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Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics) in Kenya

Course Name: Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics)
Major Subject: Nutrition and Dietetics
Course Category: Certificate
Average Study Duration: 2 Years

Entry Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of D plus.
Those who graduate can get jobs in the following sectors:
1. Health care institutions.
2. Work with NGOs.
3. Work in clinics.
4. Start their own ventures.
5. Become nutritionists.
Moreover, they can also further studies and pursue a diploma course in the same field.

Colleges Offering Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics)

Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru
Course entry requirements
-KCSE D ,D in Math/Physics,English/Kiswahili,Biology,Chemistry

Course duration: 6 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Mombasa Campus, Mombasa
Minimum entry requirements
The minimum requirement for admission for certificate in nutrition and dietetics is a D(PLAIN) in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other requirements as ascertained by KNDI.The minimum grade for mandatory subjects i.e Chemistry,Biology, English/Kiswahili D(PLAIN) and a D(PLAIN) in other subjects.

Duration of the programme
The duration of the Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics programme is two academic years or six trimesters.

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kisumu Campus, Kisumu
Minimum entry requirements
The minimum requirement for admission for certificate in nutrition and dietetics is a D(PLAIN) in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other requirements as ascertained by KNDI.The minimum grade for mandatory subjects i.e Chemistry,Biology, English/Kiswahili D(PLAIN) and a D(PLAIN) in other subjects.

Duration of the programme
The duration of the Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics programme is two academic years or six trimesters.
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences, Thika
Exam Body: KNEC and the TSMHS

Duration: 6 trimesters

Minimum Entry requirement:
-Mean grade of D plain at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
-MUST have attained;
1. English or Kiswahili – D
2. Biology – D
3. Chemistry – D
4. Any one between Physics,Mathematics, Home science,Agriculture, general science -D plain
Fafa Medical Training College, Mumias
Course name:
Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics with IT.

Qualification:
Mean Grade C-

Subject clusters
C- in English or Kiswahili and
C- Biology / Biological Sciences
D+ in Chemistry/Physical Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Agriculture, Mathematics, General Science

P.C.E.A. Tumutumu Hospital, Karatina
Minimum Entry requirement:
1. KCSE D (Plain) or Above
2. Subjects:
D (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry/ Physical Sciences; D (plain) in Mathematics, Physics, Home Science, Agriculture and General Sciences
Murang'a University College, Muranga
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) with a D + (plus) in the following subjects: English OR Kiswahili, Mathematics OR Physics, Biology OR Chemistry Craft Certificate in relevant field
Course Duration: 2 Semesters.
Kenya Institute of Professional Studies, Nairobi
Certificate in human nutrition and dietetics:
Duration :18 months
Entry Requirements:KCSE D ,D in English ,Bio,Chem ,Phy/maths
Exam body :KNEC
Fee per term :Ksh 13500
North Eastern National Polytechnic, Garissa
Module 1 and 2
Course Duration: 2 Terms each

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE D (Plain)

Examiner: KNEC

Laisamis Technical and Vocational College, Marsabit
Course entry requirements: KCSE D

Intake period: Jan/Sep

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 5 terms
Kenya Institute of Development Studies, Nairobi
Duration :1 year
Fee per module :Ksh 35200
Exam body :KNDI
Entry requirements:KCSE D plain
Goshen Medical and Technical College, Thika
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE

Course duration: 4 Trimesters
Africa College of Aviation and Management, Nairobi
Course Name: Certificate in Dietetic Management.
Course Duration: 12 Months.
Exam Body: KNEC.
Equip Africa College of Medical and Health Sciences, Kitale
KCSE mg of D(plain)and D (plain) in Eng/Kisw,Bio,Chem and Maths/Physics. Duration 2 years
Commonwealth College of Medical and Related Studies, Kisumu
Minimum entry Grade: D+

Duration: 4 terms

Fees per term: 18 000
Spring Hill College of Business and Technology, Nairobi
Exam Body: KNEC/KNDI
Fees Per Term: Ksh. 28,500
Course Duration: 12 Months

Kenya School of Medical Science and Technology, Thika
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of D (Plain) with D (Plain) in cluster subjects.
Aviation college of kenya, Nairobi
Course admission requirements: A mean grade of D (Plain) and Above
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
Duration :1 month
KMTC Lake Victoria Campus, Kisumu
Vihomi Institute of Laboratory Sciences, Kisumu
Uasin Gishu Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Rongai Vocational Training Center, Rongai
North Coast Medical Training College, Kilifi
Mospen Institute of Development Studies, Kericho
Equator Institute of Technology and Professional Studies, Nairobi
Karma Training Institute, Isiolo
Vitech Training Institute, Nairobi
Mwea Apex College, Mwea
Kenya School for Integrated Medicine (KSFIM), Kwale