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Karibu DATB
Dr. Edward Okonjo (PhD), Academic Team Leader
Department of Applied and Technical Biology (DATB)
Biology degree and diploma will equip you with many transferable skills that are sought-after in the workplace whether scientific or industry. Scientific research is crucial in our society and very stimulating career for Biologists.
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Learning at DATB
Academic programmes
  • Diploma programmes
  • Undergraduate programmes
  • Postgraduate programmes
Academic programmes
Diploma programmes
  • Diploma in Technology in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)

    Requirements
    KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) in Biology, C- (Minus) in Chemistry/Physics and pass in Mathematics
    Duration: 3 Years (Full-time)
    OR
    Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology together with a Mean Grade of D (Plus)

  • Diploma in Technology in Industrial and Applied Biology

    Requirements
    KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with C- (Minus) in Biology, D (Plus) in Mathematics and Chemistry
    Duration: 3 Years (Part-time)
    OR
    N/A

Undergraduate programmes
  • Bachelor of Technology in Applied Biology

    Requirements
    KCSE Mean Grade C (Plus) with C (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Maths and Chemistry
    Duration: 4 Years (Full-time)
    OR
    KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and a Diploma in Technology in Applied Biology or Equivalent

  • Bachelor of Technology in Science Laboratory Technology

    Requirements
    KCSE Mean Grade C (Plus) with C (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Chemistry and Maths/Physics
    Duration: 4 Years (Full-time)
    OR
    N/A

Masters and PhD programmes
  • Master of Science (Applied Parasitology, Immunology OR Microbiology)

    Requirements
    First Class OR Second Upper Division OR Second Lower Division with 2 years of work experience (related field)
    Duration: 2 Years (Full-time)
    OR
    N/A

  • Master of Technology (Applied Parasitology OR Applied Entomology)

    Requirements
    First Class or Second Upper Division or Second Class Lower Division with 2 Years of work experience (related field)
    Duration: 2 Years (Full-time)
    OR
    N/A

  • PhD in: Parasitology, Immunology, Entomology, Plant Taxonomy or Epidemiology

    Requirements
    Masters degree in related field
    Duration: 3 Years (Part-time)
    OR
    N/A