BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOCHEMISTRY, WITH I.T.)

Course Description

This cutting-edge program integrates biochemistry with information technology to revolutionize molecular research and biotechnology applications. Students will explore biomolecular structures, metabolic pathways, and genetic engineering while mastering computational tools for drug discovery, bioinformatics, and molecular modeling. The curriculum combines wet-lab techniques with digital analysis methods, preparing graduates for the data-intensive future of life sciences.

Expectations

Students will develop dual competencies in experimental biochemistry and computational analysis, gaining proficiency in molecular visualization software, programming for biological data (Python, R), and machine learning applications for biomarker discovery. The program emphasizes hands-on experience with bioinformatics databases, molecular dynamics simulations, and high-throughput data analysis pipelines. Graduates will be equipped to bridge the gap between laboratory research and digital innovation, capable of designing computational experiments, interpreting complex biological datasets, and developing algorithmic solutions for biochemical challenges. They will emerge as versatile scientists prepared to advance discoveries at the intersection of molecular biology and information technology.

Market Areas

Graduates can pursue careers as bioinformatics specialists in pharmaceutical companies, computational biologists in research institutions, molecular data analysts in healthcare, biotechnology software developers, and cheminformatics experts in drug design. The program also prepares students for roles in agricultural biotechnology firms using AI for crop improvement, medical diagnostics companies developing algorithm-driven assays, and genomic research centers handling big data in DNA sequencing. Emerging opportunities exist in AI-powered drug discovery startups, personalized medicine analytics, and synthetic biology companies requiring computational biochemistry expertise.

Minimum Requirements

KCSE MEAN GRADE OF C+ (C PLUS); AS WELL AS C+ IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES OR BIOLOGY; C IN PHYSICAL SCIENCES OR PHYSICS; C IN MATHEMATICS AND C IN ENGLISH/KISWAHILI/GEOGRAPHY. OR TWO (2) PRINCIPAL PASSES AT A-LEVEL IN BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY AND A SUBSIDIARY ALL OBTAINED AT THE SAME SITTING. IN ADDITION, A CREDIT IN MATHEMATICS OR PHYSICS AT O-LEVEL. OR A DEGREE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND/OR CHEMISTRY FROM ANY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION PLUS KSCE BIOLOGY/BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES C+ OR A CREDIT IN BIOLOGY AT O-LEVEL. OR A CREDIT AT DIPLOMA LEVEL IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FROM ACCREDITED INSTITUTION: ANIMAL HEALTH MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY) DENTAL SCIENCE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY CLINICAL MEDICINE

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