Degree in Nursing in Kenya (Requirements and Institutions)
A degree in Nursing is one of the most sought-after careers in Kenya. The four-year course prepares students with the skills and competencies required to work as a nurse anywhere…
A degree in Nursing is one of the most sought-after careers in Kenya. The four-year course prepares students with the skills and competencies required to work as a nurse anywhere in the world.
Looking forward to joining a nursing school in Kenya? In this article, we will look at the requirements for the bachelor of nursing in Kenya as well as public and private institutions offering the course.
Ready? Let’s go to nursing school.
Admission requirements for degree in nursing in Kenya
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.
You can apply if your cluster points are slightly below the immediate previous year’s cluster points.
If you hold a diploma in nursing, you can apply directly to the university as a self-sponsored student.
Public universities offering a Bachelor of Nursing in Kenya
The following are public universities accredited to offer bachelor of nursing by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
You can enroll for the course in any of the following public universities:
- Chuka university
- Dedan kimathi university of technology
- Egerton university
- Jomo kenyatta university of agriculture and technology
- Kaimosi friends university
- Karatina university
- Kenya methodist university
- Kenyatta university
- Kenyatta university – mama ngina university college
- Kibabii university
- Kirinyaga university
- Kisii university
- Maasai mara university
- Maseno university
- Masinde muliro university of science & technology
- Meru university of science and technology
- Moi university
- Murang’a university of technology
- Pwani university
- Southeastern Kenya university
- University of Embu
- University of kabianga
- University of Nairobi
Private Universities
If you are interested in joining a private institution for a nursing degree, the following are private universities that you can explore.
- Catholic University of East Africa
- Daystar university
- Great Lakes University of Kisumu
- Kabarak university
- Mount Kenya university
- Presbyterian university of east Africa
- University of eastern Africa, baraton
- St pauls university
- Uzima university
Applications
Applications can be done through the KUCCPS portal or submitted directly to the university. Admissions are in January, May, and September for government-sponsored students.
Winding up
In this article, we have explored Bachelor of Nursing requirements and all institutions offering the course.
Do you meet the requirements? congratulations. Wishing you a successful career. If you didn’t there are more exciting medical careers you can explore.
I know you might have some questions. Please ask in the comments section below or send us an email. We will reply promptly.
My daughter wants and she is eager to join you but from the qualification she has a c plain in maths can she make it?
Is it possible for a person who got a c plain and he/she has a c+ in math chem and bio to join a degree course in nursing
My daughter want to do a degree in nursing and she qualify in all the required subjects except chemistry which she got C plain.She really want to join you and do the degree.Is it possible?