Programmes

Mode of Study: Part time

Duration: 2 years

Minimum Entry Requirements

a) A holder of a Post Graduate Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology from DeKUT, or an equivalent qualification, which is recognized by the University Senate as an adequate prerequisite for the Masters of Science in Geothermal Energy Technology, will join the program in the second year of study.

b) A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree of at least second class honours, upper division, or equivalent qualification in a related field, like Geosciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geospatial Information, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics which is recognized by the University Senate as an adequate prerequisite for the Post Graduate Diploma in Geothermal Technology.

c) A holder of a Bachelor of Science of an Engineering degree (in any field), with at least Second Class Honours, upper division, from a recognized University in Engineering disciplines or equivalent qualification in a related field, like Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Chemical Engineering or an Engineering degree which is recognized by the university senate as being of equivalent academic status.

d) A holder of a Bachelor of Science of a Science & Engineering degree, with Second Class honours- Lower division in the Engineering disciplines outlined above and with at least 2 years work experience.

Mode of Study: Part time

Duration: 2 years

Minimum Entry Requirements

a) A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree of at least second class honors, upper division, or equivalent qualification in a related field, like Geosciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geospatial Information, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics which is recognized by the University Senate as an adequate prerequisite for the Post Graduate Diploma in Geothermal Technology.

b) A holder of a Bachelor’s of Science of an Engineering degree (in any field), with at least Second Class Honors, upper division, from a recognized University in Engineering disciplines or equivalent qualification in a related field, like Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Chemical Engineering or an Engineering degree which is recognized by the university senate as being of equivalent academic status.

c) A holder of a Bachelor of Science of a Science & Engineering degree, with Second Class honors- Lower division in the Engineering disciplines outlined above and with at least 2 years work experience.

Mode of Study: Full Time

Duration: 4 Years

Admission Requirements

a) Each student who is registered in the GeTRI must have satisfied the minimum requirement for the Institute, which is an average of C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and a minimum of C+ in mathematics and a C+ in any 2 of the subjects indicated below:-

i) Physics

ii) Chemistry

iii) Geography

iv) Biology

v) Biological Sciences

vi) Physical Sciences

Or

b) KNEC Diploma in earth science or related fields and a mean grade of C in KCSE or equivalent from other institutions outside Kenya.

c) Any other qualifications recognised by Senate as being of equivalent academic status to (a) and (b) above.

Rationale of the Programme

Geologists are useful scientists who make great contributions in studying some of society’s most important problems, such as energy, water, mineral resources, the environment; climate change and natural hazards like landslides, volcanoes, earthquakes, and floods. Due to an increasing population, there is growing demand for supply of raw materials (minerals, energy and water) for economies around the globe.
These resources are getting scarce year by year and the situation is becoming a major environmental, economic, societal and even political issue for countries. Knowledge on raw materials and their management, including economics, assessment of reserves, expert site studies and process management is important.
The aim is to contribute to the security of these supplies. GeTRI offers three programs; BSc Geology, Post Graduate Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology, and MSc Geothermal Energy Technology.