The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced the opening of applications for Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) courses. In a notice issued on Tuesday, KUCCPS confirmed that the application window will run from October 1 to October 14, giving aspiring medical students two weeks to apply.
According to KUCCPS, the placement exercise will cover a broad range of certificate and diploma programmes in health sciences, offered across KMTC campuses nationwide.
Available Courses
Among the certificate courses open for application are:
- Medical Engineering
- Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
- Health Records and Information Technology
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Public Health
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Community Health Assistant
- Health Insurance Management
Diploma programmes include:
- Mortuary Science
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Physiotherapy
- Community Health
- Radiography and Imaging
- Public Health
- Medical Social Work
- Pharmacy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Health Promotion
- Occupational Therapy
- Orthopaedic Technology
- Medical Engineering
- Nutrition and Dietetics
Entry Requirements
- Certificate Courses: A minimum of C- (minus) in KCSE with specific cluster subject qualifications.
- Diploma Programmes: A minimum of C (plain) in KCSE with relevant subject requirements.
- Upgrading Courses: Applicants must hold a certificate in the respective field.
- Higher Diplomas: Candidates must already possess a diploma in the relevant discipline.
How to Apply
Students interested in these opportunities have been directed to log in to the KUCCPS Student Portal to view programme requirements and submit applications online.
Why It Matters
This placement exercise is expected to give hundreds of students a pathway into healthcare professions while addressing Kenya’s rising demand for skilled medical personnel. Over the years, KMTC has trained thousands of health workers who continue to play a critical role in hospitals, clinics, and community units in line with Kenya’s universal health coverage agenda.
