PhD in Biotechnology and Plant Breeding - University of Embu, Kenya

• Biology
• Plant Science

• Masters in a relevant area

• 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

• Agriculture research scientist
• Policy planning and implementation specialist
• Food scientist
• Agricultural engineer
• Lecturer
• Consultant
• Agriculture extension manager
• Marketing manager
• Farm Manager
• Project Manager
• Product Development Manager
• Agricultural economist
• Soil scientist
• Quality control manager

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