Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology(Food Science) in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology(Food Science)
Major Subject: Food Science
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 2 years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology(Food Science)

Chepkoilel University College, Eldoret
Course requirements

A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in biology and chemistry or
hold a certificate in food science and processing technology or
its equivalent.

Period of study

Three years
Kenya School of Medical Science and Technology, Thika
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus).

Kitale National Polytechnic, Kitale
Eldoret National Polytechnic, Eldoret
Nyeri National Polytechnic, Nyeri

Thika Institute of Technology, Thika
Moi Institute of Technology, Rongo

Universities Offering Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology(Food Science)

Catholic University of Eastern Africa Kisumu Campus, Kisumu
Those who pursue this program may work
in food industry.

Entry requirements
- One is required to possess either
of the following qualifications:
(a)A minimum of a C in KCSE or its equivalent
(b)Obtained a credit pass at certificate level
(c)Advanced Diploma in Planning and Management of Development Projects applicants must have an Ordinary Diploma from a recognized Institution.
(d)Obtained subsidiaries or a principal pass in Advanced certificate (A level) or credit pass in International Baccalaureate
In addition,one must have obtained C plain or credit pass in subjects related to this program.

Course duration
- The course takes three years
Mount Kenya University School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Thika
Academic qualifications
- Students are expected to
have scored a minimum of
C in KCSE with C English,
chemistry or physical sciences,
biology or biological sciences
and C- in any of the subjects
below:
(i)Home science
(ii)Physics
(iii)Maths
(iv)Agriculture or general science.
Applicants holding a certificate
in food science or related discipline
will be considered for admission.

Tuition fees
- Sh.32,500 per trimester

Course duration
(i)Three years(nine trimesters) for ordinary application
(ii)Eight trimesters for applicants holding relevant certificates.
Mt. Kenya University Kitale Centre, Kitale
Entry Requirements

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade c (plain) or its equivalent with a minimum grade in each of the following subjects: C- in Physics/ math’s, Chemistry and Biology, or C in Physical Science and Biological Science Or
Holders of qualifications equivalent to the above from institutions recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate may also be admitted. Or
Certificate holders in subjects related to food science and technology or their equivalent considering individual merit.

Mt Kenya University, Thika
Academic requirements
To be a qualifier for this course,one is required to have scored a C in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE),with a
a minimum of a C- in maths,biology,physics and chemistry or a C in biological sciences and physical sciences or hold a relevant certificate
from a reputable institution.In addition,those having other qualifications approved by the university senate may also apply.
Course duration
- Three years
Kirinyaga university college town campus, Karatina
Entry requirements
-A minimum of C- in KCSE with a C- in chemistry/biology and maths/physics
Course duration
-3 years
mode of study
-full time
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Admission requirements
-KCSE C with C in chemistry,biology and C- in maths/physics
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time

Mount Kenya university school of social sciences, Thika
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja

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