Explainer: STEM – Pure Sciences Pathway

By Editorial Team

February 21, 2026

Cluster C1 National High Senior Secondary School’s CBE Subjects, Pathways, Contacts, Location, Fees, Admission, Photos {Full Details}

Code: ST1045 (STEM – Pure Sciences Pathway)

This pathway has the following Subjects: Biology, Chemistry & Physics

This is one of the strongest science combinations under the Kenyan CBE framework and opens doors to many competitive careers.

Careers for Code: ST1045 (STEM – Pure Sciences Pathway)

Students taking this pathway will qualify for any of these career opportunities:

🔬 Health & Life Sciences

Medicine (MBChB)
Pharmacy
Nursing
Dentistry
Medical Laboratory Science
Biomedical Science
Public Health
Veterinary Medicine

⚙️ Engineering & Technology

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

🧪 Physical & Chemical Sciences

Chemistry (Industrial / Analytical / Environmental)
Physics
Materials Science
Nuclear Science
Renewable Energy Technology

🌱 Biological & Environmental Sciences

Biotechnology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Environmental Science
Environmental Health
Conservation Biology
Food Science & Technology

🧠 Research, Education & Academia

Scientific Researcher
University Lecturer
Secondary School Teacher (Science subjects)
Laboratory Technologist

🏭 Applied & Industrial Careers

Quality Control Analyst
Pharmaceutical Production
Chemical Plant Technologist
Environmental Impact Assessment Officer
Occupational Health & Safety Officer

🚀 Emerging & Modern Fields

Nanotechnology
Forensic Science
Space Science & Astronomy
Climate Science
Data Science (with additional math/ICT training)

📌This pathway is Best for learners who:

👉Enjoy experiments and problem-solving
👉Are aiming for medicine, engineering, pharmacy, or research
👉Plan to pursue competitive STEM university courses

Thought you should know.