Program Overview
The Applied Human Nutrition at University of Nairobi is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Human Nutrition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kenya and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 2,153 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,153 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Human Nutrition programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Statistics And Computer Use
- Food Production Systems/food Economics And Policy
- Food Science And Food Protection
- Nutrition Project Planning And Management
- Nutritional Surveillance And Emergencies
- Community Nutrition Problem Diagnoses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Holders of at least an upper second class honours degree or its equivalent qualification in BSc. Food Science, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or Medical Sciences from University of Nairobi, or equivalent qualification from any other Institution recognized by the Senate.
- Holders of at least a Lower Second Class honours degree in the same disciplines as in 2.2 (i) from the University of Nairobi or from another Institution recognized by the Senate, but must show proof of academic advancement either through research and publication or postgraduate training.
- Pass degree with at least five years of experience and must show proof of academic advancement either through research and publication or postgraduate training.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,153 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,153 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,153 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,153 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nairobi directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
TheUniversity of Nairobi(uonbiorUoN;Swahili:Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi)is acollegiateresearch universitybased inNairobiand is the largestuniversityinKenya.Although its history as aneducational...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
