Here are courses offered at Technical University of Kenya School of Health Sciences:
List of programmes – Human Nutrition and Dietetics
| PROGRAMMES OFFERED | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| Master of Science in Community Nutrition Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics |
|
6 semesters |
| Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) |
|
11 semesters |
| Bachelor of Technology (Nutrition and Dietetics) |
|
5 semesters |
| Diploma in Technology (Nutrition and Dietetics) |
|
8 semesters |
| Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics |
|
3 semesters |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate Nutritionists, Dieticians and Dietetic technicians find careers in skilled Community based programs, Nursing facilities, Schools, Hospitals and medical centres, Public health agencies, Research Institutions, Faith based organisations and Chemists. Nutritionists and Dieticians specialize in five main thematic areas namely, 1) Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Practice: planning and supervision of meals prepared and served to patients to confer with physicians and other medical professionals about each patient’s nutritional needs and preferences, 2) Nutrition and Dietetics Management: plan, coordinate and supervise the planning, purchase and preparation of food for institutions like hospitals, health centres and schools. 3) Nutrition and Dietetics Research: study nutrition, food science and research on alternative foods as they relate to human health outcomes. 4) Community Nutrition and Dietetics: work in government Health centres to provide advice to the community on optimal nutrition practices and improve eating behaviour. 5) Consultancy in nutrition and dietetics: counsel patients and perform nutritional screening and assessments on their own patients or those referred by physician. Additionally consultants in nutrition and dietetics support organisations involved in operational research to design, implement and evaluate their programmes.
List of Programmes – Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
| PROGRAMMES OFFERED | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology |
|
3 years |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Health Care, Pharmaceutical Companies, drug regulatory agencies, academia and Pharmaceutical Research institutions.
List of programmes – Department of Biomedical Sciences and Technology
| PROGRAMMES OFFERED | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| B. Phil (Medical Laboratory Technology) |
|
4 semesters |
| Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science) |
|
8 semesters |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science |
|
9 Terms |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our graduates find careers in Hospitals, Research institutions, health centres and as entrepreneurs.
List of programmes – Community and Public Health
| PROGRAMMES OFFERED | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| Bachelor of Technology in Community and Public Health |
|
6 semesters |
| Bachelor of Technology in Community and Public Health |
|
12 semesters |
| Diploma in Technology – Community and Public Health |
|
8 semesters (Full time studies) |
| Diploma in Technology – Health Records and Information Technology |
|
3 years |
| Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology |
|
1 year |
Other upcoming programmes soon to be launched include;
- Diploma in Environmental Health
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of Community and Public Health, find exciting opportunities in both public and private sectors in local health departments. The jobs available at health departments range from health Inspectors to Health Educators. Other find work in university systems as researchers. Others find careers in non-profit organisations in areas such as health advocacy, policy, or research for organisations such as the Red
Cross, or a local non-profit that focuses on specific health issues.
