Degree in Nursing – Requirements and Institutions in Kenya
A degree in Nursing is one of the most sought-after medical careers in Kenya with cluster points ranging from 34 to 41. The four-year course prepares students with the skills…
A degree in Nursing is one of the most sought-after medical careers in Kenya with cluster points ranging from 34 to 41. The four-year course prepares students with the skills and competencies required to work as a nurse globally.
Looking forward to joining a nursing school? In this article, we will look at the requirements for the bachelor of nursing in Kenya and all public and private institutions offering the course.
Ready? Let’s go to nursing school.
Admission requirements for bachelor’s degree in Nursing
To secure direct enrollment for a bachelor in nursing in Kenya, you need to meet the following KCSE requirements
- KCSE mean of at least C+ (PLUS).
- A minimum of C plus in Biology.
- A minimum of C plus in Chemistry.
- At least a C plus in either mathematics or physics.
- At least C plus in English or Kiswahili.
- Meet the cluster points in your preferred university.
If you hold a diploma in nursing, you can apply for an upgrading course directly to the university as a self-sponsored student. Upgrading takes 2 to 3 years.
Public and private universities offering a Bachelor of Nursing in Kenya
The following are public universities accredited to offer nursing at degree level by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
You can enrol for the course in any of the following public universities:
- Masinde Muliro University Of Science & Technology
- Chuka University
- Kenyatta University
- Pwani University
- University Of Kabianga
- Dedan Kimathi University Of Technology
- Maseno University
- Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology
- Moi University
- University Of Nairobi
- Kenya Methodist University
- Kirinyaga University
- Uzima University
- University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton
- Great Lakes University Of Kisumu
- Meru University Of Science And Technology
- Kabarak University
- University Of Embu
- Daystar University
- Catholic University Of Eastern Africa
- Egerton University
- Maasai Mara University
- Mount Kenya University
- Kisii University
- St Pauls University
- South Eastern Kenya University
- Presbyterian University Of East Africa
- Karatina University
- Umma University
- Kibabii University
- Kaimosi Friends University
- Murang’a University Of Technology
- Kenyatta University – Mama Ngina University College
- Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
Applications
Applications for direct entry can be submitted through the KUCCPS portal when it’s open for university applications. Applications submitted to public universities will be eligible for government funding and HELB.
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The overall mean grade is C+ so it won’t be possible
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