Can I Do Nutrition and Dietetics With C- (C minus) in KCSE?
A Nutrition and Dietetics degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so C- does not qualify for it directly. There are other routes into this field below.
This is a guide, not a promise. Your real cluster points depend on your best subjects, and every programme has its own minimum subject requirements. Confirm on the official KUCCPS portal.
Check your exact Nutrition and Dietetics options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Common subject requirements for Nutrition and Dietetics
- Subject 1: Biology / BSC, minimum C
- Subject 2: Chemistry / PSC, minimum C
- Subject 3: Mathematics A / Mathematics B / Physics / Geography, minimum C
Nutrition and Dietetics at Diploma (TVET) level with C-
29 programmes in 23 institutions accept a mean grade of C-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Nutrition & Dietetics Level 616 colleges
- Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics6 colleges
- Diploma in Nutrition and Diet Management3 colleges
- Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetic Management2 colleges
Nutrition and Dietetics at KMTC level with C-
19 programmes in 1 institution accept a mean grade of C-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics1 college
- Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics1 college
Common questions
Can I do Nutrition and Dietetics with C- in KCSE?
A Nutrition and Dietetics degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so C- does not qualify for it directly. There are other routes into this field below.
What are the subject requirements for Nutrition and Dietetics?
The most common minimum subject requirements for Nutrition and Dietetics degree programmes are: Subject 1: Biology / BSC, minimum C; Subject 2: Chemistry / PSC, minimum C; Subject 3: Mathematics A / Mathematics B / Physics / Geography, minimum C. Requirements differ between programmes, so check the course page for the exact ones.
What is the KUCCPS cut-off for Nutrition and Dietetics courses?
Across 7 Nutrition and Dietetics degree courses in 24 universities, the latest cut-offs on record run from 15.092 to 30.960. Cut-offs change every year.
How do I check my exact Nutrition and Dietetics options?
Enter your KCSE grades into the CourseChecker tools. They check your mean grade, subject grades and cluster points against every programme and show only the Nutrition and Dietetics courses you qualify for.
Nutrition and Dietetics with other grades
Other courses with C-
CourseChecker is an independent helper, not KUCCPS. You apply and get placed on the official KUCCPS portal. Entry grades and cut-offs come from previous placements and can change every year.