Academic Programmes - School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

DIRECTOR

MDr. Naomi Waiganjo
Dr. Naomi Waiganjo
Director, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

Office of the Director Office: Block N, Room 105.
Telephone: +254(020) – 3263158,3263157 Ext.252
Contacts: director.shbs@tukenya.ac.ke

Academic Programmes - Department of Health System Management and Public Health

COURSE TITLE	REQUREMENTS	DURATION
Diploma in Technology in Health Records and Information Technology	KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) with D+(plus) in Maths A/B.	8 Semesters
Bachelor in Technology in Community Health and Wellness	KCSE Mean Grade C+(plus) with C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths /Physics and English/Kiswahili or 3-year Diploma of Technology in Community and Public Health together with KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus)	11 Semesters (integrated programme) 6 Semesters (part time)
Diploma in Community and Public Health	KCSE Mean Grade C (plain) with C- (minus) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics and English/Kiswahili	8 Semesters
Diploma in Community Health Wellness	KCSE Mean grade C Plain with C- (minus) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics and English/Kiswahili	8 Semesters
B-Tech in Community and Public Health	KCSE C+ with C+ (plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics and English/Kiswahili	11 Semesters
Masters of Public Health	At least a Second Class (Upper Division) Honours degree from a recognized university or Second Class (Lower Division) Honours degree in the relevant disciplines with a Postgraduate certificate and 2 years of relevant work experience	4 Semesters
PhD in Public Health	A holder of Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Master’s degree in the relevant field; A holder of TU-K Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods	6 semesters

Career Prospects
Graduates of Community and Public Health, fixed exciting opportunities in both public and private sectors in local Health Educators. Other find work in university systems as researchers. Others find careers in non-profit organisations in areas such health advocacy, policy, or research for organisations such as the Red Cross, or a local non-profit that focuses on specific health issues. Students will also have an opportunity to work with the Ministry of Health, Community Health Officers, Non-governmental organisation as well as support national and grassroots health organisation. Students can also pursue academic career advancement such as in Masters of Public Health and PhD in Public Health.

Academic Programmes - Department of Biomedical Sciences and Technology

COURSE TITLE	REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
PhD In Biomedical Science: Options in • Medical microbiology • Medical Immunology • Medical Parasitology • Clinical Hematology& Blood Transfusion Science • Clinical Chemistry • Clinical Histocytopathology Medical Virology	A holder of Bachelor’s degree in relevant field A holder of a master’s degree in the relevant field	6 semesters
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) In: • Medical microbiology option • Medical Immunology Option • Medical Parasitology Option • Clinical Hematology& Blood Transfusion Science Option • Clinical Chemistry Option • Clinical Histocytopathology option	A holder of at least a Second Class (Upper Division) honors, Bachelor’s degree of TU-K (E.g Bachelor of Science in medical Laboratory Science, Bachelor of Philosophy in Medical Laboratory Technology) or equivalent from another university recognized by the Senate. A holder of a Second Class (Lower Division) honors Bachelor’s degree of TU-K, or equivalent from another university recognized by Senate with at least two (2) years of relevant experience. A holder of a Pass Bachelor’s degree and postgraduate diploma or equivalent from TU-K or another university recognized by Senate;	5 Semesters
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences	KCSE Mean C+ with C+ English, Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics	8 Semesters
Bachelor of Technology in Medical Laboratory Sciences	A holder of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of TUK or Equivalent qualifications.	5 Semesters
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences	KCSE Mean C with C in English or Kiswahili, Biology or Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.	3- years

CAREER PROSPECTS
Our graduates find careers in Hospitals and medical centers, Research institutions, Health facilities, Institutions of higher learning, Community based organizations and as entrepreneurs.

Academic Programmes - Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

COURSE TITLE	REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
Masters of Science in Community Nutrition	A holder of at least a Second Class (Upper Division) honours, Bachelor’s degree of TU-K; or equivalent from another university recognized by the Senate. A holder of a Second Class (Lower Division) honours Bachelor’s degree of TU-K, or equivalent from another university recognized by Senate with at least two (2) years of relevant experience.	4 semesters/ 8 Terms
Bachelor of Technology in Nutrition and Dietetics	3- year Diploma in Technology in Nutrition and Dietetics together with KCSE mean Grade C (Plain)	8 semesters/ 11 Terms
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics	KCSE Mean Grade C+ plus) with C+ in Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics, Geography/Agriculture/ Home Science and English/Kiswahili	10 Semesters/ 14 Terms
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics	KCSE of C- (C Minus) with D+(plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths/Physics, Geography/Agriculture/ Home Science and English/Kiswahili Or Certificate with KCSE D+ in a related course	8 semesters/ 11 Terms

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Achievement – All the Programmes in Human Nutrition and Dietetics were accredited by Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute.

Nutrition and Dietetics students have a wide range of carrier opportunities. The course prepares them for work in hospitals as clinical dieticians; in community settings where they can work with NGOs like Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations (FAO), UNICEF, Concern Worldwide, Save the Children, AMREF, RED Cross among others; government ministries of agriculture and Health; Consultants; lecturers in TVET institutions; food industries as nutritionists, food service industry as food service nutritionists; research institutions like KEMRI

Academic Programmes - Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology

COURSE TITLE	REQUIREMENTS	DURATION
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology	KCSE Mean Grade: C (Plain) with C (Plain) in the following subjects: English or Kiswahili, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry or Physical Science, Biology or Biological Science.	3 years (9 Terms)