The objectives of the University of Nairobi in offering this programme are i) To produce graduates with ability to identify research imperatives in plant breeding, design and execute plant breeding research projects aimed at solving the problems within a changing agricultural environment.
The objectives of the University of Nairobi in offering this programme are i) To produce graduates with ability to identify research imperatives in plant breeding, design and execute plant breeding research projects aimed at solving the problems within a changing agricultural environment. At the same time, the training is to update the plant breeders with the latest developments in the field of crop improvement and genomic studies. ii) To train highly skilled plant breeders who will help optimise the country’s ability to attain food security and better nutrition while improving agriculture-based incomes from improved product(s).
Qualification for admission to Nairobi University for Master of Science degree in Plant Breeding :
1 Holders of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from another institution recognized by the Senate.
2 Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours in Environmental Science, Botany and Zoology, Forestry and Education with Botany option from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from another institution recognized by the Senate.
3 Holders of a degree with at least Lower Second Class Honours in any of the degrees specified in 1 and 2 with at least three years’ relevant experience as evidenced by research publications, or relevant postgraduate diploma or an equivalent qualification from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognised by the Senate may be considered for admission.
2.2.4 Holders of a pass Bachelor’s degree in disciplines specified in 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 and a postgraduate diploma in the relevant areas.
Compulsory Courses
Biometry and Computing
Molecular Genetics
Population Genetics
Advanced Plant Breeding
Quantitative Genetics
Breeding East Africa Crops
Breeding for Disease & Pest Resistance
Cytogenetics
Breeding for Disease & Pest Resistance
Research Methods & Graduate Seminars
Specialization Courses
Speciality A: Crop Improvement
Biodiversity and Agro forestry Resources in Agric. Prod.
Seed Science and Technology
Disease and Pest Management
Mutation Breeding
Speciality B: Functional Genomic Studies
Advanced Plant Physiology
Biotechnology
Plant Biochemistry
Crop Quality
Project
Research Project
