Last updated on February 29th, 2024 at 07:41 am
In this article, we will learn more about medical engineering courses in Kenya.
Just so you know, medical engineering is one of the most prestigious medical courses available in Kenyan institutions of higher learning.
In this article, we will discuss the various types of medical engineering courses available in Kenya at various levels of education.
Let’s get started…
Medical engineering courses in Kenya
Before we go any further, what exactly is medical engineering?
Medical engineering is an area of study that applies engineering, biology, and medicine principles to the design and development of new medical technologies, equipment, and devices.
Simply put, medical engineering trains students for future careers in the maintenance and repair of clinical medical equipment and hospital systems.
With that in mind, the following are the most popular Medical Engineering courses in Kenya:
1. Bachelor of Technology Medical Engineering
As a graduate of this Bachelor program, you will have the opportunity to make hospital treatment more effective, efficient, safe, and affordable.
Furthermore, this career path will not only provide you with prestige and a higher-than-average salary, but it will also put you in a unique position to save and improve lives.
So, in order to pursue this course, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
Entry requirements: KCSE Minimum Grade of C+
Cluster subject requirements:
- English/Kiswahili – C+ (plus)
- Biology/Biological Sciences – C+ (plus)
- Mathematics – C+ (plus)
- Physics/Chemistry – C+ (plus)
Alternatively,
- Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in Mathematics and Biology in ‘A’ levels/KACE.
Or,
Have a Diploma in Medical Engineering or any other equivalent qualification from an accredited institution recognized by the University Senate with a mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE.
Where to study:
- Technical University of Mombasa
- Kirinyaga University
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2. Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Engineering)
This degree program is primarily concerned with the application of engineering knowledge and skills to the solution of medical problems, such as the creation of artificial organs, chemicals, or the development of new drugs or tissues.
Biomedical engineers, for example, can develop software to control medical equipment or computer simulations to test new drug therapies.
Needless to say, the Biomedical Engineering degree program trains professionals who design, maintain, and improve medical devices used in hospitals.
Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)
Cluster subjects requirements:
- Mathematics – B+ (plus)
- Physics – B+ (plus)
- Chemistry – B (plain)
- English/Kiswahili – B (plain)
Or,
Have a diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain).
Course duration: 4 years
Where to study
- Kenyatta University (KU)
3. Bachelor of Science in Medical Engineering
Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus)
Subject requirements:
- Mathematics – C+ (plus)
- English/Kiswahili – C+ (plus)
- Physics – C+ (plus)
- Chemistry/Physical Sciences – C+ (plus)
Or,
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) of at least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and a subsidiary pass.
Alternatively,
- If you are upgrading, you should have a Diploma in Medical Engineering or Diploma in Technology Medical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Or,
- Have a Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering.
Where to study
- Kenyatta University (KU)
- Technical University of Mombasa (TUM)
- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DEKUT)
4. Higher Diploma courses in Medical Engineering
- Higher diploma in Diagnostic Equipment
- Higher diploma in Therapeutic Equipment
- Higher diploma in dialysis
Entry requirements for all the higher diploma courses
You must have a Diploma in Medical Engineering Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Where to study for higher diploma courses
- Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Nairobi Campus.
5. Diploma in Medical Engineering
The Diploma in Medical Engineering course equips students with skills and knowledge on how to design, assemble, repair and maintain medical equipment and devices.
Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
Cluster subjects requirements:
- English/ Kiswahili – C (plain)
- Mathematics C- (minus)
- Physics/Physical Sciences – C (plain)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, or Chemistry/Electricity/Metal Work/Technical Drawing – C- (minus)
Or,
If you are upgrading, you should have a Craft Certificate in Medical Engineering or any equivalent KNEC-approved qualification.
Course duration: 2 years
Where to study
- Mount Kenya University
- Technical University of Mombasa
- Kenya Medical Technical College (Kilifi, Loitoktok, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nairobi, Thika, Eldoret, and Nyeri campuses)
- Thika School of Health Sciences
- Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology
- Kenya Institute of Applied Sciences
- Gusii Institute of Technology
- Rift Valley Technical Training Institute
6. Diploma in Technology in Medical Engineering
KMTC Entry requirements: KCSE mean Grade C (plain)
Cluster subjects requirements:
- English/Kiswahili – C (plain)
- Mathematics – C (plain)
- Physics/Physical Sciences – C (plain)
- Biology/ Biological Sciences, or Chemistry/Electricity/Metal Work/Technical Drawing – C- (minus)
Or,
If upgrading, you should have a Certificate in Medical Engineering Technology or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
Where to study
- Technical University of Mombasa (TUM)
- Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
7. Certificate in Medical Engineering
Typically, a Certificate in Medical Engineering introduces students to the fundamental principles of medical engineering.
Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
Cluster subject requirements:
- English/Kiswahili – C- (minus)
- Mathematics – D (plain)
- Chemistry, or Physics/Physical Sciences – D (plain)
- Biology/ Biological Sciences, or Chemistry/Electricity/Metal Work/Technical Drawing – D (plain)
Course duration: 1 year
Where to study
- Technical University of Mombasa
- Mount Kenya University
- KMTC (Kisumu, Mombasa, Kilifi, Thika, Nairobi, and Machakos Campuses)
- Thika School of Medical & Health Sciences
- Eldoret Technical Training Institute
- Kenya Institute of Applied Sciences, Eldoret
Roles of a Medical Engineer in Kenya
A medical engineer can perform the following duties with the necessary skills and knowledge in the field of medical engineering:
- Designing medical diagnostic machines and artificial limbs for organ transplants.
- Testing biomedical equipment for safety and efficiency.
- Providing technical support for biomedical instruments and biomedical machinery such as installation and troubleshooting.
- Offering biomedical machinery training to other clinicians.
- Working together with researchers, such as firms that manufacture or supply medical equipment
Medical engineering salary in Kenya
So, how much does a Medical Engineer earn in Kenya?
Well, the average monthly salary for a medical engineer in Kenya ranges between Kshs. 43,000 and Kshs. 200,000, including all monthly allowances.
Final words on Medical Engineering courses in Kenya
So, those are the medical engineering courses that can be pursued at the listed learning institutions in Kenya.
Overall, these medical engineering courses will teach you about the most recent technologies and techniques used in healthcare, as well as provide you with skills and knowledge that will help you improve healthcare outcomes.
Finally, you can apply through KUCCPS for admission to any of the above-mentioned learning institutions that offer medical engineering courses.
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