KMTC 2018 Intake

KMTC Preservice, Upgrading And Postbasic Training Opportunities 2017/2018 And 2018/2019 Academic Years

The Kenya Medical Training College invites applications from qualified candidates for admission into Medical Courses for the academic years 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 as trainees in her campuses situated in different parts of the country.
The successful pre-service, upgrading and post-basic students will join the college in March and September 2018. All applications will be made ONLINE with an application fee of Ksh. 2022 payable via MPESA pay bill No. 964150 following the procedure outlined in the KMTC website (www.kmtc.ac.ke). Applications opened on Tuesday 14th November 2017 and close on Sunday January 28th 2018.

In case you need any assistance with the online application process please call any of the following numbers 0736993813, 0736212060, 0723000429, 0723004569, 0723004516 or send an enquiry email to [email protected]. You can also get help on the application process from the nearest KMTC campus. “
Course duration: Certificate Courses: 2 Years except for Community Health Nursing which takes 2 1/2 years Course duration:

Diploma Courses: 3 Years except for Community Health Nursing which takes 3 1/2 years
Mean Grade: Diploma Courses C (Plain) and above, Certificate courses a C- (Minus) and above then specific cluster subjects as described for each course below:

To check course qualifications and requirements: Download this PDF

KMTC Application Form Online

To apply visit KMTC admission application portal: KMTC Admisssion Portal

KMTC Online Application Requirements

To check course qualifications and requirements: Download this PDF

KMTC Website and Contacts

In case you need any assistance with the online application process please call any of the following numbers 0736993813, 0736212060, 0723000429, 0723004569, 0723004516. You can also get help on the online application process from the nearest KMTC campus.
KMTC Website: http://www.kmtc.ac.ke/

KMTC Courses, Application Form, and Fee Structure

A comprehensive list of Kenya Medical Training College Courses – KMTC Courses offered, KMTC application form, intake, admission and KMTC fee structure

KMTC Courses – Kenya Medical Training College Courses Background

Situated about three kilometers on the northern side of Nairobi city, Kenya, Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) headquarters and the main campus, Nairobi, stand on a 20-acre piece of land, opposite Kenyatta National Hospital, along Old Mbagathi Road.
With over 22,000 students attending more than 50 medical courses, KMTC makes the biggest single contribution to the health sector in Kenya and is currently producing more than 6000 graduates every year for both the Kenyan public and private health sectors, accounting for more than 80 percent of the hospitals’ workforce.

KMTC boasts of a highly qualified and experienced teaching and administrative staff. It has a strength of over 1,600 members of staff.
The national distribution of the KMTC College is its biggest uniqueness. With 36 constituent colleges spread throughout the country as far as Lodwar and Garissa, Loitoktok and Kisumu, the impact of the College in improving healthcare is felt in all parts of the country.
Today, you are sure to find KMTC in every corner of this country, strategically located next to a provincial or district hospitals where students go for clinical attachment.
KMTC, the only public middle level health training institution under the Ministry of Health, started in 1927 with four students at Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA), Kabete.

Today KMTC has grown tremendously, curving a niche for itself as one of the largest medical training institution in East and Central Africa and even beyond- drawing students from Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Sudan and Nigeria.
This unprecedented growth from humble beginnings to the complex college it is today is attributable to the unwavering support of the government, hard work by the dedicated staff, students’ diligence and sound management.
The wide range of our courses, from certificate to diploma to higher diploma, reflects the institution’s responsiveness to the needs of our nation.
The rising number of admissions show the trust bestowed on us by the public and the aspirations of our valued clients, the students.

KMTC Courses Offered

KMTC Courses and Qualifications

KMTC Courses: Basic Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

Minimum entry requirements: A minimum pass of C (plain) with C (plain) in English or Kiswahili or C (plain) in any three Sciences.
Course Duration: Three (3 )years on full time basis.
Where course is offered: Nairobi, Nyeri, Msambweni, Kisumu, Embu, Nakuru, Machakos Kabarnet, Kakamega and Kitui

KMTC Courses: Post-Basic Diploma in Food Science and Inspection

Course Duration: one (1) academic year on full time basis
Where course is offered: KMTC, Nairobi
Mode Of Study: full time
Entry requirements: Serving PHO’s to enable them specialize and effectively function in environmental health management

KMTC Courses: Post-Basic Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Course duration: one (1) academic year on full time basis
Where course is offered: KMTC, Nairobi
Mode Of Study: full time
Entry requirements: Serving PHO’s to enable them specialize and effectively function in environmental health management

KMTC Courses: Post-Basic Diploma in Solid waste management

Course duration: one (1) academic year on full time basis
Where course is offered: KMTC, Nairobi
Mode Of Study: full time
Entry requirements: Serving PHO’s to enable them specialize and effectively function in environmental health management

KMTC Courses: In-service diploma in EHS (regular)

Target Group: the Public Health Technicians (PHTs) to upgrade them to PHOs.
Where course is offered: Nakuru, Kabarnet , Kisumu, Kakamega, Msambweni, Machakos, Embu, Nyeri and Lodwar MTCs.

KMTC Courses: In-service diploma in EHS

Where course is offered: MTC Nairobi
Requirements: A certificate in Environmental Health Sciences from KMTC
Time: Evening

KMTC Courses: Higher Diploma in Epidemiology (parallel)

Where Course is Offered: Nairobi and Kisumu MTCs
Entry Requirements: Diploma holders in Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Health Records and Information, Community Oral Health and Medical Laboratory Technology from KMTC.

KMTC Courses: Diploma in Pharmacy

Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE minimum aggregate C plain with the following specific requirements: C in English or Kiswahili and Chemistry or Physical Science and Biology, and C in any one of the following: Physics, Mathematics. OR any qualification considered equivalent by the academic board.
Where Course is Offered: Nairobi, Mombasa, Manza, Kisumu, Nakuru and Nyeri MTCs.
Course Duration:
Two years full time in class for lectures and practicals in the laboratory.
7 months attachment in hospitals, industries and community pharmacies.
Two months in class after attachment to complete the remaining course work and prepare for qualifying examinations.

KMTC Courses: Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology

Entry requirements:
Mandatory subjects
C- in English or Kiswahili
C- in Biology, D+ in Math or Physics or Physical Science
Additional Subjects
D+ in any one of the following
Chemistry, math, Physics or physical Science, Agriculture, Home Science
Where Course is Offered: Nairobi MTC
Course Duration: Two years

KMTC Courses: Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing

Admission requirements:
C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: – Physical Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Where Course is Offered: Mathari MTC
Course Duration: Two and a half years

KMTC Courses: Certificate in Nursing

Admission Requirements:
C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: – Physical Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Where Course is Offered: Lodwar, Kabarnet and Garissa
Course Duration: Two and a half years

KMTC Courses: Diploma in Medical Laboratory

Admission requirements:
Mean grade C in KCSE or its equivalent
Mandatory subjects:
C plain in either English or Kiswahili
C plain in either Biology or Biological Science
C plain in either Chemistry or Physical Chemistry
Additional subjects: C plain in either Mathematics or Physics
Course Duration: Three years

KMTC Courses: Medical Imaging

Entry Requirements:  Aggregate C (plain) in: English or Kiswahili, Physics, Biology and C in either Math or Chemistry.
Where course is offered: Nairobi, Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa, Machakos
Course Duration: 3 years

KMTC Courses: Medical Engineering

Admission Requirements: Mean grade C- (Minus)
Mandatory subjects: English/Kiswahili C- (Minus) Mathematics C- (Minus) Physics/Physical Science C- (Minus)
Other Subjects: Physics Physical Science Mathematics Chemistry,Biology, Metalwork, Electricity or Technical Drawing D+ (Plus)
Where Course is Offered: Loitoktok
Course Duration: Two years

KMTC Courses: Dental Technology

Minimum entry requirements: Mean grade of C Plain
C in English or Kiswahili, and Physical Science or Physics or Chemistry
C- in any one of the following: Biology, Metal work, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, General Science
Where Course is Offered: Nairobi MTC
Course Duration: 3 years

KMTC Courses: Occupational Therapy

Minimum Entry Requirement: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Minimum aggregate of C (plain) and above with the following specific requirements:
C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences,
C- in any two (2) of the following; physics, physical Sciences, Chemistry,Mathematics, Agriculture, Home Science
Duration of the Course: Three (3) calendar years

KMTC Courses: Medical Education

Admission Requirements:  Health professionals in all cadres with qualifications at basic diploma level and above. Competence in Computer application and teaching methodology is a must. Three years working experience is a must.
Where Course is Offered: Nairobi MTC
Course Duration: One year

KMTC Courses: Optometry

Minum Entry Requirements: Mean grade C (Plain)
Mandatory subjects: English/Kiswahili, Mathematics,  Physics or Physical Sciences C (plain)
Additional subjects
C- (Minus) in Chemistry and Biology
Or a certificate or diploma in related field from a recognized institution.
Where Course is Offered: Nairobi MTC
Course Duration: Three years

KMTC Courses: Diploma in Community Oral Health.

Minimum Entry Requirements:
An average C (plain) or above. Grade C (plain) or credit in English and Biology or Biological Sciences.
C- (Minus) or credit in any two of the following: Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science, Mathematics or General Sciences.

KMTC Courses: Nutrition

Where Course is Offered: Nairobi, Karen, Lodwar, Homa Bay, Thika, Kabarnet, Nyandarua and Nakuru.
Minimum Entry Requirements for Diploma:
K.C.S.E Aggregate Grade C (plain)
C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili, Chemistry, and Biology or Biological Sciences
C – (Minus) in any two: Physical Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, and Agriculture
Entry requirements for Certificate:
K.C.S.E Aggregate Grade C (plain)
C – (Minus) in English or Kiswahili, Chemistry, and Biology or Biological Sciences
D + (Minus) in any two: Physical Sciences, Physics, , Mathematics, Home Science, and Agriculture
Intake period: September and March intake
Course Duration:
The full diploma course runs for three (3) years, broken into two semesters per academic year.
Full Certificate course runs for two (2) years, broken into two semesters per academic year.

KMTC Courses: Health Records and Information

Minimum Entry Requirements: The minimum KCSE grade is C- for certificate and C plain for Diploma program with the corresponding cluster subjects
Course Duration:
Full time for certificate (2 years)
Full time for diploma (3 years)
Where the Courses are Offered: Murang’a, Nairobi, Kitui, Msambweni, Bondo (Masita),Siaya, and Webuye

Kenya Medical Training College New Courses Introduced

KMTC has started a number of new courses to proactively help the Government fight against new and emerging health challenges. The new courses are palliative care nursing, nephrology nursing, orthopedic trauma medicine, enhanced enrolled community nursing and nurse anesthesia.
Others are health systems management (HSM) and health education and promotion.
These new courses include:

1. Palliative care nursing
2. Nephrology
3. Enrolled Community Nursing
4. Nurse anesthesia
5. Health Systems Management
6. Orthopedic trauma medicine
7. Higher diploma course in clinical medicine (mental health and psychiatry)
8. Diploma in Health Education and Promotion

KMTC Intake – Kenya Medical Training College Intake and Admissions

Selection and placement of government sponsored (regular) programs to Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is done by KMTC.
Once the application process has been closed, the successful applicants will receive communication in due time.
Admission into the self sponsored category, whose intake will be March every year, will commence after completion of government-sponsored intake in September. An advertisement will be placed in the local dailies in October. Admission to the self-sponsored vacancies will be open to all qualified students, regardless of the year they sat for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Candidates are advised to attach legible Photostat copies of academic certificates; school leaving certificate and national identity card/birth certificate.

KMTC Application Form – KMTC Online Application

KMTC application form 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
Kenya Medical Training College Application Form should be addressed to:
The Director,
Kenya Medical Training College
P.O Box 30195, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

KMTC Fee Structure – Kenya Medical Training College Fee Structure

There are three fee categories namely:

1. Regular
2. Parallel/In-service
3. Foreign (as detailed in the Current fees structure)

The fee structure can be obtained from the website www.kmtc.ac.ke

Kenya Medical Training College – KMTC Colleges in Kenya

The following are the established Government Medical Training Colleges in Kenya
BARINGO COUNTY

KMTC Kabarnet Medical Training Centre

P.O. Box 401, Kabarnet
Tel: O53-2395

EMBU COUNTY

KMTC Embu Medical Training College

Next to Embu Provincial General Hospital
P.O. Box 402, Embu, 60400
Tel: 068-20206
GARISSA COUNTY

KMTC Garissa Medical Training Centre

Garissa Town
P.O. Box 167, Garissa, 70100
Tel: O46-2226
HOMA BAY COUNTY

KMTC Homa Bay Medical Training Centre

Next to Homa Bay High School
P.O. Box 512, Homa Bay, 40300
Tel: 059-22109
KAKAMEGA COUNTY

KMTC Kakamega Medical Training Centre

P.O. Box 535, Kakamega
Tel: 056-20333
KIAMBU COUNTY

KMTC Thika Medical Training Centre

Thika Town
P.O. Box 729, Thika, 01000
Tel: 067-21621, 30256
KILIFI COUNTY

KMTC Kilifi Medical Training Centre

P.O. BOX 95, Kilifi 80108
Tel: 041-7522476
KlSll COUNTY

KMTC Kisii Medical Training Centre

Behind Kisii Level 5 Hospital
P.O. Box 1165, Kisii 40200
Tel: O58-30664
MACHAKOS COUNTY

KMTC Machakos Medical Training Centre

Off Nairobi-Machakos Road
P.O. Box 837, Machakos, 90100
Tel: O44-21816
MERU COUNTY

KMTC Meru Medical Training Centre

P.O. Box 1484, Meru, 60200
Tel: 064-20537
MOMBASA COUNTY

KMTC Mombasa Medical Training Centre

Sheikh Abdula Taib Road
P.O. Box 87946, Mombasa, 80100
Tel: 041-2312201, 2220513
MURANGA COUNTY

KMTC Murang’a Medical Training Centre

P.O. Box 69, Murang’a, 10200
Tel: 060-22780
NAIROBI COUNTY

KMTC Kenya Medical Training Centre

Ngong Road
P.O. Box 30195, Nairobi 00100
Tel: 020-2725711-14
Fax: 020-2722907
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kmtc.ac.ke

Pumwani Maternity Hospital

Gen. Waruinge Street
P.O. Box 42859 Nairobi 00100
Tel: 020-6763296/7 Ext 259
NAKURU COUNTY

Kenya Medical Training College – KMTC Nakuru

Nakuru Ravine Road, Next to Nakuru Provincial General
Hospital
Tel: O51-2211843
E-mail: [email protected]
NYERI COUNTY

KMTC Nyeri Medical Training Centre

P.O. Box 466, Nyeri
Tel: 061-2487, 2480
UASIN GISHU COUNTY 

KMTC Eldoret Medical Training College

P.O. Box 520, Eldoret, 30100
Tel: 053-2031955

KMTC Intake and Calendar of Activities