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

  • Course Name: Master of Science in Biotechnology(Biotechnology)
  • Major Subject: Biotechnology
  • Course Category: Masters
  • Average Study Duration: 2 Years

Colleges Offering Master of Science in Biotechnology(Biotechnology)

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Universities Offering Master of Science in Biotechnology(Biotechnology)

  • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja  
    Areas of Specialization:
    - Phytobiotechnology Option
    - Animal Biotechnology Option
    - Microbial Biotechnology Option

    Course Admission Requirements
    - The common regulations for all master degrees in the University.
    - The common regulations for all master degrees in the Institute for Biotechnology Research.
    - A holder of at least B.Sc Second Class Honors (upper division) in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology and Horticulture from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
    - A holder of at least B.Sc Second Class Honors (upper division) in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology and Horticulture or an equivalent qualification of an Institution recognized by the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Senate as comparable academic status.

    Course Structure/Outline

    Year 1

    IBR 3100 Research methodology
    IBR 3101 Bioinformatics
    IBR 3119 Seminars and Report Writing
    IBR 3102 Molecular Biotechnology
    IBR 3104 Biopolicy, Biosafety and Bioethics
    IBR 3116 Bacterial Genetics and Molecular Biology

    Elective Units

    1. Phytobiotechnology Option

    IBR 3103 Nucleic Acids and Proteins
    IBR 3120 Biostatistics and Experimental Design
    IBR 3106 Plant Micropropagation
    IBR 3115 Bioreactors
    IBR 3105 Advanced Plant Physiology
    IBR 3107 Genetic Transformation of plants
    IBR 3108 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
    IBR 3117 Business Skills for Biotechnologists

    2. Animal Biotechnology Option

    IBR 3103 Nucleic Acids and Proteins
    IBR 3120 Biostatistics and Experimental Design
    IBR 3109 Animal Biotechnology and Tissue Engineering
    IBR 3110 Biocatalysis and Protein engineering
    IBR 3111 Advanced Developmental Biology
    IBR 3117 Business Skills for Biotechnologists
    IBR 3108 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
    IBR 3118 Molecular Immunology

    3. Microbial Biotechnology Option

    IBR 3103 Nucleic Acids and Proteins
    IBR 3120 Biostatistics and Experimental Design
    IBR 3117 Business Skills for Biotechnologists
    IBR 3118 Molecular Immunology
    IBR 3112 Advanced Microbial Physiology
    IBR 3113 Microbial Biotechnology
    IBR 3110 Biocatalysis and Protein engineering
    IBR 3114 Bioprocess Engineering
    IBR 3108 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
    IBR 3115 Bioreactors

    Tuition fees
    -Kshs.192,000 per year

    Course duration
    - Two years
  • Mt Kenya University Mt Kenya University, Thika  
    Minimum Course Entry Requirements

    1. Holders of a Bachelors degree from Mount Kenya University of at least Upper Second Class Honours in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, BSc. Botany/Zoology, BEd. Science (Biology) or an equivalent qualification from a University recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate.
    2. Holders of a Bachelors degree from Mount Kenya University of Lower Second Class in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, BSc. Botany/Zoology, BEd. Science (Biology) or an equivalent qualification from a University recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate.
    3. In addition, the candidate must have at least two years of documented relevant work and/or research experience.
    4. Holders of a Bachelors Pass degree of Mount Kenya University in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, BSc. Botany/Zoology, Bed. Science (Biology) or an equivalent qualification from a University recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate plus a relevant postgraduate diploma from an institution recognized by Mount Kenya University Senate, with at least five years of documented relevant work/research experience
  • Kenyatta University School of Pure and Applied Sciences Kenyatta University School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Nairobi  
    Admission requirements
    - Students interested in pursuing this
    program are expected to hold any one
    of the qualifications below:
    (a)Bachelor's degree in education or
    science from a recognized university
    with at least second class upper division
    and have studied biotechnology or a relevant
    discipline to a degree level.

    (b)Students having at least second class,lower division
    in the above areas may be admitted provided they have a
    minimum of two years work experience in a relevant field or
    can show proven evidence of research ability.

    Course duration
    - Eighteen months

    Admission fees
    -(i)Kshs.2,000 for East African students
    -(ii)Kshs.4,000 for Non East African students
  • JKUAT Main Campus Juja JKUAT Main Campus Juja, Nairobi  
    Entry requirements
    - Applicants are required to be in possession of bachelors degree second class honors upper division in biochemistry,health sciences,biological sciences,horticulture and a degree in food science and technology from JKUAT or
    - Hold a bachelor of science second class honors upper class division in health science,horticulture,food science and technology,biotechnology and biological sciences from a reputable institution recognized by JKUAT or
    - Hold a second class honors lower division plus an evidence publication of a two years research expereince
    Period of study
    - 1 year
  • University of Embu University of Embu, Embu  
    Course requirements.
    (a) Bachelor of Science(BSc.) degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Environmental Science, Biological and Natural Sciences from a recognized University; OR

    (b) Bachelors degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honors plus at least two years of relevant work experience/ demonstrated research ability.

    Course duration.
    Two years.
  • Technical University of Mombasa Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa  
    Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
    (a) Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences or any other related discipline with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or an equivalent qualification.

    (b) Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years of relevant research and or work experience.

    Course duration.
    Four semesters.
  • University of Nairobi Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics University of Nairobi Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Nairobi  
    Duration: 2 years



  • JKUAT Institute for Biotechnology Research JKUAT Institute for Biotechnology Research, Juja  
  • Maasai Mara University Maasai Mara University, Narok  
  • Kenyatta University Kenyatta University, Nairobi  



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