KMTC PRESERVICE, UPGRADING AND POSTBASIC TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES 2017/2018 AND 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEARS Update: KMTC September Intake 2019/2020 Application & Shortlisting
The Kenya Medical Training College invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into Medical Courses for the academic years 2017/2018 and
2018/2019 as trainees in her campuses situated in different parts of the country. The successful pre-service, upgrading and post-basic students will join the college in March and September 2018. All applications will be made ONLINE with an application fee of Ksh. 2022 payable via MPESA pay bill No. 964150 following the procedure outlined in the KMTC website (www.kmtc.ac.ke). APPLICATIONS OPENED ON TUESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2017, UPGRADING AND POST- BASIC CLOSE ON SUNDAY JANUARY 28TH 2018 WHILE PRESERVICE CLOSE ON 11TH FEBRUARY 2018. In case you need any assistance with the online application process please call any of the following numbers 0736993813, 0736212060, 0723000429, 0723004516 or send an inquiry email to [email protected]e. You can also get help in the application process from the nearest KMTC campus. ”
Course duration: Certificate Courses: 2 Years except for Community Health Nursing which takes 2 1/2 years
Course duration: Diploma Courses: 3 Years except for Community Health Nursing which takes 3 1/2 years
Mean Grade: Diploma Courses C (Plain) and above, Certificate courses a C- (Minus) and above then specific cluster subjects as described for each course below:
- PRE-SERVICE REGULAR CATEGORY BOTH MARCH AND SEPTEMBER – 2017/2018 AND 208/2019 ACADEMIC YEARS
| NO | COURSES | SPECIFIC MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | Campuses |
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1 |
Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics |
· C in English or Kiswahili and C- Biology/Biological Sciences
· D+ in Chemistry/Physical Sciences · D+ in any one of the following: Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics, General Science |
Karen, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Homa Bay, Thika Nyandarua, Nairobi and Lodwar |
|
2 |
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology |
· C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics
· C- in Biology/Biological Sciences · C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, computer studies |
Nakuru, Isiolo, Nairobi and Siaya |
|
3 |
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery |
· C in English or Kiswahili, and C in Biology/Biological Science, and C in Chemistry/Physical Science · C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences |
Bomet, Bondo, Busia,, Chuka, ,Eldoret,
Embu, Garissa, Gatundu, Homa Bay, Kakamega,,Kapkatet, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitale, Kitui Machakos, Makindu, Meru, Mombasa, Msambweni, Muranga, Mwingi, Nairobi Nakuru, Nyamira , Nyeri, Port Reitz, Siaya, Thika Webuye |
|
4 |
Diploma in Community Oral Health | · C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
· C- in any two of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, |
Nairobi |
| Mathematics | ||||
|
5 |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences |
C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry/Physical Sciences · C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics |
Nairobi, Nakuru Kakamega, Nyeri,
Kitui, Embu, Kisii, Meru, Machakos, Embu, PortReiz, Kombewa, and, lake Victoria |
|
|
6 |
Diploma in Occupational Therapy |
· C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
· C- in any two of the following: – Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture, Home Science |
Nairobi, Machakos nad Mombasa |
|
|
7 |
Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology |
· C in English or Kiswahili and Biology and Physics/Physical Science or
Mathematics · C- in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal Work, Technical Drawing. |
Nairobi |
|
|
8 |
Diploma in Physiotherapy |
· C in English or Kiswahili and C Biology and C- Mathematics or Physics/Physical
Science · C- in any one of the following: -Chemistry , Physics/ Physical Science or Mathematics |
Nairobi, PortReiz, Nakuru and Homabay |
|
|
9 |
Diploma in Medical Engineering |
· C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics and Physics/Physical Sciences
· C- in any one of the following: – Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing |
Nairobi and Eldoret |
|
|
10 |
Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences |
· C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences · C- in Mathematics and any one of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry |
Nairobi , Nakuru, Kabernet, Kitui, Lake Victoria,Kakamega, Embu, Karuri, Nyeri,Kwale and Maaza | |
|
11 |
Diploma in Dental Technology |
· C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Science or Chemistry
· C- Biology/Biological Sciences and in any one of the following: Metal Work, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics |
Nairobi |
|
|
12 |
Diploma in Orthopedic & Trauma Medicine |
· C in English or Kiswahili, C in Biology/Biological Sciences and Mathematics or
Physics/Physical Sciences · C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture. |
Nairobi, Kisii and Machakos |
|
|
13 |
Diploma in Health Promotion |
· C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences · C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry |
Nairobi, Lodwar, Rachuonyo ,
Kombewa, Nyamache, Mosoriot, Lugari and Nyahurur |
|
|
14 |
Diploma in Medical Social Work |
· C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
· C- in any two of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture |
Karuri |
|
|
15 |
Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences |
· C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Science and Biology/Biological Sciences · C- in any one of the following: – Mathematics or Chemistry |
Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri,
Mombsasa, Kisumu, Kapkatet and Maanza |
|
|
16 |
Diploma in Optometry | · C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics.
· C- in the following: – Biology/ Biological Sciences, Physics/Physical Sciences |
Nairobi | |
|
17 |
Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology |
· C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/ Biological Sciences · D+ in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, General Science, Computer Studies , Agriculture ,Home Science |
Mombasa, Siaya, Chwele,, Webuye ,
Kaptumo, Kitui, Maanza, Bondo, Isiolo, Kuria, Lamu, Lugari,Msambweni, Muranga, Othaya, Rachuonyo,Rera, Tana River, Ugenya and Voi |
|
|
18 |
Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics |
· C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology /Biological Sciences
· D in Chemistry / Physical Science · D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Agriculture, Mathematics, General Science |
Makueni, Kabernet, Karen, Rera ,Thika, Homabay, Nyandarua, Lodwar and Kwale |
|
|
19 |
Certificate in Medical Engineering |
· C- In English or Kiswahili, D in Mathematics and D in Physics/Physical Sciences. or Chemistry
· D in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Biology, Biological Science, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing. |
Meru, Loitokitok and Kilif |
|
|
20 |
Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology |
· C- In English or Kiswahili, and C- in Biology/ Biological Sciences
· D+ in Mathematics and in any one of the following:, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal work, Technical Drawing, Home Science, Agriculture |
Machakos, Chuka, Makindu, Thika and Nairobi |
|
|
21 |
Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences |
· C- in English or Kiswahili
· C- in Biology/Biological Sciences and D in Mathematics · D in any two of the following: Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, Electricity and Wood Work |
Kwale, Karuri, Lake Victoria, Mwingi, Kitui, Kabernet,,Kuria,and Nyamache |
|
|
22 |
Certificate in Health Promotion for the Deaf (CHPD) Deaf students only |
· hearing and talking students are excluded
· MEAN GRADE D+ and *English or Kenya Sign Language – D+, · *Biology D, · *D in any one of the following- Mathematics,, Chemistry, General Science or Agriculture. |
Molo |
|
| 2. PRE-SERVICE PARALLEL CATEGORY- 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR(MARCH) REGULAR CARTEGORY (SEPTEMBER) | ||||
| S/NO | COURSES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | CAMPUSES |
| 1 | Diploma in Community Health Nursing | · C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
· C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics |
Bomet, Bondo, Bungoma.Busia, Chuka.,
Eldoret, Embu, Garissa, Gatundu, Homabayn , Iten, Kabarnet, Kakamega, Kapkatet, Kapenguria, Kilifi, Kisii,Kisumu, Kitale, Kitui, L. Victoria, Makindu, Makueni, Machakos, Mosoriot, Meru ,Migori, Mombasa, Kaptumo, Msambweni, Muranga, Mwingi, Nairobi,Nakuru,Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Port reitz,Siaya, Thika,Vihiga, Webuye |
|
| 2 |
Diploma in Registered Nursing, Mental Health & Psychiatry |
· C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
· C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics |
Muranga and Mathare |
|
| 3 | Diploma in Pharmacy | · C in English or Kiswahili and Chemistry or Physical Science and Biology or
Biological Science · C in any one of the following: – Physics or Mathematics |
Nairobi, Manza, Kisumu, Nyeri,
Mombasa and Nakuru |
|
| 4 | Certificate in Community Health Nursing | · C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
· D+ in any one of the following: – Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics |
Kabernet, Lodwar, Garrissa Wajir | |
| 5 | Certificate in Health Records and
Information Technology |
· C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/ Biological Sciences
· D+ in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, General Science, Computer Studies , Agriculture ,Home Science |
Nairobi ( Evening/Part time | |
| 3. UPGRADING COURSES (FROM CERTIFICATE TO DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS)- 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR | ||||
|
Course |
Entry requirements |
duration |
Intake month |
Campus |
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|
1 |
Diploma in Community Health
Nursing |
Certificate in Community Health Nursing
(KECN), Two years working experience |
18 Months |
March 2018 |
Nairobi and Lodwar (Full
Time) |
|
|
2 |
Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Distance Learning) |
Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN) Two years working experience |
2 Years |
March/September 2018 depending on campus |
Kisii, Meru, Garissa, Muranga, Embu, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kitale, Kapkatet |
|
|
3 |
Diploma in Environmental Health
Sciences |
Certificate in Environmental health Sciences. Two years working experience |
2 years |
September 2018 |
Karuri and Kwale (Full Time) |
|
|
4 |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences |
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Registration by the KMLTTB |
2 years |
September 2018 |
Lake Victoria- Full Time |
|
|
5 |
Diploma Medical Engineering |
Certificate in Medical Engineering. |
2 years |
March/September 2018 depending on campus |
· Eldoret – (March 2018) Part Time
· Nairobi-(Sept 2018) Part Time |
|
|
6 |
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics |
Certificate in Community Nutrition. Two years working experience. |
2 years |
March/September
2018 depending on campus |
Lodwar, Nairobi, Homa Bay, Karen, Thika, Nyandarua |
|
|
7 |
Diploma in Health Records and Information |
Certificate in Health Records and Information |
2 years |
March 2018 |
· Full time Kitui, Muranga, Siaya, Rera, Msambweni,
Bondo · Evening/Part time and ELearning- Nairobi |
|
|
8 |
Diploma in Orthopeadics and
Trauma Medicine |
Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology |
2 years |
March 2018 |
Nairobi |
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| 4. POST BASIC DIPLOMA/HIGHER DIPLOMA COURSES- 2018/2019 ACADEMIC YEAR | ||||||
| S/No | Course | Minimum Entry Requirements | Duration | Intake Month | Campus |
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1 |
Higher Diploma in: | ||||
|
i.. Critical Care Nursing |
Diploma in Nursing or in Community Health Nursing(KRN/KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM) |
1 year |
March/September
2018 |
Nairobi, Thika |
|
| ii. Psychiatric Nursing | 1 year | March 2018 | Mathare | ||
| iii. Ophthalmic Nursing | 1 year | September 2018 | Nairobi | ||
| iv. Perioperative Care | 1 year | September 2018 | Nairobi and Mombasa | ||
| v. Paediatric Nursing | 1 year | March 2018 | Kisumu | ||
| vi .Palliative Care (Distance
Learning) |
1 year |
March 2018 |
Nairobi, Machakos |
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| vii. Nephrology | 1 year | March 2018 | Nakuru | ||
| viii.. Anaesthesia | 1 year | September 2018 | Kisumu | ||
|
2 |
Higher Diploma in: | ||||
|
i. Food Science and Inspection |
Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences |
1 year |
September 2018 |
Nairobi Part time/Evening |
|
| ii. Solid Waste Management | Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences | 1 year | September 2018 | ||
|
iii. Occupational Health and Safety |
Diploma in any of the following: Environmental Health Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Dental Tech, Orthopedic Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Engineering |
1 year |
September 2018 |
|||
|
iv. Epidemiology |
Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Health Records & Information, Community Oral Health. |
1year |
September 2018 |
|||
|
3 |
Higher Diploma in Health Education and Promotion |
Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions OR Diploma in any social science from other accredited institutions |
1 year |
September 2018 |
Nairobi (Full time) |
|
|
4 |
Higher Diploma in Medical
Education |
Diploma in any one of the Health Care
Professions |
1 year |
March 2018 |
Nairobi (Distance
Learning) |
|
| September 2018 | Nairobi (Full time) | |||||
|
5 |
Higher Diploma in Community
Health and HIV/AIDS Care |
Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions |
1 Year |
Nairobi, Lake Victoria, Homa Bay | ||
|
6 |
Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences: | |||||
| i. Parasitology & Entomology |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Registered by the KMLTTB |
1 year |
September 2018 |
Nairobi |
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| ii.Microbiology | ||||||
| iii.Clinical Chemistry | ||||||
| iv. Haematology | ||||||
| v. Histopathology & Cytopathology | ||||||
| vi.Virology | ||||||
| vii. Blood Transfusion Sciences | ||||||
|
7 |
Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery: | |||||
|
i.Paediatrics |
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery and Registration with Clinical Officers Council |
12 months |
September 2018 |
Nairobi |
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| ii. Lung and Skin Diseases | 12 months | Nairobi | ||||
| iii.Ophthalmology and Cataract | 18 Months | Nairobi | ||||
| Surgery | |||||
| iv.Ophthalmology Advanced
Refraction and Low Vision |
18 Months |
Nairobi |
|||
| v.Ear, Nose and Throat (E.N.T)
and Audiology |
18 Months |
Nairobi |
|||
| vi. Reproductive Health | 18 months | Nairobi | |||
|
vii.Anaesthesia |
18 Months |
Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret. kisii | |||
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viii. Mental Health and Psychiatry |
12 Months |
Mathare MTC |
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| ix. Orthopeadics | 12Months | Nairobi | |||
|
8 |
Higher Diploma in Health Systems Management (Distance Learning) |
Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. In health related course from a recognized institution. |
1 year |
March 2018 |
Nairobi |
|
9 |
Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences (ULTRASOUND) |
Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent. |
1 year |
September 2018 |
Nairobi -Full time/ Part-time, Eldoret (Part-time) |
|
10 |
Higher Diploma in Radiography – Therapy | Diploma /Certificate in Radiotherapy or equivalent. Diploma in Radiography/MIS |
18 Months |
September 2018 |
Nairobi (Full time and part time) |
| Diploma in Radiography/MIS | |||||
|
11 |
Higher Diploma in Medical
Engineering |
Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized institution |
1 year |
September 2018 |
Nairobi (Part-time) |
|
12 |
Higher Diploma in Dialysis |
Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized institution |
1 year |
September 2019 |
Nairobi (Part-time) |
|
13 |
Higher Diploma in
Neurorehabilitation |
Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy |
18 months |
March 2018 |
Nairobi (Part-time) |
|
14 |
Higher Diploma in Orthopedic
Manual Therapy |
Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy |
18 months |
March 2018 |
Nairobi (Part-time) |
|
15 |
Higher Diploma in Addictive Science (Distance Learning) |
Diploma in any health related course from KMTC and any other recognised institution |
2 Years |
March 2018 |
Mathare |
|
16 |
Higher Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (Distance Learning) | Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions |
1 year |
March 2018 |
Nairobi |
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I have applied kmtc nursing for several time and I have never got that opportunity. So how can I be helped
Hallo did my KCSE in 2005 and would wish to undertake clinical medicine. had a B- that’s C+ Eng B kis C- Math C+ Phyc B- Chem B- Bio C+ Geog B. commerce can I join pliz
How long does it take for one to get feedback after application
can you be given a chance without meeting all qualifications lets say you miss one or two in a course
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