Kenyatta University Medical School
The School of Medicine at Kenyatta University is considered one of the best medical schools in Kenya. It began with the training of instructors for the control and management of HIV/AIDS at the certificate, diploma and postgraduate levels.
The Faculty of Medicine was founded in 2004 and offers the following courses: Medicine and Surgery, Nursing and Health Care, and Medical Laboratory Sciences
In 2004, a total of fewer than 100 students started the Bachelor of Medicine and the Bachelor of Surgery, the Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Public Health), and the Master of Public Health. The school has grown rapidly and has introduced the following programs.
Kenyatta University Medical School Undergraduate Programmes
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBChB)
Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science)
Kenyatta University Medical School Entry Requirements
a) Candidates shall have met the minimum University and School of Medicine entry requirements.
b) Candidates shall have obtained a mean grade of at least C+ at K.C.S.E. and passed the subject clusters indicated or 2 principal passes at A level or their equivalents:
i.Alternative A
Biology B
Chemistry B
Mathematics or Physics B
English or Kiswahili B
ii.Alternative B
Biological Sciences B
Physical Sciences B
Mathematics B
English or Kiswahili B
c) Candidates shall have obtained two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass in Physics or Mathematics.
d) Holders of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Medical Training Institution and must be registered as Clinical Officers.
e) The candidate must have attained the minimum University entry requirements of C+ at KCSE division II at O level.
f) Holders of a Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences, Zoology, Botany, Biology, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing and Pharmacy, Clinical Medicine.
Duration and Programme of Study
• The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree programme (MBChB) is a full time programme to take six academic years of three trimesters each.
• All the courses in the programme are core and must be successfully completed by the student before graduation. A course is designated as one or more units of study.
• Each clinical course shall comprise the contact hours indicated against it. These will comprise of lectures, practicals, rotations and clinical instruction, field courses and combined community health attachments where applicable. A unit shall be defined as 35 contact hours.
Kenyatta University Medical School Admission Resources
Admission Forms -:Certificate,Diploma & Degree.
Admission Forms-:International Students
Kenyatta University Medical School Contact Details
School of Medicine
The Dean,
Kenyatta University P O Box 43844 00100 GPO Nairobi
Tel. 020-8710901-19 Voip 3300
Direct Line.+254-20-2453591
E-mail: dean-health@ku.ac.ke
Human Anatomy Department
P.O Box: 43844-00100
Nairobi
Tel: +25420 8710901 Ext: 3322
Email: chairman-anatomy@ku.ac.ke
Pathology Department
P.O Box: 43844-00100
Nairobi
Tel: +25420 8710901 Ext: 3305
Email: chairman-pathology@ku.ac.ke