BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY, WITH I.T.)

Course Description

This forward-thinking program combines core industrial chemistry concepts with cutting-edge information technology to revolutionize chemical manufacturing and process optimization. Students will develop expertise in chemical synthesis, quality control, and industrial-scale production while mastering digital tools for chemical process simulation, automation, and data-driven decision-making. The curriculum integrates traditional chemical engineering principles with Industry 4.0 technologies, covering areas such as computational chemistry, smart instrumentation, and digital twin applications for chemical plants. This unique blend prepares graduates to bridge the gap between laboratory chemistry and large-scale industrial production in our increasingly digitalized world.

Expectations

Students will master chemical simulation software, IoT-connected instruments, and machine learning for production optimization. Graduates will drive digital transformation in chemical industries, improving efficiency and sustainability through tech integration.

Market Areas

Graduates can work as process chemists, quality analysts using AI, or chemical data scientists in pharma, petrochemicals, and green tech. Opportunities exist in chemical software development, smart manufacturing, and materials informatics

Minimum Requirements

AT LEAST C+ (C PLUS) IN KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (KCSE). THE GRADE IN MATHEMATICS & CHEMISTRY AND AT LEAST 2 OTHER SCIENCES MUST BE C+ (C PLUS) OR HIGHER. OR AT LEAST C- (MINUS) IN KCSE AND A RELEVANT DIPLOMA. OR AT LEAST C- (MINUS) IN KCSE AND A KNEC DIPLOMA OR ITS EQUIVALENT IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE SUBJECTS (CHEMISTRY, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY OR INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY), WITH AT LEAST A PASS. OR KENYA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (KACE) OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION WITH AT LEAST TWO PRINCIPAL PASSES IN SCIENCE SUBJECTS ONE OF WHICH MUST BE CHEMISTRY. OR A SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY BASED DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT FROM AN INSTITUTION ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION.

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