All KMTC certificate courses on offer 2025/2026
Explore all certificate courses offered at the Kenya Medical Training College, their requirements, and study duration.
Did you score a c minus or below? Well, there are various KMTC certificate courses that you can enrol for in 2025. These courses can be a stepping stone to enrolling for a diploma course which you can later upgrade to a bachelor’s degree.
On average, certificate courses offered in KMTC take two years to complete BUT a certificate in medical emergency technician takes a year to complete.
List of KMTC certificate courses
The following are all certificate courses offered at The Kenya Medical Training College. We will look at admission requirements for each course later in the article. Keep it here.
- Certificate in medical engineering
- Certificate in community health assistant.
- Certificate in nutrition and dietetics.
- Certificate in public health.
- Certificate in health records and information.
- Certificate in community health nursing.
- Certificate in emergency medical technician.
- Certificate in orthopaedic trauma medicine.
Certificate in Public Health
To pursue this course, a student is required to have scored a minimum mean grade of C minus in KCSE and in either English or Kiswahili.
Other requirements include a D+ in Biology/Biological Sciences, a D in Mathematics, and a D plain in either Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, Electricity, or Woodwork.
The course takes two years to complete.
Certificate in Community Health Assistant
To be admitted into this KMTC certificate course, one should have a Community Health Course or Community Health & Development foundation course.
Direct entry requires a mean grade of C minus with D plus English or Kiswahili, D plain in biology, and D in either Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Agriculture, or Home Science.
Certificate in Community Health Nursing
This is the most sought-after among all certificate courses offered in KMTC. To pursue this course in the medical college, one needs a KCSE mean grade of C minus with C minus in biology, English, or Kiswahili and a D+ in either Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, or Mathematics.
Certificate in Medical Emergency Technician
Otherwise known as EMTs, these medical professionals work in ambulances and handle patients before they can get into a health facility. This course only requires a KCSE mean grade of C Minus.
There are no minimum subject requirements. The course takes one year to complete.
Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology (form 4 leavers and in-service)
If one is a form 4 leaver, they need to have scored a KCSE mean grade of C minus in KCSE with D plus in biology, C minus in English or Kiswahili D minus in mathematics, and D plus in either physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry, General Science, Computer Studies, Agriculture, Home Science, Economics, Geography, Commerce or Business Studies.
For In-service admission (those who are already working without academic qualification) one needs to have a KCSE mean grade of D plus with the same grade in either English or Kiswahili and D minus in mathematics.
Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics
Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics is the only D-plus course offered at KMTC. The course requires a KCSE mean grade of D+ with the same grade in English or Kiswahili, D plain in Biology, and D plain in chemistry or physics.
Certificate in Medical engineering
To be enrolled for a certificate in medical engineering one needs to have a D plain in mathematics, a D minus in Physics, and a C minus in either English or Kiswahili. Just like other certificate courses in KMTC, The KCSE mean grade for this program is C minus.
Certificate in orthopaedic and trauma medicine
Mean Grade C-, C- In English or Kiswahili, and C- in Biology/ Biological Sciences D+ in any one of the following:, Mathematics, Physics/Physical Science, Chemistry, Woodwork, Metalwork, Technical Drawing, Home, Science, Agriculture, Computer Studies
Courses duration
Certificate courses offered at the Kenya Medical Training College take two years to complete. However, a certificate in Emergency Medical Technician takes one year to complete.
Am I allowed to change to another course still offered in the institution am enrolled in.
Yes, its possible. once admitted, visit the head of admission office for further guidance
I got a mean grade of c minus in kcse 2023 and aD plain in biology and mathematics
and I would like to join kmtc.which course can you advise me to take?Thank you
Hello Sandra. All courses are good
Community health course
suitable place to fit in: mean grade c-
math D-
Eng c+
Kiswa c+
chem D plain
Bio c-
IRE c+
Hist c
Business studies D plain
I scored a D plain and i want to pursue a career in certificate of public health records
I scored C plain Kiswahili,D minus in mathematics,D plus English and and D minus in biology ,,,,, Response plz
I scored C plain Kiswahili,D minus in mathematics,D plus English and and D minus in biology
I want to pursue a career in certificate in public health
Certificate in nutrition and dietetics
Can I parsue a certificate course online?
Where do l suit mean grade C plain bio D
Chem D –
Math- D-
Kis B
Eng C
Response plz
Where can I fit?
I have a mean grade of Cplain
Maths-D-
English -C+
Kiswahili-Cplain
Chemistry-Dplain
Biology-D+
History -B+
C.R.E-B-
Computer-C+
Hello Safari, you can check out any diploma course of your choice.
I have B+in kisw,D-in maths and D+ in bio,can I join aethopedic and trauma?
Kindly c- mgrade ,math D plain science’s D plain , languages C plain inquiry am I eligible do to certificate in medical laboratory science?
I want to pursue medical engineering,can I do it without physics
Can I take a course in diploma in nursing with a mean grade of C+ bio Dplain chem C+ Mao C plain Ed eng Ed kiswa C+
I have a mean grade of c minus
Eng D plain
Kisw C minus
Maths D minus
Biology D plain
Chemistry D plain
What course am i qualify to do
I gate c plan can I gate course in kmtc
I gate c plan
And i had a mean grade of a c plain
Which is the best course to persue with a B- in english, a D in mathematics, a D+in biology and a D- in chemistry kindly assist i am confused
With a mean grade of D maths – D-,, Eng C-,, kiswahiili D,, Bio D- Geo D+, chem D-, Business D, can I pursue certificate in health records and information
I have c plain in biology and D plain in chemistry can I pursue as community health nursing under certificate
Kindly how many years takes to study pharmacy?
Can one do certificate in pharmacy course with c minus?
A certificate in pharmacy was discontinued.
My daughter has a mean grade
of C plan, B+English,C+kiswahili,D+biology,can she start with a certificate in nursing?or diploma?
My daughter has a mean grade
of C plan, B+English,C+kiswahili,D+biology,can she start with a certificate in nursing?or diploma?
Hi,i would like to join kmtc in March, but i understand the tvet portal closed on 12th January. Can i still apply and get a chance?
Hi,i would like to join kmtc in March, but i understand the tvet portal closed on 12th January. Can i still apply and get a chance?
Hi iam Jacob with C- mean grade,,eng C+,kisw C+,math D+,Bio D+,phy D,Chen D,,can I take certf in pharmacy techn?
Hi, Certificate in pharmacy was discontinued. follow the link for more info
I have a C+ in eng,C+ in kisw,D+ in maths,D+ in Bio,D in physics,D in Chen,aggregate C-,,can take certificate course in phamarcy technician?
What if you a mean grade of D+and meet the other requirements.
Which college offers perioperative theatre course and their qualifications
Hello, follow this link to find out all colleges offering perioperative theatre technology
Can I still apply and get a chance to do Community health nursing
Yes you can
I got a mean grade of C- and I want to do community health nursing but I don’t quilify in mathematics and biology I had a D+and they require C_what can I do or can I still quilify
I have c in both languages n D in chemistry,biology and mathematics can I qualify in cert in community health
dear kupps, plz the issue of certificate in nursing have locked out so many students because of d plus issue.
now am appealing as a parent that you lower the grade to D plain.majority of students willing to join you were locked out by D plus requirement in physics and chem.what will you do with cbc where everyone is assumed to have passed.mr kupps plz lower the grades for cert. in nursing
I scored mean grade of c- and D+ in languages I will be able to do cert in public health?
My daughter got d- in kcse can she get a placement at kmtc for any course
Hi Joan, at the moment, there are no D- courses at KMTC. But she get placement in other colleges
My mean grade is C- with a B – in kiswahili, C in engilish, D in biology, D- in chemistry, C+ in agriculture,C+ in history C+ ni cre E in math which course is suitable for me?
Hello,,,am Vivian I got C- overall grade and D+ in biology and I would wish to study orthopedic and trauma medicine certificate is it possible
I have D plain in kiswahili and English c minus biology and DPlus in maths and physics.which course can I take in medical?
I scored a mean grade of C- and D in bio B in kisw C-in eng and B in computer can I pursue certificate in health records and information technology
Can I persue a certificate in radiography
I have C+ grade but language igot D & D- and ineed to Certificate in community health nursing can I do it please
Greetings!
i have a mean grade of c-, but a D in biology and c+in English and Kiswahili can i pursue a certificate in community health nursing
Hi Dorcas, please check for the requirements in the article.
What if I scored a kcse mean grade D+ what course would i fit in
Hi Nicholas, Will depend with what you are passionate with.
My daughter is qualified for a certificate course in orthopedic what are the requirements for this and when are the classes starting
She can apply for March intake
I have gone through all the qualifications for diploma and certificates bt non of them favours me. I scored a mean grade of C-; CHEMISTRY D, ENGLISH C-, MATHS D- , KISWAHILI B, BIOLOGY D-, I.R.E C+ and WOOD WORK C+.
SO PLEASE WHICH CAUSE AM I QUALIFY SINCE IT’S MY AMBITION AND DREAM TO JOIN KMTC. NEEDS OF YOUR HELP PLEASE 🙏.
Hello I had C plain in languages, D plain in biology and mean grade of C can I do nursing??
Please check for requirements in the article
I have a mean grade of C- and C+ in kiswahili C in English and Biology D+ in chemistry and D plain in Physics and mathematics and C plain in Business studies and I want to pursue Registered Nursing will do I Qualify for it or Pharmacy
I scored D plus and i wish to join kmtc which tge best course i should study
How do I join
I scored a D+ in biology and chemistry my total grade is a C and a C in English and a B in kiswahili which certificate course fits me at kmtc? Can I qualify to study the midwifery course?
Hi,n boaz av gred of c+ wan2 apply dplma in mortuary science march 2024 intake
I have a mean grade of c and I want to pursue certificate in nursing with c- in biology, c in both languages and a d in chemistry will I qualify?
I have mean grade of C- ,C- in Biology ,D+ in Geography ,B- in Kiswahili D+ in English
Requirements of certificate in dental technology? In KMtc
Hello,my mean grade is D+
English D+
Kiswahili B-
Mathematics D-
History and CRE C-
Business studies D-
Biology D-
Chemistry D-
Kindly can l pursue Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics? Or Certificate in medical labaratories
I have D minus in math ,physics D chemistry C biology can I pursue a certificate in community health
Can one join your school having scored D+
kindly can i get fee structure for mortury study
Hi I am David,I have C+ grade
Math C+
Eng B-
Kisw C+
Phy B
Chem C+
Bio C-
Can I do a diploma in clinical medicine?
Can I qualified to do a certificate in community health nursing with the following: English D kiswahili B-mathematics E chemistry D agricultureB mathematics E biology D plain and a total grade of C-
The aggregate score for a community health nursing is D.
Can I do certificate in medical laboratories with amin grade of D+
Yes please.
English c+ kiswahili B- mathD- Bio D- ChemD-BsC+C.R.E B- can I gualify in KMTC courses
Yes. With your grades, you can secure a good course.
can someone take the medical emergency technician course with a mean grade of D but have been through some trainings
Yes. Of course.
I had mean grade of C plain having eng C-,math D-,kis B,bio C- and chem C-;can I qualify for certificate or diploma in nursing
Hi am teresiah van i purse un nutrition ans diebities meangrade C engc- kisw B- bio D+ chemin and math D
Hi I’m Derrick
I’ve C- in Eng
C+ in Kis
C+ in Bio
D- in both math and Chem
Can I qualify for any course at KMTC
Can i do any certificate course with a mean grade C-,Cplain in English ,D-;in physics,chemistry and maths …
My ambition is to join kmtc and take nursing course
Hi I got a mng ç-with a c plain in biology and D in chemistry c- in English and kiswahili can I do orthopaedic and trauma medicine
Hi john kindly check the requirements through this link
I have c in both languages, D in Biology and D- in chemistry. Can I pursue a certificate in community health?