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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing(Nursing) in Kenya

  • Course Name: Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing(Nursing)
  • Major Subject: Nursing
  • Course Category: Diploma
  • Average Study Duration:

This is program is meant for students wish to pursue their interest in health-related careers.
They may work as community nurses in either private or private sector.
Applicants are required to have obtained a minimum of C+ in maths or physics,biology and chemistry.
Those holding a certificate in a related field may be admitted after approval by the college administration.
A diploma in nursing takes a minimum of three years.
In order to gather experience and confidence,graduates are expected to go for a one year internship in a busy hospital health centre.

Colleges Offering Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing(Nursing)

  • Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru  
    Course entry requirements
    -KCSE C, C in ,Eng/Kiswahili,Biology, and C- in Chemistry/Math/Physics

    Course duration: 9 terms

    Exam body: KNEC/NCK
  •  St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, Mukumu, Kakamega  
    1. Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (Basic)
    Course Duration: 3 1/2 years
    Intake: April and October

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
    8.4.4 system. Minimum grade C (plain) and above
    Mandatory subjects
    Biology C (plain)

    English/Swahili C (plain)
    additional science {mathematics, physics,chemistry} C- (minus) in any of the subjects.

    2. Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (In-Service Upgrading Course)
    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
    - KCE Division III, with biology or
    - KCSE D+ with Biology
    - Must be a KECHN with a minimum 3 years working experience

    Course Duration: 2 years.
    Mode of Learning: Distance Learning
  • Gertrude’s Institute of Child Health and Research Gertrude’s Institute of Child Health and Research, Nairobi  
    Course Admission Requirements:

    - Minimum entry age – 17 years
    - Aggregate KCSE (mean grade) C plain or KCE division II
    -The mandatory subjects should include a minimum of:
    C plain English or Kiswahili
    C plain in Biology or Biological sciences
    C-(minus) in Mathematics or physics/chemistry/physical sciences

    Course Duration: 3 1/2 years

    Course Outline:

    Community health nursing
    Psychiatry
    Casualty/ emergency
    Theatre nursing
    Midwifery
    Medical surgical nursing
    Paediatrics
    Other selected experiences

    Intake: March and September every year
  • Waka CMEC Training Institute Waka CMEC Training Institute, Nyeri  
    Entry Requirements:

    1. KCSE with mean grade C (plain) in mandatory subjects; English/ Kiswahili, Biology or Biological sciences and Chemistry. Additional subjects: C-(minus) in Physics or mathematics.
    2. KCSE with mean grade C (plain) in mandatory subjects; English/ Kiswahili, Biology or Biological sciences and Physical sciences. Additional subjects: C-(minus) in Mathematics.
    3. KCE Div.1 or II with at least six (6) credit passes in English, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics.
  • Pumwani Maternity School of Midwifery Pumwani Maternity School of Midwifery, Nairobi  
    Course Name: Basic Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing and Mid-wifery

    Duration: 3 years

    Minimum Entry requirement:
    ▪ Form four level of education with a mean Grade of C Plain in KCSE or its equivalent.
    ▪ C Plain or its equivalent in Biology and English or Kiswahili.
    ▪ C- in any of the following subjects:- Mathematics,Physics or Chemistry Or
    ▪ Holders of certificate in Nursing or Midwifery and with the above KCSE mean grade or its equivalent
  • Nzoia College of Nursing Nzoia College of Nursing, Kitale  
    Admission Criteria:
    Age-18 years

    Minimum academic requirements:
    KCSE aggregate of C Plain with:
    Mandatory subjects- English/Kiswahili C Plain and Biology/Biological Sciences C Plain.
    Additional subjects: C- (minus) in any of the following: Physical science, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics.
  • Karen Hospital Medical Training College Karen Hospital Medical Training College, Karen  
    To qualify for this program, applicants are required to have scored the following grades:

    (i) A mean grade of C at KCSE

    (ii) C in English or Kiswahili

    (iii) C in Biology

    (iv) C in either Mathematics, chemistry or physics.


    Program duration: 3 years
  • Matibabu Foundation College of Health Sciences Matibabu Foundation College of Health Sciences, Ukwala  
    Admission Requirements: KCSE or equivalent with mean grade C (Plain) and above
    English / Kiswahili C (Plain)
    Biology C (Plain)
    Chemistry or Physics or Mathematics C -(Minus)


    Examination body: KNEC
  • Fafa Medical Training College Fafa Medical Training College, Mumias  
    Qualification:
    KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) OR Division II

    Subject Clusters
    -English/Kiswahili Language………………………….C Plain
    -Biology or Biological Sciences………………………C Plain
    -Any one of the following subjects; Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Physical Sciences……C (Minus)
  • Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kisumu Campus Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kisumu Campus, Kisumu  
    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
    • Minimum entry age: seventeen (17) completed years.
    Minimum academic requirements:
    KCSE C (Plain)

    Cluster Subjects

    English /Kiswahili – C
    Biology / Biological Sciences – C
    Mathematics / Chemistry / Physics – C-
  • Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Nairobi Campus Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Nairobi Campus, Nairobi  
    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
    • Minimum entry age: seventeen (17) completed years.
    Minimum academic requirements:
    KCSE C (Plain)

    Cluster Subjects

    English /Kiswahili – C
    Biology / Biological Sciences – C
    Mathematics / Chemistry / Physics – C-
  • Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kitui Campus Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kitui Campus, Kitui  
    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
    • Minimum entry age: seventeen (17) completed years.
    Minimum academic requirements:
    KCSE C (Plain)

    Cluster Subjects

    English /Kiswahili – C
    Biology / Biological Sciences – C
    Mathematics / Chemistry / Physics – C-
  • PCEA Nakuru West Medical College PCEA Nakuru West Medical College, Nakuru  
    Duration: 3 years

    Minimum Entry requirement:
    -KCSE Mean Grade – C (plain)
    -Biology – C (Plain)
    -English or Kiswahili – C (Plain) either
    -Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics – C-(Minus)
  • Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences, Thika  
    Minimum Entry requirement:
    -KCSE C (Plain)
    -Cluster Subjects
    1.English /Kiswahili – C
    2.Biology / Biological Sciences – C
    3.Mathematics / Chemistry / Physics – C
  • P.C.E.A. Tumutumu Hospital P.C.E.A. Tumutumu Hospital, Karatina  
    Duration: 3 years

    Minimum Entry requirement:
    1. C Plain or Above
    2. Subjects:
    -C (Plain) in Biology, Eng/Kisw
    -C-(Minus) in Chemistry, Physics or Maths
  • Nazareth Medical College Nazareth Medical College, Nairobi  
    Duration: 3 years

    Minimum Entry requirement: Mean grade C Plain, English/Kiswahili C Plain, Biology C Plain, Chemistry/Mathematics or Physics C Minus
  • Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Mombasa Campus Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Mombasa Campus, Mombasa  
    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
    • Minimum entry age: seventeen (17) completed years.
    Minimum academic requirements:
    KCSE C (Plain)
  • Nyahururu Medical Training College Nyahururu Medical Training College, Nyahururu  
    Course Entry Requirements:
    Mean grade of C plain with Biology- C plain, Eng/Kis - C plain, Maths/Chem/Phy - C minus
  • Joan School of Nursing Joan School of Nursing, Chulaimbo  
    Entry Requirements: KCSE C PLAIN
    EXAM BODY: NCK
    DURATION :3 YEARS
  • St. Josephs Medical Training College St. Josephs Medical Training College, Sondu  
    Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE Mean grade C, Kis/Eng C, Bio C, Mat/Phy/Chem C-
  • Equip Africa College of Medical and Health Sciences Equip Africa College of Medical and Health Sciences, Kitale  
    KCSE MG of C plain and C plain in Eng/Kisw,Bio Chem and Maths/physics
  •  St. Clares Hospital, Sotik  
  • A.I.C. Kijabe School of Nursing A.I.C. Kijabe School of Nursing, Kijabe  
  • Maua Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Maua Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Maua  

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Universities Offering Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing(Nursing)

  • Egerton University Egerton University, Nakuru  
    Course Requirements:

    i) Have a Division IV or D in K.C.S.E or its equivalent.
    ii) Be an Enrolled Community Health Nurse.
    iii) Be currently enrolled with the Nursing Council.
  • The Aga Khan University The Aga Khan University, Nairobi  

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