Nursing Courses in Kenya and Qualifications

Nursing Courses in Kenya and Qualifications: Are you aspiring to be a nurse and you are wondering which are the different types of nursing courses in Kenya?  Below we have looked at nursing courses in Kenya and qualifications.

Nursing Courses in Kenya and Qualifications

1. Certificate in Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing

A certificate in Community Health Nursing is the lowest level you can start your career as a nurse. If your KCSE mean grade was a C minus, you can take this course considering you have met other requirements as shown below. It is a two and half years program and can be completed in most of the nursing colleges across the country.

Read: Medical Courses with C-

Requirements to study Certificate in Nursing in Kenya

Minimum Mean Grade C-

Note: A Subject May Only Be Considered Once In This Section

Minimum Subject Requirements
Subject 1 Eng / Kis C-
Subject 2 Bio / Bsc C-
Subject 3 Mat A / Phy / Che / Psc D+

Read: C Plain Courses in KMTC

2. Diploma Nursing Program

Diploma in Nursing is another course that can help you enter the Nursing profession. Since a diploma is higher than a certificate the required mean grade is C plain. This is an option for those who have higher aggregate grades in their KCSE. Currently, there are over 145 approved nursing colleges in Kenya.

Requirements to study Diploma Nursing 

KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with relevant subject grouping such as English,

Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences.

Duration: 3 years excluding Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years.

Read: How to Apply for KCCPS Placement

Types of Nursing Diplomas in Kenya

1. Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing & Midwifery
2. Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
3. Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing

3. Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Types of Nursing Degrees in Kenya

1. Bachelor of Science (Nursing, With It)
2. Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
3. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science
4. Bachelor Of Science (Nursing And Public Health)

Read: Which KMTC offers Certificate in Nursing?

Requirements to study Bachelor Degree in Nursing 

Minimum Entry Requirements

Cluster Subject 1         Bio

Cluster Subject 2         Che

Cluster Subject 3         Mat A / Phy

Cluster Subject 4         Eng / Kis / Bio / Phy / Che / Bio / Gsc / Hag / Geo / Cre / Ire / Hre / Hsc / Ard / Agr / Ww / Mw / Bc / Pm / Ect / Drd / Avt / Cmp / Fre / Ger / Arb / Ksl / Muc / Bst

Note: A Subject May Only Be Considered Once in This Section

Read: Upgrading Courses in KMTC

Minimum Subject Requirements

Subject 1         Bio      C+

Subject 2         Che      C+

Subject 3         Mat A / Phy    C+

Subject 4         Eng / Kis         C+

Read: Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in Kenya Requirements