Bachelor of Education Science (requirements + combinations)

A Bachelor of Education Science in Kenya is a 4-year university course that will prepare you for a career in education (Secondary school science teacher).

After four years of training, you will be required to register with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) a body dedicated to registering and employing teachers in Kenya

In this article, we will look at the entry requirements for the course, science subject combinations, and, universities offering the course.

Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Education science in Kenya

To secure a direct entry for the course, you need to meet the following requirements. These are also the KCSE qualification requirements set by the Teachers Service Commission.

1. At least C plus in KCSE.
2. C plus or above in two teaching subjects.

Universities offering B.Ed.Science in Kenya

You can enroll for the course in any of the following private and public universities in Kenya.

1. Alupe university
2. Catholic university of eastern Africa
3. Chuka university
4. Egerton university
5. Garissa university
6. Jaramogi oginga odinga university of science and technology
7. Kabarak university
8. Kaimosi friends university
9. Karatina university
10. Kenya methodist university
11. Kenyatta university
12. Kibabii university
13. Kirinyaga university
14. Kisii university
15. Laikipia university
16. Lukenya university
17. Maasai mara university
18. Maasai mara university
19. Machakos university
20. Maseno university
21. Masinde muliro university of science & technology
22. Meru university of science and technology
23. Moi university
24. Mount kenya university
25. Murang’a university of technology
26. Presbyterian university of east africa
27. Pwani university
28. Rongo university
29. South eastern kenya university
30. Taita taveta university
31. Tangaza university college
32. Tharaka university
33. Tom mboya university
34. Turkana university college
35. University of eastern africa, baraton
36. University of eldoret
37. University of embu
38. University of kabianga
39. University of nairobi

Cluster points for bachelor of education science

Cluster points range from 37 to as low as 22. Competitive universities such as the University of Nairobi have higher cluster points.

Education science subject combinations

As mentioned earlier, you are required to have two teaching subjects to be registered as a teacher by TSC. The following are Bachelor Education Science combinations that you can pursue.

• chemistry/biology
• chemistry/physics
• chemistry/mathematics
• mathematics/computer studies
• physics/computer studies
• physics/mathematics
• biology/geography
• biology/home science
• biology/agriculture
• mathematics/agriculture
• geography/agriculture
• geography/home science
• business/computer studies

Pursuing teaching after completing another degree

If you enroll in another course, you can still become a teacher after graduation. You can do this by pursuing a post-graduate diploma in education. However, TSC does not accept all courses.

For example, if you hold a degree in Biochemistry and then enroll for a post-graduate diploma in education (Biology/chemistry). TSC will not register you.

We have covered all undergraduate courses where a pGDE is not applicable in the link above.

Conclusion

We have looked at the bachelor of education science in Kenya entry requirements, institutions, and possible subject combinations you can opt for.

Did you meet the cut? congratulations, wishing you all the best as you apply and in your education career.

Incase of nay questions, please ask in the comments section below.