Some courses demand that you must attain a certain grade for you to be enrolled. The good thing is that some universities offer Knec bridging courses such as Mathematics, Physics, English and sciences. If you pass the courses, you’ll them be admitted to the course of your choice. Instead of repeating form four,some students opt to bridge.
Here are universities and colleges that offer bridging of courses in Kenya:
- Kabianga University
Bridging Courses offered: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Admission Requirements:
A minimum of D (plain) in subject to be bridged and mean grade of C+ in KCSE for those bridging for degree.
A minimum of D (plain) in subject to be bridged and a minimum mean grade of C- (minus) for those bridging for Diploma.
A minimum of D (plain) in subject to be bridged and mean grade of D+ (plus) for those students bridging for certificate course
Website link: http://kabianga.ac.ke/main/programme/bridging-course-mathematics-biology-chemistry-and-physics
- The Cooperative University of Kenya
CERTIFICATE IN BRIDGING MATHEMATICS
Website link: https://www.cuk.ac.ke/admissions/bridging-certificate-diploma-courses/
- Mount Kenya University
Certificate in Bridging Mathematics
Target Groups
A large number of candidates would like to pursue Science courses and University education on completion of high school education but are restricted by the poor performance in Science Mathematics subjects at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). To address this phenomenon, the School of Science offers bridging courses in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
Entry Requirements
Aggregate Grade C+ in KCSE or the equivalent qualifications
Website link: https://www.mku.ac.ke/index.php/academic-programmes/118-programmes/536-certificate-in-bridging-mathematics
- Mount Kenya University
Certificate in Bridging English
Why study the programme
A large number of candidates would like to pursue tertiary and University education on completion of high school education but are restricted by the poor performance in language subjects at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). To address this phenomenon, the School of Social Science offers bridging course in English.
Target Groups
- To strengthen students skills and capacity in English.
- To enable the students attain the minimum admission requirement(s) in the English subject(s) for Tertiary and University education.
- To assist the students to acquire and understand the basic principles of English,
Entry Requirements
The general regulations of Mount Kenya University and those of the Mount Kenya University School shall apply. No candidate shall be registered for the Bridging Certificate in English without satisfying the minimum University entry requirements. The Senate of the university shall have the final authority on all matters relating to academics.The programme will be guided by the regulation stipulated in the following sections
Website link: https://www.mku.ac.ke/index.php/academic-programmes/118-programmes/534-certificate-in-bridging-english
- KCA
Certificate in Bridging Mathematics
The bridging course in Mathematics is an intensive study program that upgrades the mathematical skills of high school graduates who intend to undertake a university degree or diploma program which has mathematics as an entry requirement. The program may be taken by students who would like to pursue the KCA University Bachelors of Commerce, Bachelors of Science in Information Technology and other similar courses.
Minimum admission requirements:
– K.C.S.E. mean grade C- (minus)
– Any other equivalent qualification approved by the University senate.
Website link: https://www.kca.ac.ke/certificate-in-bridging-mathematics
- Multimedia University of Kenya
Subjects
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Duration
12 Weeks
Minimum Entry Requirements
Aggregate C+ in KCSE or its equivalent as determined by KNEC, with an equivalent qualification for those who wish to join University degree courses thereafter. In addition, the candidate should have a minimum grade of D+ in the subject he/she is applying to bridge.
Fees
29,000.00 Per Course
Website link: http://www.mmu.ac.ke/bridging-courses/
- JKUAT University
Bridging Course in Mathematics
Target Group
The bridging courses target school leavers who have not attained the required grades in Mathematics
Entry Requirements:
Candidates for admission into the Bridging Certificate courses in Mathematics should have completed secondary school education with a minimum of aggregate grade C in KCSE, or Division III in KCE or an equivalent qualification. Candidates with post-secondary certificate qualifications may be considered.
How to Apply
Go to either main Campus or its branches
At main Campus go to College of Pure and Applied Sciences, office of Bridging Course in the Second Floor.
Branches go to the Department Mathematics and ask for the office of the Bridging course in Mathematics.
Advert for Bridging in Mathematics Jan-April intake
Application-for-Bridging-Mathematics
Application form is 500Ksh
Other information
Level: Bridging in Mathematics
Duration: 4 Months
Mode: Full-time
Listing: Mathematics
Website link: http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/departments/statistics/bridging-course-in-mathematics/
- University of Eldoret
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Mathematics
Fees=Ksh17,500
Website link: https://www.uoeld.ac.ke/university-programmes
- Maseno University
BRIDGING COURSE IN CHEMISTRY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted in the programme a candidate must have a minimum Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) of D+ but with a deficiency in Chemistry.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
The programme will normally extend for a period of three months.
STRUCTURE
5.1 The bridging course programme consists of five 3-unit courses. One third of which will be seminar and practical work.
5.2 Students will register for all the five courses.
