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Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing(Nursing) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing(Nursing), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing(Nursing)
Major Subject
Nursing
Course Category
Degree
Average Study Duration
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About Bachelor of Science in Nursing(Nursing)

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing(Nursing)

Regina Pacis University College
Nairobi
Direct Entry Students

Course Entry Requirements:
The minimum grade is C+ and C+ in Math/Physics, C+ in English /Kiswahili, C+ in Chemistry, C+ in Biology
Duration: 4 Years

Upgrading Nurses

The applicant must be Kenya registered Community Health Nurse or Kenya registered Nurse/ Midwife from a recognized institution. The diploma holder must also have either of the following;
- KCSE minimum Grade of C Plain
- KCE/ EACE Division II or principal and subsidiary pass, in science subjects
- KCE/EACE Division III plus Certificate in Nursing
Tharaka University College
Tharak Nithi
Entry Requirements

Have attained Division II in KCE or an aggregate C (plain) in KCSE, with C in: Biology/ Biological Sciences; English or Kiswahili; Mathematics or Chemistry/ Physics or Physical Sciences,

a Diploma in Community Health Nursing from a recognized medical training institution, registration by the NCK,

and 2-years working experience.

Duration & Study Mode

8 tri-mesters (3 per year), Work-based

(May intake only)

Tution Fees (only)

58,000/=/semester
Narok University College
Narok
Course requirements

A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in maths,chemistry and biology or
be in possession of diploma in nursing from a recognized institution
with at least a credit pass or any other relevant qualification approved
by the senate.

Duration

Four years

Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing(Nursing)

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
Admission requirements
To qualify for this program,
one is expected to possess any one of
the qualifications below:
(a)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with C+ in
alternative subjects given:
Alternative 1
(i)English or kiswahili
(ii)Physics
(iii)Maths
(iv)Chemistry
(v)Biology

Alternative 2
(i)Maths
(ii)Biological sciences
(iii)English or kiswahili
(iv)Physical sciences

(b) A diploma nursing from a recognized
institution with either a credit or distinction
from a reputable medical college.

(c) Applicants currently employed may also be considered
for admission as long as they produce a statement from
their employer.

(d)Applicants holding relevant diplomas must produce
a statement from their principals to proof that their
scores in science subjects and overall qualifications
meet the minimum degree entry requirements

Course duration
Six years



Egerton University
Nakuru
Admission requirements
- Applicants must have scored
a minimum of C+ in KCSE.They
must also have passed in subjects
in either of the alternatives below:
-Alternative 1
(i)C+ in chemistry
(ii)C+ in biology
(iii)C+ in physics or maths
(iv)C+ in kiswahili or English

Alternative 2
(i)A subsidiary passes in either
physics or maths
(ii)A minimum of two principal passes
in biology and chemistry

Alternative 3
- (i) A minimum of C in KCSE,division III
at KCE or one principal and subsidiary for
A-level examinations.
(ii)Be in possession of a Kenya Registered
Nursing diploma.
(iii)Applicants must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya or other institutions recognized by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Graduation requirements
- Student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated period.

Course duration
- Four years
Amref International University
Nairobi
This is a non-resident 3 year course that enables all cadres of diploma nurses i.e. those with KRN, KRCHN, KRM or KRPN qualifications to upgrade to the level of Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSCN).

Course Entry Requirements:
A diploma in Nursing KRCHN, KRN and KRM) or its equivalent from a recognised institution
A mean grade of C plain in KCSE or its equivalent with a C plain in English or Kiswahili.
KCE/EACE Division II plus a Diploma in nursing and a pass in English or Kiswahili
A minimum of 2 years working experience in a relevant setting after attainment of the Diploma in Nursing
A valid Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) License
The Presbyterian University of East Africa
Kikuyu
Minimum Admission Requirements:-

- KCSE mean grade C+ (plus). Cluster subjects: C+ in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English/Kiswahili,
Mathematics/Physics
OR
- Kenya Certificate of Education(KCE) / East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) examinations Division II with Credits Pass in
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, English or Kiswahili, Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences
OR
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with Principal Pass in Biology and Chemistry and a Subsidiary Pass or
equivalent qualifications.

b.) Duration (Years) – 4 Years
JKUAT Main Campus Juja
Nairobi
Academic requirements
- Applicants are required to have attained a B- in biology or biological sciences,a C- in maths and chemistry or physical science,also the students scored a C- either of the alternatives below:
(a)C- in physics,English/kiswahili
(b)C- in agriculture/geography,English/kiswahili or
- Hold a KACE certificate with two principle pass in sciences,one being biology or
- Hold a relevant diploma from a recognized institution or
- Be in possession of a higher diploma with a credit pass or
- Any other qualifications recognized by the university senate
Course duration
- 4 years
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Kakamega
It is a program that is
concerned with the study
of human health.Students are
introduced human anatomy,disease-causing
organisms,treatment and prevention of
such diseases.

Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with
a C+ in English,maths or physics,biology and
chemistry or a diploma in nursing from a reputable
institution with a credit pass.
Applicants are required to pay sh.1000
non-refundable application fee.

Program duration
- A minimum of four years
Chuka University
Chuka
Admission requirements.
(a) A minimum of C+ at KCSE with C+ in each of the following:
(i) Chemistry or Physical Sciences.

(ii) Maths or Physics.

(iv) Biology or Biological Sciences.

(v) English or Kiswahili. OR

(b) A KACE certificate with two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass in Physics/Maths.

Tuition fees.
70, 000 per semester.

Course duration.
12 tri-mesters.
Uzima University College
Kisumu
Admission requirements
(i) Candidates must have scored a B+ in KCSE with a C+ in biology,chemistry,physics or maths and a C+ in English/kiswahili or

(ii) Two principle principles in biology and chemistry and a one subsidiary pass in either maths or physics or

(iii) Division II or a C+ in KCSE with C+ in maths,chemistry and biology with a diploma in medical sciences.

Duration
Four years

Mode of study
Full time
Mt Kenya University
Thika
Course requirements
Applicants are required to have attained a C+ in KCSE,with a C+ in chemistry,English,biology and a C+ in either maths or physics.In addition,those joining upgrading program must be in possession of a diploma in nursing from a reputable institution,a minimum of a C in KCSE or division III,hold a valid practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya plus two years work experience
Course duration
- Four years
Daystar University
Nairobi
Entry requirements
- A minimum of C+ in
KCSE with C+ in KCSE
with C+ in each of the
subjects given in either of the alternatives below:
Alternative one
(i)Maths/physics
(ii)English or kiswahili
(iii)Biology
(iv)Chemisty

Alternative two
(i)Biological sciences
(ii)Physical sciences
(iii)Maths
(iv)English or kiswahili

Program duration
-Four years
University of Kabianga
Kericho
Entry requirements.
(a) A Diploma in nursing from a recognized institution.

(b) KCSE mean grade of C OR Division two II in Kenya.

(c) Certificate of Education or its equivalent; OR one principal pass in Biology and two subsidiaries.

(d) A minimum two years of relevant working experience after attainment of the diploma.
Registration and current practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
Kenya Methodist University
Meru
Entry requirements
- One must have scored a minimum
of C+ in KCSE with C+ in each of
the subjects given in the alternatives
below:
Alternative 1
(i)Biology
(ii)Mathematics/physics
(iii)Chemistry
(iv)English/kiswahili

Alternative 2
(i)Maths
(ii)English/kiswahili
(iii)Biological sciences
(iv)Physical sciences

Course duration
- Four years
Daystar University, Nairobi Campus
Nairobi
Bachelor of nursing is offered
in school of science,engineering and health.

Course requirements
- One must have scored a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in
physics or maths,English or kiswahili,biology or chemistry or
a C+ in combined subjects of biological sciences, physical sciences,maths
and a C+ in kiswahili or English.

Course duration
- The course takes six years
Great Lakes University of Kisumu
Kisumu
Application fee
-Kshs.1,000

Registration fee
-Kshs.2,000

Admission requirements
- Applicants are required
to have scored a minimum
of C+ in KCSE or a relevant
diploma from a recognized
institution.

Tuition fee
-Kshs.66,700 per semester

Mode of study
- Full time

Period of study
- Twelve semesters
Kabarak University
Nakuru
Entry requirements
- Applicants must have scored a minimum of C+ in KCSE with C+ in each of the subjects below:
(i)English or Kiswahili
(ii)Biology or Biological sciences
(iii)Chemistry or physical science
(iv)Physics or maths

Course duration
-Four years
Egerton University Njoro Campus
Nakuru
This is a course offered at the university.it is a good course that allows one venture into the medicine world, it is offered in the faculty of health sciences
St. Pauls University
Limuru
Admission requirements; C+ and above in biology, maths, chem or physical sciences.

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