Are you looking for bridging courses for nursing in Kenya? If so, then you’ll in the right place.
Do you wish to improve your KCSE grades and increase your chances of being accepted into your preferred nursing program?
If this is the case, a bridging course may be exactly what you need.
In this article, we will look at bridging courses for nursing in Kenya to help you fulfill your desire to study nursing.
Let’s dive in…
Bridging courses for nursing in Kenya
Just so you know, a bridging course is a short course that students take in order to retake a subject that they failed in their KCSE exams.
The ultimate goal is to assist you in improving your grade and meeting the minimum college entry requirement for your desired course.
Needless to say, bridging courses provide students with a second opportunity to relearn subjects, retake exams, and ultimately gain admission to higher education institutions.
Now, you will not be happy at all to hear this but it is the truth: Unfortunately, there are no bridging courses for nursing in Kenya for those who have not met the minimum requirements for a nursing course.
Remember that, for you to pursue a certificate in nursing, you must have a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus), a C- (minus) in Biology, English/Kiswahili, and a D+ (plus) in Chemistry/Physics.
You can, however, choose to repeat Form 4 and retake KCSE in order to improve your grades and achieve those that will receive universal recognition; it will only take one year, and you can study as a private student.
Alternatively, you can take KNEC bridging courses for the specific subjects that failed, though there are no guarantees that you will be accepted by all institutions offering nursing courses in Kenya.
What I can suggest is that you look for a school that offers both the nursing and bridging courses. This will make it easier for the institution to accept your bridging course certificate.
And please keep in mind that even if you take a bridging course, your overall KCSE mean grade will not change.
KNEC, however, will issue you a new result slip for the subject/subjects that were reassessed.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the KNEC bridging courses in Kenya.
KNEC bridging courses
There is no minimum grade requirement to bridge a subject even students with E scores can also bridge.
However, some institutions require you to have a certain grade before enrolling (this is why it’s best to check with the institution first before applying).
Typically, you’ll need a minimum of D (plain) in the failed subject and a KCSE mean grade of C+ if bridging for a degree program, C- (minus) at KCSE if bridging for a diploma program, and D (plain) at KCSE if bridging for a certificate course.
A bridging course normally takes three to six months and can be completed full-time, part-time, or on weekends.
Another thing is that bridging courses can only be taken within two years of sitting for final secondary examinations (KCSE), and registration is usually done once a year, within two months of the KCSE results being released.
So, here are the KNEC bridging courses in Kenya:
- Certificate in Bridging Biology
Biology is one of the most important cluster subjects required for nursing students in Kenya.
To pursue any medical certificate program, you typically need a C- (minus) in biology, a C (plain) in nursing diploma, and a C+ (plus) in the degree program.
- Certificate in Bridging Mathematics
This program is designed specifically to improve your mathematical skills and knowledge.
- Certificate in Bridging Physics
Physics is a subject that has given rise to many current medical practices and technologies.
Thus, you must have it on your KCSE certificate in order to apply for a nursing course at any institution.
- Certificate in Bridging Chemistry
A poor chemistry grade may prevent you from enrolling in a nursing program in Kenya.
So, bridging in Chemistry will increase your chances.
Bridging courses in KMTC
KMTC does not provide bridging courses to improve grades for subjects that do not meet the required threshold on any of its campuses.
However, KMTC accepts KNEC-issued KCSE bridging certificates.
Bridging courses for nursing in Kenya – final word
Bridging courses are an excellent way for students to improve their academic skills and knowledge while also increasing their chances of acceptance into a higher learning institution.
So, if you want to study nursing but don’t meet the entry requirements in the cluster subjects, you can take a bridging course in the failed subject or repeat Form 4 to improve your grades.
Good luck!
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