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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 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
  • Kenya Institute of Social Work 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.
  • Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kitui Campus 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
  • ICS College Mombasa Branch 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Cambridge Universal College, Eldoret  
    Exam body:KNEC
    Entry requirement:KCSE C-
    Duration:6 terms
  • Aviation college of kenya Aviation college of kenya, Nairobi  
    Course entry requirements: A mean grade of C-(Minus) and Above
  • Equip Africa College of Medical and Health Sciences 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 KMTC Lake Victoria Campus, Kisumu  

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

  • Africa Nazarene University Nairobi Campus 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 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 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  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 Mount Kenya university school of social sciences, Thika  
  • Africa Nazarene University Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi  
  • Uzima University College Uzima University College, Kisumu  

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