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Course Profile

Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in horticulture(horticulture) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in horticulture(horticulture), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name

Diploma in horticulture(horticulture)

Major Subject

horticulture

Course Category

Diploma

Average Study Duration

2 years

About Diploma in horticulture(horticulture)

Colleges Offering Diploma in horticulture(horticulture)

Narok University College

Narok

Academic requirements

One is required to have scored a C in KCSE with a C in
agriculture or in any agriculture-related subject or
a certificate in horticulture from a reputable institution

Period of study

Three years

Tharaka University College

Tharak Nithi

Entry requirements
•KCSE C
.OR
•A recognized certificate with at least a credit.
•Additional entry requirements may bespecified under each
diploma programme.

Duration :2/3 years

Fees per year:Ksh 80000

Karatina University

Karatina

Admission requirements
-A minimum of C in KCSE with a C in agriculture or its equivalent or
-A relevant certificate from a recognized institution
Course duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time

Chepkoilel University College

Eldoret

Course requirements

A minimum of a C in KCSE or be in possession
of a certificate in horticulture or any
other agriculture-related field.

Duration

Three years

Baraka Agricultural College

Molo

Exam body: CDACC

Course Name: Horticulture producer(Level 6)

Minimum Entry requirement:
· Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) with a mean grade of C-

Turkana University College

Lodwar

Entry requirements:
KCSE C-,D+ in biololgy and chemistry or technical education from a recognised institution

Duration :3 academic years

Tution fee:Ksh 30000

Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute

Embu

Bukura Agricultural College

Bukura

Kilifi Institute of Agriculture

Kilifi

Nakuru College of Health Sciences & Management

Nakuru

Narok university college. Nyandarua satelite campus

Engineer town

Universities Offering Diploma in horticulture(horticulture)

Rongo University

Rongo

Course requirements
(a) A mean grade of C- at KCSE with C- in either Mathematics or Physics and C in any two of the following subjects:
(i) Physical Science
(ii) Home Science
(iii) Geography
(iv) Agriculture
(v) Biology
(vi) Chemistry
(vii) Biological Science

(b) A certificate in relevant disciple from a recognized institution.

(c) KCE certificate with at least Division I,
II & III with the following minimum grades; a
pass in either Mathematics or Physics, a pass in
any two of the science subjects (Agriculture,
Biology, Chemistry, Biological sciences,
physical science, home science and geography)
and a pass in either English or Kiswahili.

(d) Have A-Level certificate with at least two
subsidiary passes in Biology and/or Chemistry
plus a subsidiary pass in any one of the following
subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Geography,
Economics, and or Food Nutrition

Tuition fees
Ksh.33,000 per semester

Mode of study
Full time and weekend

Course duration
Four semesters

Egerton University

Nakuru

Entry requirements
- Applicants must have scored a minimum
of C in KCSE.In addition,they must
have passed in the subjects below,
with the grades indicated:
(a)C+ in Biology or B- in Biological Sciences
(b)C in English/Kiswahili
(c)C+ in Chemistry or B- in Physical Sciences.
(d)C in Maths/Physics or in Agriculture

Applicants who have a relevant certificate
from a recognized institution may be considered
for admission as long as they have passed with
a credit.

Course duration
- Three years

Kenya Methodist University

Meru

The following are some of the areas covered:
(i) Horticultural Seed Production
(ii)Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
(iii) Producing Crops in Greenhouses
(iv) Introduction to agric. Economics

Entry requirements
A mean grade of C and above at KCSE

Course duration
3 years

Mode of study
(i) Part Time
(ii) Full Time
(iii) Distance Learning

Intakes
January, May and September

Karatina University college School of Agriculture and Biotechnology

Karatina

Academic requirements
- Applicants are required to have attained a minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C in English or kiswahili,C- in maths or physics and a C- in any two of the subjects below:
(i)Home science,biological science,physical science and geography or
- Hold a two year certificate in agriculture or its equivalent from a reputable institution
Course duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- Part time and full time

University of Eldoret

Eldoret

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

i. KCSE mean grade C plain with C- in Mathematics or Physics; C- in any 2 of the other science
subjects and C plain in English or Kiswahili OR

ii. KCE Division III with a pass in Mathematics or Physics, a pass in any 2 of the other science
subjects and a pass in English or Kiswahili OR

iii. Certificate in Agriculture/Community Development or related field.

Chuka University

Chuka

Horticultural farming earns Kenya foreign exchange.
This type of farming requires skilled manpower in terms of production, storage and export.

Admission requirements.
Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
(i) A minimum of C at KCSE.

(ii) A relevant certificate from a recognized institution with at least a credit pass.

Karatina university college nanyuki campus

Nanyuki

Academic requirements
-A minimum of C- at KSCE with C- in
Mathematics or Physics, C in kiswahili or English,a C- in either Biological Sciences, Physical Science,
Home science and Geography or
-A two year certificate in agriculture or in related field
Course duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time

JKUAT Kisii Centre

Kisii

Entry requirements
(i) A minimum of C with C in Biology and Agriculture OR

(ii) Be a holder of KCE division two with at least credit in mathematics and English OR

(iii) A minimum of C- at KCSE with C- in Biology and Agriculture plus a certificate with a credit pass.

Course duration
Two years

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Kakamega

Entry requirements:-

Mean Grade C- (Minus) at KCSEwith at least D+ (Minus) in Biology and Chemistry Or KNEC Certificate in Technical Education from a recognized institution.

Duration:-
3 Academic years (2 Semesters per year)

Fee:-30,000 per semester