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Diploma

Applied Biology

Applied Biology

Applied Biology

This Applied Biology course is a Diploma program accredited by KNEC.

  • Diploma
  • 3 years
  • 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

Private College Uasin Gishu County Soy Constituency
Eldoret Technical Training Institute

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

Private College Kiambu County Thika Town Constituency
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences

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

Private College Kiambu County Thika Town Constituency
JFC Munene College of Health Sciences

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

Private College Kiambu County Thika Town Constituency
Imperial College of Medical and Health Sciences

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

Private College Muranga County Kiharu Constituency
Edinburgh College

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

Public College Bungoma County Kabuchai Constituency
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute

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

Public College Homa Bay County Karachuonyo Constituency
Mawego Technical Training Institute

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

Private College Machakos County Mavoko Constituency
Africa Institute of Health and Development

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

Polytechnic Kakamega County Ikolomani Constituency
Sigalagala National Polytechnic

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

Polytechnic Meru County North Imenti Constituency
Meru National Polytechnic

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

Polytechnic Kisumu County Kisumu East Constituency
Kisumu National Polytechnic

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

Public College Bungoma County Kanduyi Constituency
Sang'alo Institute of Science and Technology

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

Polytechnic Kiambu County Kiambu Constituency
Kabete National Polytechnic

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

Public College Bomet County Bomet Central Constituency
Sot Technical Training Institute

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

Polytechnic Uasin Gishu County Soy Constituency
Eldoret National Polytechnic

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

Public College Siaya County Alego Usonga Constituency
Siaya Institute of Technology

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

Public College Bungoma County Kimilili Constituency
Bushiangala Technical Training Institute

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

Public College Nairobi County Dagoretti South Constituency
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute

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

Public College Nandi County Nandi Hills Constituency
Ol'lessos Technical Training Institute

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

Public College Nairobi County Westlands Constituency
Nairobi Technical Training Institute

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

Public College Kisii County Nyaribari Chache Constituency
Public College Mombasa County Mvita Constituency
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

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

Public College Vihiga County Hamisi Constituency
Friends College Kaimosi

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

Public College Nakuru County Njoro Constituency
Public College Kiambu County Kiambu Constituency
Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology

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

Public College Taita Taveta County Voi Constituency
Coast Institute of Technology

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

Private College Kiambu County Thika Town Constituency
Goshen Medical and Technical College

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