Agriculture

Bachelor of Education in Agricultural Education Science

The Bachelor of Education in Agricultural Education Science is a four-year programme that combines agricultural education with science teaching. Students study agricultural science, biological science, education theory, teaching methods, curriculum development and educational psychology, developing skills for teaching agriculture and science in schools. The programme prepares graduates for dual-subject teaching roles in agricultural and science education.

Students develop competencies in agricultural science, biological science, teaching methods, curriculum development, classroom management, educational assessment, laboratory management and school farming. They learn to teach agricultural and science subjects, manage laboratories and school farms, develop curricula and assess student learning. The programme covers both agricultural science and general science education.

In Kenya, science and agriculture are both priority areas in the education system. The Competency-Based Curriculum emphasises practical science and agriculture. Secondary schools require teachers for both agriculture and science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). TSC employs teachers with dual-subject qualifications. Kenya's focus on STEM education and agricultural transformation creates demand. Graduates find roles in secondary schools, teacher training colleges, agricultural institutions and educational organisations.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, laboratory sessions, teaching practice, school farm practicals, field visits and research projects. Students conduct science experiments, develop lesson plans, teach agriculture and science classes, manage laboratories and farms. The programme includes a final-year research project.

Graduates pursue careers as agriculture and science teachers, laboratory managers, curriculum developers, agricultural education officers and teacher educators. Some work in secondary schools teaching agriculture and biology or chemistry. Others join teacher training colleges or educational organisations.

This programme is ideal for individuals with science aptitude, agricultural interest and teaching passion. Students who enjoy science, agriculture and education will find this programme particularly suitable.

Duration: 4 years
Public, up to: Ksh 167,270
Private, up to: Ksh 162,495
Job market: Moderate

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time
Attachment: 3 months
Average class: 35 students
Award: Bachelor

What you study

10 subjects

Agricultural Science and Crop Production
Biological Science and Biology Education
Chemistry for Agricultural Education
Educational Psychology and Learning Theory
Teaching Methods for Science and Agriculture
Curriculum Development for Science Education
Animal Science and Livestock Production
Laboratory Management and Safety
School Farm Management and Practical Agriculture
Research Methods in Science and Agricultural Education

Modules

12 in the programme

Introduction to Agricultural Education
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Foundations of agricultural education, including history, philosophy and the role of agriculture in education
Biological Science and Biology Education
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Biological Science and Biology Education: Biological principles and methods for teaching biology in secondary schools Covers cellular processes, organismal biology, and ecological relationships.
Educational Psychology and Learning Theory
Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore
Psychological principles of learning, including theories of learning and motivation
Chemistry for Agricultural Education
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Chemistry for Agricultural Education: Chemical principles relevant to agriculture and methods for teaching chemistry Covers theoretical principles, laboratory techniques, and industrial applications.
Teaching Methods for Science and Agriculture
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Teaching strategies and methods for science and agricultural subjects in secondary schools
Crop Science and Production
Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore
Principles of crop production, including agronomy, crop protection and crop husbandry
Animal Science and Livestock Production
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Principles of animal science, including livestock production, health and management
Curriculum Development for Science Education
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Curriculum design principles for science and agricultural education, including CBC implementation
Laboratory Management and Safety
Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore
Management of science laboratories, including safety, equipment and experiment preparation
School Farm Management and Practical Agriculture
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
School Farm Management and Practical Agriculture: Management of school farms and practical agriculture instruction for students Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisationa...
Research Project
Year 4Semester 23 creditsCore
Independent research on a selected agricultural or science education topic producing a scholarly dissertation
Teaching Practice
Year 4Semester 36 creditsCore
Supervised teaching practice in a secondary school, delivering science and agricultural education lessons

Specialisations

Biology Education
Specialization in Biology Education, preparing graduates for careers such as teacher. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
School Farm Management
Specialization in School Farm Management, preparing graduates for careers such as agribusiness-manager.
Curriculum Development
Specialization in Curriculum Development, preparing graduates for careers such as teacher. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Agricultural Science Education
Specialization in Agricultural Science Education, preparing graduates for careers such as agricultural-extension-officer.
Laboratory Management
Specialization in Laboratory Management, preparing graduates for careers such as teacher. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Chemistry Education
Specialization in Chemistry Education, preparing graduates for careers such as teacher. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.

A day as a student

A typical day combines morning lectures on agricultural or biological science with afternoon laboratory sessions or teaching practice. Students may conduct experiments, develop lesson plans, teach science and agriculture classes or manage school farm activities.

The trade offs

In its favour

Dual-subject qualification increases employability
STEM and agriculture are priority areas in Kenya
Diverse career paths in education and agricultural sector
Practical skills in both laboratory and farm settings

Against it

Requires competence in both science and agriculture
May require working in rural schools with limited facilities
Balancing two subject areas can be demanding
Some roles may require additional science or agricultural certifications

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 303 agriculture courses

Public167k to 167k

167k at Egerton University167k at Egerton University

Private162k to 162k

162k at Kabarak University162k at Kabarak University

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

Egerton ~167,270/yr SSP (eafinder). Kabarak 162,495/yr (KUCCPS B.Ed Science).

Students may access HELB loans and county bursaries. Some schools and agricultural organisations offer stipends during teaching practice periods.

Funding options

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
LoanKsh 60,000
National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)
Bursary
County Government Bursaries
Bursary

Scholarships

5 recorded

County Government Bursaries
BursaryKenyan
Residents of respective counties
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities
Higher Education Fund (HEF)
BursaryKenyan
Kenyan undergraduate students placed by KUCCPS in public universities
TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship at Egerton University
ScholarshipKenyan
Students admitted to agriculture, natural resources and food science programmes at Egerton University
TSC Teacher Training Support
BursaryKenyan
Teachers and trainee teachers in recognised institutions

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C+
Alternative entry: Relevant diploma or equivalent qualification

English/Kiswahili
C+
Mathematics A/B or Biology or any Group II
C+
Biology or Chemistry or Agriculture
C+
Any Group II, III, IV or V subject
C+

How you are assessed

4 components

Final Examination
Coursework40% of the mark
Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
Coursework25% of the mark
Research Project
Coursework100% of the mark
Laboratory Work and Teaching Practice
Coursework35% of the mark

Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). TSC registration is required for teaching in public schools in Kenya.

Accredited by

Commission for University Education (CUE)
InstitutionalRequired
Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
InstitutionalRequired

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

Agriculture and Science Teacher
Moderate demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 120,000
Teaches agriculture and science subjects in secondary schools
Curriculum Developer
Moderate demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 150,000
Develops science and agricultural education curricula and learning materials
Teacher Educator
Low demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 150,000
Trains future teachers in agricultural and science education at teacher training colleges
Agricultural Education Officer
Moderate demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 130,000
Coordinates agricultural education programmes in government or educational organisations
Laboratory Manager
Moderate demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 130,000
Manages science laboratories in schools and educational institutions

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as agriculture and science teachers, laboratory managers, curriculum developers, agricultural education officers and teacher educators in secondary schools, teacher training colleges, agricultural institutions and educational organisations.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

Microsoft Excel
SoftwarePrimary
Spreadsheet for educational data management, extension planning and IT project tracking.
PowerPoint
SoftwarePrimary
Presentation tool for teaching, farmer training and extension education sessions.
SPSS
Software
Statistical analysis software for educational and extension research.
Google Classroom
Software
Learning management system for agricultural education and online teaching.
KoboToolbox
Software
Mobile data collection tool for field surveys and extension needs assessment.

Certifications

Industry links

Common misconceptions

Agricultural education science is just about farming
The programme combines agricultural science with biology and chemistry education, preparing graduates for dual-subject teaching.
Teaching agriculture and science limits career options
Dual-subject qualification makes graduates more employable as they can teach both agriculture and science subjects.
You need to be from a farming background
The programme teaches agricultural and science concepts from foundational levels, though interest in both fields is important.
Agricultural education is not a science subject
Agricultural education incorporates biological, chemical and physical science principles applied to agriculture.