Now, if you scored a D minus in your KCSE, you might be wondering if there are medical courses you can pursue.

To point you in the right direction, we will start by congratulating you for scoring a D minus in your KCSE, and then letting you know that all is not lost there is something you can do on the medical field.

Keep reading…

Medical courses with D minus

Just so you know, you may find so many medical courses being offered with D minus in different medical institutions but, keep in mind that, most institutions that are not licensed  offer medical courses  and at the end of it all, you find your self tarmacking without getting yourself a job since the papers are not genuine.

With that said, it is wise to look and pursue any medical courses in a licensed (recognized institutions) to be on the safe side.
Bearing that in mind, it is worth noting that medical courses with D- minus you can enroll in  recognized (licensed medical institutions) is just one as you will see below.

Medical courses with D (minus)

Certificate in Health Support Service

When you study this course, it will enable you to work in the health or aged care sector in various environments.

In simple words, you will gain the knowledge plus hands on practical skills to work effectively with other in a team environment.

More importantly, this course provides you with a number of different pathways to study other courses in health such as; Pathology collection, Sterilization services, Health Services Assistance, Individual Support, Dental laboratory assisting, and Population Health.

Having said that, below is what you can work as when you study this course.

You can become:

• A  hospital assistant
• Patient services assistant
• Catering staff, cleaner
• Store person
• Ward assistant

Now, let us now go ahead and look at the requirement you have to meet to enroll for this course.

Minimum entry qualifications:

You must have scored D minus in your KCSE or above.

Where the course is offered:

This course is offered in outspan medical college (Nyeri).

Examination body:

NITA (National Industrial Training Authority)

So, what can I do if I am not ready to study this course?

Well, because your grade is really limiting you to pursuing a variety of medical course, you can opt to go back to secondary school and study harder to improve your grades, and study that medical course you have always dreamt of pursing.

Alternatively, if you do not like the idea, you can decided to make a very tough  decision of change your career and study something else in a different fields(not medical related field).

Just so you know, there are so many courses you can pursue if you scored D- minus in your KCSE in different institutions apart from medical courses.

Without further ado, let us look at the courses.

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Best courses with D- minus in your KCSE (not medical related courses)

To better guide you, below are some of the best courses you can pursue with a D minus in your KCSE plus colleges offering the courses.

• Craft Certificate in Clothing (Fashion Design) Technology

With D minus, this is a course that you fully qualify to purse since it is a post-high school program.

After completing this course, you become an expert when it come to fashion and design which is nowadays a marketable job.

Where you can study this course:  Meru National Polytechnic, Katine Technical Training Institute, Mathioya Technical Vocational College. 

• Craft Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery

When you study this course, you acquire competency needed to work as a carpenter and on top of that you are able to perform various duties like finishing, roofing and many more.

Some of the Colleges Offering this course: Machakos Technical Institute for The Blind. 

• Craft Certificate in Information Technology

Studying this course will help you gain more advanced computing skills and knowledge.

Where you can study this course:  Kisumu Polytechnic, Bushiangala Technical Training Institute, Nyeri National Polytechnic, Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology, Kajiado West Technical & Vocational College, and many more colleges.

• Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation

This is a course that you can pursue as long as you have your form 4 certificate.

Just so you know, the course, will provides you  with essential culinary skills plus business skills in that you can either be employed, or employ yourself since you gain skills necessary for food service/catering industries such as management plus marketing.

Some the colleges you can study this course: Nibs College, Nyeri National Polytechnic, Maasai Mara Technical Vocational College, ICS College

• Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage

This is amongst the best D minus courses.

Enrolling in this course it will give you knowledge on how to manage production, sanitation, costs, and nutritional requirements associated with running a restaurant or a catering service.

Some Colleges Offering this course: Nyeri National Polytechnic, Laikipia North Technical & Vocational College, Kenya Coast Polytechnic, Coast Institute of Technology.

• Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering is a course that you learn how to deal with electricity and many other electronic technologies.

After studying this course, you can get job opportunities in many industries like, manufacturing, power, and general electronics companies among others.

Where you can study this course: Thika Technical Training Institute, Mukurweini Technical Training Institute, Kiirua Technical Training Institute and many more.

• Craft Certificate in Plumbing

This is yet another course you can freely pursue with a D in your KCSE.

Here, you learn, how to install safe and functional plumbing system, and also maintaining water distribution, and sanitation system.

Colleges you can study this course: Kenya Institute Of Highways & Building Technology (KIHBIT), Emsos Technical & Vocational College, , Kenya Water Institute, Mathenge Technical Training Institute.

How to apply for all the courses in this article

For the medical course, simply go to the institution website outspan medical college (Nyeri) and strictly follow the steps to apply.

On the other hand, for the other courses (not medical related ones), you can apply online through KUCCPS when the application is open as a government sponsored student, or apply online through the institution website as a private student.

Medical courses with D minus -Final words

As you have seen in this article, scoring  D minus in your KCSE is not the end of the road (there is more to life that just having those excellent grades).

In fact, even though medical courses you can pursue with a D minus are very few, there are other marketable courses you can pursue.

Keep in mind  that we have just listed some of the alternative courses you can purse but the courses are so many that we can exhaust them here.

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Well, I have both good and bad news.

Let us start with the good news: Yes, there are several medicine-related courses you can take with a D plain! (and this article lists all available medical courses with D plain).

The bad news is that medical courses for students with D plain are not many (and worse still, most have either very poor pay compared with other medical courses while some have extremely few jobs available).

To help you make the right decision, below is a complete list of medical courses you can do with a D plain and all you need to know about them:

Medical courses with D plain including D plain courses in KMTC (D courses in KMTC)

1.      Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics

Entry requirements

Mean Grade (in your KCSE): D (plain)

Additional subject requirements: You also need the following grades in stated subjects..

• English – D plain grade
• Biology/Biological Sciences – D plain grade

Besides, you need to have attained a D (plain) grade in these subjects:

• Chemistry
• One subject here: Mathematics, Home Science, Physics, Agriculture, or General Sciences

2.      Operation Theatre Technology

Requirements: Mean grade D (plain) and above

This course is offered by Mathari Hospital School Of Nursing in Nyeri. There are other colleges too including Nyahururu MTC.

3.      Palliative Care and Gerontology

Requirements: Mean grade D (plain) and above

This course is offered by Mathari Hospital School Of Nursing in Nyeri (among others).

4.      Certificate in Counselling Psychology

Minimum educational qualifications: D (Plain)

Examining Body: TVET CDACC

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D plain courses in KMTC

There are very few courses you can pursue with a D plain in KMTC.

Here is the main one:

Foundations in Community Health Foundations in Community Health

Minimum entry requirements: D plain

Note that this is a foundational course that best suits those who would like to offer basic community health services.

The course is specifically targeted at students who are interested in working as Community Health Assistants (as part of UHC) and such roles.

Course duration: Six months

Course fees: 32,500

Medical courses with D minus

1.      Health Support Services Certificate

Minimum Entry Requirements: D–
The course is examined by NITA (National Industrial Training Authority) and is offered by Outspan medical college in Nyeri along with several other medical colleges in Kenya.

2.      Certificate in Health Promotion for the Deaf(CHPD)

Entry requirements

Mean Grade (in your KCSE): D+ (plus)

Additional subject requirements: You also need the following grades in stated subjects..

• English/Kenya Sign Language – D+ grade
• Biology – D plain

Besides, you need to have attained a D (plain) grade in these subjects:

• Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, General Sciences

Please keep in mind that the course is specifically for deaf students and is offered by KMTC.

Medical courses with D+ courses

1. Certificate in Perioperative Theatre Technology(Level 5)
   Requirements:Mean grade D+ (plus)

Examiner: NITA

2.      Nutrition & Dietetics Management

Requirements: Mean grade D+ (plus) and above

This course is offered by Mathari Hospital School Of Nursing in Nyeri.

Open Medical courses

The following medical courses do not have any minimum KCSE grade requirements:

1. Certificate in HIV/AIDS(HTS)–HIV Testing Services
   Requirements:Certificate or Diploma in Social Work/Any Health Profession
   Examiner: NITA
2. Ambulance Operation Course Certificate
   Entry Requirement:Driver’s License
   The course is examined by NITA (National Industrial Training Authority)
3. Mental Health Awareness Certificate
   Qualification:Any Certificate
   Examiner: NITA

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Where to take the above Medical courses with D plain , D +, open courses, and more

Here is a detailed list of accredited medical colleges you can consider if you’re looking for a medical course you can take with grade D (and all other certificate and diploma medical courses):

• Equip Africa College(owned by MKU)- Telephone 0709 153 205
• Thika School of medical&health sciences (TSMHS)-Phonenumbers 0734005291/ 0723991866
• Kijabe College -of –Health-Sciences (A.I.C Kijabe Medical College)- Call 0712-504-056/ 0709 728200
• Outspan Medical College(Nyeri)- Call 0702 303777
• Nyahururu MTC (Medical Training College) – Call 0703 110383
• Nazareth medical college – Call 0721 450928
• AKU(Aga Khan University) Medical College – Call 020 3662107
• Karen Hospital MTC(Medical Training College) – Call 0726 222001
• Cicely Mc,Donell College (of Health Sciences)/Nairobi Hospital-School of Nursing – Call 0703 082 000 or 0730 666000
• AIC Kapsowar’ School of Nursing – Visit their Facebook page here to learn more. Call/SMS/whatsapp 0727323566
• AIC-Litein School of Nursing – Check their website here.
• AMREF (Virtual) Nursing Training School – Call +254 020 699 3280 or Email them via enquiry@amref.ac.ke.
• Consolata Fidenza’ School of Nursing (Embu)- Call 0722 465997
• Consolata Hospital Wamba – Check them online here.
• Consolata Nkubu School of Nursing – Visit their website now.
• Consolata Nyeri (Mathari) School of Nursing – Check the college’s website here.
• Consolata Or-tum School of Nursing – You can visit them online here.
• Fafa MTC-Kakamega- Call 0707 527378
• Getrude’s Childrens’ Hospital’s School of Nursing – Learn more here
• Joan School’ of Nursing – Check their Facebook page here.
• Kendu Mission School’ of Nursing – Visit them now.
• Mary Ann Van’ Dam School’ of Nursing – Learn more here
• Maua Mission Hospital (School of Nursing) – View their courses here.
• Mwea Medical College(School of Nursing) – Call 020 2032382
• Nairobi Womens’ Hospital MTC – See what the college offers here
• Nzoia College of’ Nursing – Send them a message here.
• PCEA Chogoria School’ of Nursing – Here is their website
• PCEA Tumutumu School’ of Nursing – Call 0720 948474
• PCEA Surburb College-Nakuru – Learn more now
• Pumwani School of Mid-wifery – Learn more here
• Ram Hospital (School of Nursing) – Call +254 57 2506406
• St Josephs’ Mission Hospital (School of Nursing)-Migori – See their programmes here
• Camillus Tabaka (School of Nursing)- Kisii – Call 0705832406 or email: mtc@tabakamissionhospital.or.ke
• Clares’ Kaplong (School of Nursing)- Sotik- Call 0706 728292
• Elizabeth Mukumu (School of Nursing) – Learn more here
• Joseph’s Nyabondo (School of Nursing)- Call +254 701 205701 /+254 723 129682
• Tenwek Hospital – Call 0728 091900
• Waka C.M.E.C Training Institution(Nyeri) -Call 0707 472152
• Lake Lawrenzo MTC – Call 0733 926666

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