Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Eldoret Campus, one of the largest campuses in Kenya, is situated in Eldoret town, Uasin-Gishu County, adjacent to the Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital. Since its inception in 1977, the campus has been a leading institution for medical training in Kenya. It provides a range of diploma, higher diploma, and certificate programs to equip students with the skills needed in the healthcare sector. Below is a comprehensive list of the courses offered at KMTC Eldoret Campus, including the requirements and course duration.
Diploma Courses
1. Diploma in Nursing
- Requirements:
- Mean Grade C
- C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
- C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, or Mathematics
- Duration: 3 years
2. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Requirements:
- Mean Grade C
- C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences
- C- in Chemistry/Physical Sciences and in any of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences
- Duration: 3 years
3. Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences
- Requirements:
- Mean Grade C
- C in English or Kiswahili, Physics/Physical Sciences, and Biology/Biological Sciences
- C- in any of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry
- Duration: 3 years
4. Diploma in Medical Engineering
- Requirements:
- Mean Grade C
- C in English or Kiswahili, Mathematics, and Physics/Physical Sciences
- C- in any of the following: Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing
- Duration: 3 years
Certificate Courses
5. Certificate in Medical Engineering
- Requirements:
- Mean Grade C-
- C- in English or Kiswahili, D in Mathematics, and D- in Physics/Physical Sciences
- D in any of the following: Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing
- Duration: 2 years
Higher Diploma Courses
6. Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia
- Requirements:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine
- Valid Practising License
- 2 years of working experience
- Duration: 2 years
Clinical Experience Sites
KMTC Eldoret Campus has strong partnerships with several healthcare facilities to provide its students with the necessary clinical training. The clinical experience sites include:
- Burnt Forest
- Huruma Sub County Hospital
- Mosoriot
- Turbo
- Uasin Gishu County Hospital
Facilities at KMTC Eldoret Campus
KMTC Eldoret Campus offers a conducive environment for learning, with modern facilities including:
- Computer and skills laboratories
- Medical engineering workshops
- Modern hostels
- Spacious classrooms
- A well-stocked library
- A student and staff clinic (also open to the public)
In addition, students have access to extracurricular activities like drama, music, and sports (netball, football, rugby, hockey, basketball, darts, and indoor games).
Contact Information
For more information about the courses or any inquiries, you can contact KMTC Eldoret Campus:
- Phone: 0700-108164
- Email: [email protected]