Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics) in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics)
Major Subject: Nutrition and Dietetics
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 3 years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics)

Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru
Admission criteria
-KCSE C- D+ in Eng/Kiswahili,Biology,Chemistry and D in Math/Physics

Course duration: 9 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kitui Campus, Kitui
Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics is a C-(MINUS) in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other requirements as ascertained by KNDI.The minimum grade for mandatory subjects i.e Chemistry,Biology, English/Kiswahili C-(MINUS) and a D+ (PLUS) in other subjects.

Exceptions and Credit transfers shall be considered by the college
Programme duration

The diploma in nutrition and dietetics is offered over a minimum period of nine(9) trimesters or three academic years. Each academic year consists of three trimesters.

Programme start dates
Intake for the programme is every January, May and September.

Mode of Learning

Regular classes
Weekend classes
Evening classes
School based every April, august and Decembe

Kenya Institute of Social Work, Nairobi
Course Outline:
Semester one
- English language
- Communication skills
- Nutrition and community health
- Microbiology and parasitology
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Food production theory
- Entrepreneurship
- Principles and practice of management
- Food and beverage practice
- Diet therapy I

Semester two
- Social research methods.
- Physical science
- Biochemistry
- Human psychology
- Computer application (practical)
- Diet therapy II
- Legal aspects in nutrition and dietetics
- Project (total supervisory unit)

Semester three
- Food science and technology
- Principles of accounts
- Diet therapy III
- Practicum

Course Study Duration: 2 years.
Entry Requirements:
- Passed relevant certificate. OR
- KCSE minimum grade of C- or KCE Division 2 or the equivalent.
ICS College Mombasa Branch, Mombasa
Course Outline

Microbiology and parasitological
Nutrition and community health
Food production and service management
Anatomy and physiology
Legal aspects in dietetics
Diet therapy
Communication skills
Information communication technology
Life skills
Dietetics management diploma module II
Physical science
Biochemistry
Diet therapy II
Computer applications
Entrepreneurship
Dietetics management diploma mod III
Principles and practice of management
Food science and technology
Diet therapy III
Principles of accounts
Trade project
Requirements
Course Duration: 24months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: C- and Above
Litmed College Kerugoya, Kerugoya
Minimum Entry requirement:
- KCSE aggregate Grade C- or its equivalent as ascertained by ministry of Education and KNDI. Mandatory subjects shall be D+ in English, Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry/Physical sciences. Additional subjects shall be D in any of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Home science, Agriculture, General science.
OR
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by (KNEC) Kenya National Examinations Council.

NB: Candidates holding certificate in relevant courses will be exempted Module 1 and be admitted to module 2.

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Mombasa Campus, Mombasa
Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics is a C-(MINUS) in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other requirements as ascertained by KNDI.The minimum grade for mandatory subjects i.e Chemistry,Biology, English/Kiswahili C-(MINUS) and a D+ (PLUS) in other subjects.

Exceptions and Credit transfers shall be considered by the college
Programme duration.
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics is a C-(MINUS) in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other requirements as ascertained by KNDI.The minimum grade for mandatory subjects i.e Chemistry,Biology, English/Kiswahili C-(MINUS) and a D+ (PLUS) in other subjects.

Exceptions and Credit transfers shall be considered by the college
Programme duration
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kisumu Campus, Kisumu
Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics is a C-(MINUS) in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other requirements as ascertained by KNDI.The minimum grade for mandatory subjects i.e Chemistry,Biology, English/Kiswahili C-(MINUS) and a D+ (PLUS) in other subjects
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences, Thika
Exam Body: KNEC and the TSMHS

Duration: 9 trimesters

Minimum Entry requirement:
-Mean grade of C- at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
-MUST have attained;
1. English or Kiswahili – D+
2. Biology – D+
3. Chemistry – D+
4. Any one between Physics,Mathematics, Home science,Agriculture, general science -D plain

Turkana University College, Lodwar
Diploma in human Nutrition and Dietetics

Entry requirements
KCSE C-,with C-in each of the following;English ,Maths,Chemistry,Biology,physics and kiswahili or certificate in Laboratory science technology or Certificate in applied biology or certificate in biotechnology or medical laboratory Technology

Duration :3 years

Tution fee:Ksh 40000
P.C.E.A. Tumutumu Hospital, Karatina
Minimum Entry requirement:
1. C- (Minus) or Above
2. Subjects:
-D+ in English/Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics OR
-D in any of the following: Physics, mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture General Science OR Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics OR
-Relevant Course.
Fafa Medical Training College, Mumias
Qualification:
KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain)

-C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili
-D+ (Plus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences,
-C (Plain) in Biology/Biological Sciences and
-D+ (Plus) in any one of the following Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics Physics or General Science.
Murang'a University College, Muranga
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade C - (Minus) with a C-(Minus) in the following subjects: English OR Kiswahili, Mathematics OR Physics, Biology OR Chemistry OR Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics OR Certificate in relevant field.
Course Duration: 4 semesters.
Regina Pacis University College, Nairobi
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C plain or Division III in KCE or Equivalent.
Course Duration: 2 Years, full-time (Six trimesters)
Mode of Study: Full Time, Part Time, Evening / Weekends
Intakes: January, May and August.
Tracom College, Nakuru
Course Entry Requirements: C-(minus) with C - in Biology/Chemistry, English/Kiswahili D+ in Mathematics.
Exam Bodies: KNEC/Kenya Nutrition & Dietician Institute.
Course Duration: 3 years(Modular) and Hospital Internship.
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.15,000

Number of terms
8

Course duration
2 years

Examination body
KNEC

Mawego Technical Training Institute, Oyugis
Modules: I,II,III

Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 1 year per module

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE Mean grade of C with at least D+ in Maths, Biology, Chemistry
Kenya Institute of Professional Studies, Nairobi
Diploma Human nutrition and Dietetics:
Module I-III
Duration:9 months
Fee per term :Ksh 15000
Entry requirement:KCSE C-,C- Maths/phy/eng,Bio,Chem
North Eastern National Polytechnic, Garissa
Module 1-3
Course Duration: 2 Terms per module

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE C- Minus

Examiner: KNEC
Laisamis Technical and Vocational College, Marsabit
Course entry requirements: KCSE C-

Intake period: Jan/Sep

Exam body: KNEC

Program duration: 7 terms
Goshen Medical and Technical College, Thika
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 6 Trimesters
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology RVIST, Nakuru
Modules: I, III and III.
Course Duration: 1 year per module.
Intakes: January/September.
Tricent School of Medical and Health Sciences, Nairobi
Duration: 6 terms

Minimum entry Grade: C-

Examination body: KNEC/KNDI
Commonwealth College of Medical and Related Studies, Kisumu
Minimum entry Grade: C-

Duration: 6 terms

Fees per term: 20 000
Spring Hill College of Business and Technology, Nairobi
Exam Body: KNEC/KNDI
Fees Per Term: Ksh. 34,500
Course Duration: 18 Months
Kenya School of Medical Science and Technology, Thika
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C-(Minus) with D+(plus) in cluster subjects.
Cambridge Universal College, Eldoret
Exam body:KNEC
Entry requirement:KCSE C-
Duration:6 terms
Aviation college of kenya, Nairobi
Course entry requirements: A mean grade of C-(Minus) and Above
Equip Africa College of Medical and Health Sciences, Kitale
kcse MG of C- and D= in Eng/kisw,bio chem and maths/physics
KMTC Lake Victoria Campus, Kisumu

Universities Offering Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics)

Africa Nazarene University Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics shall be a C plain in KCSE or its equivalent with a minimum pass of C plain in English or Kiswahili and minimum passes C in any two of the following subjects: Biology/Biological sciences, Chemistry/Physical sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Home science or Agriculture.

A candidate with a Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution shall also be eligible for admission and may be considered for credit transfers

The diploma in nutrition and dietetics shall be offered over a minimum period of two academic years.

Each academic year at ANU shall consist of three trimesters.

The programme shall be offered in the full time and with prospects of part-time study in the future.
Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa
Entry requirements
(i) KCSE C and above or

(ii) Division III at o levels or

(iii) A pre-university college certificate or

(iv) A 6 months and above certificate from a reputable institution.

Course duration
Three years

Mode of study
Full time
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Nairobi Extension Centre, Nairobi
Admission requirements
-Applicants must have attained a minimum of a C in KCSE with a at least a C in chemistry and biology.

Duration
-3 years

Mode of study
-full time

Technical University of Kenya , Nairobi
Admission requirements
-KCSE C and above
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
Mount Kenya university school of social sciences, Thika
Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi

Uzima University College, Kisumu

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