Egerton University Medical Faculty
The Egerton University Faculty of Health Sciences is located on both the main Njoro campus and the Nakuru campus. The faculty was founded in 1999. The faculty offers courses in Medicine and Surgery, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Science and Technology.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Requirements: Mean grade B (Plus)
Cluster
· Language (English and Kiswahili) B+
· Mathematics/Physics B+
· Biology B+
· Chemistry B+
Diploma in Clinical Medicine grandaunts with at least Credit Pass may also apply or other science related courses.
Mode of study: Full time
Duration: 6 years
Tuition Fees: 380,000 p.a.
Study centre: Year 1 & 2 will be in Njoro campus while year 3, 4, 5 & 6 will
be in the Faculty of Health Sciences – Nakuru Town opposite Rift Valley PGH
2. Bachelor of Science In Nursing (In-Service)
Egerton University Medical Faculty Minimum Requirements
· Duly Registered with Nursing Council of Kenya
· A diploma in Nursing
a) Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) or
b) Kenya Registered Nursing with Kenya Registered Midwifery and Kenya Public Nursing (KRN/KRM/KPHN)
· At least Three Years Experience Post Registration
· Must have had a minimum of a C (Plain) in KCSE/Division II in KCE
Mode of study: Full time
Duration: 9 terms Equivalent to 2 ½ years
Tuition Fees: 180,000 p.a.
Study centre: Faculty of Health Sciences – Nakuru Town opposite Rift Valley PGH.
3. Bachelor of Science In Nursing (Pre-Service)
MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS
K.C.S.E. (C+). With C+ In languages, Biology, Physics,/ Mathematics & Chemistry
4. Bachelor of Science in Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics
Requirements: Mean grade C+ (Plus)
Cluster
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics C+
· Candidates with atleast a Credit Diploma from a recognized institution may also apply.
Mode of study: Full time
Duration: Four academic years and two to three for in-service students based on credit-factor transfer.
Egerton University Medical Faculty Tuition Fees: 110,000 p.a.
Study centre: Njoro Campus
. Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences
Requirements: Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics or related programme from Egerton University or any other institution recognized by Egerton University.
Mode of study: Full time, evening classes
Duration: 1 ½ Academic years
Tuition Fees: 137,700 p.a.
Study centre: Nakuru Town Campus
1. Bachelor of Science In Clinical Medicine & Surgery (In-Service)
Requirements: Diploma in Clinicam Medicine and Sugery Or
Mean grade C (Plain)
Cluster
- Language English/Kiswahili C
- Mathematics or Physics C
- Biology or Biological Science C
- Chemistry or Physical Science C
Mode of study: Full time
Duration: 3 years
Tuition fees: Regular program
Study centre: First year will be in Njoro campus while year 2 & 3 in Faculty of Health Sciences – Nakuru Town opposite Rift Valley PGH
2. Bachelor of Science In Clinical Medicine & Surgery (Pre-Service)
Requirements: K.C.S.E. (B-), With B- in
Cluster
- Language English/Kiswahili C
- Mathematics or Physics C
- Biology or Biological Science C
- Chemistry or Physical Science C
Mode of study: Full time
Duration: 3 years
FEES:
I. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (In- Service)
II. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre- Service)
Tuition Fee (Per year ) – Ksh. 200,000
III. Bachelor of Science in Food Nutrition & Dietetics
IV. Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
V. Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine (In- Service)
VI. Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine (Pre- Service)
Tuition Fee (Per year ) – Ksh. 110,000
VII. Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Surgery
Tuition Fee (Per year ) – Ksh. 400,000
Egerton University Medical Faculty Admission Requirements
All candidates must satisfy the following requirements:
i) Minimum university admission requirements.
ii) In addition, they must obtain at least A- (minus) from one of the following clusters drawn from the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Category A Category B
Biology Biological Sciences
Chemistry Physical Sciences
Physics/Mathematics Mathematics
English/Kiswahili English/Kiswahili
iii) Those holding qualifications equivalent to the above from institutions recognized by EgertonUniversity may also be admitted.
iv) Applicants with relevant diplomas or University degrees in relevant fields who fulfill all theUniversity entrance requirements may be considered for admission provided the Faculty ofHealthSciences Board recommends and the Senate approves.
v) Such applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination, administered either orally or in written form or in both formats by the Faculty Board to assess their suitability for enrolment into the programme.