Horticulture, B.Sc

Course Structure and Duration
The Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture shall normally take a full time student four academic years each with two semesters.
The courses are coded as follows:
i) The abbreviation HORT refers to Horticulture,
ii) The first digit (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4) represents the year of study. The second digit (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) refers to the subject discipline/matter defined as follows:
0 = Introductory Courses
1 = General and Principle Courses
2 = Basic Horticultural Courses
3 = Vegetable Crops
4 = Fruit Crops
5 = Post-harvest Management
6 = Ornamental Horticulture
7 = Experimentation and Research Projects.
iii) The third digit shows the series of courses in a particular field.
Examination Regulations
All examinations for this programme will be conducted in accordance with the examination regulations as stipulated in the Egerton University Statute XXVIII.
Grading System
The grading of examinations for this programme shall be conducted in accordance with Egerton University Statute XXVIII.

Graduation Requirements
To graduate with the Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture, a student shall be required to take and pass all courses scheduled, including the University common core courses approved by the Senate.
Degree Classification
Degree classification shall be in accordance with Egerton University Statute XXVIII.

Admission Requirements
Candidates applying for the Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture must satisfy the minimum University entrance requirements in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education. In addition, they must have studied and passed the following subjects with minimum grades as shown below:
(i) B- in Biology or B in Biological Sciences
(ii) B- in Chemistry or B in Physical Sciences
(iii) C+ in Mathematics

Candidates who have studied and passed agriculture will have an added advantage. However, these requirements may change from time to time. Alternatively, admission may be granted to candidates with at least a CREDIT, or its equivalent, in Diploma in horticulture or agriculture from a recognized University or College. Diploma holders may qualify for credit transfer from their diploma programmes.

Application Guidelines:
Required Documents to be attached during Application include:
– Certified copies of your Result Slip, Certificates and Transcripts.
– ORIGINAL RECEIPT (Application Fee): KShs. 2,000 for ALL Degree Programmes and Kshs. 1,000 for all Undergraduate Diploma Programmes: Payable to; Account Name; Egerton University, Kenya Commercial Bank; Account No:1108550703.
– Copy of your National ID Card or Birth Certificate.

Online application procedure
– Simply complete the Egerton University Online Application form and upload all the necessary documents, so that it can be processed by the administrative department
– The application will be complete once all the necessary fees have been paid.

Offline Application Procedure
– An Application form can be downloaded through the school website: http://www.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/Dean-of-Students/application-forms-and-resgistration-forms.html
– The application form must be fully filled and the relevant academic documents attached. It must be returned to the admissions office of the university according to the deadline set by the admissions office.

Career opportunities for this programme include:
– Plant Pathologist
– Consultant in horticulture
– Ornamental horticulturist
– Horticultural technician
– Plant Care Worker
– Nursery Staffer
– Landscape Designer
– Writer.

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Tuition Fees for Kenyan Students = Kshs. 120,000
Tuition Fees for International Students = Kshs. 156,000
**EAC (East African Community) Students pay the same amount as Kenyan students. Countries in the East African Community include; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

NOTE:
– Foreign students out of the East African Community pay 30% more than the Kenyan students.
– The University reviews tuition fees on a regular basis.