Applied Biology
Applied Biology is the understanding of how organisms work from the sub-cellular to the whole organism level.
This Applied Biology Diploma program involves the study of life and living organisms, including their physical and chemical structure, function, development, and evolution. Students are taught how to utilize living organisms (mostly microbes) to produce useful products. The students acquire knowledge that will help them in traditional activities such as brewing and cheese making and modern technological developments such as genetic engineering.
Graduates of this Applied Biology Diploma program may work in various biological laboratories, research institutions, the pharmaceutical sector, food industry, and the agricultural sector or may go into gainful self-employment. Some of the jobs that Applied Biology graduates can apply for include: laboratory manager, research scientist/officer, horticulturalists, academician (lecturer, teacher, tutor), microbiologist, product specialist, sales executive for biotech products, and environmental safety officer.
The Applied Biology Diploma programme also provides a foundation for further training in biological technology, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology.
Colleges offering Applied Biology Diploma
Eldoret Technical Training Institute was established in 2009 with a vision to build a world-class prestigious institution offering innovative and high-quality education, a unique learning environment, state-of-the-art facilities,... ...read more
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences (TSMHS) is a pioneer in Medical & Health studies as a practicing college in the country. The major advantage is in... ...read more
James Flavian Chege (JFC) Munene College of Health Sciences is a leading college of health sciences registered by Ministry of Education, and also registered and licensed by Technical... ...read more
Imperial College of Medical and Health Sciences is a registered private tertiary medical training institution regulated by TVETA. The college is committed to training health and medical courses... ...read more
Edinburgh College is a leadership development center. We are located in Murang`a, an 80km drive from Kenyan capital Nairobi in the beautiful serene surroundings, creating a relaxed atmosphere... ...read more
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute is a middle-level institution sponsored by the Catholic church and established on a five (5)- (currently 17.5) acres land along the Kimilili-Chwele –Kabuchai road,... ...read more
Mawego Technical Training Institute is a middle-level Public Institution located in Mawego Kadongo road, Homabay county, Kenya. It is situated 15km from Oyugis town and 18km from Kendu... ...read more
Africa Institute of Health and Development is a state-of-the-art institute pioneered to provide professional training. The institute is registered by the Directorate of Industrial Training, Ministry of Education.... ...read more
Sigalagala National Polytechnic (SNP) is a public National Polytechnic that was founded in 1950 as a technical and vocational training institute. The school is located along the Sheywe... ...read more
The Meru National Polytechnic is an ISO: 9001:2015 Certified training Institution located along Meru-Nanyuki Road, 10 kilometers from Meru town and a few kilometers past Makutano Centre.The Meru... ...read more
Kisumu National Polytechnic is located on the outskirts of Kisumu City, within Kisumu County, about 3 km east of the city center and about 342 kilometers from Nairobi,... ...read more
Sang’alo Institute of Science & Technology (SIST) is a public institute of Technology in Kenya. The name Sang’alo is derived from a Bukusu local language word “Sangala” meaning... ...read more
The Kabete National Polytechnic is a Government Institution of higher learning which was founded in 1924. The Institute has trained many graduates who are currently well placed in... ...read more
Sot Technical Training Institute believes quality and efficiency are inexorably linked. In order to provide those we serve with unmatched programs, products, and services, it is imperative that... ...read more
The Eldoret National Polytechnic has recorded tremendous growth in the development of middle-level training as an institution since its inception. It has continually fulfilled its mandate in training... ...read more
Siaya Institute of Technology is a government Technical Training Institution under the Ministry of Education, State Department of Vocational and Technical Training. The college was established by the... ...read more
Bushiangala Technical Training Institute is situated in Kakamega South Sub-County in Kakamega County. It is located off Sigalagala –Bukura road approximately 10 Kilometers from Sigalagala and about 18... ...read more
Paramount Chief Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute (PCKTTI) is a public institution of higher learning under the Ministry of Education State Department for Vocational and Technical Training. PCKTTI is... ...read more
Ol’lessos Technical Training Institute (OTTI) is a middle level college sponsored by ACK and is established on a 43-acre land along the Kapsabet - Nabkoi road, in Nandi... ...read more
Nairobi Technical Training Institute is a middle-level college that offers Training Courses up to the Diploma level. The college offers Technical Training in Engineering Information Technology that are... ...read more
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP), formerly Mombasa Technical Training Institute (MTTI), is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution. KCNP was established in 1950 as... ...read more
Friends College Kaimosi is a public college located in Vihiga County, Western Region of Kenya within the Kaimosi Mission Complex along the Kisumu – Chavakali – Kapsabet –... ...read more
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) is a tertiary institution established in 1973 and is mandated and fully accredited by the Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority... ...read more
Coast Institute of Technology (CIT) is a middle-level public college situated in the Tsavo area 2km away from Voi Town in Taita Taveta County and in proximity to... ...read more
Goshen Medical & Technical College is a center of excellence in training and development of complete multidisciplinary professionals. The college offers Human Nutrition courses, business and ICT Social... ...read more