Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology
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Department of Applied and Technical Biology
Diploma Programs
Requirements
Duration
Diploma in Technology (Science Laboratory Technology)
KCSE Mean Grade C (Minus) with C (Minus) in Biology, C (Minus) in Chemistry/Physics and pass in Mathematics
OR
Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology, together with Mean Grade D Plus
3 Years (Full-time)
3 Years (Integrated Programme)
Diploma in Technology (Industrial and Applied Biology)
KCSE Mean Grade C (Minus) with C (Minus) in Biology, D (Plus) in Mathematics and Chemistry
3 Years (Part-Time)
Degree Programs
Requirements
Duration
Bachelor of Technology (Applied Biology)
KCSE Mean Grade C (Plus) with C (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Maths and Chemistry
OR
KCSE Mean Grade C (Minus) and a Diploma in Technology in Applied Biology or Equivalent
4 Years (Full-time)
3 Years (Part time)
Bachelor of Technology (Science Laboratory Technology)
KCSE Mean Grade C (Plus) with C (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Chemistry and Maths/Physics
OR
KCSE Mean Grade C (Minus) and a Diploma in Technology in Science Laboratory Technology or Equivalent
4 Years (Full-time)
3 Years (Integrated)
Career Prospects
Applied Biology and Science Laboratory Technology graduates with either a Diploma of Technology or Bachelor of Technology degree can expect to get employment in Research Institutes (e.g. ICIPE, KALRO, KEMRI, KEFRI, IPR, ICRAF, ILRI, KWS, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research institute, Kenya Forestry Service), Quality control institutions e.g. KEBS, Weight and Measures, Analytical laboratories in industries and Government e.g. Mines and Geology, Material Testing laboratories, Toxicology laboratories, Museums (e.g. National Museums of Kenya), Pharmaceutical Industries, Food Industries, Non-Governmental Organizations dealing with science based issues, County Governments, Universities, Colleges, Schools and International Organizations among others.
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Diploma Programs
Requirements
Duration
Diploma in Technology (Biotechnology)
KCSE Mean Grade C (Minus) with C (Minus) in Biology, C (Minus) in Mathematics/Physics and Chemistry
3 Years (Part-Time)
Diploma in Technology (Biochemistry)
KCSE Mean Grade C (Minus) with C (Minus) in Biology, D (Plus) in Mathematics/Physics and Chemistry
3 Years (Part-Time)
Degree Programs
Requirements
Duration
Bachelor of Technology (Biotechnology)
KCSE Mean Grade C (Plus) with C (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Maths and Chemistry
OR
KCSE Mean Grade C (Minus) and a Diploma in Technology in Biotechnology or Equivalent
4 Years (Integrated Programme)
3 Years (Part time)
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)
KCSE Mean Grade C (Plus) with C (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Maths and Chemistry
4 Years (Integrated Programme)
Career Prospects
Our graduates find employment as research officers, technologists or technicians in research institutions such as the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Kenya Agricultural research institute (KARI), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Kenya Trypanosomiasis Research Institute (KETRI), Institute of Primate Research (IPR), Kenya Forest Research Institute (KEFRI), National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA); employment in bio-manufacturing / bio-processing industries and biotechnology-service providing sectors including; medical, industrial, agricultural, environmental, food, bioinformatics and forensic Science. In addition graduates can advance their training to Masters and PhD levels and become academicians in the institutions of higher learning.
Department of Food Science and Technology
Diploma Programs
Requirements
Duration
Diploma in Technology (Food Science and Technology)
KCSE Mean Grade C (Minus) with C (Minus) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics, and Chemistry
3 Years (Full-Time/Integrated Programme)
Degree Programs
Requirements
Duration
Bachelor of Technology (Food Science and Technology)
KCSE Mean Grade C (Plus) with C (Plain) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/Geography, English/Kiswahili
OR
KCSE Mean Grade C (Minus) and a Diploma in Technology in Food Technology or Equivalent
4 Years (Integrated Programme)
3 Years (Part time)
Career Prospects
The multidisciplinary nature of the programmes offered in the department prepares our graduates for employment opportunities in food and allied industries as technicians, technologists, supervisors, lecturers and researchers in educational and research institutions. Also, in sales and executive positions in food and food-related industries. They can also be agribusiness entrepreneurs. Food Science and Technology graduates can advance careers in health-related careers.
Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology
Diploma Programs
Requirements
Duration
Diploma in Technology (Ecology and Conservation Biology)
Mean Grade C (Minus) with C (Minus) in Biology, D (Plus) in Mathematics and Chemistry
3 Years (Part-Time)
Degree Programs
Requirements
Duration
Bachelor of Ecology and Conservation Biology (Module II)
Mean Grade C (Plus), Mathematics C (Plain), Biology C (Plus) and Chemistry C (Plain)
3 Years (Part-Time)
Career Prospects
Our graduates find employment as research officers, lecturers, environment officers, technologists and technicians in research institutes and environmental agencies such as Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Universities, National Environmental Management Authority, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Ministry of Water, Ministry of Environment and Mineral resources, United Nations Environment Programme, County governments, National Museums of Kenya, and International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology among many others.