Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics - Mount Kenya University, Kenya

• Nutrition and Dietetics

To be qualified for admission, the prospective candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

Direct Entry

• KCSE C (Plus) and C (Plain) in Biology, Chemistry, English / Kiswahili and Physics /Mathematics/ Geography.

Upgrading (Diploma Holders)

• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Science and Nutrition from an institution or examining body recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate and Kenya Nutrition and Dieticians Institute

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course. 

• Accredited by the Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitians’ Institute

Mount Kenya University strives to admit those applicants who are best prepared to benefit from and contribute to MKU academic community. Admission specialists will review your application and supporting documentation carefully to assess your overall academic preparation. In evaluating your application, the University will consider the following factors:

1. Mean Grade scores achieved in High School
2. Grades earned in core subjects depending on the specific programmes in which you are interested
3. Additional information provided in support of your application.

Before you apply for admission at MKU, you are encouraged to carefully consider the various degree and diploma programmes available, meet with an adviser and when you decide MKU is the place you want to be. Admission to MKU is on a first come first serve basis so be sure to complete your application early.

Whether you are interested in postgraduate, undergraduate or graduate studies, diploma or certificate programmes, you will find that MKU has a variety of programmes to chose from in fulfilling your educational and career goals.

• Duly filled application forms should be addressed to the Registrar- academic Administration.
• Application should be accompanied by copies of ID/Passport, relevant academic and professional certificates.
• Application fee is as follows:
  • Ksh.1,000 (Certificates, Diplomas &Undergraduates programmes)
  • Ksh.2,000 (Post-Graduate programmes) for East African applicants
  • US Dollars 50 for all non-East African applicants.

Mode of Payment:

• Payment to be deposited in either of the following Bank Accounts
  • Equity Bank, ACC. No- 0090292435067 SWIFT CODE EQBLKENA
  • KCB Bank, Acc. No – 1121032222
  • Cooperative Bank, Acc. No – 01129279981300 SWIFT CODE KCOOKENA
  • GT Bank, ACC. No- 2014200002
  • Standard Chartered Bank, ACC. No- 0102049817400 SWIFT CODE SCBLKENX
  • Family Bank, ACC. No- 005000019336
• Money Order / Banker’s Cheque payable to Mount Kenya University.

Please note

• Application for admission does not guarantee admission into the University for course applied for, this will be subject to fulfillment of all requirements and class size as approved by the University Senate.For further information, kindly enquire from the Registrar, Academic Administration the programmes being offered at our campuses and study centres:

Visit the University website or contact the admissions department for more details on how to apply. In case of any questions/enquiries contact us using the details below:

Office of Registrar Academic Administration
Mount Kenya University
PO Box 342 – 01000
Email: admissions@mku.ac.ke