KMTC Courses, Qualifications & Entry Requirements 2025

Find out the list of courses offered at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and their entry requirements, qualifications as well as cut off points.

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) accept an online mode of application via KMTC Admission Portal. Applicants should follow these step-by-step procedures to apply.

KMTC Entry Requirements and Qualifications

To study at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and pursue a Certificate course, you must have a minimum of C- with specific qualifications in cluster subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE). For Diploma programmes, you must have attained a minimum of C with specific qualifications in cluster subjects.

Upgrading courses require that a candidate has a certificate in a respective field while for Higher Diploma programmes, candidates must have attained a Diploma course as per the following guidelines.

The following table is a summary of the KMTC qualifications and requirements for courses offered:

S/NO	Level of training	Entry Requirement	Duration of training
1	Certificate	A minimum aggregate of C- with a relevant combination of other subjects is a requirement.	2 years except for nursing which takes 2 ½ years
2	Diploma	KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with a relevant combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences.	3 years except for Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years
3	Upgrading	Holders of a certificate in relevant fields and at least two years of working experience.	2 years except for Community Health Nursing which lasts 18 Months
4	Higher Diploma	Holders of basic Diploma in relevant fields and at least a minimum of two years of working experience.	1 year
5	Short Courses	Individuals and groups such as corporate bodies, companies and government ministries interested in any course or courses can make a written request for arrangements to be made.	2 weeks – 3 Months