Food Science and Technology Courses and List of Colleges/Universities in Kenya

Food Science and Technology Courses and List of Colleges/Universities in Kenya. Check the latest Food Science and Technology Diploma, UG and PG courses in Kenya. Download admission process, career, salary, admission requirements, fees in Kenya. In addition, find a list of colleges and universities for Food Science and Technology Courses in Kenya.

Study Food Science and Technology in Kenya and List of Colleges and Universities — Food Science and Technology Courses and Colleges in Kenya

Food Science and Technology Course

The diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology course involves the study of biological, chemical, biochemical, physical and engineering sciences as applied in food processing and preservation technologies.

Scope/Career and is this Course Marketable in Kenya

One of most important question for all Kenyan student whether “is this “Food Science and Technology Course Marketable in Kenya or not”? I would say Yes!. Upon completion of this course, the graduate will be qualified to work in food processing industries in production and managerial capacities, to teach, carry out research and extension in governmental and non-governmental institutions, to venture into entrepreneurship in the food industry and to pursue further education in food-related disciplines.

Degrees

Many universities provide Diploma, Certificate, UG, PG and PhD degree in this Food Science and Technology Courses and Colleges in Kenya.

Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology
B.Sc. in Food Science & Technology
M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology
P.hD in Food Science & Technology

Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology:

Duration: 3 Academic Years
Programme Session Stats: January, May and September every year
Admission Requirements: K.C.S.E. Candidates must have C- in Physics/ math’s, Chemistry and Biology or above grade in or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution.
Fees: Approx Ksh.40,000 to Ksh.60,000 per semester
Degree Name: Diploma

B.Sc. in Food Science & Technology:

Duration: 4 Academic Years
Programme Session Stats: January, May and September every year
Admission Requirements: K.C.S.E. Candidates must have B- with Physics/ math’s, Chemistry and Biology or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution.
Fees: Approx Ksh.59,500.00 to Ksh.80,000 per semester
Degree Name: B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)

M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology:

Duration: 2 Academic Years
Programme Session Stats: January, May and September every year
Admission Requirements: Bachelor Degree in related field or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution.
Fees: Approx Ksh.277,000to Ksh.380,000
Degree Name: M.Sc. (Masters of Science)

P.hD in Food Science & Technology:

Duration: 3 to 5 Academic Years
Programme Session Stats: January, May and September every year
Admission Requirements: Masters Degree in related field or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution.
Degree Name: P.hD. (Doctor of Philosophy).

Food Science and Technology Colleges in Kenya

The Commission for University Education(CUE), Kenya approved the following universities to run the “Food Science and Technology Courses” including Diploma, UG, PG and PhD in Food Science and Technology Courses in accordance with the universities act. There may be other universities also offered the same course for the student which is not covered in this page.

University Name	Location	UG	PG/Masters	PhD
1. University of Nairobi	Nairobi	✔	✔	✔
2. Chuka University	Ndagani		✔	✔
3. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology	Nyeri	✔	✔	✔
4. Egerton University	Nakuru	✔	✔	✔
5. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology	Bondo	✔	✔	✔
6. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology	Nairobi	✔	✔	✔
7. Karatina University	Karatina	✔
8. Machakos University	Machakos	✔	✔
9. Meru University of Science and Technology	Meru	✔
10. Mount Kenya University	Thika	✔	✔
11. Technical University of Kenya	Nairobi	✔