It is such nice moment Students who want to pursue a medical degree but scored a D (plus), D (plain), or D (minus) in the KCSE exams now have another option.
As at now many medical schools, including KMTC, recognize these grades.
Here is a list of medicine-related courses that can be pursued with a KCSE Mean grade (D plain
These grades in the following subjects are needed before one can join this course:
English – ( D plain )
Biology – ( D plain)
A student also needs to attain a minimum of D (plain) in any one of the following subjects :
Chemistry.
Mathematics.
Home Science.
Physics.
Agriculture.
General Sciences.
(b) .Certificate study in Operation theatre technology.
In order to enroll in this course has to attain in KCSE a mean grade of D (plain) and above.
course is offered in:
Mathari school of nursing (Nyeri county) .
Nyahururu Kenya medical training college.
(c) Certificate course in gerontology and palliative care
For enrollment in this course has to attain in KCSE a mean grade of D (plain) and above.
This course is offered :
Mathari hospital school of nursing.
(d) Certificate course in Counselling Psychology.
The Minimum KCSE requirements mean grade D(plain).
TVET CDACC – is the examining body
(e) Certificate course in Foundations in Community Health.
Here Minimum KCSE entry requirements D(plain).
A course for applicants who would like to be involved in part of ;
offering basic community health services.
Offering in Community Health Assistants ( part of UHC) .
The estimated duration for this course is 6 months with a fee of KSH.32,500.
Top Medical courses with D-( minus)
Certificate course in Health Support Service.
Top KCSE minimum requirements D (minus).
After one has enrolled in this course gonna be examined by NITA (National Industrial Training Authority)
It is offered in Outspan medical college (Nyeri)
Top Medical courses with KCSE D+ (plus)
.(a ACertificate in CHPD(Health Promotion for the Deaf)
Entry requirements KCSE mean grade D+ (plus)
The grades in the following subjects are needed before one can join this course
English/Kenya Sign Language – mean grade D+
Biology – D plain
One also has to attain a minimum grade of D (plain) in any one of the following subjects.
Mathematics
Chemistry,
Biology,
Agriculture,
General Sciences
The above course is offered in KMTC precisely for Deaf students.
(b) Certificate course in Perioperative Theatre Technology(Level 5)
The KCSE minimum requirement D+ (plus) and above.
NITA is the examining body.
.(c) Nutrition & Dietetics Management course
To enroll in this course has to attain in KCSE a mean grade of D+ (plus) and above.
This course is offered in Mathari Hospital in Nyeri County.