BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE, NUTRITION AND TECHNOLOGY Program Offered at University of Nairobi

Bachelors Degree 4 YEARS Fulltime Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Bachelors Degree (Accredited by: University of Nairobi)

Entry requirements for BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE, NUTRITION AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Holders of KCSE with mean grade of C+ with passes at C+ or above in Biology or Biological Sciences, Physics and Chemistry or Physicals Sciences and Mathematics.
2. Holders of KACE or equivalent with minimum 2 Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Physics.
3. Holders of Diploma or equivalent in relevant sciences from a recognized institution with passes at credit or distinction.
4. Holders of any relevant degree other than Food Science and Technology or Nutritional Sciences.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE, NUTRITION AND TECHNOLOGY Course Subjects

Course units
First Year
Mathematics
Agric. Zoology
Animal Physiology
Chemistry
Physics
Plant/Crop Physiology
General Microbiology
Communication skills
Workshop Techniques
Biochemistry
HIV/AIDS
Fundamentals of Dev. And its Applications
Veterinary Anatomy
Second Year
Principles of Genetics
Statistics I: Intro. to Statistics
Principles of Crop Prod.
Principles of Resource use & Mgt
Food Chemistry
Human Nutrition & Dev.
Biochemistry II
Food Microbiology
Macroeconomics
Measurement & Control Eng.
Food Enzymology
Analytical Instrumentation
Food Engineering Principles
Principles of Animal Nutrition
Microeconomics
Third Year
Statistics II: Analysis and Experimental Design
Economic Entomology
Food Preservation and Nutritional Quality
Food Quality Assurance
Food Marketing and Production Development
Industrial Sanitation and Waste Disposal
Food Engineering Systems
Food Fermentations and Biotechnology
Animal Feeds and Feeding
Techniques of food Analysis
Dairy Chemistry
Economics and Management of Food Processing
Industrial Practice for 8 weeks 4TH TERM EQ.
Fourth Year
Meat Science and Technology
Fats and oils
Milk and Dairy Products
Root Crops Technology
Fruits and Vegetables
Tea and Coffee
Sugar Technology
Fermented Beverages
Cereal Technology
Industrial Bookkeeping
Construction and Packaging Materials
Industrial Projects

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