KUCCPS Courses Where Physics Is Compulsory

For applicants applying for placement by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) subject requirement is characterized by various degree programs that involve clustering subjects.

A major required subjects in STEM-stemming courses at most universities is Physics.

Below are at least 15 degree programmes where Physics is compulsory, outlining the minimum KCSE Physics grade required for eligibility based on official cluster guides, KUCCPS placement documents, and verified institutional requirements across Kenyan public universities.

Successful university admission via KUCCPS requires an overall mean grade of C+ (Plus), and beyond that, certain degree clusters specify compulsory subjects including Mathematics and Physics with at least a C+ in Physics for competitive science and engineering programmes.

Physics is integral to many science and technology disciplines because it supports analytical reasoning and practical problem-solving essential in engineering, physical sciences, applied sciences, and computing.

KUCCPS organizes courses into clusters; for many technical clusters, Physics is a required subject and often a minimum grade of C+ in KCSE Physics is mandated.

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Courses Requiring Physics and Their Minimum KCSE Physics Grade

The following courses are confirmed from official KUCCPS cluster guides and reputable university admission sources as requiring Physics as compulsory, with minimum grades where specified:

Bachelor of Science in Physics – Physics C+
Bachelor of Engineering (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Computer Science – Physics C+
Bachelor of Engineering Physics – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Architecture/Architectural Studies – Physics C+
Bachelor of Technology (Technical & Applied Physics) – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Engineering-related Technologies – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Technology – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences (General Science) – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Physics with IT/Appropriate Technology – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology/Astronomy and related physical sciences – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering or related Physics-based engineering – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication or Electronics Engineering – Physics C+
Bachelor of Science in Geospatial/Surveying Technology – Physics C+

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Subjects Backing Physics Entry Requirements

In KUCCPS clusters, Physics frequently appears as a compulsory cluster subject alongside Mathematics and another science (like Chemistry or Biology), depending on the programme group.

Most engineering and physical science degrees require a minimum of C+ in Physics, though some institutions may use Physics as a supporting subject with equivalent pass (C Plain) in rare cases determined by internal admission policies outside KUCCPS standard clusters.

The specific Physics grade requirement may vary slightly between universities and specific courses, but the cluster minimum remains a reliable baseline for placement eligibility.

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