Universities offering Bachelor of Nursing  and Admission Requirements in Kenya

• Candidates for admission must obtain the prescribed minimum grades in K.C.S.E. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English or Kiswahili, or the following:
• Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Mathematics, English or Kiswahili and one subject from group two of K.C.S.E.
• Alternatively, admission may be granted to outstanding diploma holders from recognised Nursing Colleges. Such candidates must: Hold a diploma with credit or distinction from such Colleges.
• Be supported in their application by a statement from the principal of that college to the effect that their performance in the diploma course was exceptionally good and that their understanding of basic sciences is such that they will be able to benefit from a degree course.
• Any candidates currently employed shall have their application supported by a statement from their employer.

Have a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus)

Have a C+ in each of the following subjects:

• English or Kiswahili
• Mathematics or Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

• Cluster A: Applicants should possess an aggregate grade of C+ in the following cluster of subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; and English or Kiswahili.

OR

• ​Cluster B: Applicants should possess an aggregate grade of C+ in the following cluster of subjects: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics; and English or Kiswahili.

  Advanced level certificate holders: Minimum entry requirements include Principal passes of C in Biology and Chemistry, along with at least a subsidiary pass in either Mathematics or Physics

  International Baccalaureate (IB): Grade 4 and above in the cluster subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics.​

Alternative A
Biology C+
Chemistry C+
Mathematics or Physics C+
English or Kiswahili C+

Alternative B
Biological Sciences C+
Physical Sciences C+
Mathematics C+
English or Kiswahili C+

Alternative C
Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass either in physics or
Mathematics

Alternative D
Minimum of grade C in KCSE or KCE Division II and a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training institution or its equivalent and must have been licensed by the Nursing council Kenya

Note: Holders of diplomas in Nursing must have practiced for at least 2 years or be ready to undertake a one year internship upon completion of their degree program.

Credit Transfer System.
Candidates holding Diplomas in Nursing may have a credit transfer of up to 18 units.

2. A grade of C+ or credit in cluster subjects; Mathematics/ Physics, Chemistry, (or Physical science), Biology, and English.

3. Foreign students from non-English speaking countries must have their High School certificates/diplomas translated into English with accompanying statement showing how their system equates to the Kenyan System. Foreign trained nurses must assume responsibility to have their certificates or diplomas translated to English and equated. It is strongly advised that they should apply for registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya before admission to the university.

4. Foreign ‘0’ level certificates are sent to the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) for equation to the Kenyan system. This is done before admission.

5. For Registered Nurses, a mean grade of C plain, or Division II, diploma certificate and a current practice license from the Nursing council of Kenya, and 2 years’ experience are required. Lack of 2 years’ experience will warrant a full year internship after graduation.

6. For enrolled nurses, a mean grade of C+ or better in KCSE or Division II in KCE, including a C+ or Credit pass in the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics and English; OR according to provisions that may be made by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Students who are admitted to UEAB with the necessary admission requirements for a BScN degree program are considered as pre-clinical nursing students. Upon attainment of required grades in nursing cognate subjects, students proceed to (clinical) professional nursing courses.

2. One language~C + (Plus)

3. Maths or Physics~C + (Plus)

4. Biology~C + (Plus)

5. Chemistry ~C + (Plus)

1. KCSE Mean grade C + (Plus) or equivalent or (2) Principal passes at A Level or their equivalents with at least C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics Biology and Chemistry.
2. OR At least a C (Plain) at KCSE and be holders of a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized/accredited Medical Training institution and must be a registered Nurse.

Or holders of KCE/EACE Division 2 (two) Or K.A C E, with two (2) Principals pass in Biology and Chemistry.

In addition, the applicants must have at least two (2) years working experience after attaining the Diploma in Nursing and must be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya with a current Practice Certificate.

1. Directly entry programme (Direct from high school) criteria

A mean grade of at least C+ (C plus) in K.C.S.E. with a minimum of C+ in each of the following cluster subjects:

Cluster A Subjects

• English or Kiswahili
• Mathematics or Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

OR

Cluster B Subjects

• English or Kiswahili
• Physical Sciences
• Mathematics
• Biology/Biological Sciences

2. Upgrading/mature entry programme

1. A diploma in nursing from a recognized institution
2. At least 2 years working experience.

• All cadres of diploma nurses i.e. nurses who are either KRN, KRCHN, KRM or KRPN from a recognized institution
• A valid Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) License
• A Minimum of 2 years working experience in a relevant setting
• A mean grade of C plain or Division II in O-levels with
• A pass or C plain in English or Kiswahili.

following cluster subjects:

C+  in Mathematics /Physics

C+  in Biology/Biological Sciences

C+  in Chemistry

C+  in English or Kiswahili

A C+ or credit in the following cluster subjects:

• English
• Mathematics or Physics
• Chemistry or Physical Science
• Biology

a) A mean grade of at least C+ (C plus) in K.C.S.E. with a minimum of C+ in each of the following cluster subjects:

Cluster A Subjects                      or                             Cluster B Subjects

Mathematics or Physics                                               English or Kiswahili

English or Kiswahili                                                        Physical Sciences

Chemistry                                                                        Mathematics

Biology                                                                            Biology/Biological Sciences

or

b) A Bachelor’s degree or diploma from a recognized institution in the other health related courses recognized by the University Senate having met the requirements set in (a) above

• A minimum KCSE grade of C+ plus
• C+ (plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences
• C+ (plus) in English or Kiswahili
• C+ (plus) in Chemistry or Physical Science
• C+ (plus) in Mathematics or physics

Have a C+ in the following subjects: English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

Have a diploma in a relevant field

Be an outstanding diploma holder from a recognized nursing college

Additional requirements

• If you are currently employed, you may need a statement from your employer

If you are applying for admission to the BSCN program through upgrading, you may need to have a diploma in nursing from an institution recognized by the university senate

OR

Holders of Diploma in Medical related courses, a Mean grade of C+ in KCSE and an average of C+ in Cluster subjects

OR

Holders of Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences and a Minimum of C+ in Cluster subjects.