The KMTC qualification for nursing students is generally
same as the qualification required the join any other medical program in the
college.
A stronger grade point average is required to be assured of
admission since the number of students who apply everyday far exceeds the
available vacancies at KMTC.
Below are the general KMTC qualification for nursing
students
Certificate courses
Certificate courses take two years with the exception of nursing which takes
two and a half years. A minimum aggregate of C- with relevant combination of
other subjects is a requirement.
Diploma Courses:
KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with relevant combination of other
subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics,
Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences.
Duration
3 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years.
Post Basic Diploma courses
Holders of basic diploma in relevant fields and at least a minimum of two years
working experience.
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.
Training Categories: We have fulltime and part time
trainees enrolled in various courses each year as in-service and Pre-service
Application Procedure for certificate and self-sponsored
Applications:
Duly completed application forms are filled by prospective candidates for
admission into Courses for each academic year for Regular or Parallel Category.
The Regular category have subsidized fee with optional accommodation but no
choice for Campus while the parallel category have non subsidized fee, no
accommodation option but have option for Campuses in more than Forty one (41)
campuses situated in different parts of the country depending on the courses.
Procedure:
- Prospective
candidates are expected to submit a duly completed application form which
can be obtained from the KMTC website, KMTC face book and KMTC campuses
across the country.
- Candidates
are advised to attach legible Photostat copies of academic certificates;
school leaving certificate and national identity card/birth certificate.
- Applications
must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of KShs.2, 000 OR US$50 for
non-Kenyans in the form of Banker’s Cheque or National bank deposit slip.
Application fee does not guarantee admission.
- Candidates
should provide reliable and permanent mailing address with postal codes
for any future contact. Those near Nairobi may hand-deliver the completed
application forms to KMTC Headquarters’ offices.
Applications should be sent to the following address:
The Director
KMTC
P.O. Box 30195 – 00100
Nairobi
In order to be assured of joining the institution, you must score at least a B plain. This is a grade that will give you a direct admission to a course of your choice. Otherwise, a C- might be tricky.
How to Apply for KMTC Courses
We welcome your application
Thank you for your interest in the Kenya Medical Training College. We are happy that you are looking closely at the exciting opportunities available here in KMTC. KMTC seeks to enrol and graduate applicants who will develop and grow educationally and personally and will contribute to the College community, and the broader society.
To that end, the role of the Admissions and Records Office is to recruit, admit, and encourage enrolment of applicants who are spiritually mature, academically excellent, accomplished in extra-curricular endeavours, and broadly diverse through individualized review and professional judgment.
Applications:
All applications are ONLINE from the application portal on this website www.kmtc.ac.ke.
The prospective candidates apply for admission into courses for each academic year for Regular or Parallel Category.
The Regular category have subsidized fee with optional accommodation but no choice for campus while the parallel category have non subsidized fee, no accommodation option but have option for campuses choice in more than sixty five (65) campuses situated in different parts of the country depending on the courses.
Application Procedure:
- Prospective candidates are expected to visit the applicants’ portal, read the advertisement to know the various courses and their specific entry requirements.
- Candidates interested in making an application are advised to READ the application guidelines (preservice/Inservice) available on the application portal
- Candidates are advised to follow the steps carefully given in the application guideline to the end to be sure of application success.
- Take note that the application period has timelines as stipulated on the advertisement please observe them
THE KMTC ONLINE COURSE APPLICATION PORTAL
To log into the KMTC Portal, enter your Email address and password. Next, click on ‘Login’.