And that is what we shall do right below…..perhaps you never scored the minimum grades you’d need to pursue your dream course at KMTC and now you want to go through the bridging route.

Well, below is what we know when it comes to bridging at KMTC…

Bridging Courses in KMTC [All you need to Know]

The key question is: Does KMTC offer Bridging Courses?

Well, we are afraid that we will disappoint you….KMTC does not offer Bridging Courses in Kenya…not even bridging in nursing

So you cannot bridge in Mathematics or Biology or Chemistry or Physics as many of you might want to..

In fact, not only does KMTC not offer bridging courses in Kenya, they also do not consider any bridging certificates from other institutions when you’re applying for KMTC courses!

The only exception is for KNEC (Kenya National Examination Council) issued bridging certificates…

Do you know which exactly?

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Well, the one you get upon resitting your failed papers in a subsequent KNEC KCSE sitting..

I believe you are aware that you can rebook for KCSE exams and rewrite some of those papers you did not attain the scores the course you want to take need in a KCSE sitting that follows the one you did your exams in..(you have upto 3 years to repeat individual papers)..

But there is the thing: KMTC courses are extremely competitive – I’m speaking about prime KMTC courses such as nursing, pharmacy, and clinical medicine- so there are no guarantees….

Yeah, you can never be sure- even after bridging through KNEC- that you will be selected…

The truth is: Many, many more students (thousands more) apply to get admission into KMTC courses than the number all the KMTC campuses in Kenya combined can hold..

And that is why a lot of students complain after the placement results are released since KUCCPS (and KMTC) will first pick the best qualified candidates …

In other words- and we do not want  to discourage you- you may bridge and still get locked out…

Of course, there is an element of luck in life so you may be taken too but what we are saying- and what you need to understand- is that you still have no assurance of a slot even after presenting your KNEC given bridging certificate!

So, are there other options besides taking bridging (which won’t assure you anything)?

Yes! Here is what I would propose:

Option 1: Resit the entire KCSE Exam

This is, in my opinion, a better way than bridging because you’ll be applying with the new KCSE certificate (in which you have already passed)

Option 2: Choose another marketable course

By the way, who said that we must all work in the medical field?

Okay, I know you’ll answer that it’s passion (blah, blah, blah….) but hey, I personally fear that the field is getting crowded.

And it is from the enrollment data that see at KMTC vis-à-vis the number of new hospitals and medical facilities that are opened in the country every year.

Here is the thing: Even if you factor in the new employment openings that are created by expansion of some of the well-established healthcare facilities (some open branches every now and then) and even staff replacement needs (due to natural attrition), I feel that there is still a yawning gap between the number of medical graduates and job openings.

So there is a risk that the field will soon be flooded ……and that means prolonged ‘tarmacking’ for medical professionals (and meagre pay for the lucky ones).

That is why I encourage you to open up your mind and think of other marketable courses you can pursue(depending on your current grades..you really do not need to bridge)

Below are links to our past guides about the most marketable courses in Kenya to help you make an informed decision:

Business Courses that are Marketable in Kenya

Best Courses For Grade D [over 15 marketable courses you can do with D]

Best Courses for Ladies in Kenya

Best Paying Technical Courses in Kenya

The best ICT courses in Kenya – most marketable

Marketable Agricultural Courses in Kenya

D plain courses in colleges in Kenya [18+courses]

Best Grade C courses in Kenya 

Most marketable short courses in Kenya

Also watch the Video below:

Good luck

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That is the question many students who never managed to get the different scores to take their dream medical courses at KMTC have been asking us…before they commit their time and money to bridging courses.

And here is our answer…according to KMTC and KUCCPS (remember these days KMTC applications are submitted through KUCCPS)

Does KMTC accept bridging?

I have some bad news for you if you have been thinking about taking bridging courses for medicine in Kenya: Well, KUCCPS – and KMTC – currently does not consider bridged subjects that are offered by bridging colleges in Kenya.

Yeah…that is the truth of the matter and until they review the situation- I’m not sure they will be doing that- then you have got to reconsider your options.

Remember KMTC itself does not teach/offer a bridging course in any subject so these are offered in a few independent institutions.

In other words, there’s no point doing a bridging in Maths or Chemistry or Biology or Physics – or any other subjects for that matter- in that college you want to go to for bridging if your sole goal is to take a KMTC course.

But there’s a little sign of light…..while KMTC does not accept bridging courses from outside- and they do not offer them themselves- they may accept KNEC issued bridging certificates (for those who resit the KCSE papers they had failed originally in a subsequent KCSE sitting)

Problem is, there’s no guarantee you are going to be taken!

Why?

Well, for the simple reason that KMTC intakes are super competitive – more students apply to join KMTC than the capacity at KMTC can accommodate.

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So logically, KMTC and KUCCPS may prioritize applicants who had passed during KCSE the first time (and not those who bridge)….but again it depends on luck so there’s no telling what will happen 100%.

Does KMTC accept bridging for medicine? -Final words

Now, do this: Rather than trying to bridge or taking other drastic measures such as attending an unknown college for a medical course, why not do a different course?

I mean, the world does not begin or end at KMTC ….there are a lot of other good certificate and diploma courses you can do and still be successful in life including loads of technical courses in Kenya..

You just require to have an open mind.

Food for thought!

PS: See some of the alternative marketable courses below…

ALSO READ:

Business Courses that are Marketable in Kenya

Best Diploma Courses in Kenya 

Best Courses for Ladies in Kenya

Best Courses For Grade D [over 15 marketable courses for D grade]

Least marketable medical courses in Kenya [To Avoid]

Marketable Agricultural Courses in Kenya

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