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Dr. Peris Amwayi (PhD), Academic Team Leader
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (DBB)
Biochemistry is based on understanding the chemistry of fundamental biological processes at cellular and molecular level. Biotechnology discipline, on the other hand, deals with scientific manipulation of living organisms and biological processes to solve problems and produce useful products and services.
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Learning at DBB
Academic programmes
Academic programmes
Diploma programmes
  • Diploma in Technology (Biotechnology)

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

  • Diploma in Technology (Biochemistry)

    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 Biotechnology

    Requirements
    KCSE Mean C (Plus) with C (Plus) in Biology, C (Plain) in Maths and Chemistry
    Duration: 3 Years (Part-time)
    OR
    KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) and a Diploma in Technology in Biotechnology or Equivalent

  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

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

Masters and PhD programmes
  • MSc in: Forensic Biochemistry, Biochemistry OR Biotechnology

    Requirements
    First Class or Second Class Upper Division or
    Duration: 2 Years (Full-time)
    OR
    Second Class Lower Division with 2 years of work experience (Related field)

  • Master of Technology in Biotechnology

    Requirements
    First Class or Second Class Upper Division
    Duration: 2 Years (Full-time)
    OR
    Second Class Lower Division with 2 years of work experience (Related field)

  • PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Bioinformatics

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