Diploma and certificate courses in Nutrition in Kenya are offered in various universities, private colleges and TVET colleges.
The diploma courses typically last for 2-3 years while the certificate go for 1-2 years depending on the institution.
Some colleges also offer upgrading from certificate to diploma levels, e.g. from Certificate in Community Nutrition to its diploma equivalent.
Public Colleges & Universities
1. Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
Department of Nutrition
i. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
ii. Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
Locations: Various campuses
2. Technical University of Mombasa
Department of Environment and Health Sciences
i. Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
ii. Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics
Location: Mombasa
3. Pwani University
School of Health and Human Sciences
Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
Diploma in Nutrition & Health
Location: Kilifi
4. Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Technology
Diploma in Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Location: Kakamega (Main Campus)
5. Machakos Institute of Technology (MIT)
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Management
Location: Machakos
6. Murang’a University College (JKUAT Constituent College)
School of Tourism & Hospitality Management
i. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
ii. Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Muranga
7. University of Eldoret
School of Agriculture and Biotechnology Programmes
i. Diploma in Community Nutrition and Health
ii. Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition
Location: Eldoret
Private Colleges & Universities
1. Zetech University
i. Diploma in Nutrition, Food Science and Health
ii. Certificate in Food Science and Nutrition
Location: Ruiru (Main Campus)
2. Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences (TSMHS)
i. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
ii. Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Thika
3. Gretsa University
School of Health Sciences
i. Diploma in Community Nutrition and Dietetics
ii. Certificate in Community Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Thika
4. Jodan College of Technology
Diploma in Dietetics Management
Location: Thika (Main Campus)
5. North Coast Medical Training College
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Mtwapa, Kikambala, Bomani (16 km north of Mombasa town)
6. Rift Valley Technical Training Institute
Hospitality and Dietetics Management Department
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Eldoret
7. Great Lakes University of Kisumu
Faculty of Health Sciences
i. Diploma in Community Nutrition
ii. Certificate in Community Nutrition
Location: Kisumu
8. NEP College of Health Sciences
Diploma in Nutrition and Community Health
Location: Garissa Town
NOTE:
- This is not an exhaustive list of all colleges and universities that offer these courses.
- While every effort is made to ensure the information presented in this page is up-to-date we cannot guarantee all of it is accurate.