The Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics enhances nutrition and health outcomes through quality education and research in both preventive and therapeutic nutrition. The department aligns its work with Kenya's Sustainable Development Goals through teaching, research, and community engagement. Graduates pursue employment in government health sectors, food industries, United Nations agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, hospitality, and independent nutrition consulting practices.
The Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics enhances nutrition and health outcomes through quality education and research in both preventive and therapeutic nutrition. The department aligns its work with Kenya's Sustainable Development Goals through teaching, research, and community engagement. Graduates pursue employment in government health sectors, food industries, United Nations agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, hospitality, and independent nutrition consulting practices.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Min. Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Food, Nutrition and Dietetics | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | C+ in Biology & Chemistry |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics | Diploma | 2 Years | KCSE C | C in Biology |
| MSc Food, Nutrition and Dietetics | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Nutrition or related (2nd Class Upper) |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics | Postgraduate | 1 Year | BSc Nutrition or related |
| PhD Food, Nutrition and Dietetics | Doctoral | 3–5 Years | MSc Nutrition or related |
Clinical nutrition and therapeutic dietetics
Community and public health nutrition
Food science and food safety
Maternal and child nutrition in Kenya
Micronutrient deficiency interventions
Nutritional epidemiology and diet-disease relationships
