Freshwater and marine ecosystems are critical areas of concern world-wide due to tremendous anthropogenic perturbations and global climate change. High food demand from an increasing population has driven exploitation of aquatic resources, creating challenges that remain unaddressed due to a shortage of well-trained personnel. Therefore, this curriculum addresses the urgent need to train skilled aquatic scientists in alignment with Kenya Vision 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The programme prepares students to teach, research, advise, and formulate policy for the sustainable use, management, and conservation of aquatic systems. Upon completion, graduates will be equipped to:

• Engage in self-employment pathways (e.g., as commercial aquaculturists) or expert technical consulting.
• Drive baseline progress within fisheries management, policy-making sectors, and environmental health assessment bodies.
• Apply baseline research skills, values, and laboratory/field techniques to pursue advanced postgraduate degrees in limnology, applied ecology, marine biology, and environmental science.

Admission of learners into this programme will follow Egerton University Statute 37 (2) of 2023. Candidates must have attained a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent, with the following subject allocations:

Alternative Pathways: Candidates holding a recognized Diploma in a related discipline with a Credit pass or above may be considered. Admission is also open to other degree holders meeting the minimum prerequisites.