DIPLOMA IN CROP PROTECTION Program Offered at University of Nairobi

Diploma 2 YEARS Fulltime Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Diploma (Accredited by: University of Nairobi)

About DIPLOMA IN CROP PROTECTION Diploma program.

Crop losses due to pests and diseases account for about one-third of agricultural production costs in terms of chemicals, equipment and manpower. However, skills in identification of pests, diseases and available management strategies are largely lacking. There is, therefore, an established need to train manpower in all aspects of crop protection. This diploma course is designed for staff in the private sector, government and nongovernmental organizations in the agricultural industry: agricultural extension workers, farm


managers and field technologists, staff in agricultural/education institutions, staff engaged in crop protection research, pesticide delivery service, and as a bridging course for high school graduates wishing to pursue degree programmes.

Entry requirements for DIPLOMA IN CROP PROTECTION

Holders of KCSE with mean grade of C plain and C- pass in any of the following subjects: biology, chemistry, agriculture, or physics.


KCE with division II and at least a pass in biology or chemistry, or physics or agriculture, or physical science or mathematics.


KACE with at least one Principal level pass and one subsidiary pass in biology or chemistry or physics or


mathematics.


Certificate in Crop Protection, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Environmental Sciences or related Plant or Biological Sciences.


Diploma, Higher diploma or degree in any natural or biological sciences

DIPLOMA IN CROP PROTECTION Course Subjects

Course Title


Introduction to Microbiology I


Maths, Biometry and Computer use I


Introduction to Agriculture and Principles of Crop Production


Introduction to Plant Pathology


Introduction to Agri. Entomology I


Weeds and their Management II


Pest and Disease Management II


Application of Biotechnology in Crop Protection II


Entrepreneurship in Agriculture III


Diagnostics of Crop Diseases, Arthropod Pests and Weeds III


Environmental Health, Phytosanitary Regulations and Standards III


Communication Skills and Seminars I


Special Project (2 course unit equivalent) II & III


Field/Industrial Attachment (3 course unit equivalent) IV

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