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Top hardest courses in Kenyan universities?

Hi, I was looking into studying in Kenya post-high school. Can anyone provide information on which courses are considered the hardest in Kenyan universities? Any personal experiences?

a month ago

The level of difficulty for university courses often depends on an individual's personal strengths, interests, and study habits. But commonly, students across the globe identify certain fields of study as more challenging due to the intense workload, complexity of the subject matter or rigorous grading standards. Based on my knowledge, here are a few courses in Kenyan universities that typically come with a higher degree of difficulty:

1. Medicine and Surgery: This course is offered in universities like the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University. It's considered one of the most challenging due to the amount and complexity of coursework, abstract concepts, and the high-stakes nature of the profession.

2. Engineering: Particularly, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering programs can be tough. They often involve heavy mathematics, complex technical principles, and often large project workloads.

3. Actuarial Science: Offered in universities like Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. It's notorious for its heavy emphasis on mathematics, statistics, and economics.

4. Pharmacy: Also considered difficult due to its intensity in chemistry and biology, clinical knowledge, and the high level of precision required.

5. Law: This is another challenging course due to the massive amount of reading, case studies, and the high level of critical thinking required.

This list is by no means exhaustive and it's also essential to remember that the perceived difficulty of a course often depends significantly on an individual's aptitude and passion for the subject. It's advisable to choose a course based on your own interests and career aspirations, not solely based on general perceptions of difficulty.

a month ago

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