Master of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics at Kenyatta University (KU)

Course NameMaster of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Other Course NameMSc in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Institution Kenyatta University
TypePublic University
Offered At
Subject
QualificationMasters
Mode of Study Full time
Part time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for MSc in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics at Kenyatta University

To be qualified for admission in the Masters Degree program, the prospective candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

 

1. A holder of Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition & Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics with at least second class honours (Upper Division),

2. OR Bachelor of Education Degree with a major in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics.

3. OR Holder of Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition from a recognized institution.

4. Those with Second class (Lower Division) and over 2 years work experience may be considered on condition that they have Grade "C" and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course
 


Duration of Study

2 years

How to Apply for Admission

  1. GUIDELINE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION 
  • Application for admission into the programme can be done online by a simple click http://applications.ku.ac.ke
  • All you need is the following:
    • Ensure you have met the eligibility criteria for the selected program.
    • Ensure you have scanned Academic Transcripts, Certificates and Passport photo.
    • Ensure you have scanned identification documents, either an Identification Card or Passport.
    • Ensure you have the required application fee of Kshs. 3,000/= for East Africans on your MPESA line for completing the application process.
    • **Payment for online application is only by MPESA through details provided on the application portal only.**

GUIDELINE FOR PHYSICAL APPLICATION

  • Application forms can be obtained from Kenyatta University, Admissions Block, Office No. 12 or at the Regional Centers based in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Kisumu, and Garissa or be downloaded from our website www.ku.ac.ke
  • East African applicants shall pay non-refundable processing fee of Kshs. 3,000/= for through bank deposit only into any of the following bank accounts:

Co-operative Bank of Kenya - Account No. 011-2906-246-1400
National Bank of Kenya - Account No. 010-0305-915-0801
Equity Bank Limited - Account No. 018-0290-518859
Family Bank - Account No. 045-0000-2331

  • Non-East Africans shall pay non-refundable application processing fee of USD. 50/= through bank deposit only into the following bank account.

Bank Name: National Bank of Kenya 
Account Name: Kenyatta University Tuition Account
Branch: Kenyatta University 
Account Number: 02020059150800
Swift Code: NBKEKENXXXX

**Payment for application forms is only through the bank account details provided above only.**

  • Duly completed forms should be returned to the Registrar (Academic), Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 – 00100, NAIROBI, Kenya on or before the application deadline.
  • Copies of relevant professional and academic certificates and transcripts, Two (2) I’x1’ passport size photos and original application fee receipt, MUST be attached to the application form.
  • NB: ‘O’ Level Certificate must be attached: Those with Grade C (Plain) at K.C.S.E must have a Diploma and those with C - (Minus) must have a Certificate and a Diploma.

ENQUIRIES

For further information, please contact:

The Registrar (Academic),
Kenyatta University,
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100,
NAIROBI
Tel: 020 8703221/23
Mobile : 0780830830
Email: info.admissions@ku.ac.ke, admissions-pg@ku.ac.ke or registrar-acad@ku.ac.ke

  1. GUIDELINE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION 
  • Application for admission into the programme can be done online by a simple click http://applications.ku.ac.ke
  • All you need is the following:
    • Ensure you have met the eligibility criteria for the selected program.
    • Ensure you have scanned Academic Transcripts, Certificates and Passport photo.
    • Ensure you have scanned identification documents, either an Identification Card or Passport.
    • Ensure you have the required application fee of Kshs. 3,000/= for East Africans on your MPESA line for completing the application process.
    • **Payment for online application is only by MPESA through details provided on the application portal only.**

GUIDELINE FOR PHYSICAL APPLICATION

  • Application forms can be obtained from Kenyatta University, Admissions Block, Office No. 12 or at the Regional Centers based in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Embu, Kisumu, and Garissa or be downloaded from our website www.ku.ac.ke
  • East African applicants shall pay non-refundable processing fee of Kshs. 3,000/= for through bank deposit only into any of the following bank accounts:

Co-operative Bank of Kenya - Account No. 011-2906-246-1400
National Bank of Kenya - Account No. 010-0305-915-0801
Equity Bank Limited - Account No. 018-0290-518859
Family Bank - Account No. 045-0000-2331

  • Non-East Africans shall pay non-refundable application processing fee of USD. 50/= through bank deposit only into the following bank account.

Bank Name: National Bank of Kenya 
Account Name: Kenyatta University Tuition Account
Branch: Kenyatta University 
Account Number: 02020059150800
Swift Code: NBKEKENXXXX

**Payment for application forms is only through the bank account details provided above only.**

  • Duly completed forms should be returned to the Registrar (Academic), Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 – 00100, NAIROBI, Kenya on or before the application deadline.
  • Copies of relevant professional and academic certificates and transcripts, Two (2) I’x1’ passport size photos and original application fee receipt, MUST be attached to the application form.
  • NB: ‘O’ Level Certificate must be attached: Those with Grade C (Plain) at K.C.S.E must have a Diploma and those with C - (Minus) must have a Certificate and a Diploma.

ENQUIRIES

For further information, please contact:

The Registrar (Academic),
Kenyatta University,
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100,
NAIROBI
Tel: 020 8703221/23
Mobile : 0780830830
Email: info.admissions@ku.ac.ke, admissions-pg@ku.ac.ke or registrar-acad@ku.ac.ke

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** Despite the fact that reasonable effort has been made in order to provide an accurate description of this course, certain details could have been updated by the institution which may impact the accuracy of the information presented here. We advice that you contact the institution directly to confirm admission details.