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Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science(Biotechnology) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Bachelor of Science(Biotechnology), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name

Bachelor of Science(Biotechnology)

Major Subject

Biotechnology

Course Category

Degree

Average Study Duration

4 Years

About Bachelor of Science(Biotechnology)

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Science(Biotechnology)

University of Nairobi School of Biological Sciences

Nairobi

Universities Offering Bachelor of Science(Biotechnology)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Karen Campus

Karen

This program involves the study
of how living organisms can be altered
to produce better products. The practice is
common in plants.This technology has been
launched to address the issue of food security.

Course requirements
- Applicants must have scored a C+ in KCSE with a
C+ in chemistry,biological sciences or biology.
Students must have scored a C in maths or physical science/physics or
hold a Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education(KACE)with two principal passes or
be in possession of a relevant diploma from with at least a credit
pass from a reputable institution or hold any other qualifications accepted by
the senate.

Course duration
- The program takes four years

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Juja

Admission requirements
Applicants are required
to be holding any one of
the qualifications below:
(a)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with
C+ in Chemistry,Biology or Biological
sciences.In addition,they must have scored
C in either maths or physics/physical science.

(b)At least two principal passes in both Biology and Chemistry at KACE level.

(c)A diploma in a relevant discipline with at least a credit pass from
a recognized institution.

Tuition fees
-Kshs.152,806 per year

Mode of study
- Full time

Course duration
- Four years

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Kakamega

The course is designed for students
and other willing scholars.It involves
a technology that uses living organisms
and other biological systems to produce
better products.

Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a
C+ in biology or hold a relevant diploma
from a reputable institution.Holders of
other relevant qualifications may be considered
for admission after approval by the senate.

Program duration
-The program takes takes four years

Application fee
-Sh.1,000

Mount Kenya University School of Pure and Applied Sciences

Thika

Admission requirements
- To qualify for this program,
one is required hold any of the qualifications below:
(a)A minimum of C+ in KCSE,with C+ in chemistry,biology and
maths/physics
(b)A minimum of C in KCSE with a diploma in relevant
areas from a recognized institution.

Course duration
- Eight semesters

Tuition fees
- Sh.60,000 per semester

Chepkoilel University College School of Science

Eldoret

Course requirements

A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in biology or
possess a diploma in biology-related field with a credit pass from
a reputable institution.

Course duration

Four years

Pioneer International University

Nairobi

Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in biology or
- Hold a diploma in biotechnology from a recognized institution
Course duration
- 4 years

JKUAT Main Campus Juja

Nairobi

Kenyatta University

Nairobi

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