Last updated on March 29th, 2024 at 08:46 am

This guide has everything you need to know about Mount Kenya University medical courses, including eligibility requirements and fees, among other things…

Are you considering taking a medical course at MKU?

Well, this article has everything you need to know about Mount Kenya University medical courses, including admission requirements and fees, to help you make an informed decision.

Keep reading…

 

Mount Kenya University medical courses

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Minimum entry requirements:

For KCSE holders:

You must have at least a C+ (plus) in your KCSE.

In addition to your overall grade, you must have an average of B (plain) in each of the cluster subjects listed below:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics or Physics
• English or Kiswahili

For diploma holders:

You must have a KCSE C+ (plus) mean grade and a credit C+ (plus) in cluster subjects, as well as a three-year diploma with at least a credit pass from an accredited medical training institution.

Furthermore, you can enroll in this course with any degree in biological sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university, as long as you’ve passed the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Course duration: 6 years

Fees: Kshs. 510,000 per academic year

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct entry)

Minimum entry requirements:

A KCSE average grade of C+ (plus), with at least a C+ (plus) in each of the following subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics or Physics
• English or Kiswahili

Course duration: 4 years

Fees: Kshs. 318,900 per year

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Upgrading)

Minimum entry requirements:

A KCSE mean grade C (plain), as well as a Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN), Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN), Kenya Registered Nurse/Midwife (KRN/M), Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry (KRN/MHP), or Kenya Registered Midwifery (KRM) Certificate from the Nursing Council of Kenya.

In addition, you must have a valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya and at least two years of work experience after graduating as a registered nurse.

Course duration: 8 trimesters

Fees: Kshs. 65,000 per trimester

 

Masters of Science in Nursing

Options for this course: Midwifery, medical-surgical nursing, critical care, nursing leadership, and nursing education.

Minimum entry requirements:

Be a holder of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Mount Kenya University or any other recognized University.

In addition, you must have a valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya and at least two years of work experience following your BScN training.

Course duration: 2 years

Fees: Kshs. 210,000 per academic year (excluding university admission fees, project and practical fees), plus Research and clinical attachment fee of Kshs. 100,000

 

PhD in Nursing (Thesis only)

Minimum entry requirements:

You must have a master’s degree in your area of specialization.

Course duration: 6 semesters

Fees: Kshs. 600,000 for the entire course

Bachelor of Pharmacy

For KCSE holders:

KCSE mean grade of B- (minus) with a minimum of C+ (plus) in the following cluster subjects:

• Biology or Biological science
• Chemistry
• Mathematics or Physics
• English or Kiswahili

 

For diploma holders:

You must have obtained a Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology from a Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)-accredited institution and be registered as a Pharmaceutical Technologist with the PPB.

Course duration:

• For direct entry: 5 years
• For diploma holders: 4 academic years plus one compulsory semester industrial attachment

Fees:

• For direct entry: Kshs. 375,000 per academic year
• For diploma holders: Kshs. 290,000 per academic year

More Mount Kenya University medical courses

Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology

Minimum entry requirements

For KCSE holders:

A KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)and at least a C (plain) in Mathematics or Physics or Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, and either English or Kiswahili.

 

For diploma holders:

You must have a diploma in Dental Technology from an institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.

Furthermore, you must have completed a one-year mandatory internship and have at least one year of work experience.

Course duration:

• For direct entry – 4 years
• For diploma holders (upgrading) – 2 ½ years

Fees:  Kshs. 180,000 per academic year

 

Bachelor of Science in Oral Health

Minimum entry requirements

For KCSE holders:

A KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) with at least a C (plain) in the following cluster subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics or Physics
• English or Kiswahili

 

For diploma holders (upgrading)

You should have a community oral health diploma from an institution recognized by the Mount Kenya University Senate.

Furthermore, you must have completed a one-year mandatory internship and at least one year of work experience.

Course duration:

• For direct entry – 4 years
• For diploma holders (upgrading) – 2 ½ years

Fees: Kshs. 180,000 per year

Diploma in Dental Technology

Minimum entry requirements:

A KCSE average of C (plain), with at least a C (plain) in English or Kiswahili, Chemistry or Biology, and a C- (minus) in Mathematics, Physics, or Physical Sciences.

Course duration: 3 years

Fees: Kshs. 178,650 per academic year

 

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Diploma in Community Oral Health (Dental Therapy)

Minimum entry requirements:

A KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and at least a C (plain) in English, Biology, or Biological Sciences, and C- (minus) in any two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Sciences, Agriculture, and General Science.

Course duration: 3 years

Fees: Kshs. 178,650 per academic year

 

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Minimum entry requirements:

Direct entry to this course requires a KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent, as well as a C+ (plus) in the following cluster subjects:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics or Physics
• English or Kiswahili

Otherwise, if you want to upgrade, you must be registered with the KMLTTB board as a diploma holder and have practiced for at least two years.

Course duration:

• For direct entry – 4 years
• For diploma holders (upgrading) – 3 years

Fees:

• For direct entry: Kshs. 140,000 per academic year
• For diploma holders: Kshs. 144,400 per academic year

 

Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Specializations for this course: Microbiology, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion Sciences, Clinical Chemistry, Parasitology, Hisology and Cytology, Immunology and Virology

Minimum entry requirements:

A Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences recognized by the Senate of Mount Kenya University

Course duration: 2 years

Fees: Kshs. 180,000 per academic year

 

PhD in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Thesis only)

Specializations: Microbiology, Haematology, and Blood Transfusion Sciences, Clinical Chemistry, Parasitology, Hisology and Cytology, Immunology and Virology

Minimum entry requirements:

A master’s degree in your area of specialization from a recognized university

Course duration: 3 years

Fees: Kshs. 200,000 per year

 

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health

Minimum entry requirements

For KCSE holders:

A KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) or its equivalent.

Additionally, you must have at least a C+ (plus) in the cluster subjects listed below:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics or Physics
• English or Kiswahili

For diploma holders:

You must hold a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health (registered by COCK) from a Mount Kenya University Senate-approved institution.

Course duration:

• For direct entry – 4 years
• For diploma holders (upgrading) – 3 years

Fees:

• For direct entry: Kshs. 237,200 per academic year
• For diploma holders: Kshs. 250,000 per academic year

 

Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Technology

Minimum entry requirements:

A KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus)

In addition, you must have at least a C (plain) in the following

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics or Physics
• English or Kiswahili

You can also enroll in the course if you already have a diploma in Health Records and Information Technology.

Course duration: 4 years

Fees: Kshs. 110,000 per year

 

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Minimum entry requirements:

You must have a KCSE mean grade of C (plain), with at least a C in English/Kiswahili, a C in Biology, and a C- (minus) in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics.

Course duration: 3 years

Fees: Kshs. 198,000 per year

 

Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology

Minimum entry requirements:

You must have a KCSE mean grade of C (plain), with at least a C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili and a D (plain) in Biology, Mathematics, or Physics.

Alternatively, you can also pursue the course with a Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology.

Course duration: 3 years

Fees: Kshs. 103,650 per year

 

Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology

Minimum entry requirements:

A KCSE mean grade of C- (minus), with at least a D (plain) in English/ Kiswahili, and a D- (minus) in Biology, Mathematics, or Physics

Course duration: 2 years

Fees: Kshs. 103,650 per year

 

Master of Clinical Medicine

Options for this course: Forensic Medicine, Accidents and Emergency Medicine, Family Health

Minimum entry requirements:

A Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine

Course duration: 6 semesters

Fees: Kshs. 109,550 per semester

 

Intakes

Mount Kenya University usually holds intakes three times a year: in January, May, and September.

 

How to apply for the medical courses at Mount Kenya University

Click here to apply online.

Alternatively, simply download the application form from the MKU website, complete it, attaching all the required documents, pay the application fee, and lastly submit your application to the registrar-academic administration..

It is worth noting that the application fee (non-refundable) for undergraduate medical courses is Kshs. 1,000, whereas that for postgraduate medical courses is Kshs. 2,000.

 

Wrap up

Finally, keep in mind that these medical courses are extremely competitive, so higher grades will undoubtedly improve your chances of admission to Mount Kenya University.

Otherwise, if you have any questions or need more information, please contact the school directly using the following contact information:

Location: Along General Kago Road, in Thika (MKU main campus)

phone no.: +254 709 153 000 or +254 20 2878 000

Email: info@mku.ac.ke

 Website:  https://www.mku.ac.ke/

 

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