Kenyatta University School of Medicine Entry Requirements (2020/2021)
There are several universities in Kenya currently offering undergraduate courses in medicine and related disciplines. One of them is Kenyatta University, one of the best universities in Kenya. Here we look at the latest on Kenyatta University School of Medicine entry requirements for those who wish to pursue the courses they offer.
Currently, Kenyatta University School of Medicine offers several approved medicine programmes, two of which are undergraduate courses:
The other programmes on offer at KU School of Medicine are;
The first and most important entry requirement is the minimum university requirement, which currently stands at C+ in KCSE. Other requirements will be dependent on the programme one wishes to pursue.
It’s therefore worth noting that Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) has slightly different entry requirements to Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science).
In order to pursue this programme at Kenyatta University School of Medicine, apart from obtaining a mean grade at least C+ in KCSE, the candidate must pass the subject clusters indicated below or two principal passes at A level or their equivalents.
Alternative A
Alternative B
OR
Candidate must have obtained 2 principal passes in Biology and Chemistry as well as a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Physics.
OR
The candidate must be a holder of Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Medical Training Institution and should be registered as a Clinical Officer. In addition, the candidate must have scored a minimum of C+ in KCSE or Division II at O Level.
OR
The candidate must be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biology, Clinical Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Nursing and Pharmacy.
NB: The programme takes 6 academic years to complete, each academic years having three semesters. Every course in the programme is core and must be successfully completed before the student can graduate.
In order to pursue this programme at Kenyatta University School of Medicine, the candidate must meet one of the following alternative entry requirements:
Alternative A
Alternative B
Alternative C
Alternative D
NB: It takes 4 years to complete B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Science). A candidate is required to pass all the 52 units as well as the three university common units (UCUs) to successfully complete the programme and graduate. Holders of Diploma (MLS) may apply for unit waivers in accordance to Kenyatta University policy on credit waivers.
If you wish to pursue a Postgraduate programme at Kenyatta University School of Medicine, you can check their entry requirements here: KU Postgraduate Programme Entry Requirements for School of Medicine.
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Comments (12)
My son got mean grade B+ 69 points. English B Kiswahili B Mathematics A Biology B Physics C Chemistry B Geography A Business B. Does he gualify to study bachelor of Medicine and Surgery?
ReplyI scored a Bplain of 66 maths B, English C+, Kiswahili B, Biology A , Chemistry B-,Physics C, Business B+, Geography B+,can I qualify for bachelor of medicine in orthopedic in Kenyatta university
ReplyI scored aB- of 58 pts maths c,englishC+,kiswahiliB+,biologyA-,chemistry C+,physicsC,business B-,historyB do i qualify for diploma in dental sugery kenyatta university
ReplyYes, you qualify for a diploma in dental surgery at Kenyatta University. You also qualify for a diploma in dental surgery at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kisumu campus. Additionally, you qualify for a diploma in dental surgery at the Mount Kenya Campus
I scored B plain of 62 points maths c ,eng B-,kisw B-,chem c+,hist B plain,phic B plain,agri A plain do i qualify for medicine course
ReplyI got a B plain of 61 points English C+ Kiswahili B+ Mathematics C- Chemistry C+ Biology C+ Physics B+ Geography B+ CRE B. Wwk A What is the best course I can pursue in Kenyatta University
ReplyI got a B+ of 71points English A Kiswahili A Mathematics C+ Biology B+ Physics B- Chemistry B Geography B Home Science A. Which is the best course I can pursue in Kenyatta University school of medicine?
ReplyYou can consider pursuing pharmacy and nursing.
Can I do bachelor of medicine and surgery course through parallel admission ?
ReplyYes, you can pursue a bachelor of medicine and surgery course through parallel admission. Just make an application and they will for sure call you
I got a B plain 61 points...math B- ...eng B- ...kis-B+...Bio B ...Chem B ...phyc C+ ...hag B ...best B... Would I get a chance to study clinical medicine and surgery
ReplyI got a B plain 61 points...math B- ...eng B- ...kis-B+...Bio B ...Chem B ...phyc C+ ...hag B ...best B... Would I get a chance to study clinical medicine and surgery
ReplyI score an A- of 76 eng B- kis A maths B+ bio A- phy A- chem B+ geog A Comp A,,,,can I qualify to be here
ReplyI got A- of 76 points B+maths B english A kiswahili A- biology B chemistry and A physics will I qualify medicine?
ReplyI got a B plain of 65 points chem B+ Bio B+ mathsC+ kisw B- eng B- hag A- CRE B- and Bss B- do I qualify to study bachelor of medicine and surgery in KU?
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