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