Kenyatta University Department of Zoology

Kenyatta University Department of Zoology

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About Kenyatta University Department of Zoology

There are linkages between the department and the following institutions:

• Kenya marine and fisheries research institute (KEMFRI)
• National Museums of Kenya
• Swidish University of Agriculture
• Directorate of veterinary services, Ministry of Agriculture livestock

Resources and Facilities

The Department of Zoological Sciences has three teaching Laboratories with capacity of 150 students, two research laboratories and a Resource room and Conference facility

It has one of the best breeding unit producing the following laboratory animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice and bats), Sheep and goat pen, Cattle shed, Insectry (cockroaches, desert locusts), fish pond and a snake pit. The department has a museum with a collection of over 200 specimens representing the entire animal kingdom. The department has an experimental garden where fodder crops for animals are produced

Career Prospects

The Department of Zoological Sciences seeks to provide an environment for learning that produces graduates with knowledge, skills and competence in the labour market.  It prepares graduates for a wide range of zoological sciences related careers.  Graduates from the Department of Zoological Sciences have been employed in industries, National and International Research Institutions, Health Institutions, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries, Secondary schools and Polytechnics, Universities, Government departments and Non-governmental organizations.  In addition, they have been able to fit into careers not closely related to biology such as the insurance and banking industries.

Kenyatta University Department of Zoology Courses

Kenyatta University Department of Zoology Undergraduate Courses

B.SC (ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY WITH MANAGEMENT)

Kenyatta University Department of Zoology Graduate Courses

• Master of Science (Biochemistry)
• Master of Science (Biotechnology)
• Master of Science (Medical Biochemistry)