The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology provides comprehensive education in applied biochemistry and biotechnology, preparing graduates for careers in research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, food industries, teaching, and health services. The department operates a biosafety level 2 plant laboratory and an animal house for specialized research, enabling cutting-edge molecular biology, biotechnology and microbiology investigations.
The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology provides comprehensive education in applied biochemistry and biotechnology, preparing graduates for careers in research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, food industries, teaching, and health services. The department operates a biosafety level 2 plant laboratory and an animal house for specialized research, enabling cutting-edge molecular biology, biotechnology and microbiology investigations.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Min. Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Biochemistry | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Biology & Chemistry |
| BSc Biotechnology | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Biology & Chemistry |
| BSc Forensic Science | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Chemistry & Biology |
| BSc Molecular and Cellular Biology | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Biology |
| BSc Microbiology | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Biology & Chemistry |
| MSc Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc relevant field (2nd Class Upper) |
| MSc Medical Biochemistry / Industrial Microbiology | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc relevant field |
| PhD Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Microbiology | Doctoral | 3–5 Years | MSc relevant field |
Genetic crop improvement — resistance to parasitic weeds, viruses, drought and storage pests
Natural products research — bioassays of medicinal plants for diabetes, cancer and inflammation
Applied biotechnology and molecular biology
Medical biochemistry and clinical diagnostics
Industrial microbiology and fermentation technology
Nutritional biochemistry and bioavailability studies
Bioinformatics and computational biology
