Kiriri Women’s University (KWUST) Pre University Courses | Programmes

This is a one academic year programme for high/secondary school graduates who have not attained the required minimum grade of C+ (C Plus) for admission to the undergraduate degree programme.
It is designed to assist students to develop learning skills knowledge, discipline, understanding and attitudes required for university education.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• KCSE Mean Grade C (C Plain) or its equivalent and at least a C- (C Minus) in English and Mathematics
• GCE with 5 upper level passes
• IGCSE with 4 ‘O’ level passes with at least grade C- (C Minus) in Mathematics and English

COURSE DISTRIBUTION
SEMESTER 1
COURSE  CODE	COURSE TITLE
KPE 001	English 1
KPM 002	Mathematics 1(Calculus)
KPP 003	Physics  1
KPC 004	Introduction to Computer
KPL 005	Library Skills
KPC 006	Public Relations

 

SEMESTER 11
COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE
KPE 002	English 11
KPM 003	Mathematics 11 (Geometry)
KPP 004	Physics  11
KPM 004	Mathematics 11 ( Geometry)
KPB 001	Business Statistics
KPM 005	Algebra

 
GRADING SYSTEM
On completion of the course a candidate shall be awarded a certificate based on the following grading system:-
 

MARKS	GRADES	GPA	CLASS
80% and above	A	4.00	Distinction
70-79%	B	3.00	Credit
60-69%	C	2.00	Credit
50-59%	D	1.00	Pass
Below 50%	E	0.00	Fail

 
NOTE
In order for a Pre-University candidate to be recommended for admission to a degree programme at Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology, she must obtain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application forms are available from the Admissions Office or on the KWUST website.
Completed application forms should be returned with the following attachments to the address given below;

• Relevant KCSE result slip
• School leaving certificate
• 2 letters of reference one of which should be from the Head Teacher/Principal of High School attended; the other from a church elder or other religious leader who can vouch for you
• 3 recent passport sized photographs