Nutrition degree programs in Kenya are available in most public and private universities. The specific undergraduate degree vary in name depending on the institution, however almost all are in the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) category.
Public Chartered Universities
1. Kenyatta University
School of Applied Human Sciences
Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
B.Sc. in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Kahawa, Nairobi (Main Campus)
2. University of Nairobi
College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS)
Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology
B.Sc. Food Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Upper Kabete, Nairobi (CAVS Campus)
3. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Department of Food Science
B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Juja, Nairobi
4. Technical University of Kenya (TUK)
School of Health Sciences and Technology
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
i. Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
ii. Bachelor of Technology in Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Nairobi (Main Campus)
5. Egerton University
Faculty of Health Sciences
Department of Human Nutrition Programmes
B.Sc. Foods Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Njoro, Nakuru (Main Campus)
6. Moi University
College of Health Sciences
School of Public Health
i. B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition
ii. B.Sc. Public Health Nutrition
Location: Eldoret (Main Campus)
7. Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
School of Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Technology
B.Sc. Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Location: Kakamega (Main Campus)
8. Maseno University
School of Public Health & Community Development
Department of Nutrition and Health
B.Sc. Nutrition & Health
Location: Kisumu (Main Campus)
9. Pwani University
School of Health and Human Sciences
Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
B.Sc. Food, Nutrition & Dietetics
Location: Kilifi
10. Meru University of Science and Technology
School of Agriculture and Food Science
B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Meru (Main Campus)
11. Karatina University
School of Agriculture and Biotechnology Programmes
Department of Food Science & Nutrition
B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition
Location: Karatina
12. South Eastern Kenya University
School of Agriculture and Veterinary sciences
Department of Food Science and Technology
B.Sc. Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Kitui (Main Campus)
13. Kisii University
Faculty of Health Sciences
B.Sc. Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Kisii
14. University of Eldoret
School of Agriculture and Biotechnology Programmes
B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition
Location: Eldoret
Private Chartered Universities
1. Mount Kenya University
School of Health Science
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Thika (Main Campus)
2. Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
School of Medicine and Health
Department of Human Nutrition & Dietetics
B.Sc. Health Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Meru (Main Campus)
3. University of Eastern Africa – Baraton
Department Of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics
B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Eldoret (Main Campus)
4. Great Lakes University of Kisumu
Faculty of Health Sciences
B.Sc. Community Nutrition
Location: Kisumu
5. Kabarak University
School Of Medicine and Health Sciences
B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Location: Nakuru (Main Campus)
Note:
- Some universities listed here may have multiple campuses and/or constituent colleges. Therefore, the location does not necessarily refer to the location where the course is offered.
- While every effort is made to ensure the information presented in this page is up-to-date we cannot guarantee the accuracy.
