KMTC Academic Programmes and Courses
The Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, has 7 Faculties with 18 Departments offering 93 Medical Courses. The College also offers short courses. For the academic programmes, related courses, duration, campus(es) where the course is offered and entry requirements.
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Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Faculty of Diagnostic Sciences
Faculty of Information Technology and Medical Education
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Public Health
Faculty of Rehabilitative Sciences
Common Courses
Short Courses
The following table is a summary of the requirements for courses offered:
| S/NO | Level of training | Entry Requirement | Duration of training |
| 1 | Certificate | A minimum aggregate of C- with a relevant combination of other subjects is a requirement. | 2 years except nursing which takes 2 ½ years |
| 2 | Diploma | KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with a relevant combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences. | 3 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years |
| 3 | Upgrading | Holders of a certificate in relevant fields and at least two years of working experience. | 2 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 18 Months |
| 4 | Higher Diploma | Holders of basic Diploma in relevant fields and at least a minimum of two years working experience. | 1 year |
| 5 | Short Courses | Individuals and groups such as corporate bodies, companies and government ministries interested in any course or courses can make a written request for arrangements to be made. | 2 weeks – 3 Months |