KMTC Diploma in Nursing requirements & Fees structure 2025
The KMTC diploma in nursing is one of the most sought-after courses in the medical college. This is due to high training and graduates’ employability. Nursing graduates from Kenya Medical…
The KMTC diploma in nursing is one of the most sought-after courses in the medical college. This is due to high training and graduates’ employability.
Nursing graduates from Kenya Medical Training have gained global recognition. A lot of nurses trained in the institution are already working in developed countries like the UK and the USA.
In this article, we will look at all nursing programs at KMTC, their requirements, and fee structure.
KMTC diploma in nursing courses
- Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (Pre-service).
- Kenya Registered Nursing Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing.
- Kenya Registered Nurse.
- Kenya Registered Nurse/Mid- wifery (KRN/M).
- Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (Upgrading from Enrolled Community Health Nurse).
- Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (Upgrading from Enrolled Community Health Nursing).
- Kenya Registered Community Health Campuses Nursing (Upgrading from Enrolled Nurse /Midwife).
KMTC diploma in Nursing requirements (Entry).
- KSCE mean grade of C plain and above.
- C plain in either English or Kiswahili.
- C plain in either biology or biological sciences.
- C minus in chemistry, mathematics, or physics’/physical sciences.
Diploma nursing courses take three years. For upgrading students, the programs take 1.5 years on a full-time basis or 2 years if a student opts for distance learning. Upgrading is only available to a certificate in nursing holders.
KMTC certificate in Nursing requirements.
- KCSE mean grade of C minus.
- C minus in languages (English or Kiswahili).
- C minus in biology or biological sciences.
- D plus in either chemistry, mathematics or physics/physical sciences.
KMTC certificate in nursing takes 2 years to complete. In the end, graduates are awarded with certificate in enrolled community health nursing.
KMTC nursing fee structure
KMTC nursing fees structure for regular and self-sponsored students.
| YEAR | Amount Ksh.(Regular) | Amount Ksh.(Self-sponsored) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80, 700 | 120, 700 |
| 2 | 78, 000 | 118, 000 |
| 3 | 78, 000 | 118, 000 |
| 4 | 39, 000 | 59, 000 |

Nursing students are required to pay KSh. 1, 500 for skills lab manuals and materials.
KMTC students are encouraged to pay applicable year fees in full at the beginning of the academic year BUT they can pay in instalments i.e. first semester and second semester.
All students are also required to have an NHIF cover or present a copy of their parent’s NHIF card during admission.
KMTC account number
KMTC account numbers for fees payment
| BANK NAME | ACCOUNT NAME | ACCOUNT NUMBERS FOR FEES PAYMENT |
|---|---|---|
| National Bank, Hospital Branch, Nairobi. | KMTC Central Collection Account | 01003086514000 |
| Kenya Commercial Bank, Moi Avenue Branch, Nairobi | KMTC Holding Account | 1158030274 |
Deposits can be made at any branch countrywide.
Direct cash payment to the collage WILL NOT be accepted.
Final thoughts on Diploma in Nursing KMTC
Diploma in Nursing offered at KMTC is one of the most promising health course one can study in Kenya. To get a slot in the program, one needs to have scored mean grade C plain in KCSE with C plain in one Kiswahili/English, C plain in biology and C minis in chemistry or biology.
For those who don’t meet the cut for diploma, they can start with certificate in nursing and later upgrade a diploma.
School fees is manageable considering that the government offers student students through HELB. Furthermore, one can receive academic funding through county bursaries.
Find all KMTC nursing campuses HERE.

I am Deborah I got a mean grade of C plain ;maths C+,BioC+Chem C,EngD+ and Kiswahili C+.do I qualify to apply diploma in nursing
Are the KMTC application available at this moment
hi ,I am bett victor and I sat for my kcse and scored the following,mathematics D plain,kiswahili B-,physics D plain,biology C-,E
English D+,am I eligible in diploma courses in public health
My name is Morris I scored a mini grade of C+ with D+ in mathematics, C plain in English, D+ in kiswahili, B plain in biology, C plain in chemistry, A in cre,C plain in Agriculture. Do I qualify for diploma in nursing in kmtc?
Can join when am still 17years
Wow that’s awesome
I havc plain biology c- mathsD+ English C plain Chemistry D can I do diploma in orthopaedic and trauma
Hi am immaculine. I scored a mean grade of c plain,c- in English,b- kiswahili,d- maths, c plain biology,d plain chemistry,b plain in history,c+ in c.r.e,b plain in agriculture,do i qualify for diploma in nursing?
Hi Immaculine, please check requirements in the article.
I would like to inquire if admission is ongoing at kmtc I would like to apply for diploma in nursing
Hi my name is susan
Overall grade C-
English C
Kiswahili C+
Biology D+
Maths D-
Chem D
Do I qualify certificate in nursing
I got a mean grade of c plain and got English a c minus, kiswahili a c plain ,maths D plain,chem and bio I both got C minus can be able to join in kmtc under nursing
C plan in English/Kiswahili
C minus in Bio and C in chem/phy/maths.
Hi, l got a B in Eng,B+ in Kisw,C+ in Chem,C in Bio,C in Mat.Can I be able to do nursing.
Yes please.
Am ketty,got a mean grade of C+, English B , kiswahili B-, biology C-,maths E,,do I qualify for diploma in nursing
Hello, can I qualified for diploma in nursing with a :C plain :maths D ➖, chemistry D plain, English c ➕, kiswahili c ➖, Biology D ➕, Agriculture B ➕, History B plain and cre c ➕,,
I scored a mean grade of c plain with a c in biology,a c in physics ,a B- in kiswahili ,c- in English ,B+ in agrics D in chemistry and mathematics and a c+ in history can I pursue a career in nursing?
What are the requirements when applying for kenya registered nursing and midwifery?
Hey I’m yvone and i scored an overall grade of B- where i had a C+ in English an A- in kiswahili a c+ in chemistry a C- in B iology and a D in math can I pursue a diploma in medicine?
Hello, you need atleast C- in maths or physics
When to apply for September intake and which dates2023 please??
Part time classes please
-Do you offer a degree in nursing and what are the requirements.
-If so when is the intake
Hello,I got C plain of 42 points in KCSE and wish to apply nursing course with
1.C ENG
2.C-KIS
3.C-BIO
4.C-CHEM
5.D MATH
Is the application for diploma in nursing open for September? I would like to join.
Can I qualified for diploma with Grade c+ and eng c plain Kiswahili b plas maths d minus bio c plus chemistry c minus
Hi faith, you can bridge biology in an institution the offers diploma in nursing.
Hello, can i do diploma in nursing;
Eng C, Kisw B , maths D, Bio D+, Chem C-, Hist C, CRE B, Agri B- mean grade C
Hi, all the requirements have been captured in the article. kindly check
I scored grade of c minus English c- mathematics D-biologyD+chemistry D and I want to join certificate course in nursing do I qualify please??
Hello Amos, all requirements have been captured in the article. kindly check.
Can I apply for diploma in nursing if I attained min grade of C plain.B- Eng,B+kisw,D+chem,D+biol,D-math.
Kindly check on the minimum subject requirements
What if I scored D plain in math, biology and chemistry,C minus in English and B plus in Kiswahili,do I qualify to persue certificate or diploma in nursing.
Hi, kindly check the requirements in the article
B+ in kiswahili C in English C+in math B in biology C- in chemistry overall grade of B- do I qualify for diploma in nursing
Yes, kindly apply through kmtc portal
Hi am brain ngenoh scored C plain in kcse. C english D kiswahili C-maths C-biology C-physics chem D+ can I do diploma in nursing plz I need help which can I qualified
Hi, kindly check the requirements in the article
Can I a diploma in nursing with a mean grade of B minus having scored B minus in chemistry, biology,physics ,kiswahili and English and c plus in mathematics
yes you can.
Hi am fat hi mohamed I’ve got a grade of C. C- in mathematic D+ in English C- in kiswahili C+ in boilogy C in Chemistry can I be able to apply for diploma in nursing
Are there part time classes?if so how is the schedule?
Depends with the institution
I score C+ I want to pause nurse course
yes. kindly apply for march intake
Hey need help, i scoredC+Grade, bio C+,Chem C-,maths D-, engCplain ,KiswCplain ,am i qualified for pursuing diploma in nursing?
Yes
Hello am Leakey i got c mean grade ,C+in English
C-kiswahili
D-moths
C+biology
D+chemistry
Do I qualify for diploma course in Nursing
When are admission letters for 2023 March intake will be out
Can i do nursing with D in Biology and D in chemistry
Hi, you dont meet the minimum subject requirements.
Hey need help, i scored C+grade,bioC+,chem C, math D-, eng C, kiswC,Do i qualify for the diploma in nursing?
Hi Brian, you do meet all the requirements. you can apply
I am Sharon I got a c plain a B+ in kiswahili B in English D in chem and bio and D -in chemistry can I qualify for nursing
Hi Sharon, unfortunately you dont meet the minimum subject requirements
Hallo,I’m Mary..scored C in my kcse..
Got both Eng and Kisw B,Maths D,Biology D+ and Chem D+..do I qualify for a diploma in nursing or certificate in nursing?
Hi Mary, you need at least C minus in biology to qualify for certificate in nursing at KMTC.
Am here to apply for my daughter, already mentioned requirements she willingly have
All the best to her.
Hello. I am caroline Mumo I would like to enroll for a Diploma course in Nursing.
Maths D+
Eng C+
Kisw B
Bio C-
Chem D+
Hist C-
CRE B
Business C+
Am I qualified to enroll
Hi Caroline, you need atleast C minus in maths or chemistry.
Hi,I got a C plain
Eng C+
Kisw C+
Maths D-
Chem C-
Biology C-
Do i qualify for a Diploma in Nursing?
Hi I’m eddah nafula I scored c plain in kcse,c plain in English, c plain in bio c plain in kiswahili And d plus in mathematics can I qualify to pursue diploma in nursing?
hi Eddah, did you do physics?
Hi am Anne I scored a mean grade of C plain in kcse,,both English and kiswahili I scored a B,, Biology C-, mathematics D+ and chemistry D- ,,do I qualify for diploma in nursing
Hi Anne, you need atleast a c plain in biology and atleast c minus in mathematics, chemistry or physics.
Hello, Am Daudi I would like to know if application for march-intaka 2023 if is still open?
Hi, march 2023 intake application is still open.
How many intakes do you have in a year
2 john, march and september
Do I qualify for diploma or certificate
Eng C+
Kisw C+
Bio D and Maths
Chemistry D-
Overall grade C plain
Certificate
What can i do with
C – in eng and kis
C+ biology
D+ chem
D math
B+ Geo
grade?
Hello I had
C bio,C- chem,D maths,B- kis, C+ eng
Do I qualify for diploma in community health nursing?
Hi beatrice. what was your overall grade?
C plus
English C
Kiswahili D+
Math D-
Biology D
Chem D-
Do I qualify??
Kindly provide your overall grade
Hello my name is Faith Mutugi Njenga
I was asking if the intake is still on
Kmtc intake will be march 2023
Hello. Do you offer distance learning. I work as a teacher but want to opt into your area.
Hello am Eric and I score C overall ,C in English ,B in kiswahili, B in biology,C- in chemistry and D in mathematics can I do diploma in nursing?
Is it possible for a student with a credit in public health(kmtc) certificate, KCSE mean grade C- to enroll for any of the nursing courses?
Hey Maria, You can enroll for a certificate in nursing.
Good work
Hi am Lauryn I got ,
Ksce mean grade c
English D+
kiswahili c+
Both maths and chemistry D
Biology c do I qualify to take diploma in nursing
Hi, For diploma in Nursing, you need at least a C minus in maths or chemistry.
Hey am Mercy
B- in ENG
C- in Bio
D in both MATHS and CHEM
You can enroll for certificate
Hey need some help what can I pursue with a
B in English
B+ in Kiswahili
B in biology
D in both chem and maths
Hi, diploma in clinical medicine or nursing. also, check with any KMTC close to you.
Hi my name is keziah
Eng B minus
Kisw C minus
Bio B minus
Chem C minus
Math D minus
Can i qualify for a diploma in nursing?
Are there part time classes?
Hello Keziah, you are qualified to pursue diploma in nursing at KMTC. on part time classes, You should check with the college you are planning to enroll in.
C+ English,B- kis, C bio,C- chem,D maths, mean grade of C plus. Can I qualify for diploma in community health nursing
Hello,,I got,,D+in Biology, D plain in Maths and Chemistry,, B- in English and meangrade C+. Do I qualify for any diploma or certificate courses in KMTC
Hi Dorica, you do qualify for some certificate courses. all is not lost
C- mathematics
C plain in English
C plain in biology
D+ plus in chemistry
Do I will for diploma in nursing?
Hi steve, you have meet all the requiremenents. Kindly enroll in the next intake.
Hello am HOSEA mean grade C plain
Math D+
Chem C-
Physics C plain
English C plain
Kiswahili C-
Biology B-
Do I qualify diploma in clinical medicine
hey hosea, you are qualified to enroll for diploma in clinical medicine
Hi, I ‘m Simion,Mean grade C-
Bio C plain
Eng C –
Maths D
Do I qualify for certificate in orthopaedic and trauma medicine.
Hi i’m Mary, so you have age limit for enrolment?
Hello Mary, KMTC enrollment has no age limit.
Hi am noela I scored C in KCSE
C in English
C in kiswahili
C in biology
C+in chemistry
D mathematics…..do I qualify to do diploma in nursing
Yes noela. you are qualified to pursue diploma in nursing at KMTC.
I did diploma in nutrition and dietetics and now I want to start Diploma in nursing. When is the last intake
Hi I am Mr calvins I am inquiring to know whether intake is ongoing or not I would like to apply for diploma in nursing