All 2025 KUCCPS diploma courses in Kenya (C plain and below)

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This is a comrehensive list of all diploma courses in Kenya and their requirements. Note that the entry requirement is at least C minus in KCSE.

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Are you looking for Kuccps diploma courses in Kenya? In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of all diploma courses in Kenya that you can apply for through Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service.

If you find a diploma that interests you, kindly log in to your kuccps portal, go to programs, and search for the course to know the institutions offering the course and the course code.

Alternatively, we have detailed information on the majority of the courses contained in this article. you can follow the provided links to access comprehensive information on the requirements and institutions offering the courses.

Requirements for Diploma courses in Kenya

On average, the entry requirement for diploma courses in Kenya is a KCSE mean grade of C minus. There are no minimum subject requirements for almost all courses BUT some courses have specific subject requirements.

Medical Courses offered at the diploma level in Kenya

Medical courses are some of the marketable courses in Kenya. The entry requirements for medical courses start from a KCSE mean grade of D Plus with the highest overall mean grade requirements being C plain.

You can enrol for the following medical courses in Kenya offered at the diploma level.

Medical courses are some of the most marketable courses in Kenya. You can enrol for the following medical courses at the diploma level.

C minus medical courses.

If you scored a mean grade of C minus, the following are some of the diploma courses in Kenya that you can pursue.

  1. Diploma in health records and information.
  2. Diploma in community health and nutrition.
  3. Diploma in community health.
  4. Diploma in community health and development.
  5. Diploma in Mortuary Science
  6. Certificate in Nursing

D plus medical courses

  1. Certificate in Health records and information technology
  2. Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Engineering Diploma courses in Kenya

  1. diploma in civil engineering technology
  2. diploma in building technology
  3. diploma in electrical engineering
  4. diploma in automotive engineering
  5. diploma in mechanical engineering
  6. diploma in construction plant engineering
  7. diploma in plant and services engineering
  8. diploma in mechatronics
  9. diploma in mechatronics engineering
  10. diploma in agriculture engineering
  11. diploma in medical engineering
  12. diploma in chemical engineering
  13. diploma in marine engineering
  14. diploma in nautical sciences
  15. diploma in electrical engineering
  16. diploma in aeronautical engineering (avionics)
  17. diploma in aeronautical engineering (airframes and engines)
  18. diploma in water engineering

Requirements:

  1. KCSE mean grade of C minus.
  2. Meet minimum subject requirements if required.

Kuccps diploma business courses

  1. diploma in maritime transport logistics
  2. diploma in shipping and logistics
  3. diploma in entrepreneurial agriculture
  4. diploma in supply chain management
  5. diploma in agribusiness management
  6. diploma in dairy farm management
  7. diploma in agripreneurship
  8. diploma in entrepreneurship education
  9. diploma in entrepreneurship development
  10. diploma in entrepreneurship
  11. diploma in entrepreneurial agriculture
  12. diploma in flight operations/dispatch
  13. diploma in air cargo management
  14. diploma in shipping and logistics
  15. diploma in computerized secretarial studies
  16. diploma in secretarial studies (computerised)
  17. diploma in secretarial studies
  18. diploma in supply chain management
  19. diploma in procurement and materials management
  20. diploma in freight management
  21. diploma in secretarial studies and office management
  22. diploma in front office operations and customer care
  23. diploma in fitness instruction and recreation management
  24. diploma in cooperative management
  25. diploma in human resource
  26. diploma in credit management
  27. diploma in management
  28. diploma in business management
  29. diploma in business administration
  30. diploma in business management
  31. diploma in supplies management
  32. diploma in supply chain management
  33. diploma in purchasing and supplies chain management
  34. diploma in supply chain management
  35. diploma in supplies chain management
  36. diploma in supplies and chain management
  37. diploma in purchasing and supplies management
  38. diploma in supply chain management
  39. diploma in banking and finance
  40. diploma in banking
  41. maritime transport and logistics (level 6)
  42. diploma in transport management
  43. diploma in road transport management
  44. diploma in project management
  45. diploma in accountancy
  46. Diploma Accounting Technician 1
  47. diploma in accountant technician
  48. diploma accounting technician2
  49. diploma accounting technician
  50. diploma in accounting & finance
  51. diploma in accountancy
  52. diploma in sales and marketing
  53. diploma in marketing

Requirements:

  1. KCSE mean grade of C minus

Building and construction courses (C plain)

  1. diploma in architecture
  2. diploma in architecture engineering
  3. diploma in architectural design
  4. diploma in quantity surveying
  5. diploma in quantity survey

C minus building and construction courses.

  1. diploma in building technology
  2. diploma in building technology
  3. diploma in highways engineering
  4. diploma in land surveying
  5. diploma in road construction
  6. diploma building technology
  7. diploma in building
  8. diploma in building & construction
  9. diploma in building construction
  10. diploma in building construction technology
  11. diploma in building engineering technology
  12. diploma in building technology
  13. diploma in construction management
  14. diploma in building & construction technology
  15. diploma in building and construction
  16. diploma in photogrammetry & remote sensing
  17. diploma in cartography
  18. diploma in map reproduction (printing)

kuccps diploma courses in media studies, media production, and graphics

All of the following courses require at least a C plain apart from the last two.

  1. diploma in broadcast journalism
  2. diploma in television programmes production
  3. diploma in radio programmes production & broadcasting
  4. diploma in film video programmes production (camera option)
  5. diploma in film video programmes production (sound option)
  6. diploma in film video programmes production (editing option)
  7. diploma in film video programmes production (directing option)
  8. diploma in animation and graphics design
  9. diploma in media technology
  10. diploma in graphic and web design
  11. diploma in public relations and creative advertising
  12. diploma in journalism
  13. diploma in journalism & media
  14. diploma in journalism
  15. diploma in digital journalism
  16. diploma in public relations

 Technical diploma courses (C minus)

  1. diploma in welding and fabrication
  2. diploma in water technology
  3. diploma in water technology (water supply option)
  4. diploma in refrigeration & air conditioning
  5. diploma in motor vehicle mechanics

Primary and Early Childhood Diploma Courses in Kenya

The following are diploma courses in primary education offered in Kenya teacher’s training colleges.

  • Diploma in primary teacher education.
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education.

Others include a diploma in secondary education. However, the entry requirements for a diploma in secondary education is a mean grade of C plus in KCSE and the same grade in two teaching subjects.

Entry requirements for Diploma in Education courses

To secure admission for the courses above, you need at least a C plain in KCSE.

A diploma in secondary education requires at least a C plus in KCSE and the same grade in two teaching subjects.

Computing, Information Technology, and related courses

You can enrol in any of the following information technology, computing, and related courses offered at the diploma level in colleges.

The entry requirement for the courses above is at least C minus in KCSE.

Social sciences courses

The following are all social sciences courses offered in Kenya at the diploma level.

  • Diploma in social work.
  • Diploma in counseling psychology
  • Diploma in community development.
  • Diploma in corporate governance.
  • Diploma in criminology.
  • Diploma in guidance and counselling.

Technical courses (C minus)

  • Diploma in water and waste water laboratory technology
  • Diploma in motor vehicle mechanics
  • Diploma in automotive engineering
  • Diploma in refrigeration & air conditioning
  • Diploma in water technology
  • Diploma in welding and fabrication
  • Diploma in geology technology 
  • Diploma in energy project management 

Animal health and related courses

The following are KUCCPS diploma courses in animal health and related.

  • Diploma in animal production and health management.
  • Diploma in animal health.

The entry requirement for the courses above is at least C minus in KCSE.

Health and related courses

The following are medical diploma courses available on the KUCCPS portal.

  1. Diploma in community health and nutrition
  2. Diploma in health records and it
  3. Diploma in pharmaceutical technology
  4. Diploma in medical laboratory science
  5. Diploma in medical bio-technology
  6. Diploma in health promotion and education
  7. Diploma in pharmacy
  8. Diploma in science laboratory technology

KUCCPS diploma courses in applied sciences

The following are Diploma courses in Kenya in applied sciences available on the kuccps portal. The entry requirement for the courses is a KCSE mean grade of C minus.

  1. Diploma in Applied Biology
  2. Diploma in analytical chemistry
  3. Diploma in applied statistics
  4. Diploma in industrial chemistry
  5. Diploma in industrial microbiology & biotechnology
  6. Diploma in applied chemistry

Hospitality and related courses

  1. Diploma in catering
  2. Diploma in housekeeping management
  3. Diploma in Tourism Management
  4. Diploma in hospitality management
  5. Diploma in travel, tourism & hospitality
  6. Diploma in international tourism
  7. Diploma in tour guiding and travel
  8. Diploma in wildlife management
  9. Diploma in food and beverage production and service

Natural sciences courses

  • Diploma in oil and gas management
  • Diploma in petroleum and geosciences management.

Agriculture KUCCPS diploma courses in Kenya

  1. Diploma in agriculture
  2. Diploma in general agriculture
  3. Diploma in horticulture production
  4. Diploma in fisheries and aquatic sciences
  5. Diploma in sustainable agriculture and rural development
  6. Diploma in agricultural extension
  7. Diploma in agriculture and biotechnology
  8. Diploma in crop protection

Other courses

  1. Diploma in tax administration
  2. Diploma in custom administration
  3. Diploma in fashion and design
  4. Diploma in nutrition and dietetics
  5. Diploma in food and beverage

Kuccps Diploma courses application process

The application process is straightforward. Log into your kuccps account using your KCSE index number, exam year, and primary index number/birth certificate number as your password.

  1. Go to all programs
  2. Search for the diploma course you are interested in.
  3. Note down the program code.
  4. Go to applications and select Submit a new application.
  5. Enter the program code
  6. Submit Application

Note that KUCCPS charges an application fee of Ksh 1,500.

Winding Up

We have covered all KUCCPS diploma courses in Kenya and their requirements. Have you found your course? Congratulations. Wishing you all the best in your studies.

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113 Comments

  8. Incase you’ve applied for a course at kmtc and you didn’t get the admission,, kindly assist me ,, when Will the kuccps portal open?

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  9. Incase you’ve applied for a course at kmtc and you didn’t get the admission,, kindly assist me

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  10. I would like to join Kenya technical training college for diploma in education electrical and ectronics Power option but I don’t have the fee kindly assist can HELB support me fully and kuccps

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  14. I had enrolled in one of the tvet.and i left due to luck of registration fee.i kindly request for your help.

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  18. I got a C plain in KCPE and D minus in biology and chemistry,a C plus in English what course can I do please help

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  24. Is there any College in Kenya offering a Diploma course in Veterinary Medicine?If so,what are the qualifications, period of study and fees structure?

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  25. Kindly advise ihave C plain but got D- in biology and I wanted either nursing or pharmaceutical course and I have Cplain
    in chemistry please advise

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  29. If you have Cplain and all other subjects you excende the required clusters then one subject is under cluster will you be considered when applying for Dip in pharmacy???

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  31. Hi,i would like to pursue civil drawing or civil engineeting technology but how can i get the tvet codes to be able to fill out my application form on kuccps

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  45. KUDOS, KUCCPS for formulating the courses. I got a
    C plain grade in 1991 KCSE. Can KUCCPS consider me to undertake any Diploma course of my choice like teaching. Kindly accomodate me, thanks
    In advance.LONG LIVE KUCCPS!

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  50. I have friend you scored as follows and he is stressed with which course to do , kindly advise;
    ENG D+, MATH C, KISWAHILI C+, PHYSICS D ,BUSINESS C+,

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  57. Good morning, i am interested in medical field especially nursing. I have C Plain but did not do well in sciences, can i start with certificate in nursing.

    kindly guide.

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  63. Can I do a certificate in nursing with these grades . English c-, kiswahili b-, maths e, biology d, chemistry d-,cre c+, history c+, business c-

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  64. I have C plain in kCSE,C+ in maths,C+in Eng,C in kisw and C in chemistry, C- in biology,,,can I get a chance to do diploma in nursing at kmtc

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  66. Hello,,I scored a C minus and I need a course that won’t require maths and it’s marketeble ,, please jelp

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      1. I am candidate of 2023 and I was able to get C plain but a D+ in English can I do diploma in technology engineering?

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  75. I have yearned to join a diploma in Community health and nutrition.Lack of fees has kept me from joining.i did kCSE in 1989.I need kindly to consider my plea.O attained a C-

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  76. Have been yearning to join tvet college for many years and study community nursing .Can I apply.challenges haa been school.fees but now am able to pay.
    to do so .I did my kCSE in 1989 and managed to get a C_.What do i do and am very much eager to study and serve humanity.

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  82. I’m a frustrated parent with a son who scored a c+and didn’t secure any placement in KMTC or university where he wished to do a diploma in community health.

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