Faculty of Science

Faculty of Science

Since its inception the Faculty of Science has played a pivotal role in the expansion of knowledge frontiers in the field of Physical and biological sciences geared towards finding solutions to technological problems at both industrial and household levels. The Faculty constitutes of eight academic departments and in line with the University Vision and Mission, is continuously achieving scientific excellence through Teaching, Research and Knowledge transfer.

The faculty attracts the best students (inter) nationally who undertake the broad range of science based disciplines covered by fourteen Bachelors, ten postgraduate and four pre-university programs that are market responsive in preparing the scientists and professionals for the challenges of tomorrow. 

Through linkages with industry, schools and local communities, the staff, students and alumni are able to define, analyze and provide solutions to scientific issues. Research findings are disseminated through publications in high impact professional journals.


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Dean of faculty

Since its inception the Faculty of Science has played a pivotal role in the expansion of knowledge frontiers in the field of Physical and biological sciences geared towards finding solutions to technological problems at both industrial and household levels.

The Faculty of Science constitutes of eight academic departments and in line with the University Vision and Mission, is continuously achieving scientific excellence through Teaching, Research and Knowledge transfer.
The faculty attracts the best students (inter)nationally who undertake the broad range of disciplines that are market responsive in preparing the scientists and professionals for the challenges of tomorrow.

Through linkages with industry, schools and local communities, the staff, students and alumni are able to define, analyze and provide solutions to scientific issues. Research findings are disseminated through publications in high impact professional journals .

With the increased interest in evidence based policy making informed by scientific research findings, the faculty appreciates its vital role in providing scientific solutions to influence policy.

The faculty is committed to maintaining excellence in teaching, research and partnership in physical and biological sciences.

Dr. Mary W. Ndung'u

Dean Faculty of Science
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
P.O. Box 62000, 00200 Nairobi Kenya
Tel: 254-67-52711/52181-4
Fax: 254-67-52161
Email: deanscience@jkuat.ac.ke