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Can I Do Nutrition and Dietetics With D- (D minus) in KCSE?

A Nutrition and Dietetics degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so D- does not qualify for it directly.

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.

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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

Common questions

Can I do Nutrition and Dietetics with D- in KCSE?

A Nutrition and Dietetics degree through KUCCPS needs at least a C+ mean grade, so D- does not qualify for it directly.

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.

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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.

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