Do you want to start a career in the medical field? Then Kenya Medical Training College Butula Campus is the right place to learn. It is becoming very popular in Western Kenya for people who want to work in healthcare. KMTC Butula Campus was started to bring medical training to the people in the community. It is a place to learn and get a good job in the medical field.
If you just finished KCSE and are thinking about what to do or if you are a parent looking for a good college for your child, then you should read this to the end.
Where is KMTC Butula Campus Located?
The KMTC Butula Campus is in Bumala ‘B’ which’s part of the Marachi East Ward of Butula Sub-County in Busia County. It is behind the Bumala ‘B’ Health Centre.
Courses To Study Here and How Long They Take
KMTC Butula specializes in highly practical certificate programs designed to plug critical gaps in Kenya’s healthcare system. All regular certificate programs take 2 years to complete:
- Certificate in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine (2 Years)
- Certificate in Health Care Assistant (2 Years)
- Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics (2 Years)
KCSE Grades and Subject Qualifications Needed
You don’t need grades to start studying medicine. The campus offers ways to get into healthcare with these basic requirements:
For Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine or Nutrition & Dietetics you need at least
- A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili, D in Biology, and D in any other supporting science or mathematics subject.
For Health Care Assistant you need least
- A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C- (or D+ depending on the specific module intake cycle). You must have specific passes in English or Kiswahili and Biology.
Fee Structure and Financial Aid: Can You Get HELB?
Fees:
There are two fee categories named:
- Regular
- Foreign (as detailed in the current fees structure)
Fees structure is subject to changes from time to time, so students are advised to pay fees on annual basis to avoid interruption of training upon dismissal.
Also note that fees are not refundable.
NB: Students are advised to make financial arrangements to cover expenses related to Practical attachment; Research etc. details are available at the faculty upon reporting.
HELB Funding:
Yes! KMTC students are fully eligible to apply for government funding through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Even better, you can apply for the specialized HELB Afya Elimu Fund, which is explicitly set aside to support needy students pursuing medical courses.
Local Scholarships:
Needy students at the KMTC Butula campus often benefit from regional bursaries and constituency development funds (NG-CDF) supported by local Busia leadership.
Hands-on Clinical Training and Attachment Facilities
Medical training is not very useful if you do not get to practice. The students, at KMTC Butula get extensive hands-on experience:
- Skills Labs: Simulation labs on campus let you practice before working with real patients.
- Hospital Attachments: The campus is uniquely situated next to the Bumala ‘B’ Health Centre for daily practical exposure.
- County Referrals: For advanced clinical rotations, students are attached to the main Busia County Referral Hospital, ensuring you graduate with confident, real-world experience.
What is Student Life Like?
Life at Butula Campus balances rigorous medical training with personal growth. Students engage in sports, clubs, and crucial community health outreach campaigns.
Accommodation at KMTC Butula Cumpus
On campus housing is limited since they give out rooms to students who have paid their semester fees first. But don’t worry,If you do not get a room on campus, there are lots of affordable places to live near the school. The Bumala ‘B’ neighborhood has plenty of student bedsitters and rentals that are close to the lecture halls. You can even walk to school from these places.
What Job Opportunities Await You After Graduation?
Graduates from KMTC Butula possess practical, technical skills that make them highly employable. You can work as:
- Orthopaedic Technician
- Hospital Care Aide
- Nutritionist
- Community Health Consultant
Employment doors open in:
- Public county hospitals and dispensaries
- Private hospitals and clinics
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) focused on public health
- International health and humanitarian agencies
How to Apply
Ready to take the leap? You can apply using two main methods depending on the intake announcement:
- Through KUCCPS: Log into the KUCCPS Students Portal during standard placement application windows, navigate to standard KMTC courses, and select Butula Campus as your preferred institution.
- Direct KMTC Application: For parallel or mid-year entries, register an account directly on the KMTC Admissions Portal, pay the Ksh 1,500 application fee via M-Pesa, and upload your academic documents.
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