Diploma in Seed Technology - University of Embu, Kenya

• Crop Science

1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Biology/Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Geography;

OR

2. Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division III with at least a Credit Pass in Biology/Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Geography;

OR

3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate (e.g. Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Seed Technology) from a recognized Institution.

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.

Career Opportunities

• Seed Technician
• Seed Tester
• Seed Merchant
• Agriculture extension officer

Application Forms

• Application forms can either be obtained from the Admissions Office, University of Embu, or downloaded here
  • Undergraduate Application Form
  • Postgraduate Application Form

Application Fees

Application forms should be submitted upon a payment of a non-refundable application fee of:

• KSh. 4,000 for PhD
• KSh. 2,000 for Masters and Bachelors,
• KSh. 1,000 for Diploma and
• KSh. 500 for Certificate for East Africans and
• USD 100, USD 50, USD 25 and USD 15 respectively for non-East Africans.

The application fees should be paid to the following accounts:

Kenya Commercial Bank, Embu Branch               1140846019
Equity Bank, Embu Branch                                0190260737294
National Bank, Embu Branch                             01001081259300
MPESA PAY BILL                                              418888

Duly filled-in forms should be submitted with the original copy of the application fee payment deposit slip.

Applications and enquiries should be directed to the following:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research and Extension)
P.O. Box 6-60100, EMBU
Tel. 020-2444136, 0727933950, 0788199505
Website: www.embuni.ac.ke
E-mail: school email, dvc.are@embuni.ac.ke, admissions@embuni.ac.ke