Mount Kenya University Medical School

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Mount Kenya University Medical School

Mount Kenya University Medical School is one of the best medical schools in Kenya. The Bachelor of Medicine and the Bachelor of Surgery of the school have been provisionally accredited by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

The school will educate doctors and provide appropriate theoretical, scientific and practical knowledge, skills and attitudes that meet the health needs of Kenyan society.

The program includes preclinical, which include; Human anatomy, medical physiology, medical biochemistry, medical microbiology and parasitology, behavioral sciences and ethics, public health, pathology, and clinical areas; Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Reproductive Medicine, Mental Health, Child Health and Pediatrics, Orthopedic Surgery.

Mount Kenya University Medical School Courses Offered

We focus on training well rounded skilled, knowledgeable, both locals & internationally market oriented health professions in the following disciplines:

  1. Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBChB
  2. Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology
  3. Bachelor of Science in Oral Health
  4. Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
  5. Ph.D in Medical Laboratory Sciences
    Options for Masters and Ph.D – Immunology, Haematology & Blood transfusion, Microbiology, Urology, Molecular Biology, Histology & Cytology, Parasitology & Entomology, Clinical Chemistry
  6. Diploma in Medical laboratory Science
  7. Diploma in Community Oral Health
  8. Diploma in Dental Technology

Mount Kenya University Medical School Entry Requirements


Candidates wishing to study for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree shall have met the minimum University entry requirements.

In addition, the applicants shall meet the school entry requirements based on the following subject cluster:

  • Biology     
  • Chemistry    
  • Physics/Mathematics
  • English
  1. K.C.S.E. holders:  A minimum of mean grade B (plain) with a minimum score of B in each of the cluster subjects shown above.
  2. Advanced Level Holders – A minimum of 2 principal passes; in Biology, Chemistry, and a subsidiary pass in either Mathematics or Physics.
  3. Diploma Holders in Medical Sciences – A minimum “O” level Division II pass or K.C.S.E Mean Grade C (plain) and credit pass C (plain) in the cluster subjects or a minimum of one principal pass and two subsidiaries in the cluster subjects in K.A.C.E (A Levels) in addition to a credit pass in the subsequent professional qualifications from a recognized medical training institution.
  4. Holders of any degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized by the Mount Kenya University senate.
  5. Holders of other qualification equivalent to (i – iv) mentioned above and acceptable to university.

Contact

P. O. Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya
Tel:+254 672 820 000 / 0709 153 000
Complaints:0709 153 200
MKU is ISO 9001:2015 Certified.