Natural environments and wildlife is the study of the relationships between living organisms in natural environments in order to protect nature and wildlife.

Chemistry is the study of substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.

Earth sciences is the study of the composition and structure of the earth including the hydrosphere and the atmosphere.

Physics is the study of properties and interactions of matter and energy. It includes the study of astronomy and space science.

Mathematics is the study of abstract deductive systems. It includes algebra, arithmetic, geometry, real and complex analysis and pure and applied mathematics.

Statistics is the study of collecting, describing, arranging and analysing numerical data. The study of probability theory and actuarial science is included

Inter-disciplinary or broad programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is devoted to natural sciences, mathematics and statistics are classified here.

Information technology is the study of selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies to meeting the technological needs of business, government, healthcare, schools, TVET institution and other kinds of organisations.

Software Engineering is the study of systematic software development and maintenance of systems that behave reliably and efficiently, affordable to develop and maintain and built to customers’ specifications.

Computer Science is the study of theory and algorithmic foundations in the development of computer technology in Robotics, Computer Vision, Intelligent Systems, Bioinformatics, Forensic Computing and other exciting areas.

Computer use is the study of using computers and computer software and applications for different purposes. These programmes are generally of short duration.

Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is devoted to information and communication technologies (ICTs) are classified here.

Chemical engineering and processes is the study of planning, designing, and developing products and processes where chemical and physical changes occur. It includes designing chemical plants and control systems.