KMTC Diploma in Nursing requirements, Fee structure 2025

Explore the requirements for diploma in nursing, KMTC admission requirements, course duration, and many more.

Sharing is caring

The KMTC diploma in nursing is one of the most sought-after courses. This is due to high training and graduates’ employability.

Nursing graduates from the Kenya Medical Training College have gained global recognition and are in high demand abroad, especially in the US, UK, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In this article, we will look at all nursing courses in Kenya offered at KMTC and other colleges plus their entry requirements. Buckle up.

KMTC diploma in nursing requirements

The following are the requirements for a diploma in nursing offered at the Kenya Medical Training College and other accredited nursing schools in Kenya.

Note that these entry requirements have been set by the Nursing Council of Kenya, a body that regulates nursing practice and training. If you enrol for the course without meeting these requirements, you will not receive a practice license therefore you cant practice as a nurse in the country,

  1. KSCE mean grade of C plain and above.
  2. C plain in either English or Kiswahili.
  3. C plain in either biology or biological sciences.
  4. C minus in chemistry, mathematics, or physics/physical sciences.

Alternatively, holders of a Certificate in Nursing from accredited training institutions are also eligible for enrollment. In KMTC, it’s known as upgrading (From cert to diploma). Upgrading from a certificate to a diploma in nursing takes 1.5 years to complete while direct entry takes at least 3 years.

KMTC diploma in nursing programs

The following are diploma-level nursing specialties offered at the Kenya Medical Training College.

  1. Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (Pre-service).
  2. Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing.
  3. Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse.
  4. Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse/Midwifery (KRN/M).
  5. Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (Upgrading from Enrolled Community Health Nurse).
  6. Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (Upgrading from Enrolled Community Health Nursing).
  7. Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (Upgrading from Enrolled Nurse /Midwife).

Fee structure for Nursing at The Kenya Medical Training College

The fee structure is different for regular students (Government sponsored), self-sponsored, and international students. Note that the fee structure does not cover meals and accommodation.

Regular student’s fee structure

Year of Study semesterFees (Ksh)
1Semester 145, 950
Semester 2 39, 000
2Semester 139, 000
Semester 239, 000
3Semester 139, 000
Semester 239, 000
Total240, 950
fee structure for regular students

Self-sponsored students

Year of Study semesterFees (Ksh)
1Semester 164, 700
Semester 2 59, 000
2Semester 159, 000
Semester 259, 000
3Semester 159, 000
Semester 259, 000
Total359, 700
fee structure for self-sponsored students

Fee structure for international students

Year of Study semesterFees (Ksh)
1Semester 1129, 700
Semester 2 124, 000
2Semester 1124, 000
Semester 2124, 000
3Semester 1124, 000
Semester 2124, 000
Total749, 700
fee structure for international students

The Kenya Medical Training College and the Ministry of Health reserve all the rights to make any changes to the fee structure. We will keep this page updated in case of such changes.

Students are encouraged to pay all applicable year fees at the beginning of an academic year. However, if that’s not possible, fees can be paid in instalments i.e. per semester.

You will be required to make personal financial arrangements to cover your expenses during attachments or research.

The fee structure does not cover food and accommodation.

KMTC campuses offering diploma in community health nursing

  1. Kenya medical training college – bomet campus
  2. Kenya medical training college – bondo campus
  3. Kenya medical training college – bungoma campus
  4. Kenya medical training college – busia campus
  5. Kenya medical training college – chemolingot campus
  6. Kenya medical training college – chuka campus
  7. Kenya medical training college – eldoret campus
  8. Kenya medical training college – embu campus
  9. Kenya medical training college – garissa campus
  10. Kenya medical training college – gatundu campus
  11. Kenya medical training college – homa bay campus
  12. Kenya medical training college – isiolo campus
  13. Kenya medical training college – iten campus
  14. Kenya medical training college – kabarnet campus
  15. Kenya medical training college – kakamega campus
  16. Kenya medical training college – kapenguria campus
  17. Kenya medical training college – kapkatet campus
  18. Kenya medical training college – kaptumo campus
  19. Kenya medical training college – kilifi campus
  20. Kenya medical training college – kisii campus
  21. Kenya medical training college – kisumu campus
  22. Kenya medical training college – kitale campus
  23. Kenya medical training college – kitui campus
  24. Kenya medical training college – lake victoria campus
  25. Kenya medical training college – lodwar campus
  26. Kenya medical training college – machakos campus
  27. Kenya medical training college – makindu campus
  28. Kenya medical training college – makueni campus
  29. Kenya medical training college – meru campus
  30. Kenya medical training college – migori campus
  31. Kenya medical training college – mombasa campus
  32. Kenya medical training college – mosoriot campus
  33. Kenya medical training college – msambweni campus
  34. Kenya medical training college – muranga campus
  35. Kenya medical training college – mwingi campus
  36. Kenya medical training college – nairobi campus
  37. Kenya medical training college – nakuru campus
  38. Kenya medical training college – narok campus
  39. Kenya medical training college – nyahururu campus
  40. Kenya medical training college – nyamira campus
  41. Kenya medical training college – nyandarua campus
  42. Kenya medical training college – nyeri campus
  43. Kenya medical training college – port reitz campus
  44. Kenya medical training college – rachuonyo campus
  45. Kenya medical training college – siaya campus
  46. Kenya medical training college – sigowet campus
  47. Kenya medical training college – thika campus
  48. Kenya medical training college – voi campus
  49. Kenya medical training college – webuye campus

Other Nursing courses

The following are other nursing specialities offered in Nursing schools and colleges in Kenya.

  1. Bachelor of Nursing
  2. Diploma in Kenya Registered Perioperative Nursing
  3. Diploma in Kenya registered critical care nurse
  4. Certificate in Kenya enrolled nursing

Final thoughts on KMTC Diploma in Nursing requirements

A diploma in Nursing offered at KMTC is one of the most promising health courses that you can pursue.

To get a slot in the program, one needs to have scored a mean grade of C plain in KCSE with C plain in one Kiswahili/English, C plain in biology, and C minus in either chemistry, physics, or mathematics.

If you didn’t meet the cut for a diploma, you can start with a certificate in nursing and later upgrade.

School fees are manageable considering that the government offers student loans through HELB and HEF. Furthermore, one can receive academic funding through county bursaries.

You might Also Like...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

267 Comments

  1. Mean grade C
    Engli-C
    Kis-C
    Math-D
    Bio-B-
    Chem-C-.
    I wish to join nursing can this qualify for diploma

  2. I scored a C+ in 2011, can i join kmtc diploma in nursing as a regular student?. Can I study while working?

  3. What if you have mean grade C plain,C plus in Eng,B in Kis, C minus in Bio and D in Chem..which course can i pursue in KMTC

  4. Can I be able to join kmtc Nairobi branch as a self.sponsored without applying through kuccps

  5. I would like to learn diploma in clinical medicine and surgery at kmtc which kmtcis the best and what are the qualifications??

  6. Please I forget,I would like to know if l can gualify diploma in trauma medicine with the following grades;KCSE mean of
    C plain,English C,kishwahili B+,mathematics D+,biology D+,chemistryD-,HistoryC-,CRE B+,Business D plain.if l can gualify in any either certificate or diploma what is the payment or fees for the period?Thank you.

  7. Will it be possible to do diploma
    In trauma medicine with a mean grade of c plain and a D plus in biology and mathematics?

  8. Hello,my name is Tabitha and I would like to know if there are more vacancies in the nursing program

  9. Hello am a concerned parent from makueni county. My daughter applied for Community Nursing Diploma in kmtc march intake 2024/2025 but she didn’t succeed instead she got a regret reply to try next time. She had B- in kcse and the cluster subjects were ok. So now what do I do for she is desperate now.? Do you have 2nd opening of portal for march intake 2924/2025??

  10. Hi,,Iam Doreen I did diploma in orthopedic and trauma medicine and I would like to do diploma in nursing again.I scored a mean grade of B- at the year 2015

  11. Hey I’m David odhiambo and I would like to know whether intake is ongoing….. I would like to register for nursing at diploma level.

  12. I have a son who did his KCSE 2023.
    He got the following grades:
    English- C plain
    Kiswahili- C plain
    Mathematics- C plain
    Chemistry- B-(minus)
    Biology- D+(plus)
    Agriculture-B plain
    Christian Religion Education-C plain

    Mean Grade C plain
    Is he qualified to fo nursing

  13. HI,am Christabel I scored a C-,C+English,C+Kiswahili,D plain Math,D plainChemestry,D plain Biology,B- CRE and D plain History
    Do I qualify certificate in nursing
    Thank you

  14. Lucy Waitherero
    Can I do diploma in nursing yet I have c+ENGLISH B+KISWAHILI C-BIOLOGY D+CHEMISTRY D+MATHEMATICS D PHYSICS

  15. I had a mean grade C plain in kCSE and the grades for the subject were as follows C in English,Bminus in kiswahili, Dplain in mathematics and biology Bminus in CRE ,Dplus in chemistry and Bplus in Home science do I qualify to do a certificate in nursing in your institute

  16. Hi what about those students who did not a combination of biology chemistry but had a combination of physics chemistry can they apply for nursing courses

  17. Hello..am Walwe Linet. I scored C plain as my mean grade and C in English, B in Kiswahili ,C in Mathematics, C- in Chemistry D+ in Biology and D in Physics.. do I qualify for nursing

  18. Hi,am Clinton I scored C+English,B-kiswahili,Cplain biology,C-chemistry and D mathematics,,, please tell me if I qualified for diploma in nursing??

  19. As I recommend the institution, I would like to know if my daughter ,with mean grade of C ,B in English c+ in kiswahili but D in all science and mathematics can get a slot

  20. I look forward to joining you in this academic journey soon,,,thank so much for the wonderful institution

  21. I have a minimum grade of c plain c+ in kiswahili c+ biology A- in georaphy as physical science and D in both chemistry and maths do I qualify in diploma nursing in kmtc

  22. I have a minimum grade of c plain and c+ in biology c+ in kiswahili A- in georaphy do I qualify for nursing and D plain maths and chemistry

  23. I would like to know if there’s someone I can get in touch with on WhatsApp to help me get to the school

  24. Hello I have tried to search for Nursing and midwifery course and I can’t see it.I want to join march intake.please advice me.

  25. Am Brenda ,I applied for community health nursing but my application was not successful;what could be the cause?

  26. I want to apply again diploma in nursing and I meet all the entry grades,so I applied for this September 2023 intake and it was not successful.How will you help me I really want to pursue this course. please please Kindly help me. My fear is when I apply again will it be successful

  27. Hi,IAM Michael Onyiso omondi
    With min grade of c plain
    Maths D plain
    Biology C+
    Chemistry D plain
    Physics C-(minus)
    Kiswahili B-(minus)
    English C-(minus)
    Just questioning if I qualify for Diploma in Clinical medicine ornursing

  28. Hi, am Cynthia. I’d like to ask if there’s a self-sponsorship programme in Kmtc for a nursing student. if there is, how can I enroll for it since the application portal has already been closed.

  29. I have a mean grade of c+ B plain in bio B plain in maths c plain in chemistry and D plain in English. Can I go for nursing diploma?

  30. Hi,am mirriam i have
    Math D
    Eng.C
    Kiswa.B
    Chem.D+
    Bio.C
    Phy.B_
    Geo.A_
    Cre.B…do I qualify clinical medicine

  31. i have attained the required requirement to undertake diploma in nursing except biology which i scored c minus …am I eligible to further undertake the course?

  32. i have attained the required requirement to undertake diploma in nursing except biology which i scored c minus …am I eligible to further undertake the course?

  33. Hi I am Nelly i was inquiring to know whether i can pursue nursing if i did general science in secondary school.

  34. can we kindly get a clear indication of the courses offered at the KMTC even in certificate level

  35. Greetings, l’m kindly enquiring to know if l qualify for a diploma course in Kenya registered community health nursing and mid-wifery having scored a mean grade of C+ in KCSE with C+ in English,B- in Biology ,B- in Chemistry ,D- in Mathematics,B in kiswahili,B in Agriculture,B in Cre and C in Geography. Looking forward to your response soon Thank you in advance.

  36. hello; l scored C plus as a mean grade with a C+ in kis,C- in Eng,C- in Chem,C+ in Blo,D+ in math do l qualify to persue diploma in nursing kindly l need your feedback

  37. Cminis in biology and I have meet all expectations I did kcse in 2014 can I stay with diploma

  38. Hi..I’m Samuel.. I got a mean grade of c+… bioc+
    Eng B
    Kisw C+
    Mao D
    Chem C-
    Hist B-
    CRE B
    Bs C
    Which best course in kmtc can I qualify for

  39. I appreciate for your effort and I like to join kmtc and become one of the best graduate…… soon as the Portal is open kindly send for me notification on my email

  40. Hey,i have worked in a hospital for 10years as a hospitality officer and I have a diploma in counseling psychology.I would like to enroll nursing..I’m l legible to do so at 35yrs?

  41. Hi, i scored a C- in my KCSE. Do I qualify for a nursing course.
    Do you offer certificate in nursing

  42. Hi am Godwin Mmera am kindly inquiring if i do qualify for a diploma in nursing.i had mean grade of c+ with a
    B in english
    B- in kiswahili
    D in maths
    C- in chemistry
    C+ in biology
    Is the MNTV portal still available of application

  43. what happened if one passes both languages and sciences Bs and ond only fail in apply. bt intrested to join kmtc.

  44. Why is my portal not working,I tried to choose my course and it is not available,the only options I saw was short Courses

  45. Hi can I do a diploma in clinical medicine and surgery with amean grade of C+ and c+ in maths,c in chemistry, c- in biology,physics B-,,English c

  46. I have a C plain in kcse with D plain in mathematics ,
    C-Biology
    D plain maths
    A-kiswahili
    D+English
    Dplain chemistry
    Am I qualified for the nursing diploma?

  47. Hi am snider albright I have amean grade of c ,with b English, Bminus kiwahili and D+in chemistry and biology D minus and C_in mathematics do I qualify for a diploma course in nursing

  48. Hi, l am Marion can I qualify to do diploma in nursing?
    I scored Eng B,Kisw B+,Chem C+,Bio C,Mat C

  49. Hi am mercy,i applied for nursing for march intake and i haven’t got a notification do i apply again or wait for september intake?

  50. Hi …I did my kcse in 2022, I have high interest in nursing but my maths and chemistry is D. Other subjects I fully qualify, kindly can I be considered?

  51. Am trying to apply for September intake this year for the registered nursing in community health and it’s not giving option of courses to choose.What do I do.

  52. Hello i’m Eliud kibet i gote mean grad of C+,english c minus,kiswahili c plain, math B plain, biology C+ chemestry c plain & physic D+. Can i do diploma in nursing

  53. Hi am isaac wanjala i scored B-(minus) as meangrade ,c+ in bio,B-in chem,B-in math and c plain in english and i want to take clinical medicine and surgery .do i qulify for the course

  54. Hi am isaac wanjala i scored B-(minus) of 56 and eng c plain,kis c-math B-chemB-phyB-and bio c+ can i qulify for diploma or degree in nursing

  55. Hey am dickens inquiring to know whether I can pertake a degree or a diploma in nursing,, I have all the qualifications required

  56. Hi trust you are well am inquiring whether I can enrolled a certificate in nursing with the following credentials.
    mean grade: C-, maths-D English D+ and Biology C+. thank you
    with kind regards
    Setek Sholinke

  57. Good work, would wish my daughter do this course of nursing. She got a grade of B plain in the last kcse of 2022.How can i apply and when?

  58. hey am elisha i got an overal mean grade of C plain and B- in chemistry, biology C- ,C plain in maths ,english C plain ,kiswahili D+ ,physics C- :can i pursue a diploma in nursing and which nursing course

  59. am samuel and iscored a B plain ,so iwant to join in diploma in nursing ,bt i want to enqure about fee and how diploma is marketable…note am well off in all entry requremenr.

  60. Am I allowed to change a course if the Cyber I applied through errored? ie community nursing to registered Nursing and midwifery.

  61. My son had aB minus mean garde applied for community health nursing and had B-in English and kiswahili,B-in biology,chemistry C and physics c- and and was not given admission letter why?

  62. English c,kiswahili C,Chemistry D minus,biology D plain maths D minus .overall C-
    can i qualify to do a certificate?

  63. Hi,am petty I got a mean grade of Cplain
    Biology-C-
    English-B-
    Kiswahili-B-
    Mathematics-Dplain
    Chemistry-Dplain
    Am I qualified to take any diploma course in nursing

  64. Am interested in joining your soon. Thanks for the good opportunities offered in your college

  65. I got C plain grade and D plain in mathematics and C- in both biology and chemistry and C- in English and B- Kiswahili,, am I eligible to pursue diploma in nursing

    1. Hello, I got c plain , got all the qualifications except biology which I got D+. Am I qualified for diploma in nursing?
      Maths c, English c, kiswahili c+, chem c+, physics c-, bio D+.
      Hope to hear from you. Thanks

      1. Hi maureen, unfortunately, its not possible to get a slot with that score in biology. alternatively, you can look for a nursing school that offers a bridging course in biology. best wishes

  66. Do i qualify for diploma or certificate course in nursing.
    Mean grade C plain
    English C plain
    Kiswahili D plain
    Biology B minus
    Chemistry D plain
    Physics D plain
    Mathematics C plus

  67. With a mean grade of C Plain, C plain in English, B minus in Biology, Mathematics C plus and Chemistry D plain. Do i qualify for Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing.

  68. I have been able to see final thoughts for one to study diploma in nursing at kmtc ,,I scored maen grade of c+,kis A-,eng c ,bio c plain,…do I qualify to study nursing at kmtc….

  69. Hi, ambethuel gatigwa is score c plain in kcse all requirement am quarified except biology i have c-, i was asking am qualifying for diploma in nursing ?

  70. I have a c+ mean grade kis/eng c- math D Bio c+ chem A- his B- IRE B Bus B-
    So I was wondering if am qualified to do a degree in nursing or Diploma

  71. Hello am Tony,I scored c with C in biology,kiswahili B, geography B+, chemistry D,creB+,maths D-, English C -.which diploma course can I do

  72. Hallo am Samuel mburu and I want to do clinical medicine and surgery and I have D plain in both chemistry and mathematics can do this course??

  73. Hallo am Samuel mburu and I want to do diploma in clinical medicine and surgery but I have D plain in both chemistry and mathematics is it possible to do this course??

  74. Hi am dankos,i did my kcsc nd i had a mean grade of c+,,,i had applied a degree course in education but i deffered becoz i didn’t like the course,,,can i be allowed to apply for a diploma in nursing at kmtc becoz it is my passion to be a nurse?

  75. Hey am Eunice I did kcse and scored
    D in biology
    C- in maths
    C- in chemistry
    C+ in kiswahili and D + in English do I qualify for diploma in nursing

  76. Hello I did IGCSE O Level and i got
    66% in bio
    76% in chemistry
    84% in Kiswahili
    71% in math
    67% in English
    I’m I qualified for a diploma in Nursing?

      1. Hi,am Clinton I scored C+English,B-kiswahili,Cplain biology,C-chemistry and D mathematics,,, please tell me if I qualified for diploma in nursing??

  77. Hi? I got AG of c+
    Bio c+, chem c+,math c-, kis c,Eng D+,
    I did bio/chem teacher up to year 3 and have been using helb, I later realized have messed because of maths, now, if I do nursing will I be given helb again. And do I qualify to be a regular?

    1. I would advise you to complete your degree first. You are almost finishing up. if you ditch the degree for diploma in nursing, you will sure be enrolled as a regular student. On helb, im not sure if they can award you another loan considering you will not have repaid what you already own.

  78. Would I managed to join KMTC to persue diploma in nursing having score above C+ in all subjects except english and Kiswahili which I scored D+and C- respectively and overall grade ofB-

  79. Hi,I got a C plain
    Eng C+
    Kisw C+
    Maths D-
    Chem C-
    Biology C-
    Do i qualify for a Diploma in Nursing?

  80. Hi I’m eddah nafula I scored c plain in kcse,c plain in English, c plain in bio c plain in kiswahili And d plus in mathematics can I qualify to pursue diploma in nursing?

  81. Hi am Anne I scored a mean grade of C plain in kcse,,both English and kiswahili I scored a B,, Biology C-, mathematics D+ and chemistry D- ,,do I qualify for diploma in nursing

  82. Do I qualify for diploma or certificate
    Eng C+
    Kisw C+
    Bio D and Maths
    Chemistry D-
    Overall grade C plain

  83. Hello am Eric and I score C overall ,C in English ,B in kiswahili, B in biology,C- in chemistry and D in mathematics can I do diploma in nursing?

  84. Is it possible for a student with a credit in public health(kmtc) certificate, KCSE mean grade C- to enroll for any of the nursing courses?

  85. Hi my name is keziah
    Eng B minus
    Kisw C minus
    Bio B minus
    Chem C minus
    Math D minus
    Can i qualify for a diploma in nursing?
    Are there part time classes?

  86. Hello,,I got,,D+in Biology, D plain in Maths and Chemistry,, B- in English and meangrade C+. Do I qualify for any diploma or certificate courses in KMTC

  87. C- mathematics
    C plain in English
    C plain in biology
    D+ plus in chemistry

    Do I will for diploma in nursing?

  88. Hello am HOSEA mean grade C plain
    Math D+
    Chem C-
    Physics C plain
    English C plain
    Kiswahili C-
    Biology B-
    Do I qualify diploma in clinical medicine

    1. Hi i am Benson i got C plain As General grade, C Plain in Eng, C+ in Kisw, C plain in Bio, D plain in Chem, D- in Maths will I be able to be accomodated to pursue a diploma in nursing?

  89. I did diploma in nutrition and dietetics and now I want to start Diploma in nursing. When is the last intake

  90. Hi I am Mr calvins I am inquiring to know whether intake is ongoing or not I would like to apply for diploma in nursing