Certificate in Community health nursing is one of the few medical courses offered at the certificate level in Kenya.
The course takes two years to complete and at the moment, The Kenya Medical Training College is the only institution given the go-ahead to offer the course by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Are you eager to know where to enroll for the course and the entry requirements? Keep it here.
Certificate in Community Health Nursing Requirements in Kenya
To enroll for a community health nursing course at the certificate level, you have to meet the following requirements.
- KCSE mean grade of C minus.
- C minus in English or Kiswahili.
- C minus in biology.
- D plus in either chemistry, mathematics, or physics.
Colleges offering the course
You can enroll for the course in any of the following colleges. Note that these are the only institutions accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya to offer the course.
- KMTC Bomet campus.
- KMTC Wajir campus.
- KMTC loitoktok campus.
- KMTC Kitui campus.
- KMTC Isiolo campus.
- KMTC Kapenguria campus.
- KMTC Lodwar campus.
- KMTC Kabarnet campus.
- KMTC Garissa campus.
Fee structure for certificate in community health nursing at KMTC
The following is the fee structure for government and privately sponsored students taking community health nursing at the certificate level.
| Year of study | Government-sponsored Fee | Private-sponsored Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | KSH 80, 700 | KSH 120, 700 |
| Year 2 | KSH 78, 000 | KSH 118, 000 |
Intakes
There are usually two intakes for the course i.e. March and September intake. All applications are done online. Be on the lookout for application dates.
Winding Up
There you have it! We have looked at the entry requirements for a community health nursing certificate course, institutions you can enroll in, expected fee structures, and intake months.
We Wish you all the best as you plan to enroll.
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Can I do certificate in community health nursing with a mean grade of c minus and c plain in biology and D plain in mathematics/languages
What can I persue with the following grades
English C
Kiswahili B-
Mathematics D-
Biology C-
Geography B+
CRE B-
Chemistry D
And can I do community health with the above grades
If I have c plus in English,c plus in kiswahili, D plus in biology an D plain in mathematics will I do community health nursing certificate?lister
If I have D plus in biology can I qualify for certificate in community health nursing
I want to do certificate in community health nursing in Kenya
But on the requirements,I scored D minus I maths and D plain in Chemistry, other field are okay
What can I do
I got a mean grade of D+ English C- Kiswahili D+ CRE C+ chemistry D biology D mathematics D- Business D and History C- can I qualify to do community health nursing.
I got a mean grade of C- with English C- kiswahili C- Biology C- Chemistry D History C- CRE C Agriculture B- and Mathematics D can I qualify for certificate in community health nursing
I got mean grade of c- with English C- Maths D Kisw C- Bio C- Chem D Hist C- Agric B- CRE C can I qualify to do certificate in community health nursing
Do they accept bridged subjects?
I had Mean grade c-,Bio c-,math c-,kis and eng D+,CRE c+,chem D and bs B-and hist D. Can I qualify for community health nursing.
I am a teacher by profession. Can I pursue certificate in community health during holidays? I have interest in studying this course. Please let me know.
Hi Esther, the study mode for this course is full time.
I got a mean grade of c- English D+ kiswahili C- mathematics D chemistry D- biology B- C.RE c- and History C+ do I qualify for certificate in nursing
I did my kcse 2022 and attained a mean grade of c- . biology D_, chemistry D-, mathematics D-,kiswahili C, English C-
Can i do certificate in community health development??
I want to pursue certificate in community health nursing. I have a mean grede of C-. with kiswahili C-, agriculure C, physic C, chem D, maths D, bio D. other qualification are diploma in community health and development that I got a mean grade of 75 points( credit). when i get a chance i will really appreciate.
If someone has a D plain as a mean grade and has done Certificate in social work,is she / he allowed to do craft in community health and later proceed to Diploma level?
Yes can go for craft in community health but not community health nursing.
What if I scored D in biology,and I wish to do community health and nursing
Please confirm the requirements in the article.
Can I do with a mean grade of C- and D biology
Can I do community health nursing with Kis c bio b chem d mathematics d phisic d meangrade c ww b
Hi Hassab, please confirm the requirements n the article.
Can I do nursing with a certificate of community health and development.
Can one secure admision in kmtc with c minus in biology
What can I do and I want to do a diploma in comunity nursing but I failed only biology with c-
hello there in chemistry and biology I have D plain Kiswahili and English I have C+ is it possible to study certificates in nursing
My overall is B- but biology is c- any other alternative, because I want to do community health nursing
Can I do certificate in community health nursing with a mean grade of c minus and c plain in biology and D plain in mathematics/languages
Can I do certificate in community health nursing with a D+ in biology , C minus in physics, C minus in chemistry,C minus in English and kiswahili , D plus in mathematics?
Can I do certificate in community health nursing with a mean grade of C-
Biology D+
Chemistry C-
Physics C-
Mathematics C-
Kiswahili C-
English C-
Business C +
Kindly, can one enroll for Diploma in registered nursing after finishing certificate in community health nursing?
Hello ,,,,I have a d plus in biology and an overall mean grade of c plus can I do certificate in community health nursing
Hello,,,I have a dplus in biology and a mean grade of c plain can I do certificate in community health nursing
Lucy Waitherero
Can I do certificate in community
health nursing with C-BIOLOGY D +CHEMISTRY and mathematics
If I have D plus in biology can I qualify for certificate in community health nursing
Can one apply for certificate in community health nursing if you have an overall mean grade of C+ biology C- mathematics D+ English B
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Which countries I’m I allowed to work as a certificate in community health nursing and get paid
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Can I do nursing with diploma in community health and development