The Kenya Medical Training College, better known as KMTC, is one of the oldest medical colleges in Kenya, having been founded in 1927. Today, the college is a Kenyan government parastatal under the Ministry of Education since its transformation in 1990. The KMTC started with only 4 students on its Nairobi campus, but today, as of 2025, it has more than 50,000 students across its 71 campuses.
If you are just done with your KCSE, exams have passed, and you are looking forward to joining KMTC, then understanding the courses on offer is very important. The college offers many classes, from certificates to higher diplomas, except for bachelor’s and postgraduate studies. In this article, we will walk you through all that you need to know about the medical training college in Kenya
KMTC Courses Offered in 2025
Below are all the courses offered at the Kenya Medical Training College in 2024:
Diploma Programs
The college offers diploma programs across various disciplines that have a set of requirements. All Diploma programs at KMTC take three years to complete. They are as follows:
- Dental Technology
- Optometry
- Medical Engineering
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy (Speech and Language Therapy)
- Orthopaedic Technology
- Physiotherapy
- Health Promotion
- Community Health
- Community Oral Health
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Public Health
- Medical Social Work
- Radiography and Imaging
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Health Records and Information Technology
- Pharmacy
- Community Health Nursing
- Kenya Registered Nursing and Midwifery
- Registered Nursing Mental Health & Psychiatry
- Health Counselling
- Kenya Registered Nursing
- Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Mortuary Science
- Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
- Clinical Medicine
- Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine (Advanced)
Certificate Programs
Unlike the Diploma, the certificate Programmes are shorter and take only a year or two to complete. They are more focused on offering training only to specific disciples, and thus, the reason for their shorter duration. They are as follows:
- Certificate in Medical Engineering
- Certificate in Community Health Assistant
- Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Certificate in Public Health
- Certificate in Health Records and Information
- Certificate in Community Health Nursing
- Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician
- Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
Higher Diploma Programs
Higher diploma courses at the KMTC are for those seeking to upgrade their studies. These programs provide specialized training in specific areas, allowing healthcare professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge. They are as follows:
- Optometry (Contact Lenses)
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Dialysis
- Therapeutic Equipment
- Occupational Therapy (Renal Rehabilitation)
- Community-Based Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
- Orthopaedic Technology (Orthotics)
- Orthopaedic Technology (Prosthetics)
- Orthopaedic Manual Therapy
- Women Health and Pelvic Rehabilitation
- Neuro-Rehabilitation
- Health Education & Promotion
- Renal Nutrition
- Food Science and Inspection
- Solid Waste Management
- Medical Social Work (Gender Based Violence)
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Epidemiology
- Radiography and Imaging-Ultrasonography
- Radiation Therapy
- Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Blood Transfusion Science
- Clinical Chemistry
- Haematology
- Histopathology and Cytopathology
- Microbiology
- Parasitology and Entomology
- Virology
- Nephrology
- Health Professions Education
- Health Systems Management (Distance Learning)
- Health Administration (Distance Learning)
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Renal Pharmacy
- Kenya Registered Nurse Anaesthesia
- Critical Care Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Ophthalmic Nursing
- Nephrology Nursing
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Perioperative Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Family Health Nursing (Distance Learning)
- Anaesthesia
- Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery
- Nephrology
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Family Health
- Ophthalmology & Cataract Surgery
- Ophthalmology, Advanced Refraction and Low Vision
- Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery
- Reproductive Health
- Paediatrics and Child Health
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Chest Medicine
- Dermatology and Venereology
- Audiology and Hearing Care Technology
- Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
- Oncology and Palliative Care
- Addictive Science (Distance Learning)
- Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine (Paediatrics)
Entry Requirements and Application Process
Understanding the courses on offer is one thing, but knowing how to apply for them is another process that requires careful planning from you as a student. Each course offered by the institution has its own set of requirements that you must meet before you apply for that program. So, what are the minimum requirements for KMTC?
| Level | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Certificate | – Minimum of KCSE grade of C- with a relevant combination of subjects |
| Diploma | – KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with a relevant combination of subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Higher Diploma | – Holders of a basic diploma in relevant fields and at least two years of working experience |
Aside from meeting the academic qualifications required during the application process, you must also produce relevant documents such as education certificates, KCSE certificates, national IDs, passports, and many others.
Application Process
So long as you meet the course requirements, the application process is easy, and the good news is that you do not have to physically visit any KMTC offices, as you can do it only on your phone. All this is possible using the KMTC Admissions Portal. Below is the process of applying to Join KMTC:
- Visit the official KMTC application portal directly via the link:https://admissions.kmtc.ac.ke/public/index.php/login
- On the top Navigation bar, click on the register link and proceed to create and verify your account. Make sure that the details you provide are accurate and match what is in your Passport, national ID, or education certificates.
- Now log in to the Portal, go to the left side panel of your admissions dashboard, click on “Application,” and navigate to ” Apply Preservice.”
- Now proceed to fill in the application form, provide all your details, choose your course, and pay the application fee as provided in the portal.
- When you are done, follow the prompt to submit and wait for KMTC’s response. You will either receive a text message or check your email.
KMTC Fee Structure for 2025
Each course offered at the college has various fee structures that students must complete. Well, if you are just joining KMTC College, you will need to clear your tuition fees in order to be admitted. Also, if you are a continuing student, you must all clear your fees on time so that you can sit for end-of-semester exams.
KMTC fee structure is mainly determined by whether a student is sponsored by the government, self-sponsored, or an international student. For example, from the academic calendar starting in 2025, government-sponsored students can expect to pay between 43,200 and 45,950 Kshs in their first year and around 39,000 Kshs in subsequent years.
For self-sponsored students, on the other hand, the fees range between 59,000 and 64,700 Kshs in the first year and 59,000 Kshs thereafter. Lastly, international students are a bit high, ranging from 124,000 to 130,950 Kshs in year one and 124,000 Kshs in the following years.
You can get all the KMTC fee structure by referencing the PDF attached below:
KMTC-fees-and-other-charges-for-2024-2025Payment Options
The easier way to pay for KMTC fees is by using the college bank accounts as follows:
- Account number: 01003086514000
- Account Name: Central Collection Account
- Bank: National Bank of Kenya
- Branch: Hospital Branch
KMTC Contacts
For immediate assistance, you can easily reach out to the college using the contacts below:
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 15494, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
- Email Addresses:
- Telephone: +254 111 022 400
- Facebook: @Kenya Medical Training College
- X (Twitter): @Kmtc_official
Conclusion
And there you have it. The Kenya Medical training College offers more than 100 courses at various levels of education, mainly from Certificates, diplomas, and higher diplomas. So, if you are looking to join KMTC, understanding all these programs and even how to apply for them is a very important step. Luckily for you, this guide has taken you through all that. All the best in your academic study at the KMTC
