Certificate in nursing KMTC requirements in 2025

Last updated on February 23rd, 2025 at 04:41 pm

So, can you take a certificate in nursing if you did not meet the minimum requirements to pursue a Diploma or a Degree in Nursing?

The answer is Yes! So, what are the requirements to do nursing at KMTC?

Update: KUCCPS is now admitting students for all KMTC courses including Diploma in Nursing so you can even now apply for KMTC courses through KUCCPS(when the portal is open)

Well, here are the minimum requirements to do certificate in nursing in Kenya (KMTC):

Certificate in nursing KMTC requirements [certificate in nursing requirements in KMTC]

Mean Grade at KCSE: C- (Minus)

Mandatory subjects and needed grades:

• English or Kiswahili: C (Minus)
• Biology or Biological Sciences: C (Minus)

In addition, you must have scored a D+ (plus) grade in one of these subjects:

• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Physics/Physical Sciences

The good thing is that you can upgrade your certificate in Community Health Nursing(KECN) course to a Diploma in Community Health Nursing(Upgrading programme) after completion.

Don’t forget that you will need to apply for registration with the NCK(Nursing Council of Kenya) after completing the course- you cannot be allowed to practice/upgrade without Registration by the NCK.

Update: KUCCPS is now admitting students for all KMTC courses including Diploma in Nursing so you can even now apply for KMTC courses through KUCCPS(when the portal is open)

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How long does the Certificate in Community Health Nursing Course at KMTC Take?

Unlike other KMTC certificate courses, the certificate in nursing course takes 2 1/2 years to complete.

Which KMTC offers certificate in nursing?

Quite a number of KMTC Campuses offer certificate in nursing (preservice).

Here is a few of these campuses:

• KMTC Garissa Campus
• KMTC Nairobi
• KMTC Kisumu

Remember you are free to contact KMTC directly if you want to know if a certain campus offers the course.

Below is a list of all KMTC campuses in case you want to enquire (I will give you their contacts later in this article):

1. Bomet
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

Note: Be ready to pursue your course (if successful) in any region of this country as KMTC has campuses all over Kenya.

Fee structure for certificate in community health nursing

The annual fee for the Certificate in community health Nursing at KMTC is currently about Ksh 80,000 (excluding living and accommodation expenses).

Keep in mind that the certificate in nursing course is offered under self-sponsorship category.

How to apply for nursing in KMTC?

All applications are made online.

And as I had said, KUCCPS is now admitting students for all KMTC courses including Certificate in Community health Nursing so you can even now apply for the course through KUCCPS(when the portal is open)

Certificate in nursing KMTC requirements- How to contact KMTC

You can reach out to KMTC for more information using the following contacts:

Call: 020-2725711/2/3/4, 020-2081822/3 0737-352543 or 0706-541869

Email: [email protected].

Website: www.kmtc.ac.ke

Social media: @KMTC_official (Twitter) or @KMTCofficial (Facebook)

Certificate in nursing KMTC requirements – Other Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Does KMTC offer certificate in nursing?

Yes. KMTC offers a certificate course in Community Health Nursing(KECN)- this is a great option for those who did not meet diploma in nursing KMTC requirements.

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