Overview

Program Details

The department strongly believes in the importance of creation, preservation, integration, transmission and utilization of food science and technology knowledge and skills.

The training of Food Science and Technology professionals offered by the University of Nairobi is informed by the sustained evidence in support of the important and multidimensional role that food science and technology plays in human growth and development; productivity, and wellbeing. Globally, the field has gained greater eminence with the surge in lifestyle-related (non-communicable) diseases as well as increased demand and rationale, for preventive approaches in public health.

Training professionals in Food Science and Technology offered by the University of Nairobi makes a vital human resource development contribution in the reduction of food losses, addition of value to primary food products, efficient utilization of resources in food processing and preservation, sustainable waste management in food processing factories, employment creation, income generation and hunger eradication.

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 2025-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Science Food Technology

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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 from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the Senate of the University of Nairobi.
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.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

384000 KES/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 192000 KES per semester during 24 months.
National

384000 KES/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 192000 KES per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Nairobi

49608 - 74988 KES /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Food Science and Technology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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