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Bachelor of Science (Zoology)

Course Structure

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The emerging trends in new diseases and the challenges brought about by neglected tropical diseases and the increasing rate of lifestyle diseases in Kenya and the world at large demands for scientists who will help contain or solve these issues and there is no better place to develop such personnel other than in the Zoology programme.Undergraduate students will develop a strong foundation in the Zoology programme. This includes laboratory science, basic methods of scientific research, anatomy, ecology, principles of genetics, and evolution. In addition to biology courses, students typically undertake chemistry, physics, biochemistry, and mathematics courses relevant to an all-round zoology graduate.

LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT MODES

The general teaching methodology are lectures, tutorials, seminars, brain storming, field trips, group discussion, and class presentations, hands-on laboratory practice and field work.

LEARNING FACILITIES THAT SUPPORT THE PROGRAMME

The Biology laboratory presents opportunity for educational research practical and experiments to connect   theory being taught in classroom setup to hands on praxis. This is achieved by laboratory test trials and experimental proof of concepts. The laboratories are envisaged with conducive teaching and learning space, adequate science laboratory materials and chemicals to enhance teaching and learning intercourse.

Admission Requirements

A student wishing to be admitted into the B.Sc. in Zoologystudy in the Department of Biological sciences must satisfy the minimum University requirements and school of Science regulations. Minimum entry requirement: KCSE C+ (plus), or an equivalent qualifications from institution(s) recognized by University Senate. In addition, applicants must meet specific minimum requirements in respective subjects as per Faculty / School/ Institute/Departmental requirements (Please refer to table 1 (below) for cluster subjects) 

 

Biology

 

 

OR

Biological sciences

Chemistry

Physical sciences

Geography

Mathematics

Physics

Geography

mathematics

One other subject from Group 3

Careers

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ARISING FROM THE PROGRAMME

Zoologists have a wide range of career pathsto pick from including research in a wide variety of ways, from universities, to many government agencies, to private corporations. Zoologists employed in zoos provide on-site study and hands-on access to work with animals and their environments. Building upon the popular options, wildlife centers, parks and aquariums all are possibilities for a zoology career. Many zoologist careers involve hands-on work, traveling and monitoring animals in their natural habitats to understand the environment and how everything affects lifestyle. Government employment focuses on national parks and wildlife refuges, preserves, national and international studies and research institutes. Research institutesemploy zoologists to study and test new products and operations that affect nature and animal life.

Fee Structure and Funding

www.mmarau.ac.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Fees-Structure-Government-Sponsored-Students.pdf – Government Sponsored

 

Revised_fee_structure_October_2021.pdf (mmarau.ac.ke) – Privately Sponsored