Overview

At the end of the Food Science and Technology programme offered by the University of Nairobi, the learner should be able to:

Analyse challenges in the field of food science and technology in order to propose appropriate solutions.

Develop new and improved food products for the general consumers and specialized groups.

Utilize knowledge and skills to manage food manufacturing businesses.

Conduct research in food science, technology, safety and quality.

Careers

Academic institutions

Research institutions

Consultancy firms-self or established

Non-Governmental Organizations

Food industries

Food service industry

Food processing industry

World Health Organization

Food and Agriculture Organization

Government parastatals

Personal therapeutic food firm

Students can be attached but not limited to the following:

Food industries include Brookside Dairy, Trufoods and many others

Non-Governmental Organizations

World Health Organization

Government parastatals

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Sensory Analysis (instrumental And Organoleptic)

Postharvest Physiology

Practical Food Processing

Toxicology

Food Dispersions And Food Additives

Advanced Food Science

Advance Food Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Food Science Food Technology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of at least upper second-class honours BSc. degree or equivalent in natural and biological sciences, engineering and health sciences or any other related discipline.

Holders of lower-second class honours degree or equivalent in any discipline from the University of Nairobi or any other university recognized by the University of Nairobi senate with additional relevant training or evidence of research or work experience.

Holders of a pass in BSc degree in any of the degree programmes specified in b) above with working experience of at least three years.

Holders of postgraduate diploma from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the senate of the University of Nairobi. Such candidates must satisfy the minimum requirements for admission to a Bachelor’s degree.

Students from non-English speaking countries will be required to have a proficiency certificate for the English language.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

384000 KES / year

≈ 384000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

384000 KES / year

≈ 384000 KES / year

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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