Courses

Description of the Programme Biochemistry aims at imparting an understanding of the molecular basis of life in animals and plants. The course is multi-disciplinary and focuses on the structure and function of molecules as well as their interaction to create the phenomenon of life. Biochemistry particularly looks at how this interaction is translated into basic […]

Description of the Programme  Refer to Bachelor of Science (Biology) (https://ccap.co.ke/course/bachelor-of-science-biology/) Botany Major Botany is the scientific study of all aspects of the biology of plants. It involves the study of the ecology, physiology, systematic, development and natural history of plants. You will learn: How plants evolve and how they contribute to biodiversity. How plants […]

Description of the Programme Forensic Biology involves the use of biological knowledge and laboratory techniques in law enforcement, criminal justice, state security and related fields. This increasingly important discipline is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in biology, law and criminal justice, chemistry, forensic anthropology, forensic pathology, psychology, human identification, mathematics, forensic toxicology, forensic […]

Description of the Programme Conservation Biology is the study of the Earth’s biodiversity and is concerned with managing and protecting species and ecosystems. Conservation Biologists work with non-government and government agencies to explore the connection of scientific research with policy and management to come up with strategies to minimize the impact of humans on their […]

Description of the Programme Molecular and Cell Biology is the study of what cells are, what makes them work, how they are put together, how they associate and interact, what makes them differ from each other, what goes wrong in disease states, and, ultimately, how to intervene in these processes in some beneficial way to […]

Description of the Programme Are you interested in animals and plants and how they work? Want to get a better understanding of evolution and genetics? Fascinated by ecosystems and environments? Then biology might be the career path for you. You will gain an in-depth understanding of biology at many different levels – from the molecular […]

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Description of the Programme Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences is designed to train students to acquire relevant scientific knowledge and practical skills in Biological Sciences leading to the award of the Degree in Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. The course is an interdisciplinary degree and brings together subjects including molecular genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, […]