Subject Combination for STEM Pathway in Kenya — All 236 Combinations

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Subject Combination for STEM Pathway in Kenya — All Combinations

Q: How many subject combinations are there in the STEM pathway?

There are 236 subject combinations in the STEM pathway, split across three tracks: Pure Sciences (36), Applied Sciences (86), and Technical Studies (114).

The STEM pathway is one of three Grade 10 Senior School pathways under Kenya’s CBC system, and the one most learners and parents ask about first. It splits into three tracks — Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Technical Studies — covering 236 official subject combinations in total. Below you’ll find every one, searchable by track or subject, plus what each track actually leads to.

236

STEM combinations

Tracks

511

Total (all pathways)

The 3 STEM Tracks — and What They Lead To

Pure Sciences 36 combinations

Built around Core Mathematics paired with Biology, Chemistry and Physics — the most exam-intensive of the three STEM tracks, and the one universities weight most heavily for science-based degree programmes.

Career fitMedicine, pharmacy, nursing and other health sciences; engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical); actuarial science and pure research; any KUCCPS cluster that demands strong Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Physics grades.

Applied Sciences 86 combinations

Mixes science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, General Science) with practical and business-facing ones — Agriculture, Computer Studies, Business Studies, Home Science, Marine & Fisheries. The most flexible track, and the largest by combination count.

Career fitAgribusiness and agronomy, IT and computer science, food science and nutrition, fisheries and marine sciences, aviation-adjacent careers, and business-facing science roles.

Technical Studies 114 combinations

The largest STEM track, leaning into hands-on trade subjects — Electricity, Metal Work, Wood Work, Power Mechanics, Media Technology — usually paired with Geography, Business Studies or a core science.

Career fitTVET and artisan/craft-level trades (electrical installation, motor vehicle mechanics, welding and fabrication, carpentry and joinery), media production and technology, and technical diploma or certificate routes at KMTC-style and TVETA-registered institutions.

Browse All 236 STEM Combinations

Showing 1–40 of 236 combinations

Code	Track	Subjects

Tip: Searching “Core Mathematics” shows you every combination that requires it — useful for narrowing down options if your child scored well in Maths specifically.

FAQ: STEM Subject Combinations

How many subject combinations are there in the STEM pathway?

236 combinations, split across three tracks: Pure Sciences (36), Applied Sciences (86), and Technical Studies (114).

What is the difference between Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences and Technical Studies?

Pure Sciences combinations are built around Core Mathematics with Biology, Chemistry and Physics, aimed at university science, engineering and medicine routes. Applied Sciences blends subjects like Agriculture, Computer Studies and Business Studies for practical, industry-facing careers. Technical Studies leans into hands-on trades such as Electricity, Metal Work, Power Mechanics and Media Technology, feeding directly into TVET and technical careers.

Which subject combination is marketable in the STEM pathway?

Combinations anchored on Core Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology (Pure Sciences) open the widest range of university placements in engineering, medicine and technology. That said, Applied Sciences and Technical Studies combinations feed directly into high-demand TVET and technical careers, so marketability really depends on the learner’s target career, not the track alone.

Do I need Core Mathematics for every STEM combination?

No. Core Mathematics is compulsory for most Pure Sciences combinations and many Technical Studies ones, but a number of Applied Sciences and Technical Studies combinations are built around General Science instead. Check the specific combination code above to confirm.

Is Agriculture part of the STEM pathway?

Yes. Agriculture sits within the Applied Sciences track, one of the three tracks under the STEM pathway.

Source note: This list is compiled from the official KEMIS Senior School Subject Combinations dataset (selection-placement.kemis.go.ke). Combinations and school offerings may be revised between selection cycles — always confirm your specific placement on the official portal.

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Sourced from the official KEMIS Senior School Subject Combinations dataset. Last verified: September 2026.

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