Biochemistry has advanced very much following the entry of new frontiers in molecular biology and biotechnology and time is ripe for the University of Nairobi to offer this programme.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry graduates from the University of Nairobi will be in a position to employ the upcoming recombinant DNA technology for production of biomedical products and more food for the growing populations using genetically modified organisms.
Biochemistry has become very popular with consequent increase in job opportunities. There is therefore need to mount a Bachelor of Science degree programme in Biochemistry.
The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry course at the University of Nairobi is an intensive three-calender years programme in the faculty of medicine offering three degree options, namely:
Medical Biotechnology. The Medical Biochemistry option emphasizes the biochemistry of mammalian organs and tissues.
Nutritional technology option focuses on the biochemical basis of nutrition, food formula and analysis. It also addresses the nutritional requirements at different stages of development in a man's health and disease. In addition, the role of microbes in food processing and spoilage will be covered.
The Molecular Biology and Biotechnology option is intended to emphasize recombinant DNA technology, genetic engineering and the recent advances in biotechnology achievements.