KMTC offers a total of 76 medical courses across its 71 campuses spread across the 47 counties in Kenya. Apart from short certificate courses, KMTC also trains in various diploma courses in its colleges. For the diploma option, KMTC courses normally take a duration of 3 years to complete. This article outlines a list of KMTC diploma courses and their minimum qualification entry requirements.
KMTC intakes are normally done in March and September, but this depends on each KMTC campus. To apply for the KMTC diploma courses online, you can visit the KMTC student portal on their site http://www.kmtc.ac.ke.
See also: List of KMTC colleges in Kenya, KMTC Campuses per County
KMTC Diploma Courses, Duration, and Minimum Requirements
| Diploma Course | Minimum Entry Requirements | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | KCSE mean grade of C with C in English or Kiswahili, and C in Biology/Biological Sciences, C- in Chemistry/ Physical Science. C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences |
3 years |
| Medical Laboratory Sciences |
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry/Physical Sciences C in either Physics/Physical Sciences or Mathematics | 3 years |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory |
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution and Registered with KMLTTB |
2 years |
| Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine |
Certificate in Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine/Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology | 2 years |
| Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Preservice) |
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, C in Biology/Biological Sciences and Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture |
3 years |
| Community Oral Health |
An average C or above. Grade C or credit in English and Biology or Biological Sciences. C- or credit in any two of the following: Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science, Mathematics. | 3 years |
| Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging) |
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Physics/Physical Sciences and Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following:- Mathematics, Chemistry. |
3 years |
| Health Records and Information Technology (Preservice) |
Mean Grade of C, with C in English/Kiswahili, C- in Mathematics and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in any of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, General Sciences, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce and Business Studies. |
3 years |
| Health Records and Information Technology |
Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology | 2 years |
| Pharmacy | Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, Chemistry/Physical Sciences and Biology or Biological Sciences. C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences or Mathematics. | 3 years |
| Dental Technology | KCSE Mean Grade of C, with C in English or Kiswahili, and Physical Sciences or Physics or Chemistry. C- in Biology and any one of the following:- Metalwork, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. |
3 years |
| Public Health (Pre-service) | Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences C- in Mathematics and any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry | 3 years |
| Public Health | Certificate in Public Health (Environmental Health Sciences) | 2 years |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics. Two years working experience | 2 years |
| Nutrition & Dietetics (Pre-service) | KCSE Aggregate Grade C-, with C- in English or Kiswahili, and Biology or Biological Sciences. D+ in Chemistry/Physical Sciences, D in any one of the following: Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture, General Sciences or Business Studies | 3 years |
| Occupational Therapy |
KCSE Mean Grade of C, with C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology or Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture or Home Science | 3 years |
| Health Promotion | KCSE Mean Grade of C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/ Biological Sciences, D+ in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science or Chemistry | 3 years |
| Orthopaedic Technology |
KCSE with Mean Grade of C , with C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/ Biological Sciences, D+ in any of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metalwork or Technical Drawing | 3 years |
| Optometry | Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics C- in the following: – Biology/ Biological Sciences, Physics/Physical Sciences |
3 years |
| Physiotherapy | KCSE minimum aggregate of C with C in English or Kiswahili, C- in Biology. C- in any two of the following:- Chemistry, Physics |
|
| Medical Engineering Technology |
Certificate in Medical Engineering Technology OR an equivalent from a recognized institution | 2 years |
| Medical Engineering Technology (Preservice) |
Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics and Physics/Physical Sciences C- in any one of the following: – Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing | 3 years |
| Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (Pre-service) | KCSE minimum aggregate C with the following specific requirements: C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences. C- in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics / Physical Sciences |
3 years |
| Kenya Registered Nurse | KCSE minimum aggregate C with the following specific requirements: C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences. C- in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics / Physical Sciences |
3 years |
KMTC Contacts
In case of any problem while applying online or any other queries, you can visit the nearest KMTC branch or contact on the following numbers:
- 0723004516
- 0723000429
- 0736212060
- 0736993813
To download the latest fee structure and view the mode of fee payment you can visit https://kmtc.ac.ke/payment-options.
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