Cluster Points for Nursing in Kenyatta University

Cluster points for nursing in Kenyatta University: KU offers a bachelor of science in nursing and public health, and you must meet the minimum KUCCPS cluster points required by Kenyatta University to be considered for the nursing program.

So, in this article, we’ll go over the course’s cluster points over the last few years.

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Cluster points for nursing in Kenyatta University

Keeping in mind that cluster points vary from year to year, the following are the cluster points for nursing at Kenyatta University to give you an idea of what is required for admission to the course at KU:

2018 cut off points: 40.486

2019 cut off points: 42.127

2020 cut off points: 42.369

2021 cut off points: 42.67

2022 cut off points: 42.773

Bachelor of nursing in Kenyatta University requirements

As you might be aware, if you are applying for a bachelor’s degree in nursing at KU, you must have an average KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) and above.

Furthermore, you must meet the following requirements in the required cluster subjects:

Alternative A

Biology: C+(plus)
Chemistry: C+ (plus)
Mathematics or Physics: C+ (plus)
English or Kiswahili: C+ (plus)

Alternative B

Biological Sciences: C+ (plus)
Physical Sciences: C+ (plus)
Mathematics: C+ (plus)
English or Kiswahili: C+ (plus)

Other alternative qualifications:

You can also apply for nursing degree program if you have a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training institution.

Also, keep in mind that you must be licensed by the Nursing Council of Kenya and have practiced for at least two years.

Course duration: 4 years (12 semesters)

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Cluster points for nursing in Kenyatta University – Bachelor of nursing course units

The nursing program units to be covered over the four years are listed below:

Year 1

First semester:

Basic Life Support & Emergency Care
Cell Biology & General Genetics
Human Anatomy I
Human Anatomy II
Human Physiology I
Human Physiology II
Embryology I HNS 106: Embryology II
Medical Biochemistry I
Medical Biochemistry II
Medical Microbiology I
Medical Microbiology II
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice I
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice II

Second semester:

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice III
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice IV
Community Health Nursing I
Community Health Nursing II
Medical Biochemistry III
Medical Biochemistry IV
Reproductive Health & Safe Motherhood I
Reproductive Health & Safe Motherhood II
Human Physiology III
Human Physiology IV
Advanced Human Physiology V
Advanced Human Physiology VI
Advanced Human Anatomy III
Advanced Human Anatomy IV

Third semester:

Clinical placement I

Year 2

First semester:

Reproductive Health & Safe Motherhood III
Reproductive Health & Safe Motherhood IV
Medical Surgical Nursing I
Medical Surgical Nursing II
Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics I
Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics II
Human Nutrition I
Human Nutrition II
Clinical Methods I
Clinical Methods II
Immunology I
Immunology II
Pathology I
Pathology II

Semester 2:

Pathology III
Principles of Human Psychology
Medical Surgical Nursing III
Medical Surgical Nursing IV
Clinical pharmacology & Therapeutics III
Clinical pharmacology & Therapeutics IV
Reproductive Health & Safe Motherhood V
Reproductive Health & Safe Motherhood VI
Reproductive Health & Safe Motherhood VI
Medical Surgical Nursing V
Medical Surgical Nursing VI
Introduction to Medical Parasitology
Medical Helminthology & Entomology
Neonatology
Communication Skills

Semester 3:

Clinical placement II

Year 3

First semester:

Occupational Health
Health Promotion
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Paediatric Nursing I
Paediatric Nursing II
Educational Psychology for Nurses
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing I
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing II
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing III
Community Health III
Community Health IV
STI’s and HIV/AIDS Management

Semester 2:

Introduction to Critical and Creative Thinking
Fundamentals of Medical Sociology & Anthropology I
Fundamentals of Medical Sociology & Anthropology II
Research Methodology I
Research Methodology II
Management in Nursing I
Management in Nursing II
Community Health Nursing V
Sanitation and Environmental Health
Social Work
Community Development
Reproductive Health and Safe Motherhood VII
Entrepreneurship

Semester 3:

Clinical placement III

Year 4

First semester:

Ophthalmology
Dermatology
Ear Nose Throat
Theatre Nursing
Palliative & Home Based Care
Health Service Management & Health Economics I
Health Service Management & Health Economics II
Critical Care & Renal Nursing
Public Relations in Nursing Practice
Gender & Health

Second semester:

Curriculum & Instruction in Nursing
Geriatric Nursing
Research Project (equivalent to 6 units)

Third semester:

Clinical placement IV

Bachelor of Science in nursing and public health in KU Fees

Tuition fee per academic year: Kshs.275,400

So, if you pursue the course, you will pay at least Kshs. 275,400 per year (but remember to budget for meals and accommodation as well).

Intakes

Intakes for the course are usually in the months of January, May, and September.

How to apply for the nursing course at Kenyatta University

You can apply through the KUCCPS portal when the portal opens or through their online application portal at http://applications.ku.ac.ke/ (and, be ready to part with a Kshs. 2,000 application fee).