Nursing can be a good course mainly because you can work in Kenya as well as in the diaspora…there are a lot of nurses who have flown out of the country to the west and who are making much more than their Kenyan counterparts by the way.

So taking a nursing degree – instead of starting with KMTC diploma in nursing- could be a very good move.

You may also want to do a degree in nursing as a way of upgrading your diploma in nursing qualification to enable you to chase promotion or greener pastures

So, what are the degree requirements for nursing in Kenya?

Well, that’s what we are looking at in this article…read on to discover if you’re qualified for a degree in nursing in Kenya.

Degree requirements for nursing – course requirements for nursing degree in Kenya

Below are the degree in nursing qualifications in Kenya at the moment:

Requirements for nursing degree in Kenya

MKU nursing degree

BScN direct entry – Minimum entry requirements for form 4 leavers
KCSE mean grade(aggregate) – C+(plus)

Additional requisite subjects and grades:

1. English- C+(plus)
2. Mathematics/Physics- C+(plus)
3. Chemistry- C+(plus)
4. Biology- C+(plus)

Upgrading group- BScN Upgrading for those with a Diploma in Nursing

KCSE mean grade(aggregate) – C(plain) / Division 3

Additional requirements:

1. Diploma in Nursing awarded by a recognized institution(KMTC and other registered MTCs)
2. Valid practicing license awarded by NCK(nursing council of Kenya)
3. Two(2) years work experience as a Kenyan registered nurse after graduation

JKUAT nursing degree

BScN direct entry – Minimum entry requirements for form 4 leavers
KCSE mean grade(aggregate) – C+(plus)

Additional requisite subjects and grades

Biology- C+(plus)

Chemistry- C+(plus)

English/Kiswahili- C+(plus)

Mathematics / Physics- C+(plus)

OR 

English/Kiswahili- C+(plus)

Biological Sciences- C+(plus)

Mathematics- C+(plus)

Physical Sciences – C+(plus)

Upgrading group- BScN Upgrading for those with a Diploma in Nursing

• Diploma in Nursing awarded by a recognized institution(KMTC and other registered MTCs)
• Valid practicing license awarded by NCK(nursing council of Kenya)
• Two(2) years work experience as a Kenyan registered nurse after graduation

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Degree requirements for nursing at Dedan Kimathi University – Kimathi university degree in nursing

BScN direct entry – Minimum entry requirements for form 4 leavers
KCSE mean grade(aggregate) – C+(plus)

Additional requisite subjects and grades

• Biology/Biological Sciences – C+(plus)
• English/Kiswahili- C+(plus)
• Chemistry- C+(plus)
• Mathematics / Physics- C+(plus)

Chuka university degree in nursing

BScN direct entry
KCSE mean grade(aggregate) – C+(plus)

Additional requisite subjects and grades

• Biology – C+(plus)
• English/Kiswahili- C+(plus)
• Chemistry- C+(plus)
• Physics/ Mathematics- C+(plus)

Alternative entry requirements(self-sponsored applicants)

KCSE mean grade(aggregate) – C(plain) / Division 3

Additional requirements:

• Biology – C(plain)
• English/Kiswahili- C(plain)
• Chemistry/Physics/ Mathematics- C(plain)

Upgrading group- BScN Upgrading for holders of a Diploma in Nursing by7 virtue of having met

• Diploma in Nursing/ Community Health Nursing awarded by a senate recognized institution
• Valid practicing license awarded by NCK(nursing council of Kenya)
• Two(2) years work experience as a Kenyan registered nurse after graduation

Education requirements for a nurse applicant at Daystar University

BScN direct entry
KCSE mean grade(aggregate) – C+(plus)

Additional requisite subjects and grades

• Biology – C+(plus)
• English- C+(plus)
• Chemistry- C+(plus)
• Physics/ Mathematics- C+(plus)

Upgrading group- BScN Upgrading course

Diploma in one of these:

• KRCHN(Kenya Registered Community_Health Nursing)
• KRN(Kenya Registered Nursing)
• KRN/M(Kenya Registered Nursing / Mid-wifery) or
• KRN/MHP(Kenya Registered Nursing / Mental Health& Psychiatry) or
• KRM(Kenya Registered Midwifery)

More about requirements for nursing degree in Kenya

Keep in mind that if you’re upgrading, you may be required to have scored a credit (or distinction) in your diploma to be accepted by some universities.

Now I know you have a good idea of the bachelor of science in nursing requirements.

So let us now look at where else you can look when it comes to best nursing universities in Kenya

Best nursing universities in Kenya

Apart from the universities I have listed above, you may also consider the following universities offering nursing degree in Kenya as long as you have met the aforementioned nursing degree course requirements:

• Moi university – Eldoret
• Nairobi university school of nursing
• Pwani university- Kilifi
• Kabianga University- Kericho
• Kenyatta University-Nairobi
• Kisii University-Kisii
• Maseno University- Kisumu
• South Eastern Kenya University-Kitui

More Private universities offering Nursing in Kenya

• Regina PACIS University College(Nairobi)
• Kabarak University(Nakuru)
• Paul’s University(Kiambu)
• Great Lakes University (It is in Kisumu)
• Kenya Methodist University (Meru)

Course duration

1. Direct Entry(form 4 leavers)-Four academic years (full time basis)
2. Upgrading programme –Eight trimesters (part-time/blended learning mode)

Degree requirements for nursing (bachelor of nursing requirements in Kenya)– final words

Overall, you must have obtained a C+ aggregate (in your KCSE).

Besides, you must have gotten the same grade in the following cluster subjects in K.C.S.E.:

• Chemistry
• Biology (or Biological Sciences)
• Mathematics
• Physics (or Physical Science)
• English or Kiswahili

Alternatively, you may be admitted if you have an outstanding diploma (from a recognized Nursing College) in nursing or community health nursing as long as you have worked for 2 years(at least).

Of course, you may be required to have scored a credit (or distinction) in your diploma to be accepted by some universities.

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