SANRM CAREER PATHS

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SANRM)

COURSE

MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSIONS

PERIOD

CAREER PROGRESS

CAREER PATHS

Bachelor of Science and Agricultural Education &Extension

& Rural Development

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

A minimum of C+ in , Geography, Math, Biology Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture or a Diploma with at least a credit pass in AGED from a recognized institution

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelor Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Agricultural Extension Officer

-Consultation services to farmers & agricultural business

-Develop new method for advanced production

-Liaison officers for government & trainers

2. Extension Specialist

-Instructs extension workers and develops

-Promote agriculture development through training organizations or through the media

3. Agricultural Officer

4. Rural Development Officer/Consultant

-Oversee development, implementation and updating projects related to development.

-Work with local communities to development consensus  on investment project

-Ensure that market and natural resource team achieves target related development.

5. Community Development Officer

-Involved in urban planning, assessment of housing needs.

-Work with city partners survey

-Tracking needs

Bachelor of Agri-Business Management

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

A minimum of C+ in English, Math, Biology Chemistry, Physics

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelor Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Ranch Management

-Supervise production & care for livestock

-Overseeing other ranging processes

-Hire, train and manage other workers

2.Financial Consulting

-Assess financial situation

-Developing financial strategies

-Provide financial management

3.Commodity Trading

4.Transportation Analyst

-Evaluating the efficiency and safety of public transport

-GPRS tracking-movement of goods

-Analyze data and daily traffic pattern volumes

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

A minimum of C+ in English/Kiswahili, Math, Biology Chemistry

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelors Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Agribusiness Manager

-Evaluate the business

-Coordinate and give workshops in agricultural marketing

2.Artificial Insemination Manager

-Provide A.I services to clients

-Offer reproductive consultation to breeders and farmers

-Promote new and current products and services to clients

3.Embryo Transfer Technician

-Retrieving eggs

-Assisting in

-Maintaining clinical records

-Running tests on eggs

4.Breed Association Representative

5.Stable Manager

-Keep animal in good health and embrace sanitation

-Ensure proper feeding of animals

6.Federal Meat Inspector

-Ensure that meat supplied complies with regulations

-Perform tests to ensure that meat is fit for human consumption

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

A minimum of C+ in English, Math, Biology Chemistry, Physics

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelors Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Extension Agent

-Sharing research based information with the citizens

-Instructing farmers on increased productivity.

2.Researcher

-Develop and direct research assignment

-Formulate effective and efficient research process

-Organize and maintain research databases

3.Development Officer

-Research and compiles development related communication materials

-Establish and maintain working relationships with partners

4.Crops Agent

5.Extension Specialist

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Mean Grade D+ in KCSE

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelor’s Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Fisheries Officer

-Investigating surveys of water quality

-Policing waterways

-Granting licenses for fishing

2.Hatchery Manager

-Manage and coordinate hatchery activities

-Quality assurance

-Comply with policies

-Oversee sanitation of hatchery

3.Research Scientist

-Planning and conducting experiments

-Recording and analyzing data

-Writing research papers

-Supervising junior staff

4.Fish farm Managers

-Breed and rear fish

-Oversee the hatchering process

-Fish feedings

-Setting and monitoring budget

5.Aquaculture Technician

-Breed and raise of marine organisms

-Identify common diseases

-Keep records of breeding and treatment programs

6. Aquaculture Consultant.

-Direct and coordinate fish hatcheries

-Coordinate the selection and maintenance of brood stack

7. Aquarium Manager.

-Maintain tasks and exhibits

-Prepare and dispense food

-Observe animal health

-Maintain pumps and filters

8.Fish Feed Production Manager

-Supervise fish feeding

-Managing breeding and harvesting schedule

-Maintaining hygiene

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

C (Plain) in Chemistry, Biology, Math/Physical Sciences OR a Diploma with a minimum of credit pass in related field from recognized institution.

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelor’s Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Landscape Construction & Management

-Advising on environmental conservation

-Producing contracts and estimated costs

-Writing reports

2.Researcher

--Develop and direct research assignment

-Formulate effective and efficient research process

-Organize and maintain research

3.Greenhouses Manager

-Direct and control propagation and harvesting of agricultural practices

-Apply fertilizers and pesticides

-Hire employees 

4.Public Gardener

-Monitor the health of plant

-Maintaining lawns and other green spaces

-Installing landscapes and seasonal flower gardens.

5.Plant Pathologist

-Develop ways to combat plant diseases

-Conduct research and experiments

6. Landscape Designer

-Drawing plans

-Installing structures like walkways

-Water-features

7. Pest Management

-Power spray chemicals and surfaces

-Manage workers involved in application

8. Horticulture Consultant

-Monitoring a careful balance of flora and fauna

-Visiting client sites

9. Ornamental horticulturalist

-Works with plants for decorations

-Maintain flowerbeds for clients

Bachelor of Science in Applied Aquatic Sciences

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

A minimum of C+ in , Geography, Math, Biology Chemistry, Physics or a Diploma with at least a credit pass from a recognized institution.

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelor’s Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Marine and Fresh Water Scientist

-Analyze environmental factors affecting water bodies

-Conduct research

2.Environmental Expert

-Monitor the impact of a population

-Work in power plants or chemical plants

-Recommending solutions.

4. Hydrologist

-Measure the properties of water bodies

-Conduct research and experiments

-Data analysis

5.Marine Biologist

-Conducts research on aqua life

-Conduct experiments

-Data analysis

6. Conservation Officer

-Managing and protecting wildlife

-Implement policies of habitat

7. Consultant in Environment Agencies

-Provide expert assessment on environment

-Advice their clients

-Revise environmental policies

8. Fish farm manager

9. Hatchery Manager

10. Research Scientist

Bachelor of Science in Soil Environment and Land Resource Management

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

A minimum of C+ in Maths/Physics, Biology or Biological Sciences, Eng/Kiswahili, Chemistry or Physical Sciences OR a Diploma with a minimum credit pass in related field from a recognized institution.

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelor’s Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Soil Scientist

-Study soil and offer advice to clients

-Survey and map the soil

-Offer information concerning the soil

2. Land Evaluators

-Estimate the market value of the soil

-Inspects and investigates properties on behalf of the client

3. Physical Evaluators

4. Environmental Impact Assessors

-Analyze technical information

-Prepare reports on development proposal

-Prepare draft policy and position papers

-Establish budget for environmental assessment

5. Extension Officer

6. Agro ecologist

-Helps farmer design and manage agricultural ecosystems

-Research

-Advice farmers on sustainable farming

7. Environmental Consultant

8. Land-atmosphere Biochemistry

-Plan and conduct experiments concerning the environment

-Help develop policies on pollutants and metabolites

-Develop new analytical techniques

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

A minimum of C+ in Biology, Geography, Chemistry,/Physics, Math. Or

Diplomas with a credit pass in related field from a recognized institution.

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelor’s Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Expert

-Build and maintain GIS Databases

-Use GIS Software

-Analyze spatial and non-spatial information

2. Environmental Consultant

3. Environmental Policy Analyst

-Review and analyze trends and impact for environmental policies

-Advising decision makers

-Develop regulations

4. Forester

-Ecological restoration

-Management of protected areas

-Protects the forest

5. Hand Use Planner

-Create designs

-Systematics and mapping of land

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

A minimum of C+ in English, Math, Biology. OR a Diploma with a minimum of Credit Pass from a recognized institution.

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelor’s Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Agri-Business Management

2. Finance

-Reviewing financial reports

-Monitoring accounts

-Preparing activity reports

3. Policy

-Raise public awareness

-Conduct research, analyzing current policies and evaluating proposed legislation.

-Report finding

4. Natural Resource Economist

-Conduct economic analysis

-Evaluate and quantify benefits of economic principles

-Analyze environmental impacts

5. Economic Development

-Analyzing and compiling economic phenomena

-Formulate plans and recommendations

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

a minimum of C+ in Math, English/Kiswahili, Biology or Biological Sciences, OR a Diploma with a credit pass  in a related field from a recognized institution

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelors Degree

Masters

PhD

1. Field Crop Agronomists

- Study plants and soil for quality products

-Keeping detailed records regarding fields

2. Farm Manager

3. Forage Crop Agronomists

-Visiting fields to collect samples

-Carrying out tests on the samples

-Plant selection

4. Plant Breeder

-Conduct scientific research

-Policies for improving plant breeding

-Develop drought resistant crops

5. Extension Officer

6. Soil Scientist Surveyor

-Examining different types of soil

-Asses and evaluate different types of soil

7. Agro-Chemical Specialist

-Handle pesticides and farm chemicals

-Prepare pesticides for use in a farm

-Training farmers on how to use pesticide

8. Field Crop Consultant

9. Field Trial Officer

-Supervision of all personnel assigned to them

-Recruiting officers

-Offer training to officers

10. Fish Farm Manager

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Mean Grade C+ KCSE

A minimum of C+ in Math Biology, Geography, Chemistry Physics OR a Diploma in a related field from a recognized institution

January, May, September

4 Years

Bachelor’s Degree

Masters

PhD

1.Envronmental Consultant

2. Environmental Education Officer

-Creating awareness of environmental issues

-Deliver presentation in learning centers

3. Environmental Engineer

-Develop solutions to environmental problems

-Improve farming techniques to improve on production

4. Marine Biologist

5. Nature and Conservation Officer

6. Environmental Manager

7. Recycling Officer

-Advising, developing and implementing recycling policies

-Promoting recycling via publications

-Offer information through workshops

-Research