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Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture Technology

Type
Bachelor (ISCED 2011 level 6)
Language

English

Duration 8 semesters
Cost Kes. 84,000 per semester

The Department of Fisheries Management and Aquaculture Technology is currently offering a B.Sc. degree Programme in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture Technology and a B.Sc degree programme in Aquatic Sciences. Plans are underway to start a Masters and Ph.D programme in the same fields. The Department of Fisheries Management and Aquaculture Technology is active in research. The departments collaborates with a number of both local and international institutions in the implementation of its research programmes. The staff in the department are currently involved in the following research activities:


1. Capacity - building to deliver competent human resources in integrated water resources management and aquaculture for equitable and sustainable livelihoods in Kenya’s arid and semi arid lands and beyond (Project funded by the Government of the Netherlands under the NICHE programme).
2. Response of benthic fauna to mangrove degradation and restoration in Gazi bay, Kenya (Project funded by the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovations).
3. Enhancing food security among coastal fisher communities by promoting small-scale mariculture technologies along Kilifi creek, Kenya. (Project funded by the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovations.

4. Promotion of Surface runoff and rainwater harvesting for application in aquaculture and horticulture development in Kitui District, Kenya. (Project funded by the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovations.

 

MODE OF STUDY

Weekdays: 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and/or Evening 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Saturdays 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Please make sure you indicate the campus at which you intend to study at and the mode of study.

Structural components
Laboratory training
Practical/Field work
Research Project

Application procedure

Applications for the programmes shall be made through Official Application Forms, which are available at a non-refundable fee of Kshs.2, 000.00 for the Undergraduate, Kshs.1, 000.00 for Diploma programmes and Kshs.500.00 for Certificate programmes.

The Forms may be obtained from:-

  • South Eastern Kenya University, Main Campus.
  • South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui Town Campus, K-rep Building 3rdand 4thFloor, Kilungya Street.            
  • South Eastern Kenya University, Wote Campus, Soi Plaza, 2nd Floor.
  • South Eastern Kenya University, Mtito Andei Campus along Nairobi-Mombasa Road or the link below;

Payment for the application forms can be made through any of the following banks country wide:

  • National Bank of Kenya (NBK) (SEKU Branch), Account No. 0102152862000
  • Equity Bank Ltd (Kitui Branch) Account No. 0720295920757
  • Barclay’s Bank of Kenya Ltd (Kitui Branch) Account No. 2021558152
  • Co-operative Bank (Kitui Branch) Account No. 01129300544600
  • Kenya Commercial Bank (Kitui Branch) Account No. 1127693166.

Submission of application forms

Two duly completed forms should be returned to:

The Registrar (Academic and Student Affairs),
South Eastern Kenya University,
P. O. BOX 170-90200,
KITUI - KENYA

OR

Dropped at any of the Campuses

OR

Apply online and send a scanned copy of the application fee receipt/Banking Slip. Please note Copies of relevant Certificates, 2 Passport size Photographs & the application fee receipt/bank slip should be attached

Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Biology, Chemistry and in Mathematics/Physics/ Physical Sciences/Geography, OR KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) or equivalent and a Diploma in Biological/Agricultural Sciences or any other relevant fields with at least a credit pass at a recognized institution.

ISCED Categories

Biology
Aquaculture
Fisheries
Veterinary sciences