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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This article has a list of some of the best public, private and mission universities offering nursing courses in different part of Kenya plus where they are location and contacts.

But before then, it should be noted that nursing institutions in Kenya must be approved by the (Nursing Council of Kenya). NCK

And just so you know, NCK is the sole accreditation authority for courses in nursing and midwifery in Kenya.

Having said that, let us now go ahead and look at the best nursing universities in Kenya to help you make the right decision and enroll for the course in one of the best universities in Kenya.

Let’s get started….

Best nursing universities in Kenya

Best nursing public universities in Kenya

1.      University of Nairobi-Nairobi

Contacts

Phone: 0797 195407

Website: https://nursing.uonbi.ac.ke/

2.      Kenyatta University-Nairobi

Contacts

Phone contact: +254 20 8703311/+254 20 8710901

Email: dean-nursing@ku.ac.ke

Website: http://nursing.ku.ac.ke/

3.      Maseno University- Kisumu

Contacts

Phone contacts: +254722314765

Email: nursing@maseno.ac.ke.

Website: https://www.maseno.ac.ke

4.      Chuka University

Contacts

Phone contacts: 020 231 0512/ 020 231 0518

Email: raca@chuka.ac.kephone

Website: https://nursing.chuka.ac.ke/

5.      Dedan Kimathi University – Nyeri

Contacts

Phone contacts: 0700 711 628

Email: nursing@dkut.ac.ke

Website: https://www.dkut.ac.ke/index.php/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-direct-entry

6.      Egerton University- Nakuru

Contacts

Phone contacts: +254 722 216266

Email: thechairmamnursing@gmail.com

Website: https://www.egerton.ac.ke/bachelors-degree-programmes

7.      Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)- Kiambu

Contacts

Phone contacts: +254-67-5870001

Email: deannursing@jkuat.ac.ke

Website: http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/departments/nursing/bachelor-of-science-nursing/

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8.      Kabianga University- Kericho

Contacts

Phone contacts: +254 20 2172665

Email: info@kabianga.ac.ke

Website: http://kabianga.ac.ke/main/programme/bachelor-science-nursing

9.      Karatina University- Nyeri

Contacts

Phone contacts: +254) 20 2176 713/ (+254)729 721 200

Email:  info@karu.ac.ke

Website: https://karu.ac.ke/school-of-nursing/

10. Kisii University-Kisii

Contacts

Phone contacts: (+254)720875082

Email: info@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke

Website: https://elearning.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke/course/index.php

11. Masinde Muliro University – Kakamega

Contacts

Email: deansonmaps@mmust.ac.ke

Website: http://mmust.ac.ke/schools/sonmaps/

12. Meru University – Meru

Contacts

Phone contact: +254 712 524 293

Email: deansafs@must.ac.ke

Website: https://www.must.ac.ke/school-of-nursing/

13. Moi University – Eldoret

Contacts

Phone contact: 254 53 2061562, 254 53 2060958/9.

Email: deannursing@mu.ac.ke

Website: https://nursing.mu.ac.ke/

14. Pwani University-Kilifi

Contacts

Phone contact: 254 41 7522498

Email: info@pu.ac.ke

Website: https://www.pu.ac.ke

15. University of Embu-Embu

Contacts

Phone contact: 0706528878

Emails: nursing@embuni.ac.ke or admission@embuni.ac.ke

Website: https://nursing.embuni.ac.ke/

Best nursing private universities in Kenya

1.      Aga Khan University- Nairobi

Location: Sunny Plaza | Wangapala Rd, off 4th Parklands Avenue

Contact:

Phone contact: +254 20 3745808 |3747483 /3662014 ​​

Email: sonam.ke@aku.edu

​​​Website: https://www.aku.edu/admissions/bscn/Pages/home.aspx

2.      Mt. Kenya University-Thika

Location: MKU is located along General Kago Road in Thika Town.

Contacts

Phone contacts: +254 060 2820 000

Email: nursing@mku.ca.ke

Website: https://nursing.mku.ac.ke/

3.      Great Lakes University – Kisumu

Location: Main campus is located in , Kibos, off Miwani Road, Kisumu County

Contact:

Phone contact: (+254) 736 550505

Email: admissions@gluk.ac.ke

Website: https://www.gluk.ac.ke/dean-school-of-nursing-midwifery/

4.      Kabarak University- Nakuru

Location: It is located 20 Kilometres  (12mi) from Nakuru City CBD, along the Nakuru – Eldama Ravine road.

Contacts:

Phone contact: 0729223370
Emails: admissions@kabarak.ac.ke OR info@kabarak.ac.ke

Website: https://kabarak.ac.ke/nursing

5.      Kenya Methodist University School of Nursing

Location: KeMU Towers, University Way

Contacts:

Phone contact: +(254)724256162
Email:  info@kemu.ac.ke

Website: https://www.kemu.ac.ke/school-of-medicine-and-health-sciences/department-of-nursing

Best nursing mission universities in Kenya

Below are some of the best mission nursing university in Kenya

1.      Baraton University- Uasin Gishu

Location:

It is located in Nandi County in the Rift Valley of Western Kenya

Contact:

Phone contact: +254 714 333 111/+254 781 333 777

Email: info@ueab.ac.ke

Website: https://ueab.ac.ke/department/school-of-nursing/

2.      Daystar University- Nairobi

Location:

It is located at the junction of Valley Road and Ngong Road about four kilometers from the City Centre.

Contact:

Phone contact: +254 709 972 288/+254 796 445 181

WhatsApp: +254 796 445 181

Email: son@daystar.ac.ke

Website: https://www.daystar.ac.ke/school-of-nursing/about

3.      Regina PACIS University College-Nairobi

Location:

Located in Langata, Karen, Narobi, Kenya

Contact:

Phone contact: 254 20 240 1816 /+254 20 444 3175 /+254 716 936 991/+254 734 299 001

Email contact: studyinkenya.co.ke

Website: https://www.facebook.com/reginapacisuniversity/

4.      Umma University-Kajiado

Location:

Located along Kajiado – Namanga Road in Kajiado County.

Contact:

Phone contact: 0703 969000, 0739 969000, 0777969022.

Email: info@umma.ac.ke

Website: https://umma.ac.ke/archive/index.php/courses/nursing

5.      St. Paul’s University-Kiambu

Location:

It is located in lush Kiambu County along Nairobi-Limuru Route A, 30kms from Nairobi, next to Jumuia Conference.

Contact:

Phone contact: 254 728 669 000/+254 736 424 440/+254 701 079 406

Email: admissions@spu.ac.ke or info@spu.ac.ke

Website: https://www.spu.ac.ke/index.php/contact-us

Best nursing universities in Kenya -FAQs

1.      Which is the best course in nursing school?

All nursing courses are worth pursuing since you will not tarmac for long without a job,

However, if you go for any of the courses I will list below, you will be in a position to have the highest demand in Kenya and abroad.

• BSN degree
• APRNs with a pediatric
• MSN or doctor of Nursing degree

2.      What is the highest study in nursing?

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-Prepared Practitioner is a terminal nursing degree meaning it is the highest possible degree you can pursue in Kenya.

3.     Is nursing a marketable course in Kenya?

To be precise, nursing is one of the most marketable courses in Kenya no matter the level you take.

To support this, hospitals will never be closed down and run of of patient, therefore nursing will continue being in demand day in day out.

Also, nurses are in demand abroad, and as a result, this course will remain marketable in Kenya and behold.

4.     What are the qualifications to pursue nursing courses  in Kenya?

To pursue a certificate, diploma, or Bachelors courses in Kenya, below are the requirements you must meet.

Certificate course in nursing -You must have scored a C-minus in your KCSE plus meet various Subjects combinations depending on the institution.

Diploma in nursing -with a certificate from a recognized institution in Kenya, you can apply for a diploma in nursing.

Or,

Have a mean grade of C plain in KCSE plus meet the following qualifications in the following cluster subjects:

• Biology – C plain
• English/Kiswahili -C plain
• Additionally, you must have a C- in either mathematics or chemistry

Degree requirements for nursing

Bachelor degree in nursing, you need a C+ plus (aggregate) in your KCSE.

You must also meet the cluster Subjects requirements- check in your KUCCPS student portal account.

Best nursing universities in Kenya -Conclusion

Those are the best and the most recognized nursing university in Kenya, their location, and contact in case of any information you would like clarified to you.

Also, it should be noted that the application process and qualifications may differ depending on the institution you would like to enroll to pursue the course.

Again, the duration of the course will also differ depending on the nursing course you pursue.

Remember, in most of the institutions, accommodation is not included in your fee, in fact, it is paid separately in a separate bank account.

Lastly, nursing courses are very marketable in Kenya so you should not hesitate applying for a nursing course as long as you qualify for the level you would like to enroll for.

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