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STEM Pathway

Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences & Technical Studies

The STEM pathway is the largest of Kenya's three CBC senior school career pathways, offered by 10,509 of the 10,651 registered senior schools analyzed. It groups three tracks: Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Technical Studies.

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Pure Sciences

Offered by 10,509 schools. Centered on Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, this track leads toward medicine, pure science degrees, and research careers.

Subject combinationSchools offering it
Biology, Chemistry, Physics10,509
Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry5,105
Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry2,272
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Studies1,708
Biology, Building & Construction, Chemistry339
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Applied Sciences

Offered by 8,705 schools. Combines science with practical/applied subjects like Agriculture and Computer Studies -- geared toward agribusiness, applied technology, and engineering-adjacent careers.

Subject combinationSchools offering it
Agriculture, Geography, Physics2,907
Business Studies, Computer Studies, Physics1,897
Agriculture, Computer Studies, Physics1,739
Agriculture, Biology, Geography1,685
Biology, Business Studies, Computer Studies1,443
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Technical Studies

Offered by 1,695 schools -- the smallest STEM track by school count, focused on hands-on technical and vocational subjects like Electricity and Home Science.

Subject combinationSchools offering it
Computer Studies, Electricity, Geography418
Electricity, Geography, Physics410
Chemistry, Electricity, Geography355
Biology, Electricity, Geography251
Electricity, General Science, Home Science161
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Other pathways

See the Social Sciences pathway or Arts & Sports Science pathway, or go back to the pathways overview.