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

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name

Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics)

Major Subject

Nutrition and Dietetics

Course Category

Certificate

Average Study Duration

2 Years

About Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics)

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

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