KMTC Courses 2024/2025- Are you looking for information on KMTC courses? The Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, offers training in a wide range of medical and health fields. There are a number of programmes on offer for both Fresh KCSE graduates and those already in practice.

Each programme has its own set minimum requirements and study duration (as outlined below). In this feature, a detailed guide on all the courses’ requirements, how to make your application and fees has been provided; as stipulated by KMTC.

KMTC has about 68 Campuses across the Country. Intakes usually occur in March and September; every year.

HOW TO APPLY FOR KMTC 2024/2025 COURSES ONLINE

All applications are made ONLINE with an application fee of Ksh. 2022 payable via MPESA pay bill No. 964150 following the procedure outlined on the KMTC website (www.kmtc.ac.ke).

Should you require any clarification concerning the application process please call any of the following numbers 0736993813, 0736212060, 0723000429, 0723004516 or send an enquiry email to [email protected]. You can also get help on the application process from the nearest KMTC campus.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• For Kenyans and Non-Kenyans who have pursued foreign exams locally, you now have a chance to pursue your dream course in KMTC. Please present your certificates for equation and recognition to the Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA) whose offices are located in Uchumi House (6th Floor) along Agakhan Walk in Nairobi.

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KMTC COURSE DURATION

Courses offered at KMTC usually take two to three years;

• Certificate Courses: 2 Years except for Community Health Nursing which takes 2 1/2 years
•  Diploma Courses: 3 Years

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DETAILED GUIDE TO COURSES ON OFFER AT KMTC 2024/2025

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili, and
• C in Biology/Biological Science, C- in Chemistry/Physical Science
• C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences
  Intake: March

  2. Diploma in Community Oral Health

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
• C- in any two of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, March 2020
  Mathematics

Intake: March and September

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3. Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C-,
• C- in English or Kiswahili and
• C- Biology/Biological Sciences September 2019 & D+ in Chemistry/Physical Science
• D in any one of the following: Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, General Science

Intake: March and September

4. Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and
• C- in Mathematics September 2019 & D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
• C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, computer studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce, Business Studies

Intake: March and September

5. Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
• C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, March 2020 Mathematics

Intake: March and September

6. Diploma in Registered Nursing, Mental Health & Psychiatry

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and
• Biology/Biological Sciences.
• C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or March 2020 Mathematics

Intake: March and September

7. Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing & Midwifery

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
• C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics

Intake: March and September

8. Diploma in Registered Nursing (KRN)

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences.
• C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/Physical Science or March 2020 Mathematics

Intake: March and September

9. Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Science and Biology/Biological Sciences
• C- in any one of the following: – Mathematics, Chemistry

Intake: March and September

10. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences and
  Chemistry/Physical Sciences
• C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics

Intake: March and September

11. Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
• C- in any one of the following: – Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture, Home Science

Intake: March and September

13. Diploma in Optometry

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics.
• C- in the following: – Biology/ Biological Sciences, Physics/Physical Sciences

Intake: March and September

14. Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences September
• D+ in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal Work, Technical Drawing.

Intake: March and September

15. Diploma in Pharmacy

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and Chemistry/Physical Science and Biology or Biological Science
• C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics

Intake: March and September

16. Diploma in Physiotherapy

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and
• C- in Biology September 2019 &
• C- in any two of the following: -Chemistry , Mathematics , Physics/ Physical Science

Intake: March and September

17. Diploma in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C, 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

Intake: March and September

18. Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences (Public Health Officer’s course)

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
• C- in Mathematics and any one of the following: Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry

Intake: March and September

19. Diploma in Dental Technology

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Science or Chemistry
• C- in Biology/Biological Sciences and in any one of the following: Metal Work, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics

Intake: March and September

20. Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• 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.

Intake: March and September

21. Diploma in Health Promotion

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences
• D+ in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry

Intake: March and September

22. Diploma in Medical Social Work

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C,
• C in English or Kiswahili and
• C- in Biology/Biological Sciences.
• C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture, Business Studies and Geography, History, CRE and IRE

Intake: March and September

23. Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology (For Fresh High School Graduates)

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C-,
• C- in English or Kiswahili and
• D in Biology/ Biological Sciences September
• D- in Mathematics and D+ in any one of the following: Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, General Science, Computer Studies , Agriculture ,Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce and Business Studies

Intake: March and September

24. Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology (In Service category)

** This course targets those working in the records department but have no professional qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili, D- in Mathematics,
  (Evening Classes, Nairobi Campus)
• Working experience of 2 years in a Health Records and Information Department
• Recommendation letter from Health Records & Information Officer i/c of the facility
• Letter of appointment to the current position

Intake: March and September

25. Certificate in Community Health Nursing

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C-,
• C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
• D+ in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Mathematics

Intake: March and September

26. Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade D+, D+ 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.

27. Certificate in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C-,
• 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.

Intake: March and September

28. Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine (Formerly known as Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology)

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C-,
• C- In English or Kiswahili, and
• D+ in Biology/ Biological Sciences
• D+ in any one of the following:, Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metal work, Technical Drawing, Home Science, Agriculture

29. Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences (Public Health Technician Course)

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili
• D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences and D in Mathematics
• D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, Electricity and Wood Work

Intake: March and September

30. Certificate in Health Promotion for the Deaf (CHPD)

**(This course is for Deaf students only)

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade D+,
• D+ in English or Kenya Sign Language,
• D (Plain) in Biology
  and
• D in any one of the following- Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, General Science or Agriculture.
  Intake: March and September

31. Certificate in Community Health Assistants

Minimum Requirements

• Mean Grade C-, D+ in English or Kiswahili, September
• D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
• D (Plain) in any of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences

UPGRADING COURSES (FROM CERTIFICATE TO DIPLOMA QUALIFICATIONS)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

1 Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN),
• Registration by the National Council of Kenya
• Duration: 18 Months
• Intake: March (Full Time)

2 Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Distance Learning)

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN).
• Registration by the National Council of Kenya
• Duration: 2 Years
• Intake: March and September

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALH SCIENCES

3. Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Environmental health Sciences.
• Two years working experience
• Duration: 2 years

DEPARMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

4. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
• Registration by the KMLTTB
• Duration: 2 years September

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING

5. Diploma in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Medical Engineering.
• Duration: 2 Years.

DEPARTMENT OF NUTRTION & DIETETICS

6. Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Community Nutrition.
• Two years working experience.
• Duration: 2 years
• Intake: March and September

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE

7. Diploma in Orthopaedics and Trauma Medicine

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Orthopeadics plaster Technology/
• Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
• Duration: 2 Years
• Intake: March and September

8. Diploma in Health Records and Information

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Health Records and Information
• Duration: 2 years
• Intake: March and September

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH

9. Certificate in CommunityHealth Extension Work (Short Course)

Minimum Requirements

• Be a serving Community Health Assistant / Community Health Officer or have qualification in any of the following fields: Health Promotion, Community Health Nurse, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Records and Information, Health Systems Management, Population Health, Anthropology, Community Development, Community Health, Community Oral Health, Counselling, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work and Sociology or its equivalent field from a recognized institution.
• Duration: 4 Months

HIGHER DIPLOMA/POST-BASIC COURSE

1. Higher Diploma in:

• i. Critical Care Nursing 1 year
• ii. Psychiatric Nursing 1 year September
• iii. Paediatric Nursing 1 year March 2020 Kisumu
• iv. Palliative Care (Distance Learning) 1 ½ years September
• v. Nephrology Nursing 1 year March 2020 Nakuru
• vi. Family Health Nursing (Distance Learning); 1 year March 2
• vii. Oncology Nursing 1 ½ years March 2020 Nairobi

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing or in Community Health Nursing (KRN/KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM).

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

2. Higher Diploma in:

• i. Food Science and Inspection; Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences; 1 year; September
• ii. Solid Waste Management; Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences; 1 year September
• iii. Occupational Health and Safety

Requires a Diploma in any of the following: Environmental Health Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Dental Tech, Orthopaedic Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Engineering

• Duration: 1 year
• Intake: September

• iv. Epidemiology

Requires a Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Health Records & Information
Community Oral Health.
Duration: 1 year

Intake: September

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH

3. Higher Diploma in Geriatric Management

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma/Bsc in the following areas: clinical medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Nutrtition Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedic Technology
• Duration: 1 year

4. Higher Diploma in Health Education and Promotion

Minimum Requirements

• 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
• Duration: 1 year September
  

  5. Higher Diploma in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Care

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions
• Duration: 1 Year

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

6. Higher Diploma in Medical Education

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions, Basic Knowledge in Computer is added advantage
• Duration: 1 year
• Mode of study: Distance Learning and Full Time

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

7. Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences:

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Registered by the KMLTTB
• Duration: 1 year September
• i. Parasitology &
• Entomology
• ii. Microbiology
• iii. Clinical Chemistry
• iv. Haematology
• v. Histopathology & Cytopathology
• vi. Virology
• vii. Blood Transfusion Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE & SURGERY

8. Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery:-

•  i. Mental Health and Psychiatry; Requires a Diploma in Clinical Medicine. Duration: 18 Months
• ii. Family Health; Duration: 18 Months
• iii. Higher Diploma in Addictive Sciences. Requires: Diploma in any health related course for course from KMTC and from any other recognized Institution. Duration: 12 months September

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

9. Higher Diploma in Health Systems Management (Distance Learning)

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. In health related course from a recognized institution.
• Duration: 1 year
• Intakes: March and SeptemberDEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING SCIENCES

10. Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences (ULTRASOUND)

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent.
• Duration: 1 year

11. Higher Diploma in Radiography – Therapy

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Radiotherapy or equivalent/Diploma in Radiography/MIS
• Duration: 18 Months September

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING

12. Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized
  institution
• Duration: 1 year

13. Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering (Dialysis)

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized
  institution
• Duration: 1 Year

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

14. Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Minimum Requirements

• Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Duration: 18 months

15. Higher Diploma in Neurorehabilitation

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Physiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy
• 18 Months

DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

16. Higher Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (Distance Learning)

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions
• Duration: 1 year

DEPARMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY

17. Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (Orthotics)

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology
• Duration: 1 Year
• Mode of study: Distance Learning

DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY

18. Higher Diploma in Optometry (Contact Lenses)

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Optometry/ Diploma in Opticianry
• 1 Year

SHORT COURSES

The following short courses are on offer in various campuses. Short courses are offered to individuals, corporates or tailor-made for organizations. Enroll today to meet your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements and remain relevant in your profession.

Application shall be made online by logging in to the KMTC portal – available at www.kmtc.ac.ke and choose the option short courses and follow the steps as prompted by the system.

REGULAR STUDENTS FEES PER YEAR

• 1. Registration Fee 2,000.00
• 2. Activity Fee 7,000.00
• 3. Examination Fee 10,000.00
• 4. Library and ICT services 3,000.00
• 5. Tuition Fee 30,000.00
• 6. Research and Development Fee 10,000.00
• 7. Transport Levy 9,000.00
• 8. Maintenance Levy 9,000.00
• 9. Student Identity Card 700.00
  TOTAL KSHS. 80,700.00

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  Charges for meals and accommodation shall be payable directly at the respective college at applicable rates. The respective college bank account details shall be provided upon admission for this purpose.

  Notes:

  • a. The fee structure is currently under review any changes that may be approved will be communicated to you.
  • b. Should a student be discontinued on Academic grounds and/or any other reasons, he/she will be expected to pay full fees accordingly on resumption of training.
  • c. Upon dismissal or abscondment fees is not refundable.
  • d. Students are advised to make own arrangements to cover personal expenses incurred during Practical Attachment, Research etc, details of which are available from respective faculties.
  • e. Students are encouraged to pay applicable year’s fees in full at the beginning of the academic year but may pay in installments (1st Installment Kshs.63,200.00 payable on/or before registration and Kshs.57,500 on/or before commencement of 2nd semester.
  • f. All students to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B and Typhoid before reporting to the college and produce a valid vaccination certificate from a recognized health facility during admission.
  • g. All students to have an NHIF Cover a Copy of the NHIF Card to be produced on admission to the college.
   It is required that payment for tuition fees and other charges (1 to 9 above) be made to ACCOUNT NO.: 01003086514000 ACCOUNT NAME:CENTRAL COLLECTION AT NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA, HOSPITAL BRANCH, NAIROBI. Deposits can be made at any branch countrywide. Direct cash payments to the college will not be accepted.

SELF SPONSORED STUDENTS FEES PER YEAR

• 1. Registration Fee 2,000.00
• 2. Activity Fee 7,000.00
• 3. Examination Fee 10,000.00
• 4. Library and ICT services 3,000.00
• 5. Tuition Fee 70,000.00
• 6. Research and Development Fee 10,000.00
• 7. Transport Levy 9,000.00
• 8. Maintenance Levy 9,000.00
• 9. Student Identity Card 700.00
  TOTAL KSHS. 120,700.00