Overview
The Bachelor of Education (Science) Degree Programme is intended to prepare teachers for secondary schools. However, it is also suitable for people who are involved in educational management and training in the tertiary institutions both in the public and private sectors. In addition some subject combinations provide competency in Research , Planning and Management of science and technology institutions as well as technological research practices. Students who go through the programme can also become trainers in tertiary institutions as well as institutions of higher learning
Philosophy of the Programme
The programme focuses on producing graduates who effectively teach and provide leadership in secondary schools and other tertiary institutions in a technologically oriented society. The programme underscores that secondary school education forms the foundation stage for the development of the learner's mind and career choices.
Objectives
By the end of the programme the learner shall be able to:
- Acquire knowledge, skills and other competencies that facilitate effective science teaching and learning, supervision and management at the secondary school level
- Design and carry out research in science education related fields explore issues and trends in the development of secondary and teacher education
- Acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to make a positive contribution to the sectors of education , science and technology
- Acquire skills, knowledge and attitudes to improve living standards for socio-economic development and make a positive contribution to the sectors of education , science and technology
- Acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to become competent trainers at tertiary institutions as well as Institutions of higher learning in the public and private sectors.
- Gain a proper foundation that will enable them to pursue further studies in education related disciplines
MODE OF DELIVERY
Mode of delivery
The programme shall be offered through Face-to-Face teaching mode, Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) mode in a blended manner as follows;
Face-to-face mode
The programme shall be conducted through lectures, group discussion, seminars, tutorials, case studies, student-lecturer consultations, supervised independent study, group projects, practicals, demonstrations and e-learning services.
Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) mode
The programme shall be offered by Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) mode. This shall include self-instructional print and electronic study materials and online lectures, seminars and tutorials
SCHEDULE OF INTAKES
The faculty admits for September every year, however, applications can be made at any time of the year.
For information on available intakes and procedure for application, please click here
CONTACT OFFICE
Office of the Associate Dean, Kenya Science Campus, Faculty of Education
P. O. Box 30197 - 00100, Nairobi,
Telephone: +254-20-4916702
Cell phone: +254 728 909026; +254 738 851388
E-mail: assocdean-ksc@uonbi.ac.ke
Structure
The course leading to the award of the Bachelor of Education (Science) shall extend over a period not exceeding eight (8) semesters of fifteen weeks each.
A candidate registering for the Bachelor of Education (Science) degree shall be required to combine a major and a minor teaching subject in the service faculties. See the tabulation;
All units shall be examined in the semester in which they are taken. Such examinations shall comprise continuous assessment test and end of semester examinations.
All examinations shall be governed by the following rules:-
- Each Unit shall be marked out of 100 marks.
- End of Semester examinations shall constitute 70 per cent and continuous assessment tests 30 per cent of the marks in each unit taken.
The pass mark in each unit shall be 40 per cent.
A candidate who fails to attain the pass mark of 40 per cent in six units and below taken in any year shall on the approval of the Board of Examiners and Senate be allowed to sit a supplementary examination in those units within three months of the ordinary examination.
A candidate who fails to attain a pass mark in seven or eight units taken in an ordinary examination, shall on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners and approval of Senate repeat the year.
A candidate who fails in a supplementary examination in any unit, shall on recommendation of the Board of Examiners and approval of Senate repeat the year.
A candidate who fails to attain the pass mark in nine or more units taken in any year shall be discontinued.
Admission Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- The following shall be admissible into the Bachelor of Education (Science) programme:
- Holders of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
with a minimum aggregate performance of C+, or equivalent.
- Holders of Diploma from University of Nairobi or other recognized institutions and an aggregate of C in KCSE or equivalent.
- Holders of Mean Grade C- or equivalent plus a certificate and Diploma
from a recognized institution.
- Holders of ‘O’ Level Division II or equivalent plus a Diploma from a recognized institution.
- Holders of ‘O’ Level Division III or equivalent Plus a Certificate and Diploma from a recognized Institution.
- Holders of ‘O’ Level Division III or equivalent plus a three year Diploma from a recognized secondary institution
- Holders of A Level with two Principal passes or equivalent in relevant subjects.
- Holders of a P1 certificate from a two-year post secondary training institution recognized by Senate.
- Holders of a Higher National Diploma in relevant fields and should have attained an aggregate of C in KCSE
- Holders of a Degree certificate from a recognized University
- Equivalent qualifications to the above from institutions recognized by Senate
Registration of courses
Learners will register for education courses in the following areas;
- Psychology
- Curriculum and planning
- Education Communication Technology
- Educational Foundations
In addition to education courses, learners shall register their specializations drawn from the following areas;
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physical Education and Sport
A candidate may, upon giving acceptable reasons, may be allowed to withdraw temporarily from the programme.
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Careers
Attachment Opportunities
Attachment may be done at any of the listed facilities:
- Public and private secondary schools
- Diploma Colleges that teach relevant subject combinations
Career opportunities
The following are employment opportunities and future prospects for B.Ed. (Science):
- Professional graduate teachers in both public and private sectors.
- Researchers in Education/Industrial/Agricultural and Technical Institutions
- Information technologist and trainers
- Curriculum development personnel in Mathematics and Science based Subjects.
- Education administrators in both private and public sectors.
- Advanced training in tertiary institutions leading to Masters and Doctorate degrees.
- Personnel involved in public administration and research in general.
Fees and Funding
| BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - E35 -55UNITS | |||
| Year 1 - 16UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total |
| TUITION | 108,000.00 | 108,000.00 | 216,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | - | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | - | 7,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000.00 | 8,000.00 | 16,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | - | 2,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | - | 5,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | - | 4,000.00 |
| TOTALS | 144,750.00 | 118,250.00 | 263,000.00 |
| Year 2 - 13UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total |
| TUITION | 108,000.00 | 108,000.00 | 216,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| EXAMINATION FEES - PER UNIT @1000 | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | 13,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 | |
| TOTALS | 138,250.00 | 116,750.00 | 255,000.00 |
| Year 3 - 15UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total |
| TUITION | 108,000.00 | 108,000.00 | 216,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 7,500.00 | 7,500.00 | 15,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 | |
| TOTALS | 139,250.00 | 117,750.00 | 257,000.00 |
| Year 4 - 11UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly Total |
| TUITION | 108,000.00 | 108,000.00 | 216,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 | |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,500.00 | 5,500.00 | 11,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 | |
| TOTALS | 137,250.00 | 115,750.00 | 253,000.00 |
| Grand totals | 1,028,000.00 | ||