Certificate in orthopaedic and trauma medicine (Requirements + colleges)
A certificate in orthopaedic and trauma medicine in Kenya can be the beginning of an exciting career as an orthopedic and trauma specialist. In this, we will share with you…
A certificate in orthopaedic and trauma medicine in Kenya can be the beginning of an exciting career as an orthopedic and trauma specialist.
In this, we will share with you the admission requirements for the course, and institutions you can enroll in.
But before we get into that, it’s important to know that the course deals with diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal system conditions, bones, and trauma injuries.
With that out of the way, let’s get to it.
Certificate in orthopaedic and trauma medicine KMTC requirements
Orthopedic and trauma medicine is one of the certificate courses offered at KMTC. The following are the requirements for a certificate in orthopaedic and trauma medicine at the Kenya Medical Training College.
- KCSE mean grade of C minus.
- C minus in English or Kiswahili.
- C minus in biology or biological sciences.
- D plus in any either Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metalwork, Technical Drawing, Home, Science, Agriculture, or Computer Studies.
Fees structure (Certificate and Diploma)
Fees structure (regular students)
- Year 1: KES 80, 700 (certificate and diploma)
- Year 2: KES 78, 000 (certificate and diploma)
- Year 3: KES 78, 000 (diploma)
Fees structure for self-sponsored students.
- Year 1: KES 120, 000 (certificate and diploma)
- Year 2: KES 118, 000 (certificate and diploma)
- Year 3: KES 118, 000 (diploma).
Note that the fee is paid per semester. Each academic year has two semesters. For regular students, fees per semester is KES 39, 000 apart from the first year, the first semester where students pay KES 41, 700.
for self-sponsored students, the fee structure per semester is KES 59, 000. However, students pay KES 61, 700 in their first year, first semester.
Kmtc campuses offering a certificate in orthopaedic and trauma medicine
There are five KMTC campuses offering a certificate in orthopaedic and trauma medicine. They include:
- KMTC Machakos.
- KMTC makindu.
- KMTC chuka.
- KMTC sogowet.
- KMTC thika.
Other medical colleges offering the course
You can also pursue the course at North Coast Medical Training College. The fee for the course at this institution averages at Ksh 38, 400.
Does Kangundo KMTC offer certificate in orthopedic and trauma medicine?
I want to join January is that possible .Will there be space
Hi, Yvonne, KMTC applications will sure be open next year for you to apply. Intakes are on may and September every year
Hello. I’m Maurine a form four graduate. I trained a mean grade of c plain in kcse,D-in mathematics,B-in English and c-in kiswahili. Am I qualified to persue a course in orthopedic and trouma be it certificate or diploma
Is there still space if I want to join next year and if yes which specific school
i was wondering if the course can be done online for distance learners; diploma in orthopaedics and trauma medicine.
Hi Brian, i don’t think its possible to do the course online
Hi ,I am enquiring,how one can be able to apply an orthopedic and trauma course cz already I have been placed at another university the course I don’t want.i will appreciate to our reply.thanks
Am Brenda Kendi,l attained a c minus in form four,l have c+ in eng and kisw,D plain in bio,chem and maths,do l quality for orthopedic and trauma course
Hi I had a mean grade of C+ with a C- in biology and had the other qualifications for diploma in orthopedic and Trauma medicine, how would you advice I do because a certificate will really hurt to start from
Hello I had a C- in biology but I had the right mean grades for the other subjects in Diploma in nursing. Can I find a way to get help
hi admn am evans otieno can a graduate in certificate in orthopedic and trauma medicine persue medicine and surgery?
Hello, i’m Alex kipleting, i manage a mean grade of C plain,Eng C, kisw B-, bio C-, chem D,mat D-, agri B and geo B. would i qualify for orthopedic technology