A day in the life
- 07:00Visit farms to check crop health.
- 10:00Test soil samples in the lab.
- 14:00Train farmers on new seed varieties.
- 16:00Plan a trial plot for next season.
Is it for you?
- Best for Doers
Science outdoors, with farmers who need it.
- With a Thinker side
You'll get to dig into tricky problems until they make sense.
- Worth knowing
Many graduates start their own agribusiness.
Your path to becoming an Agricultural Scientist
Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.
- 1 Now · Form 2–4
Focus on these subjects
BiologyChemistryAgricultureGeography - 2 KCSE
Aim for C+ overall
C+ or better in Biology and Chemistry. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.
- 3 Study · 4 years
BSc Agriculture / Agribusiness
Offered at Egerton, UoN, JKUAT, Moi and more.
- 4 After · Ongoing
Field experience
Join an extension service, research centre or agribusiness.