MASTER OF SCIENCE ( ANIMAL NUTRITION AND MANAGEMENT)

ABI -ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PAYS A COUTESY CALL TO DEAN, SAED

The Dean, SAED Prof. Bernard Njehia (in tie) with ABI-ORGANIC AGRICULTURE team ; from right , Mr. & Mrs. Ahtur Ammi, Ms. Ann , Ms. Daniella and SAED staff (from left to 3rd left) Dr. Korir, Dr. Samita & Dr. Muui during a courtesy call to Dean, SAED on 23 rd October,2019, during the KUBRIC conference.

SAED’S APPRECIATION CEREMONY FOR PROF. WACEKE WANJOHI (FORMER DEAN'SAED)

SAED’S members of staff presents a gift to SAED’s former Dean Prof. Waceke Wanjohi and her family during an Appreciation Ceremony on 4th October, 2019 in her honor for having served the School as the Dean for eight years (2011-2018)

SAED’S APPRECIATION CEREMONY FOR PROF. WACEKE WANJOHI (FORMER DEAN'SAED)

SAED’s members of staff, former Dean, SAED Prof. Waceke Wanjohi, her family members and friends in a group photo during an appreciation Ceremony on 4th October 2019 held in her honor, having served the School of Agriculture as the Dean for eight years (2011-2018)

DONKEY PROJECT INAUGAURATION CEREMONY AT KITUI CAMPUS ON 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2019.

The Vice Chancellor, Kenyatta University, Prof. Paul Wainaina (center), H.E the Deputy Governor, Kitui County Dr. Gideon Wanthe Nzau (right) and Donkey Project Principal Investigator Dr. Purity Nguhiu goes through Brook East Africa Banner during the project’s inauguration Ceremony at Kitui Campus on 26th September,2019. The Donkey Project is being implemented by Kenyatta University’s SAED in partnership with Brook East Africa.

SAED’S INAUAGURAL DISTINGUISHED AND EXPERT SEMINAR SERIES (DESS)

Permanent Secretary, State Department of Crop Development and Agricultural Research , Prof. Hamadi Boga addressing SAED staff and Postgraduate students during the inaugural Distinguished and Expert Seminar Series (DESS) on 23rd September, 2019 at BSSC. The seminar theme was on “Strategic Agricultural for Kenya’s Development Agenda”.

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Entry Requirements

i. The common regulations for admissions for a mastersin the University shall apply.

ii. The general regulations for all master degree in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply.

iii. Holders of a Bachelor of Science Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Animal Production and Health Management, Animal Health and Production, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Range Management or its equivalent from Kenyatta University or other institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Holders of B.Sc. degree with Lower Second Class honours in the agricultural related areas must have least two years relevant experience

Programme Structure and Duration

a) The M.Sc. degree in Animal Nutrition and Management shall consist of coursework, examination and thesis.

b) In year one, a candidate shall be required to take a total of 10 units, five in each Semester.

c) In year two, a candidate shall conduct on research work and submit a thesis.

d) The degree to be awarded is designated: Master of Science in Animal Nutritionand Management.

Examination

a) The Kenyatta University examination regulations governing post-graduate exams shall apply.

b) Unit registered for in each semester shall be examined at the end of that semester.

c) Coursework assessment shall consist of final written examination and Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) which shall include practicals, written tests, seminars, oral presentation and term papers.

d) The final written examination shall constitute 60% of the total marks for each unit while CATs shall constitute 40% of the total marks.

e) The pass mark for each unit shall be 50%.

f) The thesis will be examined according to the university regulations that is written thesis and oral presentation (defense).

Certification

Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Management

Units Codes and Titles

KCU 800: Biostatistics

KCU 801: Research Methods

KRM 854: Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

KRM 855: Animal Feed Resources, Evaluation and Processing

KRM 856: Advanced Animal Physiology

KRM 857: Nutritional Biochemistry

KRM 858: Biotechnology in Animal Nutrition

KRM 859: Livestock Production Systems and Management

KRM 860: Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding

KRM 861: Non-Ruminant Nutrition and Feeding

KRM 830: Thesis

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