The Applied Science Department is one of the key departments at Nyandarua National Polytechnic, committed to providing quality technical training through the Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum. The department equips trainees with practical skills, scientific knowledge, and hands-on experience required to excel in modern industries, research, and production sectors.

Training in the department is highly practical-oriented, ensuring that trainees gain the competencies needed in the job market as well as in self-employment. Through the CBET approach, learners are assessed based on skills and ability to perform specific tasks, making them ready for real-world challenges.

The department is well equipped with fully functional food processing laboratories and modern science laboratories, which provide trainees with the opportunity to carry out experiments, product development, quality testing, and research. These facilities enable learners to acquire practical skills in food production, preservation, laboratory analysis, and industrial processes.

Trainees in the Applied Science Department are prepared for careers in food industries, laboratories, research institutions, health-related fields, manufacturing industries, and entrepreneurship. The department also promotes innovation and creativity by encouraging trainees to develop products, conduct experiments, and participate in practical projects as part of their training.