Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, September 2025, March 2025 intake – Courses, Requirements, How to apply

The Kenya Medical Training College invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into Medical Courses for the academic year 2025– SEPTEMBER 2025 PRE-SERVICE & IN-SERVICE INTAKES and 2025– MARCH 2025 IN-SERVICE INTAKE in our campuses situated in different parts of the country.

The successful candidates will join the College in September 2025 and March 2025. All applications shall be made ONLINE with an application fee of Kshs. 2022 payable via MPESA pay bill No. 964150 following the procedure outlined on the KMTC website (www.kmtc.ac.ke).

Should you require any clarification concerning the application process please call any of the following numbers 0736993813, 0736212060, 0723000429, 0723004516 or send an enquiry email to admissions@kmtc.ac.ke.

You can also get help on the application process from the nearest KMTC campus.

Course duration: Certificate Courses: 2 Years

Diploma Courses: 3 Years

Higher Diploma Courses – between 1 year and 1 ½ years depending on the course

THE CONTENTS OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT OVERIDES ALL PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENTS AS FAR AS THE MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE CONCERNED

PRE-SERVICE COURSES

(For High School Graduates)

Important KMTC Links

NO	COURSES	SPECIFIC MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	INTAKE MONTH & YEAR
1.	Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics	Mean Grade C-, D+ in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences	September
		D+ in Chemistry/Physical Science
		D in any one of the following: Home Science, Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Sciences, General Science
2.	Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology	Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Mathematics	September
		D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
		C- in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce, Business Studies
		C- in any one of the following: – Mathematics, Chemistry
3.	Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences	Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry/ Physical Sciences	September
		C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics
4.	Diploma in Physiotherapy	Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology	September
		C- in any two of the following: -Chemistry , Mathematics , Physics/ Physical Sciences
5.	Diploma in Medical Engineering	Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics and Physics/Physical Sciences	September
		C- in any one of the following: – Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing
6.	Diploma in Public Health	Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences	September
		C- in Mathematics and any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry
7.	Diploma in Health Promotion	Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and C- in Biology/Biological Sciences	September
		D+ in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry
8.	Diploma in Medical Social Work	Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences	September
		C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture, Business Studies and Geography, History, CRE and IRE
9.	Diploma in Health Counselling	Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences	September
		C- in any one of the following: Religious Studies or History

10.

Diploma in Community Health (NEW)

Mean Grade of C (Plain), C- in English or Kiswahili, D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences.

D in any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Home science, Agriculture, Physics or Physical Science.

11.

Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology (For Form 4 leavers)

Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology/ Biological Sciences

September

D- in Mathematics and D+ in any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, General Science, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce and Business Studies

12.

Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology (In Service category)

** This course targets those working in the records department but have no professional qualifications

Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili, D- in Mathematics

September

1. Working experience of 2 years in a Health Records and Information Department

2. Recommendation letter from Health Records & Information Officer In Charge of the facility

3. Letter of appointment to the current position

13.

Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics

Mean Grade D+, D+ in English or Kiswahili and D in Biology /Biological Sciences

September

D in Chemistry/Physical Science

D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Agriculture, Mathematics, General Science

14.

Certificate in Medical Engineering

Mean Grade C-, C- In English or Kiswahili, D in Mathematics and D- in Physics/Physical Sciences

September

D in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing.

15.

Certificate in Public Health

Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili

September

D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences and D in Mathematics

D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, Electricity or Wood Work

16.

Certificate in

Community Health Assistant (Upgrading)

Foundations Course in Community Health Course or Community Health & Development Course

September

17.

Certificate in Community Health Assistant

Mean Grade C-, D+ or Kiswahili

September

D in Biology/Biological Sciences

D in any of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Agriculture, Home Science

19.

Certificate in Medical Emergency Technician

Mean Grade of C-, Course duration 1 year

September

UPGRADING COURSES

(From Certificate to Diploma Qualifications)

S/No	Course	Entry Requirements	Duration	Intake Month	Campus
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
1.	Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Distance Learning)	Certificate in Community Health Nursing (KECN) Registration by the Nursing Council of Kenya 2 Years post-graduation experience	2 Years	September	Kitale, Kapkatet, Embu, Kitui
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
2.	Diploma in Public Health (Upgrading)	Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences Two years working experience	2 years	September	Karuri, Lake Victoria, Kuria

DEPARMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCINCES

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Upgrading)

Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Registration by the KMLTTB

2 years

September

Lake Victoria- (Full Time)

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING

Diploma in Medical Engineering (Upgrading)

Certificate in Medical Engineering.

2 years

September

Nairobi

DEPARTMENT OF NUTRTION & DIETETICS

Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics (Upgrading)

Holder of a Certificate in Community Nutrition/Nutrition & Dietetics/Food Science & Nutrition

KNEC Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics for TVET graduates

2 years

September

Karen, Homa Bay, Thika, Nyandarua, Makueni and Lodwar

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Diploma in Health Records and Information (Upgrading)

Certificate in Health Records and Information

2 years

September

Nairobi (E-Learning), Kitui, Nakuru, Siaya, Mombasa, Murang’a, Kuria, Msambweni, Bondo, Rera, Kaptumo, Manza, Rachuonyo, Chwele, Ugenya and Nyamache

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH

Certificate in Community Health Extension Work (Short Course)

Be a serving Community Health Assistant / Community Health Officer or have qualification in any of the following fields: Health Promotion, Community Health Nurse, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Records and Information, Health Systems Management, Population Health, Anthropology, Community Development, Community Health, Community Oral Health, Counselling, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work and Sociology or its equivalent field from a recognized institution

4 Months

September

Nairobi and Garissa

Diploma in Community Health (Upgrading) (NEW)

Certificate in Community Health from KMTC

2 years

September

Nairobi, Imenti, Kabar- net, Kangundo, Lod- war, Lugari, Mandera, Manza, Nyahururu, Nyamache, Rachuonyo & Tanariver

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE

Diploma in Orthopaedics and Trauma Medicine

Certificate in Orthopaedics Plasta Technology/Certificate in Orthopaedics Trauma Medicine

2 years

September/ March

Makindu and Kan- gundo

HIGHER DIPLOMA/POSTBASIC COURSES

S/No	Course	Minimum Entry Requirements	Intake Month	Campus
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
1.	i. Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing	Diploma in Nursing or in Community Health Nursing(KRN/ KRCHN), Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM) Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and a holder of a valid practising licence 1 year post graduation experience	March	Mosoriot
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
2. Higher Diploma in Public Health:

2.	i. Food Science and Inspection	Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences	September	Nairobi
	ii. Solid Waste Management	Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences	September	Nairobi
	iii. Occupational Health and Safety	Diploma in any of the following: Environmental Health Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Dental Technology, Orthopaedic Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Engineering	September	Nairobi
	iv. Epidemiology	Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences, KRCHN, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Health Records & Information, Community Oral Health	September	Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH
3.	Higher Diploma in Health Education and Promotion	Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions OR Diploma in any Social Science from other accredited institutions	September	Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
4.	Higher Diploma in Medical Education	Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions, basic knowledge in Computer is an added advantage	September	Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
6.	Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences:	Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Registered by the KMLTTB	September	Nairobi
	i. Parasitology & Entomology
	ii. Microbiology
	iii. Clinical Chemistry
	iv. Haematology
	v. Histopathology & Cytopathology
	vi. Virology
	vii. Blood Transfusion Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE & SURGERY Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery:-
	i. Higher Diploma in Addictive Sciences	Diploma in any health related course from KMTC OR any other recognized institution	September	Mathare
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
8.	Higher Diploma in Health Systems Management (Distance Learning)	Diploma in a Health related course or a BSc. in a health related course from a recognized institution	September	Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF RADIOGRAPHY & IMAGING
9.	Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging (Ultrasonography)	Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or its equivalent	September	Nairobi
10.	Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging – (Radiation Therapy)	Diploma in Radiotherapy or equivalent/Diploma in Radiography/MIS	September	Nairobi (Full time/Part Time)
11.	Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging – (Computed Tomography)	Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Science) or its Equivalent from a recognized training institution	September	Nairobi (Full Time/Part Time)
12.	Higher Diploma in Radiography & Imaging – (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)	Diploma in Radiography and Imaging (Medical Imaging Science) or its Equivalent from a recognized training institution	September	Nairobi (Full Time/Part Time)
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING
13.	Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering	Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized institution	September	Nairobi (Part-time)

14.	Higher Diploma in Medical Engineering (Dialysis)	Diploma in Medical Engineering, OR an equivalent from a recognized institution	September	Nairobi (Part-time)
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
15.	Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy	Bsc. Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy	September	Nairobi (Part-time)
16.	Higher Diploma in Neuro- rehabilitation	Diploma in Physiotherapy/BSc Physiotherapy	September	Nairobi
	Higher Diploma Women Health and Pelvic Rehabilitation	Female Physiotherapists registered with Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK) or other Physiotherapy Regulatory Bodies and holders of Diploma in Physiotherapy or Bsc. Physiotherapy	September	Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
17.	Higher Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation (Distance Learning)	Diploma in any one of the Health Care Professions from KMTC or other recognized institutions	September	Nairobi
DEPARMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGY
18.	Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (Orthotics)	Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology	September	Nairobi (Distance Learning)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & COMMUNITY HEALTH
19.	Higher Diploma in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Care	Diploma in any one of the Health Care professions	September	Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY
20.	Higher Diploma in Optometry (Contact Lenses)	Diploma in Optometry/ Diploma in Opticianry	September	Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY
21.	Higher Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy	Diploma in Pharmacy OR Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board Three Years Post Qualification Working Experience in the Medical Field Registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board Applicants must have met the Minimum Entry Requirements for a Diploma in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology	September	Nairobi, Mombasa
21.	Higher Diploma in Renal Pharmacy		March	Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA MEDICINE
22.	Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine (Paediatrics) (NEW)	Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution 2 years post qualification working experience	September	Nairobi
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK
23.	Higher Diploma in Medical Social Work (Gender Based Violence) (NEW)	Diploma in Medical Social Work from KMTC or from any other recognized institution or diploma in any other health related course from Kenya Medical Training College	September	Karuri
DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
24.	Higher Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (Renal Nutrition) (NEW)	Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics /Diploma in Community Nutrition from KMTC or any other institution recognized by KMTC Registration by the Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute (KNDI) and holder of a valid practising license from KNDI 2 Years post Diploma experience	March	Karen
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
25.	Higher Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Renal Rehabilitation) (NEW)	Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution	March	Nairobi

SHORT COURSES

The following short courses are on offer in various campuses. Short courses are offered to individuals, corporates or tailor-made for organizations.

Enroll today to meet your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements and remain relevant in your profession.

Application shall be made online by logging in to the KMTC portal – available at www.kmtc.ac.ke and choose the option short courses and follow the steps as prompted by the system.

NO.

Course

Description

Target Group

Campus

Duration

Fees (KES)

HIV Training and Counseling services (HTS)

The course prepares participants to provide comprehensive HIV

Testing Services (HTS), strengthen linkage to care and treatment and other post-test services, define target populations who may particularly benefit from HIV testing services (accredited by NASCOP)

Health workers Anyone interested in working in HIV/AIDS programs (minimum Diploma)

Lake Victoria Nairobi Kisumu Machakos Homa Bay Nakuru

3 weeks

24,500

Adherence Counseling

The course equips participants with knowledge & skills to motivate persons living with HIV/AIDS to maintain their treatment and adhere to guidelines provided

Those with certificate in HTS, health or social sciences, counseling, community health & development.

(Must have done VCT counseling)

Nairobi

Lake Victoria Homa Bay Machakos Nakuru

1 Week full time + 1-month practicum/

mentorship

16,500

Echocardiography

This course enables the learner to acquire skills and competences in the generation and interpretation of the images of the heart and blood vessels using ultrasound

Radiographers with at least a Diploma in

Radiography and Imaging or its equivalent from the Kenya Medical Training College or any other institution of Higher Learning recognized by the Academic Council

Nairobi

3 months (part-time)

90,500

Monitoring & evaluation

The course provides participants

with requisite knowledge to design and implement healthcare projects to meet the populations’ health needs, and promote evidence-based decision making. Graduates work with local & international NGOs, public & private sector projects

Project Managers, Project Officers, Project Assistants, health information officers, practitioners involved in designing, supervising, coordinating or monitoring interventions (minimum Diploma)

Siaya Nairobi Murang’a

4 weeks

35,500

full time

Healthcare Entrepreneurship

This course empowers participants to become healthcare entrepreneurs or to manage their healthcare businesses profitably

Healthcare workers and those in healthcare business

Nairobi

2 weeks

25,500

Health Systems Management

This courses prepares participants to become managers in the healthcare sector.

Healthcare workers with a minimum qualification of Diploma (healthcare professionals, health administrators, human resource officers, procurement officers, project managers, etc)

Nairobi

eeks

40,500

Leadership Development Program

This course is focused on building the leadership capacity of healthcare workers. Working in their real work teams, participants learn leading, managing, and governing practices that enable them to face challenges and achieve measurable results

Training targets teams from healthcare units. Teams learn through implementing a leadership project chosen by their health system leaders

Nairobi

4 workshops

of 3 days each.

Mentorship & coaching between

workshops

50,500

Safe Phlebotomy

The course gives participants knowledge and skills to perform safe phlebotomy, provide quality specimens for laboratory tests, handle phlebotomy equipment and avoid occupational exposure.

Laboratory technicians, technologists, scientists, medical officers, clinical officers, nurses, other certificate or diploma in a health related course

Nairobi Port Reitz

Lake Victoria Nyeri

Kitui Machakos

3 days

15,500

Infection Prevention and Control (with emphasis on COVID 19)

This course equips participants with knowledge & skills to prevent and control infections in different healthcare set ups

Healthcare workers, hospital support staff, hospital administrations, HTC counselors, caregivers in general

Makindu Kitui Nairobi Nyeri Isiolo

5 days

7,500

10.

First aid and basic life support

This course empowers participants to prevent and manage life threatening emergencies. Training follows approved international guidelines

Drivers, hoteliers, Police officers, Security firms, County emergency / Disaster teams, teachers/ carers etc

Eldoret Makindu Thika Machakos Msambweni

2 weeks (part-time)

10,500

11.

Sign Language for Health workers

The course prepares participants to communicate in sign language,

helping the deaf access healthcare in line with Universal Health Coverage

Health workers & those interested in working with the deaf; minimum requirement Certificate in any course

Molo Murang’a

6 months (3

fulltime & 3 practicum)

60,500

12.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

This course is designed to provide participants with essential skills to perform assessment in pelvic floor dysfunctions and treatment

interventions using evidence-based practice technique.

Physiotherapists Minimum Requirement Diploma in Physiotherapy

Nairobi

2 weeks

20,500

13.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

This course prepares participants with knowledge and skills to manage vestibular system, dizziness and balance disturbance disorders.

Physiotherapists Minimum Requirement Diploma in Physiotherapy

Nairobi

One week

10,500

14.

Exercise Physiology and prescription. (Therapeutic)

The training provides participants with knowledge and skills on global evidence based standardized exercise protocols after musculoskeletal injuries.

Physiotherapists Minimum Requirement Diploma in Physiotherapy

Nairobi

2 weeks

15,500

15.

Geriatric Rehabilitation

This course focuses on biopsychosocial aspects of aging. Integration of physical aging process, appropriate evidence-based evaluation techniques, outcome measures and design of effective treatment plan.

Physiotherapists Minimum Requirement Diploma in Physiotherapy

Nairobi

2 weeks

15,500

16.

Nutrition in critical care

The course prepares participants to assess nutritional needs of critically ill patients, formulate appropriate nutritional interventions and apply integrated approach to manage critically ill patients

Healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, clinical officers, nutritionists, pharmacy technologists, lab technologists and

community health workers)

Makueni Thika

2 weeks

25,500

17.

NEW

Point of Care Ultrasound in Midwifery

The course prepares participants to be proficient in performing Point- of-care ultrasound (POCU) in Maternity to evaluate an obstetric emergency condition so as to make immediate patient-care decisions.

Practicing Midwives registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya

Nairobi

6 months full time

120,500

18.

Certificate in Medical Emergency Medical Technician

The course prepares participants to respond to medical emergencies as first line responders

Mean Grade of C-

Nairobi

1 year

80,700

Successful Candidates will be sent to train in any of our 72 Campuses where the courses are offered.

FOLLOW THE APPLICATION GUIDELINES ON THE WEBSITE (Website: www.kmtc.ac.ke)

Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, September 2025, March 2025 intake – Courses, Requirements, How to apply

PRE-SERVICE COURSES

(For High School Graduates)

Important KMTC Links

UPGRADING COURSES

(From Certificate to Diploma Qualifications)

HIGHER DIPLOMA/POSTBASIC COURSES

SHORT COURSES

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