KMTC Courses and Qualifications: Are you looking to undertake a medical course with the KMTC? Here is a list of KMTC Courses you can go for:

Academic programs offered at KMTC:

1. Clinical Medicine (diploma and higher diploma)
2. Community Nutrition ( certificate, diploma)
3. Community Oral Health (diploma)
4. Dental Technology (diploma)
5. Environmental Health Sciences ( certificate, diploma and higher diploma)
6. Health Education and Promotion (diploma and higher diploma)
7. Health Records and Information (certificate and diploma)
8. Medical Education (higher diploma)
9. Medical Engineering (certificate, diploma and higher diploma)
10. Medical Imaging Sciences (diploma and Higher diploma)
11. Medical Laboratory Sciences (diploma and higher diploma)
12. Nursing (certificate, diploma and higher diploma)
13. Occupational therapy (diploma)
14. Optometry (diploma)
15. Orthopedic Technology (Certificate, diploma)
16. Orthopedic Trauma and Medicine (diploma)
17. Pharmacy (diploma and higher diploma)
18. Physiotherapy (diploma, higher diploma)
19. Health Systems Management (Higher diploma)

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With over 22,000 students attending more than 50 medical courses, KMTC makes the biggest single contribution to the health sector in Kenya and is currently producing more than 6000 graduates every year for both the Kenyan public and private health sectors, accounting for more than 80 percent of the hospitals’ workforce.

KMTC boasts of a highly qualified and experienced teaching and administrative staff. It has a strength of over 1,600 members of staff.

The national distribution of the KMTC College is its biggest uniqueness. With 36 constituent colleges spread throughout the country as far as Lodwar and Garissa, Loitoktok and Kisumu, the impact of the College in improving healthcare is felt in all parts of the country.

Today, you are sure to find KMTC in every corner of this country, strategically located next to a provincial or district hospitals where students go for clinical attachment.

KMTC, the only public middle level health training institution under the Ministry of Health, started in 1927 with four students at Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA), Kabete.

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Today KMTC has grown tremendously, curving a niche for itself as one of the largest medical training institution in East and Central Africa and even beyond- drawing students from Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Sudan and Nigeria.

This unprecedented growth from humble beginnings to the complex college it is today is attributable to the unwavering support of the government, hard work by the dedicated staff, students’ diligence and sound management.

The wide range of our courses, from certificate to diploma to higher diploma, reflects the institution’s responsiveness to the needs of our nation.

The rising number of admissions show the trust bestowed on us by the public and the aspirations of our valued clients, the students.

Academic programs offered at KMTC:

1. Clinical Medicine (diploma and higher diploma)
2. Community Nutrition ( certificate, diploma)
3. Community Oral Health (diploma)
4. Dental Technology (diploma)
5. Environmental Health Sciences ( certificate, diploma and higher diploma)
6. Health Education and Promotion (diploma and higher diploma)
7. Health Records and Information (certificate and diploma)
8. Medical Education (higher diploma)
9. Medical Engineering (certificate, diploma and higher diploma)
10. Medical Imaging Sciences (diploma and Higher diploma)
11. Medical Laboratory Sciences (diploma and higher diploma)
12. Nursing (certificate, diploma and higher diploma)
13. Occupational therapy (diploma)
14. Optometry (diploma)
15. Orthopedic Technology (Certificate, diploma)
16. Orthopedic Trauma and Medicine (diploma)
17. Pharmacy (diploma and higher diploma)
18. Physiotherapy (diploma, higher diploma)
19. Health Systems Management (Higher diploma)

KMTC Courses Offered

Basic Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

Minimum entry requirements:

A minimum pass of C (plain) with C (plain) in English or Kiswahili or C (plain) in any three Sciences.
Course Duration: Three (3 )years on full time basis.
Where course is offered: Nairobi, Nyeri, Msambweni, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru, Machakos Kabarnet, Kakamega and Kitui

Post-Basic Diploma in Food Science and Inspection

Course Duration: one (1) academic year on full time basis
Where course is offered: KMTC, Nairobi
Mode Of Study: full time
Entry requirements: Serving PHO’s to enable them specialize and effectively function in environmental health management

Post-Basic Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Course duration: one (1) academic year on full time basis
Where course is offered: KMTC, Nairobi
Mode Of Study: full time
Entry requirements: Serving PHO’s to enable them specialize and effectively function in environmental health management

Post-Basic Diploma in Solid waste management

Course duration: one (1) academic year on full time basis
Where course is offered: KMTC, Nairobi
Mode Of Study: full time
Entry requirements: Serving PHO’s to enable them specialize and effectively function in environmental health management

In-service diploma in EHS

Target Group: the Public Health Technicians (PHTs) to upgrade them to PHOs.
Where course is offered: Nakuru, Kabarnet , Kisumu, Kakamega, Msambweni, Machakos, Embu, Nyeri and Lodwar KMTC.

In-service diploma in EHS

Where course is offered: KMTC Nairobi
Requirements: A certificate in Environmental Health Sciences from KMTC
Time: Evening

Higher Diploma in Epidemiology

Where Course is Offered: Nairobi and Kisumu KMTC
Entry Requirements: Diploma holders in Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Health Records and Information, Community Oral Health and Medical Laboratory Technology from KMTC.

Diploma in pharmacy

Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE minimum aggregate C plain with the following specific requirements: C in English or Kiswahili and Chemistry or Physical Science and Biology, and C in any one of the following: Physics, Mathematics. OR any qualification considered equivalent by the academic board.
Where Course is Offered: Nairobi, Mombasa, Manza, Kisumu, Nakuru and Nyeri MTCs.
Course Duration:
Two years full time in class for lectures and practicals in the laboratory.
7 months attachment in hospitals, industries and community pharmacies.
Two months in class after attachment to complete the remaining course work and prepare for qualifying examinations.

Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology

Entry requirements:
Mandatory subjects
C- in English or Kiswahili
C- in Biology, D+ in Math or Physics or Physical Science
Additional Subjects
D+ in any one of the following
Chemistry, math, Physics or physical Science, Agriculture, Home Science
Where Course is Offered: Nairobi MTC
Course Duration: Two years

Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing

Admission requirements:
C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: – Physical Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Where Course is Offered: Mathari MTC
Course Duration: Two and a half years

Certificate in Nursing

Admission Requirements:
C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: – Physical Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Where Course is Offered: Lodwar, Kabarnet and Garissa
Course Duration: Two and a half years

Diploma in Medical Laboratory

Admission requirements:
Mean grade C in KCSE or its equivalent
Mandatory subjects:
C plain in either English or Kiswahili
C plain in either Biology or Biological Science
C plain in either Chemistry or Physical Chemistry
Additional subjects: C plain in either Mathematics or Physics
Course Duration: Three years

Medical Imaging

Entry Requirements:  Aggregate C (plain) in: English or Kiswahili, Physics, Biology and C in either Math or Chemistry.
Where course is offered: Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa, Machakos
Course Duration: 3 years

Medical engineering

Admission Requirements: Mean grade C- (Minus)
Mandatory subjects: English/Kiswahili C- (Minus) Mathematics C- (Minus) Physics/Physical Science C- (Minus)
Other Subjects: Physics Physical Science Mathematics Chemistry,Biology, Metalwork, Electricity or Technical Drawing D+ (Plus)
Where Course is Offered: Loitoktok
Course Duration: Two years

KMTC Courses and Qualifications: Dental Technology

Minimum entry requirements: Mean grade of C Plain
C in English or Kiswahili, and Physical Science or Physics or Chemistry
C- in any one of the following: Biology, Metal work, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, General Science
Where Course is Offered: Nairobi MTC
Course Duration: 3 years

KMTC Courses and Qualifications: Occupational Therapy

Minimum Entry Requirement: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Minimum aggregate of C (plain) and above with the following specific requirements:
C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences,
C- in any two (2) of the following; physics, physical Sciences, Chemistry,Mathematics, Agriculture, Home Science
Duration of the Course: Three (3) calendar years

Medical Education

Admission Requirements:  Health professionals in all cadres with qualifications at basic diploma level and above. Competence in Computer application and teaching methodology is a must. Three years working experience is a must.
Where Course is Offered: Nairobi MTC
Course Duration: One year

Optometry

Minum Entry Requirements: Mean grade C (Plain)
Mandatory subjects: English/Kiswahili, Mathematics,  Physics or Physical Sciences C (plain)
Additional subjects
C- (Minus) in Chemistry and Biology
Or a certificate or diploma in related field from a recognized institution.
Where Course is Offered: Nairobi MTC
Course Duration: Three years

KMTC Courses and Qualifications: Diploma in Community oral health.

Minimum Entry Requirements:
An average C (plain) or above. Grade C (plain) or credit in English and Biology or Biological Sciences.
C- (Minus) or credit in any two of the following: Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science, Mathematics or General Sciences.

KMTC Courses and Qualifications: Nutrition

Where Course is Offered: Nairobi, Karen, Lodwar, Homa Bay, Thika, Kabarnet, Nyandarua and Nakuru.
Minimum Entry Requirements for Diploma:
K.C.S.E Aggregate Grade C (plain)
C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili, Chemistry, and Biology or Biological Sciences
C – (Minus) in any two: Physical Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, and Agriculture

Entry requirements for Certificate:
K.C.S.E Aggregate Grade C (plain)
C – (Minus) in English or Kiswahili, Chemistry, and Biology or Biological Sciences
D + (Minus) in any two: Physical Sciences, Physics, , Mathematics, Home Science, and Agriculture
Intake period: September and March intake
Course Duration:
The full diploma course runs for three (3) years, broken into two semesters per academic year.
Full Certificate course runs for two (2) years, broken into two semesters per academic year.

KMTC Courses and Qualifications: Health Records and Information

Minimum Entry Requirements: The minimum KCSE grade is C- for certificate and C plain for Diploma program with the corresponding cluster subjects
Course Duration:
Full time for certificate (2 years)
Full time for diploma (3 years)
Where the Courses are Offered: Murang’a, Nairobi, Kitui, Msambweni, Bondo (Masita),Siaya, and Webuye

KMTC New Courses Introduced

KMTC has started a number of new courses to proactively help the Government fight against new and emerging health challenges. The new courses are palliative care nursing, nephrology nursing, orthopedic trauma medicine, enhanced enrolled community nursing and nurse anesthesia.
Others are health systems management (HSM) and health education and promotion.
These new courses include:

1. Palliative care nursing
2. Nephrology
3. Enrolled Community Nursing
4. Nurse anesthesia
5. Health Systems Management
6. Orthopedic trauma medicine
7. Higher diploma course in clinical medicine (mental health and psychiatry)
8. Diploma in Health Education and Promotion

KMTC Intake – Kenya Medical Training College Intake and Admissions

Selection and placement of government sponsored (regular) programs to Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is done by KMTC.

Once the application process has been closed, the successful applicants will receive communication in due time.

Admission into the self-sponsored category, whose intake will be March every year, will commence after completion of government-sponsored intake in September. An advertisement will be placed in the local dailies in October. Admission to the self-sponsored vacancies will be open to all qualified students, regardless of the year they sat for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

Candidates are advised to attach legible Photostat copies of academic certificates; school leaving certificate and national identity card/birth certificate.

KMTC Application

Application for all KMTC courses is done online via the website, kmtc.ac.ke

Kenya Medical Training College Fee Structure

The fees for KMTC courses is Sh. 80,700 per year.

The fee structure can be obtained from the website www.kmtc.ac.ke