Department of Environmental & Life Sciences

Dr. Peter Kamau - HOD

The Department of Environmental &Life Sciences is one of the longest established, largest and most fully developed department in Kabarak University. We have well developed laboratory facilities which are fitted with the state of the art technology.Our holistic approach to teaching and research, integrating physical,chemical, biological, social and geotechnical sciences into the study of natural and human environments, is truly a modern philosophy for the new millennium.

A warm welcome to all those considering studying in the Department of Environmental & Life Sciences.

Undergraduate Progrmmes offered in this department are as follows;
• BSc in Environmental Science
• BSc in Environmental Science with Business Management
• BSc in Environmental Science with Information Technology
• BSc in Chemistry
• BSc in Botany
• BSc in Zoology

Postgraduate Programmes
• MSc in Environmental Technology is in the pipe line

Why Study in the Department of Environmental & Life Sciences?

We seek to provide the highest possible standard of teaching. We can offer:

• Courses designed to a very high standard
• Teaching staff who take care in their teaching
• Lecturers who are the authors of key textbooks
• Courses taught at undergraduate level that may only be taught elsewhere at MSc level
• Excellent academic and student support services
• A friendly welcome to the Department of Environmental & Life Sciences

Research

We also provide our students with some of the latest research facilities. The benefits of this include:
• Lecturers who are up-to-date and enthusiastic about their subject
• Lecturers who research at the very 'cutting-edge' of their subjects
• An abundance of scientific equipment which is often available to our undergraduates
• Excellent computing and laboratory facilities
• A wide range of course options
• State of the art buildings such as the New University Library

Admission Requirements

i). Applicants must have minimum entry requirements as specified by the rules and regulations of Kabarak University.
(ii). In addition to the minimum entrance requirements of Kabarak University (overall C+ at KCSE) applicants must have: A minimum grade of C (C plain) in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography English Or equivalent qualifications.