Overview

The training of Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics professionals is informed by the sustained evidence in support of the important and multidimensional role that nutrition and dietetics play in human growth and development; productivity, and wellbeing.

Globally, the field has gained greater eminence with the surge in lifestyle-related (non-communicable) diseases as well as increased demand and rationale for preventive approaches in public health.

Training professionals in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics make a vital human resource development contribution in clinical and public health sectors, as well as in multiple economic and development sectors.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the Food Nutrition and Dietetics programme offered by the University of Nairobi, the learner should be able to:

Apply the concepts and principles required to promote optimal food nutrition and dietetics practices for public health and disease management;

Implement food nutrition and dietetics-related programmes and research in multiple settings;

Demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial skills in food nutrition and dietetics

Prepare food and nutrition policies that positively impact food and nutrition sectors.

Apply acquired skills in food nutrition assessment and diagnosis, and institute appropriate interventions in the field of practice.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Nutrition

Basics Of Food Chemistry

Food Toxicology

Food Legislation

Field Methods In Anthropology

Demography

Human Nutrient Requirements

Analytical Methods In Nutrition And Food Science

Biostatistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of KCSE with a mean grade C+ and a minimum of C in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences, Mathematics or Physics and English or Kiswahili.

Holders of Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition and Food Sciences or equivalent, with KCSE, mean grade C or above.

Holders of Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition and Food Sciences or equivalent from a recognized institution with KCSE mean grade of C- or above.

Holders of ‘O’ level Division I or II or equivalent with the subjects indicated in a) above; plus a Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or Nutrition and Food Sciences from an institution recognized by the Senate.

Holders of ‘A’ level with two Principal Passes or equivalent in Biology and any one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics.

Holders of a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related sciences from an institution recognized by the Senate.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

324000 KES / year

≈ 324000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

324000 KES / year

≈ 324000 KES / year

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

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