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

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

Course Name
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics)
Major Subject
Nutrition and Dietetics
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
3 years
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About Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics)

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

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kitui Campus
Kitui
Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics is a C-(MINUS) 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 C-(MINUS) and a D+ (PLUS) in other subjects.

Exceptions and Credit transfers shall be considered by the college
Programme duration

The diploma in nutrition and dietetics is offered over a minimum period of nine(9) trimesters or three academic years. Each academic year consists of three trimesters.

Programme start dates
Intake for the programme is every January, May and September.

Mode of Learning

Regular classes
Weekend classes
Evening classes
School based every April, august and Decembe
Kenya Institute of Social Work
Nairobi
Course Outline:
Semester one
- English language
- Communication skills
- Nutrition and community health
- Microbiology and parasitology
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Food production theory
- Entrepreneurship
- Principles and practice of management
- Food and beverage practice
- Diet therapy I

Semester two
- Social research methods.
- Physical science
- Biochemistry
- Human psychology
- Computer application (practical)
- Diet therapy II
- Legal aspects in nutrition and dietetics
- Project (total supervisory unit)

Semester three
- Food science and technology
- Principles of accounts
- Diet therapy III
- Practicum

Course Study Duration: 2 years.
Entry Requirements:
- Passed relevant certificate. OR
- KCSE minimum grade of C- or KCE Division 2 or the equivalent.
ICS College Mombasa Branch
Mombasa
Course Outline

Microbiology and parasitological
Nutrition and community health
Food production and service management
Anatomy and physiology
Legal aspects in dietetics
Diet therapy
Communication skills
Information communication technology
Life skills
Dietetics management diploma module II
Physical science
Biochemistry
Diet therapy II
Computer applications
Entrepreneurship
Dietetics management diploma mod III
Principles and practice of management
Food science and technology
Diet therapy III
Principles of accounts
Trade project
Requirements
Course Duration: 24months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: C- and Above
Litmed College Kerugoya
Kerugoya
Minimum Entry requirement:
- KCSE aggregate Grade C- or its equivalent as ascertained by ministry of Education and KNDI. Mandatory subjects shall be D+ in English, Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry/Physical sciences. Additional subjects shall be D in any of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Home science, Agriculture, General science.
OR
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by (KNEC) Kenya National Examinations Council.

NB: Candidates holding certificate in relevant courses will be exempted Module 1 and be admitted to module 2.
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Mombasa Campus
Mombasa
Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics is a C-(MINUS) 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 C-(MINUS) and a D+ (PLUS) in other subjects.

Exceptions and Credit transfers shall be considered by the college
Programme duration.
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Nairobi Campus
Nairobi
Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics is a C-(MINUS) 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 C-(MINUS) and a D+ (PLUS) in other subjects.

Exceptions and Credit transfers shall be considered by the college
Programme duration
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kisumu Campus
Kisumu
Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics is a C-(MINUS) 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 C-(MINUS) and a D+ (PLUS) in other subjects
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences
Thika
Exam Body: KNEC and the TSMHS

Duration: 9 trimesters

Minimum Entry requirement:
-Mean grade of C- 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
Turkana University College
Lodwar
Diploma in human Nutrition and Dietetics

Entry requirements
KCSE C-,with C-in each of the following;English ,Maths,Chemistry,Biology,physics and kiswahili or certificate in Laboratory science technology or Certificate in applied biology or certificate in biotechnology or medical laboratory Technology

Duration :3 years

Tution fee:Ksh 40000
P.C.E.A. Tumutumu Hospital
Karatina
Minimum Entry requirement:
1. C- (Minus) or Above
2. Subjects:
-D+ in English/Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry; Physics or Mathematics OR
-D in any of the following: Physics, mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture General Science OR Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics OR
-Relevant Course.
Fafa Medical Training College
Mumias
Qualification:
KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain)

-C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili
-D+ (Plus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences,
-C (Plain) in Biology/Biological Sciences and
-D+ (Plus) in any one of the following Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics Physics or General Science.
Murang'a University College
Muranga
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade C - (Minus) with a C-(Minus) in the following subjects: English OR Kiswahili, Mathematics OR Physics, Biology OR Chemistry OR Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics OR Certificate in relevant field.
Course Duration: 4 semesters.
Regina Pacis University College
Nairobi
Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C plain or Division III in KCE or Equivalent.
Course Duration: 2 Years, full-time (Six trimesters)
Mode of Study: Full Time, Part Time, Evening / Weekends
Intakes: January, May and August.
Tracom College
Nakuru
Course Entry Requirements: C-(minus) with C - in Biology/Chemistry, English/Kiswahili D+ in Mathematics.
Exam Bodies: KNEC/Kenya Nutrition & Dietician Institute.
Course Duration: 3 years(Modular) and Hospital Internship.
Mawego Technical Training Institute
Oyugis
Modules: I,II,III

Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 1 year per module

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE Mean grade of C with at least D+ in Maths, Biology, Chemistry

Universities Offering Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics(Nutrition and Dietetics)

Africa Nazarene University Nairobi Campus
Nairobi
The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics shall be a C plain in KCSE or its equivalent with a minimum pass of C plain in English or Kiswahili and minimum passes C in any two of the following subjects: Biology/Biological sciences, Chemistry/Physical sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Home science or Agriculture.


A candidate with a Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution shall also be eligible for admission and may be considered for credit transfers

The diploma in nutrition and dietetics shall be offered over a minimum period of two academic years.

Each academic year at ANU shall consist of three trimesters.

The programme shall be offered in the full time and with prospects of part-time study in the future.
Technical University of Mombasa
Mombasa
Entry requirements
(i) KCSE C and above or

(ii) Division III at o levels or

(iii) A pre-university college certificate or

(iv) A 6 months and above certificate from a reputable institution.

Course duration
Three years

Mode of study
Full time

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