The Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, has 7 Faculties with 18 Departments offering 76 Medical Courses. The College also offers short courses. The Diploma Courses usually take three years while, certificate courses last for two years.
KMTC Courses
Below are the 18 departments and programmes offered therein.
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Department of Dental Technology
- Department of Health Promotion and Community Health
- Department of Health Records and Information Technology
- Department of Medical Education
- Department of Medical Engineering
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Department of Nursing
- Department of Occupational Therapy
- Department of Optometry
- Department of Orthopaedic Technology
- Department of Pharmacy
- Department of Public Health
- Department of Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Sciences)
- Department Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine
- Department of Community Oral Health
- Department of Physiotherapy
- Short Courses
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Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)
1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses
KMTC Courses Minimum Entry Requirements
To join KMTC to pursue a Certificate course, you must have a minimum of C- with specific qualifications in cluster subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE).
For Diploma programmes, you must have attained a minimum of C with specific qualifications in cluster subjects.
Upgrading courses require that a candidate has a certificate in a respective field while for Higher Diploma programmes, candidates must have attained a Diploma course as per the following guidelines.
The following table is a summary of the requirements for courses offered:
S/NO |
Level of training |
Entry Requirement |
Duration of training |
1 |
Certificate |
A minimum aggregate of C- with relevant combination of other subjects is a requirement. |
2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years |
2 |
Diploma |
KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with relevant combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences. |
3 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years |
3 |
Upgrading |
Holders of a certificate in relevant fields and at least two years working experience. |
2 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 18 Months |
4 |
Higher Diploma |
Holders of basic Diploma in relevant fields and at least a minimum of two years working experience. |
1 year |
5 |
Short Courses |
Individuals and groups such as corporate bodies, companies and government ministries interested in any course or courses can make a written request for arrangements to be made. |
2 weeks – 3 Months |
KMTC School Fees
There are two fee categories namely:
- Regular
- Foreign (as detailed in the current fees structure)
Fees structure is subject to changes from time to time
Students are advised to pay fees on annual basis to avoid interruption of training
Upon dismissal, fees are not refundable.
NB: Students are advised to make financial arrangements to cover expenses related to Practical attachment; Research etc. details are available from respective faculties upon reporting.
Stationery
All stationery is the responsibility of the student.
Students are encouraged to buy their own textbooks, and specific course book lists are usually provided as an admission package to assist in purchasing books.
Medical Equipment
All special medical equipment in each course i.e. Stethoscopes etc are the responsibility of the student.
KMTC Fees Payment Options
Account number: 01003086514000
Account Name: Central Collection Account
Bank: National Bank of Kenya
Branch: Hospital Branch
How to Apply for KMTC Courses 2021/2022
We welcome your application
Thank you for your interest in the Kenya Medical Training College. We are happy that you are looking closely at the exciting opportunities available here in KMTC.
KMTC seeks to enrol and graduate applicants who will develop and grow educationally and personally and will contribute to the College community, and the broader society.
To that end, the role of the Admissions and Records Office is to recruit, admit, and encourage enrolment of applicants who are spiritually mature, academically excellent, accomplished in extra-curricular endeavours, and broadly diverse through individualized review and professional judgment.
Applications:
All applications are ONLINE from the application portal on this website www.kmtc.ac.ke.
The prospective candidates apply for admission into courses for each academic year for Regular or Parallel Category.
The Regular category have subsidized fee with optional accommodation but no choice for campus while the parallel category have non subsidized fee, no accommodation option but have option for campuses choice in more than sixty five (65) campuses situated in different parts of the country depending on the courses.
Application Procedure:
- Prospective candidates are expected to visit the applicants’ portal, read the advertisement to know the various courses and their specific entry requirements.
- Candidates interested in making an application are advised to READ the application guidelines (preservice/Inservice) available on the application portal
- Candidates are advised to follow the steps carefully given in the application guideline to the end to be sure of application success.
- Take note that the application period has timelines as stipulated on the advertisement please observe them
Download Online Enrollment Instructions
Make sure you pay to the right account number(National Id or Birth Certificate ) as used during registration.
Please Note
All applicants to KMTC are advised to ensure that their applications are correctly done so as to compete for opportunities fairly; some of the areas to note are as follows;
- KMTC has many courses at various levels and varying entry requirement clusters hence taking time to read the advertisement that has key information necessary for the application to be made with clear information
- Determine the course you would like to study and be sure you qualify.
- Plan for your training at KMTC on time, funding and social support
- Be ready to take up your course if successful in any part of this country since our campuses are spread all over the country
- Follow APPLICATION GUIDELINES and ensure you have applied in time and correctly
- Remain active on email remembering your credentials that you can access your email at any time.
Contact Us
KMTC CAMPUSES
2. Bondo
3. Bungoma
4. Busia
5. Chuka
6. Chwele
7. Eldoret
8. Embu
9. Garissa
10. Gatundu
11. Homabay
12. Imenti
13. Isiolo
14. Iten
15. Kabarnet
16. Kakamega
17. Kangundo
18. Kapenguria
19. Kapkatet
20. Kaptumo
21. Karen
22. Karuri
23. Kilifi
24. Kisii
25. Kisumu
26. Kitale
27. Kitui
28. Kombewa
29. Kuria
30. Kwale
31. Lake Victoria
32. Lamu
33. Lodwar
34. Loitoktok
35. Lugari
36. Machakos
37. Makindu
38. Makueni
39. Mandera
40. Manza
41. Mathare
42. Mbooni
43. Meru
44. Migori
45. Molo
46. Mombasa
47. Mosoriot
48. Msambweni
49. Mwingi
50. Murang’a
51. Nairobi
52. Nakuru
53. Nyamira
54. Nyandarua
55. Nyahururu
56. Nyamache
57. Nyeri
58. Othaya
59. Port Reitz
60. Rachuonyo
61. Rera
62. Siaya
63. Sigowet
64. Tana River
65. Taveta
66. Thika
67. Ugenya
68. Voi
69. Vihiga
70. Wajir
71. Webuye
Important KMTC Links
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KMTC courses, requirements and how to apply online
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KMTC Student Portal at https://portal.kmtc.ac.ke/login/sign-in
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KMTC campuses official contacts; List of all campuses, Phone Numbers, Postal Addresses, Emails and Principals
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Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Admissions)
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Diploma in Health Promotion at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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KMTC PORTAL ONLINE- APPLY, LOGIN, REGISTER
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Diploma in Physiotherapy at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Diploma in Clinical Medicine at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Diploma in Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Admissions)
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KMTC Student Portal at https://portal.kmtc.ac.ke/login/sign-in
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Diploma in Radiography and Imaging at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Diploma in Dental Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Certificate in Public Health at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Certificate in Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Certificate in Community Health Assistant at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Diploma in Medical Engineering Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Certificate in Enrolled Community Health Nursing at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Diploma in Optometry at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Certificate in Medical Engineering Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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Diploma in Public Health at KMTC (Requirements, How to apply and Intakes)
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KMTC campuses official contacts; List of all campuses, Phone Numbers, Postal Addresses, Emails and Principals
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