first instance through the relevant Department in which registration is sought. The Department shall then forward all such applications with appropriate comments to the Faculty board concerned for approval Egerton University Statutes 2008 51 and onward transmission to the Board of Postgraduate studies.
(ii) Applicants shall be admitted to only one Degree programme at a time.
(iii) Admission shall be confirmed by letter from the Direct, Board of Postgraduate Studies
(iv) Admission shall be offered to holders of a Bachelor's Degree with an Upper Second Class Honours or above or equivalent qualification from recognized Institutions.
(v) In exceptional cases, the Senate may also admit to the Master's programme a non-holder of Upper Second Class Honours provided that such candidate can, on the basis of the research and other scholarly work done, demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Senate qualification to undertake postgraduate studies.
(vi) Subject to approval by the Senate, Departments may formulate regulations requiring applicants to have attained other academic qualifications as may be consistent with the goals of their Master's programmes or to appear for an interview to determine their suitability for admission. (See annex Pre-masters)
(vii) In exceptional cases, holder of lower second class honor may be admitted if they have two years of relevant experience.
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Specializations:
Environmental Physics
Electronics and Instrumentation
Theoretical Physics
Astrophysics
Condensed Matter Physics

Course entry requirements:
(i) Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Physics, Renewable Energy/Environmental Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Industrial Physics, Materials Physics or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate OR

(ii) Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience having studied Physics, Renewable Energy/Environmental Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Industrial Physics, Materials Physics or any other relevant degree from an Institution recognized by MUST Senate OR

(iii) Bachelor of Education degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having studied Physics as one of the teaching subjects provided you have accumulated at least 72 Physics credit hours/course units

Course duration: 4 semesters

Mode of study: Full time/Weekend
Chuka University, Chuka
Course entry requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree from a related discipline with a second class honors upper and above, or lower and at least two years related work experience or research, from institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate

Course duration:
-2 Years (4 Semesters) Full-time
-4 Years (8 Semesters) Part-time/ Work-Based; Day, Evening or Weekend

Intakes:
(i) September, January and May of each year for full time students.
(ii) December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University for Science and Technology, Bondo
Course entry requirements:
(a) Holders of at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology or any other recognized University in a relevant field. OR

(b) Holders of a Lower Second Class Honors degree of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology or any other recognized university with atleast two years of work/research experience in a relevant field after graduation.

Course duration: 2 years
Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-At least a second class Honours (Upper Division) degree of TU-K in the relevant field or equivalent from a university recognized by the senate of TU-K OR
-At least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) degree of TU-K or equivalent from a university recognized by the senate of TU-K; with either at least two (2) years of relevant experience OR relevant Postgraduate Diploma with 1 year relevant work experience.
University of Eldoret, Eldoret
Options
1. Theoretical Physics,
2. Electronics,
3. Materials Science,
4. Renewable Energy (Photovoltaic and wind)

Minimum entry requirements:
i. Upper Second Class honours degree and above of UoE or other recognized University in relevant discipline.
OR
ii. Lower Second Class Honours degree of UoE or other recognized University and two years work experience.
Maasai Mara University, Narok
Minimum entry requirements:
-Bachelors degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in relevant disciplines, from Universities recognized by the University Senate OR
- Bachelors degree with a Second Class Honors (Lower Division) in relevant disciplines, from Universities recognized by the University Senate, with at least two (2) years post qualification of work experience.

University of Embu, Embu
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field with at least Upper Second Class honours or equivalent from a recognized University; OR,
Bachelors degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours or equivalent plus at least two years relevant work/ research experience
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Course entry requirements:
-A relevant bachelors degree of South Eastern Kenya University or any other recognised university, or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant bachelor’s degree
Kabarak University, Kabarak
Course entry requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree in Physics Second Class Honours (Upper Division); OR Lower Division with at least two years relevant experience after graduation

Mode of study: Full time
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 2nd class Honours Upper Division OR Other qualifications recognized by JKUAT Senate.

Course duration: 2 years
Kisii University, Kisii.
Options: Renewable Energy
Pwani University, Kilifi
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega