The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened its online portal for students interested in pursuing courses at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).
In a notice issued on Tuesday evening, KUCCPS announced that the application period will run from October 1 to October 14, giving learners a 14-day window to submit their choices. This announcement is a major opportunity for students looking to build careers in the medical and health sciences sector.
Courses Available — Certificate & Diploma Options Across All KMTC Campuses
KUCCPS confirmed that students can now apply for both Certificate and Diploma programmes offered in various KMTC campuses across the country. The available Certificate courses include:
- Medical Engineering
- Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
- Health Records & Information Technology
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Public Health
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Community Health Assistant
- Health Insurance Management
For Diploma programmes, applicants can choose from:
- Mortuary Science
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Physiotherapy
- Community Health
- Radiography & Imaging
- Public Health
- Medical Social Work
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Health Counselling
- Medical Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Health Records & IT
- Orthopaedic Technology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Health Promotion
Entry Qualifications
Students have been advised to log in to the KUCCPS Student Portal to review programme requirements and apply online. The general qualifications are:
| Programme Level | Minimum KCSE Grade | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Courses | C- (Minus) | Must meet cluster subject requirements |
| Diploma Courses | C (Plain) | Must meet specific subject combinations |
| Upgrading Courses | Valid Certificate in related field | – |
| Higher Diploma Courses | Completed Diploma in respective field | – |
Why This Opportunity Matters
This placement cycle is expected to benefit hundreds of students, especially those passionate about joining the healthcare workforce. KMTC is one of Kenya’s largest and most reputable training institutions for medical professionals.
Over the years, KMTC graduates have been deployed across hospitals, clinics, dispensaries, and community health centers, significantly supporting the government’s goal of universal healthcare access.
With the increasing demand for healthcare workers, this intake comes at a crucial time when Kenya needs more skilled personnel in both urban and rural areas.
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