A medical career starts with finding a medical course and then a school you can enroll in.
In Kenya, there are many options available at your disposal. In this article, we will look at all public and private medical schools in Kenya and the courses they offer.
Let’s go to med school.
Approved dentistry and medical schools in Kenya
The following is a table of public and private institutions approved to offer degrees in medicine and dentistry by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDU).
| Medical school | Course | Private/public |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nairobi | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of dental surgery | Public |
| Moi University | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of dental surgery | Public |
| Egerton university | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Public |
| Maseno University | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Public |
| Kenyatta University | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Public |
| Jomo Kenyatta university | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Public |
| Kisii university | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Public |
| Masinde Muliro University | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Public |
| Kenya Methodist University | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Private |
| Uzima university | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Private |
| Mt Kenya university | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Private |
| The Aga Khan University | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Private |
| Pwani University | — | Public |
Medical schools recognized by East Africa partner states
The following is a list of medical schools in East Africa that have been given reciprocal recognition by all member states. This means that qualifications from these universities can work in any East African member state without undergoing further screening.
Kenya
- University of Nairobi
- Moi University
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- Kenyatta University
- Egerton University
- Kenya Methodist University
- Mount Kenya University
- Maseno University
- Uzima University
Tanzania
- Dar-es-salaam University – Muhimbili College of Health and Allied Sciences
- Muhimbili University Health and Allied Sciences
- Tumaini University – Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College
- Hubert Kairuki Memorial University – Faculty of Medicine
- St. Augustine Bugado University College of Health Sciences
- Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences
- Kampala International University (Dar-es-salaam)
- State University of Zanzibar
- Muhimbili University Health and Allied Sciences (Dental School)
Rwanda
- University of Rwanda – School of Medicine
- University of Rwanda – School of Dentistry
Burundi
- University of Burundi – Faculty of Medicine
- Hope Africa University – Faculty of Health Sciences
- Ngozi University – Faculty of Medicine
Uganda
- Makerere University – College of Health Sciences
- Mbarara University of Science & Technology – College of Health Sciences
- Gulu University – Faculty of Medicine
- Kampala International University – School of Health Sciences
- Busitema University
- Islamic University in Uganda
- St. Augustine International University
Med school Entry requirements as per KMPDC
The following are entry requirements for the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery as provided by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- At least C plus in KCSE.
- An average of B plain in Biology, Chemistry Physics/Mathematics, and English/Kiswahili.
The above are direct entry requirements.
Alternatively;
If you hold a diploma in medical sciences with an average grade of least C plus and the same score in cluster subjects you can apply to your most preferred institution.
Undergraduate degree holders in biological sciences from recognized universities can also enroll after passing the graduate record examination.
Grade 5 or above is required for the International Baccalaureate.
Winding Up
We have looked at medical schools in Kenya, their entry requirements, plus all medical and dentistry schools recognized by East Africa member states.
We will update this article incase of any changes. Do you have a question? Please ask in the comments section below.