Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Introduction
Students enrolling to pursue a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Biotechnology will be equipped with knowledge and skills for solving problems by application of their biotechnological know-how.听 They will additionally be equipped with knowledge to improve and develop new scientific tools and products using biotechnology for specific human and agricultural needs.听 The programme involves theory and practicals spanning from basic to emerging trend technologies.
Rationale
Biotechnology fosters to develop an investigative, analytical and skills through field, laboratory and research investigations of living systems via critical innovation, evaluation of the development, ethical applications and influences of contemporary knowledge in a range of contexts. The knowledge and skills acquired find relevance in solving current and emerging problems in energy, food, climate change, agriculture and health among others.
Objectives
To equip learners with biotechnological know-how and hands on experience on use of living systems for production of biomolecules for human consumptions, environmental conservation with sustainability aspect underlined.
By the end of the programme, the graduate shall be able to effectively;
Mode of Delivery and programme structure
The programme shall be offered on a Full Time basis. Teaching will be physical (Face to face). The programme听 will be offered within a period of four academic years, each year comprising two semesters.听 Semester one runs between September to December and Semester is from January to May. To graduate with a B.Sc in Biotechnology, the candidate shall have satisfactorily completed听49听Departmental units听 in addition to the听three听(3)University common units. All units offered during the first semester within the four years and during the second semester of year one and two will be core while those offered during second semester of third and fourth year will be elective where one will register for six units for semester.听听听 These Shall account for a minimum total of 1820 hours.
Curriculum Highlights
The programme offers units like structures of biomolecules, genetics, molecular biology, cell and tissue culture, bioinformatics technology, gene technology among others.听In third year, the students must participate in industrial attachment for three (3) months. In the fourth year, a student can opt to carry out a research project in a related area which is equated to two units.
Admissions Requirements
The candidate must meet the 吃瓜头条 and the School of Pure and Applied Sciences requirements. To be admitted to Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, the candidate shall be required to have passed KCSE at a mean grade of C+ and obtained at least for those in alternative A: Biology B- (B minus), Chemistry B- (B minus), physics C+ (C plus) and Mathematics C+ (C plus).听 For those from Alternative B:听 Biological Science B, Physical Science
B and Mathematics C+;听 OR Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline, with KCSE mean grade of C (plain) or KCE Division III and C+ in each of the mandatory subjects plus at least two years relevant working experience.
International Students
Before admission into the programme, all international students certificates will have to be evaluated and qualified by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA).听 Apply through听QAV Portal:听
Fee Structure
Full Time; Fees Ksh.244,800= Digital Ksh. 244,800, Non-East Africans Ksh 306,000 p.a
Career Opportunities
Graduates in Biotechnology can pursue careers in
Why choose this programme at KU
At KU you will find highly trained and experienced faculty to provide training and research supervision. The faculty are involved in cutting edge research like agrotransformation, gene editing among others.听 The department hosts the Plant Transformational Laboratory and has a very active Biosafety committee.