Crop Protection, BSc

In the first and second year, students are introduced to introductory courses in plant science, microbiology, chemistry and other relevant prerequisite courses. In the third and fourth year the students take specialized courses in plant pathology and crop protection. In the final year of the study, crop protection students may conduct a research project in their respective specialized areas. They are equipped with skills in data collection, analysis, synthesis and report writing.

Students wishing to study Crop Protection must satisfy the minimum University requirement and Faculty of Science entry requirements. A student to be admitted must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
Alternative A
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics

Alternative B
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Geography/Agriculture

Either
Must have passed Biology or Biological Sciences in the K.C.S.E. at a minimum grade of C+. In addition, a student must have passed in any two subjects from the following alternatives:
Or
Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in science subjects in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE),
Or
Have a diploma in relevant subjects and with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognized by the University Senate,
Or
Have a diploma in Applied Sciences with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an Institution recognized by the University senate,
Or
Have any other qualifications accepted by the University senate as equivalent to 1.1 to 1.4 Students who hold any of the qualifications 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 above may at the discretion of the Faculty of Science be admitted directly to the second year of the course in which case they may complete their course in a minimum of three academic years and a maximum of five academic years.
Or
Have a relevant higher National Diploma. Students who hold a relevant higher National Diploma may at the discretion of the Faculty of Science be admitted directly to the third year of the course which case they complete their course in a minimum of 2 academic years.

How to Apply
Application Requirements for qualified students:
– A dully filled registration form – to be obtained from the offices/website upon payment of non-refundable fee.
– Two passport size photos.
– Copies of relevant certificates

Application Procedure
Applications for the courses are on official application forms.
1. click to download JKUAT IT Department application form. or obtain a hand-copy from the office.
2. Pay a non-refundable application fee as follows:
– Certificates: Kshs500
– Diplomas: 1000
– Degrees: Kshs1,500
– Masters: 1,500

Career opportunities for this programme include:
– Crop scientist
– Crop production planning manager
– Seed production operations manager
– Crop manager
– Crop consultant
– Independent grower / farm owner
– Landscape designers
– Commercial greenhouse managers

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Tuition Fees for Kenyan Students = Kshs180,000
Tuition Fees for International Students = Kshs216,000
**EAC (East African Community) Students pay the same amount as Kenyan students. Countries in the East African Community include; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
NOTE: The tuition fees charged, may vary from programme to programme and from time to time, with foreign students paying 20% more that the Kenyan students.: