TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

MAY 2014 INTAKE

(POSTGRADUATE, BACHELORS AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES)
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has developed a strong focus on support of Health Science Courses. Pursuant to its commitment Diploma /Certificate in Community At least KCSE mean grade C plain or Certificate Diploma 6 trimesters,
to meet the highest Quality standards , the university has worked with Commission for University Education(CUE), Professional Health and HIV/AIDS Management in relevant field for Diploma and KCSE C - for Kshs.29,550 per trimester,
bodies and Government Regulatory Agencies to ensure the courses are relevant and industry- driven. Academic programmes Certificate Certificate -3 trimesters
are innovative , market driven and are responsive to scientific and technological needs of Kenya. The programmes offered Ksh.24,550 per trimester
by the university have been accredited by among others; DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
a. Nursing Council of Kenya. Bachelor of Science in Nutrition At least KCSE Mean grade of C+, and C+ in English 8 Semesters ,Kshs. 65,000 per
b. Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) and Dietetics or Kiswahili, Chemistry, Biology, & Mathematics or Semester
c. Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) a Diploma in Nutrition and/or Dietetics from an
d. Clinical Officers Council of Kenya (COCK) institution recognized by the university senate
e. Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians’ Institute (KNDI) Diploma /Certificate in Nutrition At least KCSE mean grade C plain or Certificate Diploma 8 trimesters
f. Kenya Dental Technologists Association and Oral Health Association of Kenya and Dietetics in relevant field for Diploma and KCSE C - for Certificate -3 trimesters;
Certificate Ksh.32,550 per trimester
The University has invested heavily in both Human and Physical Resources necessary for Health Sciences training. This ensures SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
that the graduates from Mount Kenya University are highly sought after by the Health Sector due to their high degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) KCSE B– (Minus) with C+ (Plus) in Mathematics 10 semesters Ksh. 156,825
technical competence. MKU has synergetic academic linkages such as; /Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English/Kiswahili per semester
• International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) Or Diploma in Pharmacy with a Credit from an 10 semesters (parallel) kshs.
• Thika Level 5 Hospital. institution recognized by the Pharmacy and 128,200 per semester.
• Institute of Primate Research(IPR) under National Museums of Kenya Poisons Board & University Senate.
• University of Cincinatti (Research and Students Academic Exchange) Post Graduate Diploma in At least a Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy or Any 4 Trimesters of 12 weeks each
Pharmaceutical Sales and science related field from a recognized University. Ksh.70,000 per trimester
Applications are invited for the following programmes- May 2014 intake.The programmes are only offered at the Main Marketing
Campus, Thika only. Diploma in Pharmaceutical KCSE mean grade C plain and C plain in English, Diploma 9 trimesters ,
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Technology Chemistry, Biology, C plain in Mathematics or Ksh.35,550 per trimester
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Physics
PROGRAMMES MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DURATION & TUITION FEES SCHOOL OF NURSING
Master of Science in Medical Bachelors Degree in relevant field, second class 4 semesters Master of Science In Nursing: I. Bachelor of science in nursing degree Duration: 2 years (4
Laboratory Sciences. honours upper division or BSC Medical Laboratory Ksh.90,000 Options; Midwifery & Medical from Mount Kenya University or any semesters)
1. Molecular Biology Sciences recognized by Senate of Mount Kenya per semester Surgical other recognized university Fees: 100,000/- per semester
2. Immunology University II. Must have been practicing for at least (excluding university
3. Haematology & Blood Transfusion TWO years post BScN training admission fees, project and
4. Virology III. Must possess a valid practicing license practicum fees).
5. Microbiology from the nursing council of Kenya Research and clinical
6. Histology IV. All other university requirements shall attachment Kshs. 100,000
7. Parasitology & Entomology apply.
(Offered in collaboration with Institute Bachelor of Science – Nursing I. Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Duration and Fees.
of Primate Research Institute (IPR) (Upgrading-Distance Learning) institution 2 ½ years (8 trimesters).
Karen & Main Campus) II. KCSE mean grade C plain or Division 2 50,000 per trimester
Bachelor of Science in Medial At least KCSE mean grade C plus and C Plain in 8 semesters for Direct Entry III. A valid practice license from nursing excluding,
Laboratory Sciences (BSc.MLS) Mathematics or Physics and C plus in Biology/ (KCSE) council of Kenya Nursing council training
Biological Sciences/Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Ksh.81,825 IV. Two years’ work experience after materials,
English/Kiswahili C Plus. Candidates may also per semester. Mode of Study graduation as a registered nurse. indexing and nursing council
be holders of Higher Diploma in relevant areas of full time. of Kenya,
Medical Laboratory Sciences. In addition, Diploma 5 semesters for Diploma Entry. practice licensing examination
holders must be registered with the KMLTTB. Ksh.60,000 and other university
Diploma in Medical Laboratory At least KCSE mean grade C plain and a minimum 9 Trimesters admission charges
Sciences (DMLS of C Minus in Mathematics or Physics, C Plain in Ksh.35,550 Bachelor of Science - Nursing I.Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Duration and Fees:
Biology/Chemistry, C Plain in English/Kiswahili per semester (Upgrading part-time) institution 2 ½ years (8 trimesters) @75,
Diploma in Bio-Medical Laboratory At least KCSE mean grade C plain and a minimum 9 Trimesters II. KCSE mean grade C plain or Division 2 000 per trimester
Sciences (DBMLS) of C Minus in Mathematics or Physics, C Minus in Ksh.35,550 III. A valid practice license from nursing excluding nursing council
Biology/Chemistry, C plain in English/Kiswahili per semester council of Kenya indexing fee, uniforms
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL MEDICINE IV. Two year work experience after and other university
Bachelor of Science in Clinical At least KCSE mean grade C+ and C + in 8 semesters,Ksh105,000 per graduation as a registered nurse admission fees.
Medicine Mathematics or Physics, C+ (plus) in biology, semester, Bachelor of Science – Nursing Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education(KCSE) Or - 4 years (12 trimesters)
Chemistry, C+ plus in English /Kiswahili or Diploma holders 5 semesters Direct Entry Its Equivalent With An aggregate Of C+(Plus) And 75, 000 per trimester
Diploma/Higher National Diploma in relevant field. Ksh. 137,000 per semester Also C+ (Plus) In Each Of The Following Requisite excluding
Bachelor of science in Health At least KCSE mean grade C+ and C Plain in 8 semesters Ksh60,000 per Subjects: nursing council indexing fee,
Records and Information English /Kiswahili , Mathematics and biology semester, - English/Kiswahili - Mathematics/ Physics uniforms and other university
Management or Diploma in Health Records and Information Diploma holders 5 semesters - Chemistry - Biology admission fees.
Technology. Ksh. 60,000 per semester Bachelor of Science - Nursing V. Bachelor of science in nursing degree Duration: 2 years (4
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and At least KCSE mean grade C Plain and C Plain in 9 Trimesters,Ksh44,500 per (Upgrading-Distance Learning) from Mount Kenya University or any semesters)
Surgery two of the following; Biology/Biological Sciences, Trimester, other recognized university Fees: 100,000/- per semester
English VI. Must have been practicing for at least (excluding university
/Kiswahili and C- (Minus) in any two of the TWO years post BScN training admission fees, project and
following; Mathematics , Physics, /Physical VII. Must possess a valid practicing license practicum fees)
Sciences or Chemistry. from the nursing council of Kenya
Diploma in Health Records At least KCSE mean grade C Plain and C Plain in 6 trimesters Kshs. 29,550per VIII. All other university requirements shall
& Information Technology two of the following; Biology/Biological Sciences, trimester (weekend classes) apply.
(Upgrading) Mathematics / Physics or a certificate in Health SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Records. Mount Kenya University curriculum for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBchB) has already been
Diploma /Certificate in Health At least KCSE mean grade C Plain and C Plain in Diploma 9 trimesters, Kshs. approved by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Records & Information Technology two of the following; Biology/Biological Sciences, 29,550 per trimester; Applications to the new programme to be advertised at a later date.
Mathematics / Physics or a certificate in Health Certificate 6 trimesters, Kshs.
Records. 24,550 per trimester
Applications
And KCSE C- (Minus) for certificate and C- in the
Apply to the Registrar, Academic Affairs enclosing copies of relevant academic/professional certificates. Application fee of
cluster subject.
Ksh. 1,000 (undergraduate) and (Ksh.2000- Masters) to be deposited at either:-
DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Dental At least KCSE Mean grade of C+, and C+ in Diploma holders 5 semesters Equity Bank – 0090292435067, Fina Bank – 2014200002, Family Bank – 005000019336,
Technology English or Kiswahili, Chemistry or Biology, & either Ksh. 80,000 per semester NIC Bank – 21200008796, Standard Chartered Bank – 0102049817400,
Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry or Diploma KCSE Direct entry 8 semesters Kenya Commercial Bank – 1121032222, Co-operative Bank – 01129279981300
in Dental Technology with three years working – Ksh. 80,000.00 per semester
experience and be registered with the Kenya • Reporting dates for May, 2014 intake will be from Monday 5th to Sunday 11th May, 2014
Dental Technologists Association..
• Statutory fees of Kshs. 8,000 payable only once on registration for new students only.
Diploma in Dental Technology At least KCSE mean grade C plain, C plain in 9 Trimesters, Ksh. 34,550
English/Kiswahili, C plain in Biology/Chemistry, C per trimester
Application forms can be downloaded online by visiting our website www.mku.ac.ke or visit any of our campuses- Thika,
minus in either Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisii, Eldoret, Kitale, Kakamega, Kisumu, Malindi, Garissa, Mombasa, Nkubu/Meru.
Diploma in Community Oral Health At least KCSE mean grade C plain C in English, 9 Trimesters, Ksh. 34,550
C in Biology/ Chemistry, C- in either two Maths, per trimester
For further information about other University Programmes, contact the Registrar, Academic Affairs.
Physics , Chemistry Geography and Agriculture
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH MAIN CAMPUS,
Bachelor of Science in At least KCSE Mean grade of C+, and C+ in English 8 Semesters ,Kshs. 65,000 per P.O. Box 342-01000 THIKA,
Environmental Health or Kiswahili, Chemistry, Biology, & Mathematics or semester Tel. 020-2088310, 020-2338146/8
Diploma/Higher National Diploma in relevant field. Cell: 0720-790796, 0789126571
Diploma in Environmental Health At least KCSE mean grade of C plain, C in English, 7 Semesters, Kshs. 27,550 per Fax: 0202050315.
and Biology, C-in either two of Mathematics, trimester Email: info@mku.ac.ke
Physics or Chemistry. website www.mku.ac.ke

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