Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is a public health training institution with campuses across Kenya. It trains health professionals through certificate, diploma, upgrading and higher-diploma programmes, subject to programme-specific entry requirements and campus availability.
Official website and essential links
- KMTC official website
- KUCCPS official website for applicable placement
- KMTC admission announcements and application guidance
Courses and programmes
The institution offers programmes across different departments. Main fields of study and representative qualifications include:
- Nursing and midwifery pathways
- Clinical medicine
- Medical laboratory sciences and medical engineering
- Pharmacy and pharmaceutical technology
- Public health, nutrition and health records
- Medical imaging, physiotherapy and other allied health disciplines
This is an overview, not a guarantee that every programme is currently offered. Consult the official course catalogue for the exact name, qualification level, accreditation, intake and eligibility.
Admissions and how to apply
- Select the intended programme from the current official admissions or programme website.
- Review the entry requirements, application closing date, tuition and relevant location.
- Use the institution’s stated admissions process; where placement is centrally managed, follow that approved route.
- Submit the requested documents and make any payments only via the official payment instructions.
- After acceptance, check the published joining and registration instructions.
Programme-specific guidance
The correct application route depends on the category of applicant and the advertised intake. KMTC guidance distinguishes some pre-service applications handled through KUCCPS from upgrading, in-service and higher-diploma applications handled through KMTC’s own announced process. Applicants must check eligibility, the specific campus, minimum grades, fees and deadlines on the official notice. Avoid assuming the 2016/2017 intake rules still apply in 2026.
Fees, scholarships, accommodation and student services
Fees, financial aid and accommodation availability depend on programme, academic year and student category. The latest published institutional schedule or offer letter takes precedence over historical figures. Use official student services for portal access or accommodation queries.
Location and contacts
Consult the KMTC official website for campus-specific contacts, application instructions, joining letters and fee schedules. Avoid sharing personal identity information or sending money through unofficial admission agents.
Editorial review: 27 October 2026. This article replaces outdated course claims and intake information from 2016. Confirm all deadlines, fees and programmes with the institution before applying or paying.
Primary sources
- KMTC official website
- KUCCPS official website for applicable placement
- KMTC admission announcements and application guidance
