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Introduction

Justification

Objectives

Set up and manage a commercial horticultural enterprise involving the production and marketing of
fruits, vegetables, cut-flowers and nursery stock plants in both outdoor and greenhouse environments;

Carryout meaningful scientific research on various facets of horticultural and other crop enterprises;

Promote environmental and food safety awareness by safe use of pesticides and employing production
practices that minimize chemical residues, as well as soil erosion;

Utilize the acquired knowledge and skills in gainful self-employment.

Admission

Applicants must satisfy the University minimum entry requirements for a University Diploma of Grade C in
the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), or equivalent examinations and, in addition, offer
passes with at least a:
(i) C in English/Kiswahili
(ii) C in Maths/Physics or in Agriculture
(iii) C+ in Biology or B- in Biological Sciences
(iv) C+ in Chemistry or B- in Physical Sciences
4.2 Admission may be granted to outstanding holders of a
Certificate in agriculture, or fields related to agriculture
from recognized Colleges, who will have passed with
at least a credit or its equivalent.
5.0 Loading and Duration of Study
5.1 The Diploma in horticulture shall normally take three
academic years, each with two semesters.
5.2 To graduate with the Diploma in horticulture, a student
will be required to take and pass all courses scheduled
in (8), which include the University common core
courses approved by the Senate.
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6.0 Course Coding
The courses are coded as follows:
6.1 The abbreviation HORT refers to Horticulture,
6.2 The first digit (i.e. zero) in all the courses indicates the
level of training (i.e. Diploma),
6.3 The second digit (i.e. 1, 2, 3) represents the year of
study,
6.4 The third digit (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) refers to the
subject discipline/matter as follows:
0 = Introductory Courses
1 = General and Principle Courses
2 = Basic Horticultural Courses
3 = Vegetable Crops
4 = Fruit Crops
5 = Post-harvest Management
6 = Ornamental Horticulture
7 = Experimentation and Research Projects.
6.5 The fourth digit shows the series of courses in a
particular field.

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