There are many colleges and universities offering a Diploma in Nursing in Kenya. This is one of the most marketable courses in the country and the scramble for the available slots is high. We are going to list institutions offering the course and admission requirements to help you select the best one.
You will spend at least Ksh200, 000 to complete the entire program. Diploma in Nursing is one of the best courses and it mostly attracts female students.
Here are admission requirements by various institutions in the country:
KMTC Diploma in Nursing Admission requirements:
Entry Requirements
To join KMTC to pursue a Certificate course, you must have a minimum of C- with specific qualifications in cluster subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE). For Diploma programmes, you must have attained a minimum of C with specific qualifications in cluster subjects. Upgrading courses require that a candidate has a certificate in a respective field while for Higher Diploma programmes, candidates must have attained a Diploma course as per the following guidelines.
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 relevant combination of other subjects is a requirement. | 2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years |
| 2 | Diploma | KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with 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 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 |
University of Nairobi Diploma in Nursing Admission requirements
Course Entry/Admission Requirements for Diploma in Renal Nursing at The University of Nairobi
To be qualified for admission, the prospective candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:
- Diploma in Nursing (KRN/M – Kenya Registered Nurse/MidWifery, KRCHN – Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse). The candidate must be registrable by a professional body of Nursing.
or - Holders of Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate. The applicants should be registrable by a professional body of Nursing and
- Must have a minimum of Two years of Nursing practice experience
and - At least C plain at KCSE or equivalent
- Equivalent qualifications from the four East Africa Community Countries including Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda shall be considered
Aga Khan University Diploma in nursing Admission requirements
KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with relevant combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences.
The Nairobi Hospital Diploma in Nursing Admission requirements
a) Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN)
Mode and duration of study: Full-time; 3 years;
Minimum Entry requirements: KCSE or equivalent
examination:
• Mean Grade: C (plain)
• English/Kiswahili C (plain)
• Biology: C (plain)
• Any other science Mathematics/Chemistry/
Physics): C – (Minus)
Intake: April & September each year Tuition Kshs 199,000 per year.
A.I.C Kijabe School of Nursing Diploma Admission Requirements
| S/NO | Level of training | Entry Requirement | Duration of training |
| 1 | Certificate | A minimum aggregate of C- with relevant combination of other subjects is a requirement. | 2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years |
| 2 | Diploma | KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with 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 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 |
