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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Community Health and Development(Community Health) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Community Health and Development(Community Health), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Diploma in Community Health and Development(Community Health)
Major Subject
Community Health
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
2 years
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About Diploma in Community Health and Development(Community Health)

Colleges Offering Diploma in Community Health and Development(Community Health)

IPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Community Health and Development Is C- in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other certified certificate from other institutions.

Exceptions and Credit transfers shall be considered by the college.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The Diploma in Community Health and Developmentis offered over a minimum period of six (6) trimesters or two academic years. Each academic year consists of (3) three trimesters.

EXAMINING BODY

KNEC AND ABMA

Programmecommences;

Intake for the programme is in every January, May and September.

Mode of Learning

Regular classes
School based every April, august and December
Distance learning
Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Community Health and Development Is C- in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other certified certificate from other institutions.

Exceptions and Credit transfers shall be considered by the college.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The Diploma in Community Health and Developmentis offered over a minimum period of six (6) trimesters or two academic years. Each academic year consists of (3) three trimesters.

EXAMINING BODY

KNEC AND ABMA

Programmecommences;

Intake for the programme is in every January, May and September.

Mode of Learning

Regular classes
School based every April, august and December
Distance learning
Admission requirements

The minimum requirement for admission for Diploma in Community Health and Development Is C- in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other certified certificate from other institutions.

Exceptions and Credit transfers shall be considered by the college.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The Diploma in Community Health and Developmentis offered over a minimum period of six (6) trimesters or two academic years. Each academic year consists of (3) three trimesters.

EXAMINING BODY

KNEC AND ABMA

Programmecommences;

Intake for the programme is in every January, May and September.

Mode of Learning

Regular classes
School based every April, august and December
Distance learning
PROGRAMME DURATION

The Diploma in Community Health and Developmentis offered over a minimum period of six (6) trimesters or two academic years. Each academic year consists of (3) three trimesters.

EXAMINING BODY

KNEC AND ABMA

Programmecommences;

Intake for the programme is in every January, May and September.

Mode of Learning

Regular classes
School based every April, august and December
Distance learning
A full term three-year course offered at the campus.
offers the expected knowledge and skills in all aspects of community health and development in primary health care.
Well trained and qualified lecturers that are always willing to share their expertise.
A perfect choice for an individual passionate about promotion of preventive healthcare practices.

Entry requirements
Minimum mean grade C (Plain) with at least C
(Plain) in Biology/Biological Sciences, Physics/
Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Physics,
English/Kiswahili

Fees:Ksh 45,000/= per
semester

Mode of study
- Full time
- Evening/
Weekend
Tuition Fees: KES 16,500

Minimum Entry requirements:
-An aggregate grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE Or Any qualification recognized by the College Senate.
-Credit pass in Certificate by KNEC Examination or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the College Senate.
Minimum Entry requirement:
-Passed relevant craft course.
OR
-Passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average grade of C- minus
OR
-Equivalent qualifications as determined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
Exam Body: KNEC and ABMA

Duration: 6 trimesters

Minimum Entry requirement: C- in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other certified certificate from other institutions.
Admission requirements
- Candidates must have attained a minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths/physics,chemistry and biology or
- Hold a certificate in community health and development
Course duration
- 2 years
Qualification:
Mean Grade C (Plain)

C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili
C- (Minus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences,
C- (Minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and
C- (Minus) in Physics or Mathematics
Entry requirement for diploma in Community Health and Social work is C- at K.C.S.E level and certificate of the same course is D+.
Duration:12 months
Fees per term :Ksh 10500
Number of terms :4
Minimum Requirements: KCSE D+
Exam Body: JP-UK

Universities Offering Diploma in Community Health and Development(Community Health)

Applicants are expected to be holding ant of the qualifications below:
(i)KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent; or,

(ii) MUA certificate in respective diploma programme or any related area; or,

(iii) A KNEC/KIM certificate in respective diploma programme or related areas or its equivalent; or,

(iv) A KNEC/KIM Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution of learning in a related area.

Semester dates
(i) January-April
(ii) May - August
(iii)September - December

Tuition fees
Ksh.40,000 per semester

Course duration
Two years

Admission requirements
- Students must have scored
a minimum of C in KCSE or
any other relevant qualifications.

Application fee
-Kshs.1,000

Registration fee
-Ksh.2,000

Mode of study
- Full time

Program duration
- Six semesters

Tuition fee
- Kshs.40,000 per semester
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

-KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences. OR

-Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
Entry requirements
(i) Candidates must have scored a C in KCSE,with a C in maths or physics and a C in biology,chemistry,English and kiswahili or

(ii) Hold a certificate in community health and development.

Course duration
Three years

Mode of study
Full time
Students are trained on matters of health,diet, first aid techniques, among others.
To qualify, applicants are required to have scored a minimum of C in KCSE.

Course duration.
Two years.
Entry requirements
A mean grade of C of at KCSE

Tuition fees
Ksh.33,000 per semester

Course duration
Four semesters

Mode of study
Full time

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