Kenyatta University is one of Kenya’s most prestigious universities, offering a wide range of programs, including those in medicine and health sciences.

So, if you want to study a medical-related course at Kenyatta University, here is everything you need to know about medicine courses in Kenyatta University.

Let’s get started…

Medicine courses in Kenyatta University and their requirements

1.     Bachelor of Medicine and bachelor of Surgery

Minimum requirements:

For KCSE holders:

KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or equivalent

In addition to the overall grade, you must have passed in the following cluster subjects:

Alternative A:

• Biology B (Plain)
• Chemistry B (Plain)
• Physics/Mathematics B (Plain)
• English/Kiswahili B (Plain)

Alternative B:

• Biological Sciences B (Plain)
• Physical Sciences B (Plain)
• Mathematics B (Plain)
• English/Kiswahili B (Plain)

For diploma holders:

A diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Medical Training Institution and you must also be registered as a Clinical Officer.

Additionally, you must meet the minimum University entry requirements of a KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or Division II at O-Level.

For degree holders:

You are also eligible for the course if you have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:

• Biological Sciences
• Zoology
• Botany
• Biology
• Microbiology
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Clinical Medicine.

Intakes: September

Mode of study: Full time

Course duration: 6 years (3 trimesters per academic year)

Campus offered: Main campus

Fees:

Tuition fee for East Africans: Kshs. 450,400

Tuition fee for Non-Africans: Kshs. 712,220

Statutory fee: Kshs. 55,200

2.     Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science)

Minimum entry requirements:

For KCSE holders:

You should have a mean grade of at least C+ (Plus) at KCSE.

In addition, you must also meet one of the following alternative cluster subject requirements:

Alternative A:

• Biology B (Plain)
• Chemistry B (Plain)
• English/Swahili B (plain)
• Physics/Mathematics C+ (plus)

Alternative B:

• Biological Sciences B+ (Plus)
• Physical Sciences B+ (Plus)
• English/Swahili B (plain)
• Mathematics C+ (plus)

For diploma holders:

• You must have a diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with a KSCE average of C (Plain).
• You must also be a registered member of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) with at least two years of post-registration experience.

Intakes: September

Mode of study: Full time

Course duration: 4 years (3 trimesters per academic year)

Campus offered: Main Campus

Fees:

Tuition fee: Kshs. 275,400

Statutory fee: Kshs. 55,200

3.     Bachelor of Pharmacy

Minimum entry requirements:

For KCSE holders:

Minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in the following cluster subjects:

Alternative A:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics/Mathematics
• English/Kiswahili

Alternative B:

• Biological Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Mathematics
• English/Kiswahili

For diploma holders:

You can also apply if you have a diploma in one of the following fields:

• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Laboratory Technology
• Clinical Medicine
• Imaging and Radiograph
• Nursing, Public Health / Environmental Health
• Dental Technology or any other acceptable diploma in life sciences

Furthermore, if you are a diploma holder, you must have a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with at least C (plain) in each of the cluster subjects:

Alternative A:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics/Mathematics
• English/Kiswahili

Alternative B

• Biological Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Mathematics
• English/Kiswahili.

For degree holders:

You can also pursue the course if you have a degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry from Kenyatta University or from a recognized University recognized by the board, as long as you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Intakes: September

Mode of study: Full time

Course duration: 5 years (3 trimesters per academic year)

Campus offered: Main Campus

Fees:

Tuition fee for East Africans: Kshs. 400,000

Tuition fee for Non-Africans: Kshs. 515,000

Statutory fee: Kshs. 55,200

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Medicine courses in Kenyatta University and their requirements

4.     Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Public Health)

Minimum entry requirements:

For KCSE holders:

A KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus), as well as the following minimum requirements in the cluster subjects:

Alternative A:

• Biology B (plain)
• Chemistry B(plain)
• Mathematics/Physics C+ (plus)
• English/Kiswahili B (plain)

Alternative B:

• Biological Sciences B+ (plus)
• Physical Sciences B+ (plus)
• Mathematics C+ (plus)
• English/Kiswahili B (plain)

For diploma holders:

A diploma in Nursing or its equivalent, plus the following qualifications:

• KCSE aggregate C (plain), or KCE/EACE Division II, or KACE with 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary pass.
• At least two years work experience after attainment of the Diploma in Nursing
• A valid practice license by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Intakes: September

Mode of study: Full time

Course duration: 4 years (3 trimesters per academic year)

Campus offered: Main Campus

Fees:

Tuition fee for East Africans: Kshs. 240,000

Tuition fee for Non-Africans: Kshs. 295,000

Statutory fee: Kshs. 55,200

5.     Bachelor of Science in Nursing and public Health (Upgrading)

Minimum entry requirements:

KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) and a diploma in nursing from recognized institution.

Furthermore, you should be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya with 2-years work experience.

Intakes: August

Mode of study: CEP

Campus offered: Main Campus

Fees

Tuition fee for East Africans: Kshs. 240,000

Tuition fee for Non-East Africans: Kshs. 295,000

Statutory fee: Kshs. 55,200.00

6.     Diploma in Mortuary Science

Minimum entry requirements

KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) or equivalent with a minimum of C (Plain) in the following subjects:

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Chemistry/Physical Sciences
• Mathematics/Physics
• English/ Kiswahili.

Mode of study: Regular – full time

Course duration: 2 years

Campus offered: Main Campus

Medicine courses in Kenyatta University – wrap up

Finally, it should be noted that these medical courses are extremely competitive, so getting higher grades will undoubtedly improve your chances of admission to Kenyatta University.

Please contact the school directly for more information or inquiries using the following contact information:

Location: Kahawa, Ruiru Constituency, Kiambu County.

Telephone no.: 020 871 0901 or 020 871 1622

Email: info@ku.ac.ke

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

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