Nutrition and Dietetics is one of the departments in Mount Kenya University which offer the programmes: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, a diploma in Clinical and Community Nutrition and a certificate in Clinical and Community Nutrition. This department was created due to the high incidence and prevalence of preventable diseases, the emergence of new diseases, food insecurity and the need for proper nutrition which led to high demand of the training institution to offer nutrition related courses.

This department therefore opt to offer the courses named above through block semester and tri-semester mode of delivery which encourage methods that encourage learner-centered active learning which include lectures, tutorials, group discussion, demonstrations, assignments, laboratory practicals, field trips and research projects. This programme takes a period of four academic years in which the students should have completed a total of 56 units and pass all of them, undertake one field industrial attachment equivalent to seven units and write a research project comprising of two units for the full qualification for the certification of the Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Entry Requirements to the undergraduate programme:

Direct Entry;

All the students admitted in the school of Health Science, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics to pursue Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics must satisfy the requirements that:

i)                    They must satisfy the common university requirements for admission or candidates should be a Holder of Division II at KCE or EACE or KACE with at least two principals

Or

ii)                   A diploma from a recognized institution in the following areas: Nutrition and Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Community Health, and other health related courses recognized by the University Senate.

iii)                 In addition, candidates must have obtained at least a C (plain) the minimum cut-off points drawn from KCSE and C (plain) level or its equivalent for each of the following subjects: Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry or Physical Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, English or Kiswahili.

Entry Vide University Bridging;

A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking a cluster subject either Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry/ Physical Science, Biology/Biological Science, English or Kiswahili.

A holder of EACE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of two principals and lacking O level cluster subject grade as explained above.

The course can also be undertaken through credit transfers and exemptions depending on the qualification of the applicants. Through Credit transfer policy;

i)                    The applicant must have attained the pass mark in the subjects considered for the credit transfer/exemption from an institution recognized by the senate.

ii)                   The applicants must have passed the final examination of the year in which the subjected to be exempted was examined. There also exist conditions seeking the transfer/exemption for a particular subject which are: – the applicants shall pay a non-refundable credit transfer/exemption fee as determined by the School of Board and approved by the senate, a formal application on a prescribed form should be lodged with the Dean of School, the application should include justification and documentary support for the exemption to be considered, the school of board may require the applicant to sit for an examination and no exemption shall be granted for professional of clinical subjects.

Nutrition and Dietetics degree Registration:

After the applicants have been successfully enrolled for the programme, they should ensure that they all fully registered by paying the full fees as per semester or academic year and filing various application forms from the university as detailed in the fee structure and registration regulations provided in the Students Information handbook.

 

 

 

 

 

Thika technical training institute is located in Thika town at college house 1st floor along university way. It is a TIVET institution in Kenya and was started in 1887. The institute aim at providing training research and outreach programs that give trainees skills and knowledge which they use to enable economic growth and self-reliance through creation of employment.

The institute work hard to ensure that it emerges as center of excellence in entrepreneurial, technical and vocational training. It targets to achieve this through team work, transparency, fairness, and equity, quatity training, ethical practice, respect of rule of law, accountability and efficiency; which are the core values of the institute.The institute has ten departments where certificate , diploma, higher diploma and artisan courses are offered. The institute has three intakes every year; January, July and September intakes.

Diploma courses:

a)      Information technology

b)      Information communication technology

c)      Analytical chemistry

d)      Pharmaceatical technology

e)      Applied Biology

f)       Mechanical engineering (production option)

g)      Mechanical Engineering(plant option)

h)      Community development

i)        Human resources management

j)        Supply chain management

k)      Business management

l)        Supply management

m)   Electrical and electronic technology(power option)

n)      Electrical and electronic technology(telecommunication option)

o)      Building technology

p)      Building construction

q)      Civil engineering

r)       Quantity surveying

s)       Automotive Engineering

Certificate courses

a)      Craft certificate in general agriculture

b)      Artisan certificate in Agricultural Mechanics

c)      Craft certificate in agricultural Engineering

d)      Craft certificate in automotive Engineering

e)      Artisan in electrical Installation

f)       Certificate in electrical and electronic technology(telecommunication option)

g)      Certificate in electrical and electronic technology(power option)

h)      Single and computer Secretarial certificate

i)        Certificate in Accounting technician

j)        Certificate in Public accountant

k)      Certificate in Business administration

l)        Certificate in Social works

m)   Certificate in Mchanical Engineering(production option)

n)      Certificate in technology science laboratory

o)      Certificate in information technology

 

For more information contact Thika TTI through:

Address- P.O Box 91 Thika, Kenya.

[email protected]

Tel-06721931

Due to advancement of education systems in Kenya, majority of people can know learn while working. Those who cannot afford to travel to main campus of the university an also learn through distance learning. The University of Nairobi (UoN) introduce is one of the universities in Kenya that introduced the programme (continuing and distance education) to cater for those who want to study while working and also those who can afford to travel to main campus for studies.

The programmes offered at the school of continuing and distance education are on the basis of part time, full time and distance. Diploma and certificate courses are offered on part time only, education courses are on distance learning basis while postgraduate courses are on part time basis.

Certificate programmes offered at the school of continuing and distance education includes certificate in:

• Guidance and Counselling.
• Public Relation.
• Purchasing and Supplies Management.
• Personnel Management.
• Human Resource Management.
• Adult Education and Community Development.
• Youth in Development Work.

The diploma courses offered at school of continuing and distance education includes:

• Dip. in Business Management.
• Dip. in Public Relations.
• Dip. in Human Resource Management.
• Dip. in Purchasing and Supplies Management.
• Dip. in Guidance and Counselling.

The degree programmes available at the school of continuing and distance education (University of Nairobi) are:

• B.Ed Arts.
• B.Ed Science.
• Bachelor of Arts in Project Planning and Management.

The postgraduate programmes offered at the school of continuing and distance education include:

• PGD in Education.
• PGD in Adult Education and Community Development.
• M.A in Distance Education.
• M.A in Project Planning and Management.
• Ph.D in Distance Education.

All evening and Saturdays postgraduate programmes are taught at the following extra mural centers of the university of Nairobi; Nairobi, Kakamega, Kisumu, Meru, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisii and Kapenguria.

If you wish to know more information pertaining the courses offered at school of continuing and distance education, contact:

The Department of Distance Studies

Telephone: 0724922384 or any UoN Extra Mural Centre or

The Dean School of Continuing and Distance Education

P.O. Box 92, Kikuyu,

Telephone: 066 32020 Extension 066-331335

Fax: 066-331335                 

Email: [email protected].

Kenyatta University offers Bachelor of Science in Crop Improvement and Protection undergraduate course to all individuals who qualify. The program runs for a period of four years with each student required to complete a minimum of 54 units. During the duration of the undergraduate degree program, students are required to undertake a field attachment. This field attachment takes place after the completion of the third year and it involves each student being attached to an institution for a period of three months. There are several requirements that individuals should meet in order to be eligible to undertake the course. These are:

Bachelor of Science in Crop Improvement and Protection Admission Criteria

• Applicants should have the minimum University entrance requirement of Mean grade of C+ (plus) or equivalent.
  
  

• Applicants should also have acquired at least C+ in Biology/Biological Sciences with at least C+ in two other subjects such as Agriculture, Chemistry, Geography, Physical Science/Physics.

• Applicants should have acquired a Grade C (plain) in Mathematics or an equivalent.

• Applicants who have attained Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE or equivalent and who have a Diploma from a recognized institution with at least a credit pass in relevant fields are also eligible to undertake the course.

During the third year of field attachment the students will be examined by a university supervisor. This will be done twice and each field course trip course will be examined via students’ diary, a written examination and a report. In addition, each student undertaking the Bachelor of Science in crop improvement and Protection will be required to undertake a research project. The research project shall be done in the fourth year of study and it will constitute of two units.

Fee Structure for Bachelor of Science in Crop Improvement and Protection

The tuition fee for the degree course is as follows: Regular tuition is Ksh 120,000 per annum for East African students. Non East Africans, students who come from other parts of the world, are required to pay a fee of Ksh 175,000. Apart from the regular fee, there is a statutory fee of Ksh 21,200 per annum. For more information contact:

The Dean School Of Agriculture

P.O. Box 43844, (00100), Nairobi

Email: [email protected]  , [email protected]

Personal e-mail :  [email protected] 

Telephone number 8710901 Extension 3634.

Telecom wireless +254 – 202300126

Corporate reach +254 – 202310599, Fax 811575.

KCA University in Kenya has been in operation since 1989, when it was registered and recognized as a CPA center in Nairobi. Since then, KCA University has been in the forefront in producing qualified and competitive graduates in Kenya. KCA has now diversified its objectives and introduced other academic courses such as IT and Bachelor of Commerce in Kenya.

Recently KCA University was recognized as the 3rd best business university in Kenya after KEMU and Catholic University under private category of Kenya universities, which has busted its credibility as many students are now enrolling. KCA has three intakes in Kenya every year; January, May and September. If you miss an intake, you can always hit the next intake after a three months time.

If you looking forward to enrolling in a business related course in Kenya, then you should consider KCA University. KCA University in Kenya has qualified lecturers, conducive environment, safe and up to date facilities, which give it a great advantage over other universities in Kenya. KCA’s geographical location in Kenya has also contributed to its growth as many students can easily access the facilities.

Applicants in KCA University are required to ensure that they meet the minimum requirements for the course they wish to enroll. To confirm entry requirements on courses in KCA University in Kenya, you can visit the faculty or the KCA website. Formal application for admission in KCA University is made on an application form which is also downloaded from the website.  Some of the courses offered include: CISA & CISM, Undergraduate courses, School of Professional Programs, MSc, MBA, & Postgraduate courses.

You can download application forms for all the above courses from the University website in Kenya. The application for admission in KCA University in Kenya requires the following copies of documents to be attached: National ID /Birth Certificate/ Passport, O-level certificate/Result slip, Two colour passport-size photographs, Certificates of approved professional /academic qualifications (In some cases a C.V.)

It should be noted that all applications for courses in KCA University should be done at least a month before the commencement of the program and dropped or sent to this address: Office of The Registrar KCA University along Thika Road, Ruaraka. P.O. Box 56808-00200 Nairobi. You can go to KCA website on www.kca.ac.ke

Accredited in 1970 to offer degree programs, Nairobi University is a public university in Kenya. It has been chartered by the commission of higher education in 2013 to offer a degree in humanities and Art. The students have a wide range of options in departmental training that include;

 

• History and archaeological studies
• Literature
• Linguistics
• Arabic
• Korean culture
• German studies
• Kiswahili
• Confucius
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Political science and public administration
• Communication skills and studies
• French
• Library and information services

 

Admission criteria

To qualify to pursue a degree program in Arts and humanities, there are certain requirements that the university has put in place for individuals. For the student to be eligible he/she should have attained;

• At least KCSE (Mean C+) and C+ passes in each of the four cluster subjects: Mathematics, Physics, geography and history
• Or any Group III, IV and V; or Advanced Level Certificate: Two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics with subsidiary pass in physical sciences
• Or an ordinary Diploma from a recognized institution with Credit Passes in the relevant subjects; or
• Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution with passes in relevant subjects; or
• Technical/Science Diploma from a recognized institution with Credit Passes in Mathematics and geography from a recognized institution; or bachelor degree from a recognized institution;
• Individuals with professional certificates are also eligible for application

The duration of the course takes 4 years with the student required to complete 56 units. The cost stands at Ksh.27000 statutory fee while privately sponsored students attract a fee of 120,000 shillings per annum.

Location and contact information

In case of any enquiries visit theiradmission reception offices at the main campus administration blog, 1st floor along university way. You can also telephone them at +254-20-318262 ext 28285 or 28213. Fax them at +254-20-245566 or you can email them at [email protected]

 

Founded in 1994, African Nazarene University in Kenya is quickly becoming the leading preferred private university in Kenya. Dedicated to offer high quality relevant education to Kenyan students, African Nazarene University in Kenya offers a well rounded holistic educational environment centering mainly on three areas that include building on a character of a person exploring their faith and building their determination hence directly motivating the students in Kenya to raise their standard of living. During the training in African Nazarene University in Kenya, the student`s proficiency, competence level and their relevance In general society is enhanced therefore enabling the students in Kenya to achieve their goals and pursue their desired careers in Kenya in the shortest time possible with optimum results.

Courses offered at African Nazarene University in Kenya

African Nazarene University main campus in Kenya is located 24 kilometers from Nairobi CBD next to Nairobi National Park in Kenya. African Nazarene University Main Campus in Kenya is located off Magadi Road in Ongata Rongai part of Nairobi. African Nazarene University in Kenya offers bridging courses in Kenya in mathematics so as to enable students attain the minimum grade required for pursuing university education in Kenya. African Nazarene University in Kenya also offers certificate courses in Kenya and diploma courses in Kenya hence helping students successfully prepare for careers in Kenya especially in banking, journalism, ICT, business and Management. African Nazarene University in Kenya is validated to offer various diploma courses in Kenya that include; Diploma in Business Administration, Diploma in IT, Diploma in community development, Diploma in peace and conflict resolution, Diploma in criminology, Diploma in mobile computing and Diploma in public relations. African Nazarene University in Kenya is also accredited by the commission of higher education in Kenya to offer degree programs in Kenya in the faculties of Business, degree in Early childhood development, degree in religion, degree in science- computer science, degree in Mass communication, degree in Law, degree in Education,degree in Theology, degree in peace and conflict resolution.

Location of other African Nazarene University Campuses in Kenya

There are other African Nazarene University campuses in Kenya also located within the country. African Nazarene University Nairobi campus in Kenya located at the second floor of Stan Chart bank building along Moi Avenue in Nairobi CBD. The African Nazarene city campus in Kenya is also located at the Buruburu center next to SOS Technical Training Institute. African Nazarene University campus near African Nazarene church along Ondiek Highway Kilimani off Ngong Road in Nairobi. African Nazarene University Kisii campus in Kenya is located in Nyamacharara building opposite Nakumatt supermarket in Kisii town in Kenya. African Nazarene University Meru campus in Kenya is located at Harts Towers opposite the Meru police station in Meru town in Kenya. African Nazarene University Machakos campus in Kenya at ABC Imani Plaza in Machakos town in Kenya. African Nazarene University campus in Magadi along the Maasai lodge road in Magadi. African Nazarene University Eldoret campus in Kenya at the AIC fellowship building in Eldoret town in Kenya. For enquiries contact African Nazarene University in Kenya using their official landline number 020 2527170 or the African Nazarene University cell numbers 0722 266 354/ 0733 874 111 or you can visit the African Nazarene University website at www.anu.ac.ke  to download their admission forms.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES WITH IT OFFERED AT MASENO UNIVERSITY

 

Medical Laboratory Sciences with IT course offered at kenya public university Maseno,that allows graduates to acquire skills and experience that enable them work in medical and research laboratories. Both diploma and degree in medical laboratory sciences are offered at Maseno University. The degree program is offered at Siriba main campus whereas diploma program is offered at City campus Kisumu.

Maseno University is a public university in kenya which is fully accredited by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board (KMLTTB) and therefore its graduates compete favorably with those from other institutions in the job market. To their advantage is the IT component incorporated to the course enabling them to fit to the ever changing trend of disease diagnoses towards “digital world”. The medical laboratory students usually access computer courses relevant to their area of specialization such as medical laboratory disease diagnoses and database management.

With the fully functional school of medicine, medical laboratory students are now able to supplement their semester practical work. The students’ practical skills and experience are boost by well planned hospital rotations at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in kenya. Students are ferried at specific days of the week to the facility where they objectively work in the assigned sections of the laboratory. In addition to the well structured practicals scheduled throughout the semester and the hospital attachment and rotations, students usually pay academic visits to various research and learning institutions including Kenya Medical Research Institutes, Centre for Disease Control and International Livestock Research Institute.

Medical laboratory sciences course if one of the courses offered in the School of Public Health and Community Development. Other courses offered under this faculty include; degree s in Medical laboratory technology with IT, Public Health, Pharmaceutical sciences and Nutrition and Dietetics. These courses, including Medical laboratory sciences, provide a good foundation that may lead someone specialize in medical fields in their postgraduates. Some of these postgraduate programs include: Masters in Microbiology, Parasitology, Mycology, Food microbiology, Medical genetics, Medical laboratory sciences, Public health and Nutrition and Dietetics.

Medical laboratory sciences course requires one to be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board to practice in the medical laboratories. For one to meet the requirements for registration, he or she must have a 50% pass in the aggregate points in university examinations. He or she should also have gone through hospital attachment where his/her log book should be signed to be able to sit for the board exam. The pass mark for the board exam is 50% for all the examinable subjects; which include: Microbiology, Blood transfusion, Hematology, Parasitology and vector science and Cytology

 

 

Kirinyaga University College is one of the constituent college of the well-established Kenyan university, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) which was established and have been recently developing due to the high demand of education in Kenya. This is one of the universities that admits students from different parts of the country and both government Sponsored and Self Sponsored.

It is located on the slopes of Mt. Kenya thereby enjoys the pleasant environment which provides the most conducive environment for studies. The university has different schools and departments some of which include the School of Computing and Information Technology, Engineering and Built Environment, Business and Economics, Fashion Design and Clothing Technology, Pure and Applied Science as well as the school of Health Sciences. These schools in this university offer the different courses all of which have different admission requirements and criteria.

The school of Business and Economics hosts several Undergraduate, Diploma and certificate courses which are related to the field of business. The courses according to their levels differ in their criteria of admission. The courses according to criteria are as follows;

Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and B.sc in Entrepreneurship are all undergraduate courses offered in the School of Business and Economics which have same specific admission requirements. The qualifications for the enrollment of this courses are a minimum of a C+ (Plus) at KCSE with a minimum of C (Plain) in both Mathematics and English or a Mean Grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma or Professional certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University senate. The other requirements that is required for the courses is the tuition fee of Ksh 63,000 for semester one and Ksh 56,000 for semester two.

Diploma courses are also offered under the School of Business and Economics and are numerous with variety of skills. They include Diploma in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management as well as a Diploma in Public Relations. The admission criteria for the enrollment of any off the Diploma courses in the School of Business and Economics is a minimum of Mean Grade of C- (Minus) or a Mean Grade of D+ (Plus) or equivalent with a credit pass in any relevant certificate course. The tuition fee for any of the diploma courses is Ksh 18,000 for semester one and semester two.

Kirinyaga University College also offer certificate courses for the students who are interested in the certificate courses offered in the various fields. They include Certificate in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management and a certificate in Public Relation. The certificate courses are offered in full time or in the evening and weekend basis. The minimum qualification for the certificate courses are a Mean grade of D+ (Plus) at KCSE and tuition fee of Ksh 23,763 which is payable once till the completion of the certificate course.

Being a well-established institution of higher learning, many of the people around who are interested in education also may like to learn for several professional studies. This has made the university college to offer professional studies such as CPA I, II, III, ATC I, II as well as CICT I which are offered as either in Fulltime or evening and weekend basis. The requirements for the courses are a pass in the previous stage of the related course. The amount of fee required is Ksh 12,000 per section in CPA and ATC and Ksh 15,920 for CICT.

 

Bumbe technical and training institute is located in Busia County along Bumala-Sio port road in Bwiri location. The institute is approximately 250 meters from the shores of Lake Victoria. It was started in 1986 on the infrastructure that used to serve as Bumbe secondary school.

Bumbe Technical training aims to developing middle level manpower for development of Kenya; encourage entrepreneurial skills and knowledge for self-reliance and enable the Kenya youth participate in transmission, advancement and enhancement of technical skills. The institute also aims at excelling in providing qualified graduates who will competently fit in the job marketing various professions.

Bumbe Technical Training Institute has five departments that offer certificate and diploma courses. These departments include:

• Department of Electrical Engineering
• Building department
• Department of institutional management
• Department of Business and Information Communication Technology
• Department of Automotive and Mechanical

Certificate courses offered:

a)      Electrical engineering(power option)

b)      Plumbing

c)      Electrical Engineering (telecommunication)

d)      Motor vehicle mechanics

e)      Fashion, design and garment making

f)       Building technology

g)      Carpentry and furniture technology

h)      Social work and community development

i)        Food and beverage

j)        Secretarial studies module 1

k)      Hair dressing and beauty therapy

l)        CPA I, II

m)   Certificate in Early childhood education

n)      Carpentry and joinery

o)      Garment making

p)      Masonry

q)      Electricals and electronics

r)       Motor vehicle mechanics

 

Diploma Courses offered

a)      Electrical Engineering (power option)

b)      Automotive Engineering

c)      Electrical Engineering (telecommunication)

d)      Building and construction technology

e)      Social work and community development

f)       Water and Sanitation Engineering

g)      Business management

h)      Project management

i)        Information communication technology

j)        Fashion, Design and garment making

k)      Human resources management

l)        Sales and marketing

m)   Supply chain management

n)      Food and beverage

o)      Nutrition and diet therapy

p)      Housekeeping management.

 

For more information contact the institute through

Address P.O Box 70-50401 Sio Port.

Email: [email protected]

Visit www.bumbetec.ac.ke