Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology): Latest KUCCPS Cut-off Points and Universities
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) is offered by 6 universities in Kenya through KUCCPS, under cluster 9. The latest cut-offs on record run from 14.796 (Kisii University, 2024) to 29.629 (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2025).
Do you qualify for Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)?
Enter your KCSE grades and see every degree programme you qualify for in seconds.
Check my eligibilityMinimum subject requirements
- Subject 1: Mathematics A, minimum C
- Subject 2: Biology, minimum C
- Subject 3: Chemistry, minimum C
Universities offering Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Sorted from the lowest to the highest cut-off. For each university we show the latest cut-off available (2025 where published, otherwise 2024 or 2023). A cut-off is the cluster points of the last student admitted, so it is a guide, not a guarantee. Minimum subject requirements are usually the same at every university, but cut-offs differ. Confirm on the official KUCCPS portal before you apply.
- Kisii University
Kisii CountyPublicCluster 9Code 1087226
14.796
2024 cut-off
- Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
Kakamega CountyPublicCluster 9Code 1082226
14.796
2024 cut-off
- Meru University of Science and Technology
Meru CountyPublicCluster 9Code 1240226
14.796
2024 cut-off
- Pwani University
Kilifi CountyPublicCluster 9Code 1117226
14.796
2024 cut-off
- Kenyatta University
Nairobi CountyPublicCluster 9Code 1111226
24.579
2025 cut-off
Earlier cut-offs: 2024: 22.345
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kiambu CountyPublicCluster 9Code 1249226
29.629
2025 cut-off
Earlier cut-offs: 2024: 28.953
Common questions
Which universities offer Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) in Kenya?
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) is offered through KUCCPS by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenyatta University, Kisii University, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology, Meru University of Science and Technology, Pwani University.
What is the KUCCPS cut-off for Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)?
Based on the latest figures on record, cut-off points for Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) range from 14.796 to 29.629 depending on the university. Cut-offs change every year, so treat them as a guide, not a guarantee.
What does a KUCCPS cut-off point mean?
A cut-off point is the cluster points of the last student admitted into a programme. KUCCPS uses the latest published cut-off as a guide when placing students, so being above it improves your chances but is not a guarantee. Minimum subject requirements are usually the same at every university, but cut-offs differ, which is why you can qualify for a course at one university and not at another.
Which cluster is Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) in?
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) falls under KUCCPS cluster 9. Your cluster points for that cluster are calculated from your KCSE subject grades.
How can I check if I qualify for Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)?
Enter your KCSE grades into the CourseChecker degree tool. It calculates your cluster points and lists every degree programme you qualify for, including this one if you meet the cut-off and the subject requirements.
Other courses in cluster 9
CourseChecker is an independent helper, not KUCCPS. You apply and get placed on the official KUCCPS portal. Cut-off points are taken from previous placements and can change every year.