If you’re planning to take a certificate in pharmacy course in Kenya because you did not meet the minimum requirements for a diploma or degree in pharmacy, here is a list of the schools offering certificate in pharmacy in Kenya.
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Schools offering certificate in pharmacy in Kenya including private schools offering certificate in pharmacy in Kenya
As disappointing as it is, the bad news is that there is no medical institution accredited to offer a certificate course in pharmacy in Kenya.
Actually, all accredited medical schools and colleges in Kenya that offer pharmacy course begin at the diploma level, with universities progressing to the degree level, so there are no certificate programs in pharmacy in Kenya.
In fact, according to the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board, the body that registers and oversees pharmacy practice in Kenya, a pharmacy certificate is not recognized in Kenya.
So, if you did not meet the minimum requirements for a diploma or degree, that is so unfortunate. Simply consider taking another medical course.
In a nutshell, a diploma in pharmacy requires a KCSE mean grade of C (plain), with at least C (plain) in English/Kiswahili, Chemistry/Physical Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences.
And by the way, bridging courses are not accepted for medical courses, so even bridging will not help you get into the diploma.
So, assuming you did not qualify for the diploma program, what other options do you have?
Well, all is not lost; you can still enroll for other medical certificate courses.
Alternative courses to the certificate in pharmacy and where to pursue them
So, in this section, I will give you other medical certificate courses that are good alternatives to the pharmacy certificate course that are worth pursuing, as well as where to pursue them.
Certificate in Community Health Nursing
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C- (minus)
Cluster subject requirements:
- C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili
- C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences.
In addition, at least a D+ (plus) is required in any one of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics/Physical Sciences.
Schools offering the Certificate in Community Health Nursing course in Kenya
- Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
- NEP College of Health Sciences, Garissa
- Consolata Hospital, Nyeri School of Nursing
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Certificate in Medical Engineering
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C- (minus)
Cluster subject requirements:
- C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili
- D (plain) in Mathematics
- D (plain) in Physics/Physical Sciences/Chemistry
Additionally, you must have at least a D (plain) in any one of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Metal Work
- Electricity
- Technical Drawing.
Where to study for a Certificate in Medical Engineering course
- KMTC
- Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences
- Mary’s School of Clinical Medicine
- Annex Medical Training Centre (Nakuru)
- Menengai Medical &Training College (Nakuru)
- Clive school of nursing in Chogoria
Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics
Minimum entry requirements: A KCSE mean grade of D+ (plus)
Cluster subject requirements:
- D+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili
- D+ (plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences
In addition, you must have at least a D (plain) in any one of these subjects:
- Chemistry/Physical Sciences
- Home Science/Agriculture/Physics/Mathematics/Business Studies/General Sciences.
Where to study for a Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics course in Kenya
- KMTC
- Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences
- Nakuru College of Health Sciences and Management
- North Coast Medical Training College
Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C- (minus)
Cluster subject requirements:
- C- (minus) in either English or Kiswahili
- D+ (plus) in either Biology or Biological Sciences
Also, you should have a D+ (plus) in any one of the following subjects:
- Physics/Physical Sciences
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Woodwork
- Metal Work
- Metalwork
- Agriculture
- Home Science
- Technical Drawing
Where to study for a Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine course in Kenya
- KMTC
- Goshen Medical & Technical College
- North Coast Medical Training College
- Nyahururu Medical Training College
A word about KMTC offering certificate in pharmacy
As I previously stated, there is no certificate in pharmacy in Kenya, which means that no medical school offers it.
Furthermore, the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons board does not allow colleges to offer the course.
Therefore, the course is not offered at KMTC, but you can pursue a diploma or higher diploma in pharmacy at the institution.
Schools offering certificate in pharmacy in Kenya – Wrap up
As I conclude, keep in mind that there is no medical institution in Kenya that offers a certificate in pharmacy because pharmacy courses in Kenya begin at the diploma level.
So, let no one lie to you and say that you can pursue a pharmacy certificate course anywhere in Kenya.
Otherwise, you can look over the other medical certificate course alternatives that I’ve listed above and pick the one that’s right for you.
All the best!
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