Bachelor of Medicine is the most marketable course in Kenya. Fresh graduates earn upwards of Ksh150,000 per month. The beauty of pursing this course is that you can easily be employed outside the country or employ yourself in Kenya. You will never be jobless.
If you scored A plain, apply for this course. Here is a list of universities in Kenya offering Bachelor of Medicine in Kenya:
| NAME OF UNIVERSITY | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| University of Nairobi | The admission is based on the minimum University entry requirements. In addition the applicants should meet the enrolment requirements for the School for the various courses which depend on the KCSE subject cluster as follows:-
Alternative A
Alternative B
Self Sponsored Students (Module II Programmmes) Admission to the Module II programmes is by the University Senate, through the school admissions committee. Admission is based on the set minimum requirements for each program. (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) Candidates for admission must satisfy the General University of Nairobi admission criteria of a mean grade C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) with a mandatory B Grade pass in each of the cluster subjects a. Biology. b. Chemistry. c. Physics or Mathematics. d. English or Kiswahili. OR (ii) Advanced Level Certificate: TWO Principal passes in A LEVEL: one in Biology and the other in Chemistry and at least ONE Subsidiary pass in Physics or Mathematics. Applicants must attach copies of both their O LEVEL and A level transcript. OR (iii) Diploma Holders in Medical Sciences: A minimum of K.C.E Division II OR C+ (plus) mean grade in K.C.S.E and C+ in the four cluster subjects. (iv) Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science from a University recognized by Senate
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| Mount Kenya University |
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| Moi University |
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| Kenya Methodist University | Minimum admission requirements
1. K.C.S.E. B (plain) and in addition at least grade B in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and English. OR 2. Advanced Level Holders: A minimum of 2 Principal Passes in Biology and Chemistry, and a subsidiary pass in either Mathematics or Physics or equivalent OR 3. Diploma in Medical/Health Sciences holders: A minimum “0” level Divi- sion II pass or C+ (plus) Mean Grade and credit pass C+ (plus) in the cluster subjects in K.C.S.E. in addition to at least a credit pass in the sub- sequent professional qualifications from a recognized medical training institution or equivalent OR 4. Holders of any degree in Biological Sciences or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized University. In addition they should have attained a minimum of C+ (plus) in Chemistry in K.C.S.E or equivalent |
| The Aga Khan University | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders: Minimum university admission requirement is C+. Additionally, applicants should possess an aggregate grade of B plain in the following cluster of subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; and English or Kiswahili. OR
Advanced level certificate holders: Minimum entry requirements include Principal passes of B in Biology, Chemistry and either Mathematics or Physics. OR International Baccalaureate (IB): Grade 7 and above in the cluster subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics. OR Diploma in Medical Sciences: A minimum “O” level division II Pass or C+ (plus) mean grade and credit pass C+ in the cluster subjects (English or Kiswahili, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Biology) in KCSE in addition to a three-year diploma with a minimum of a credit pass from a medical training institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. OR Undergraduate degree: Holders of a Biological undergraduate degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
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| Egerton University | Requirements: Mean grade B (Plus)
Cluster ·Language (English and Kiswahili) B+ ·Mathematics/Physics B+ ·Biology B+ ·Chemistry B+ Diploma in Clinical Medicine grandaunts with at least Credit Pass may also apply or other science related courses.
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| Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology | Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE, with a B in Biology and Chemistry, Maths/ Physics, English/Kiswahili or Division I in O’ Level with credit passes in Biology, chemistry, Maths or Physics and English or Kiswahili and have principal passes in Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Maths at ‘A’ level. Or Holder of Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine, Surgery & Community Health |
| Maseno University | KCSE Minimum Mean Grade B+
Alternative A: B (plain) Biology B (plain) Chemistry Alternative B: B+ Biological Sciences B. Sc. (Medical Biochemistry, with IT) KCSE Mean Grade C+ B (Plain) in biology , Chemistry, C+ Mathematics/Physics, c+ English/Kiswahili OR be a holder of KCE Division II OR be a holder of KACE with two (2) principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and subsidiary pass in Mathematics of Physics. Or have a diploma in Applied Sciences with at lease a credit pass in relevant Science subjects from an Institution recognized by the University Senate
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| JKUAT | C+ mean grade in KCSE
Have a B (plain) in the four cluster subjects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics, and English or Kiswahili Have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine with a C+ mean grade and a credit pass in the cluster subjects Have a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from JKUAT or an equivalent qualification Be proficient in English |
| Kenyatta University | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): A minimum of C+ and a B average in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and English or Kiswahili
Advanced Level Certificate: A minimum of two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry, and a subsidiary pass in Physics or Mathematics International Baccalaureate (IB): A minimum of grade 5 or above Diploma in Medical Sciences: A minimum of “O” level Division II pass or C+ mean grade in KCSE, and a credit pass in the cluster subjects Degree in Biological Sciences: A degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized university English language proficiency: Proficiency in English language
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