The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) provides a list of approved medical courses for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) students who did not meet the minimum entry grade for university programs.
Students who scored a C plain or below can still pursue health-related courses in various institutions across the country.
These courses offer an alternative pathway for students interested in the health sector and who want to contribute to the healthcare system.
Additionally, the programs provide a mix of theoretical learning and hands-on training to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the workforce.
Some of the key areas of study include community health, medical engineering, health records, pharmaceutical technology, nutrition and dietetics, and medical laboratory sciences.
The institutions offering a Diploma in Community Health include Kisii National Polytechnic, Northeastern National Polytechnic, and Siaya Institute of Technology.
KUCCPS-Approved Diploma Medical-Related Courses
Those offering Diploma in Community Health Level 6 Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) are Bondo Technical Training Institute and Kitale National Polytechnic.
Other courses offered with a grade C Plain, and C Minus are Diploma in Dietetic Management, Health Records and Information Technology, Nutrition and Diet Management, Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science and Science Laboratory Technology.
Additional courses as listed by KUCCPS include Public Health, Orthopaedic Technology, Health Counselling, Community and Public Health, Medical Social Work, Health Insurance Management and Environmental Health Sciences.
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List of Health Sciences Courses for KCSE Students with C Plain and C Minus
| Category | Courses Offered |
|---|---|
| Community Health & Development |
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| Health Records & Information |
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| Medical Laboratory & Sciences |
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| Pharmaceutical & Nutrition |
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| Medical & Biomedical Engineering |
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| Public Health & Environmental Sciences |
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| Orthopaedic & Occupational Therapy |
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| Social Work & Counselling |
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| Health Management | Diploma in Health Insurance Management |
| Records |
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KUCCPS List of Certificate Courses in Health Sciences & Related Fields
| Certificate Course |
|---|
| Certificate in Health Records and IT |
| Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology |
| Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics |
| Certificate in Medical Engineering |
| Certificate in Orthopedic Trauma Medicine |
| Certificate in Public Health |
| Certificate in Community Health Assistant |
| Certificate in Medical Emergency Technician |
| Health Records Level 5 |
| Science Laboratory Technology Level 5 |
| Science Laboratory Technologist Level 5 |
| Social Work & Community Development Level 5 |
| Nutrition & Dietetics Level 5 |
| Community Health Level 5 |
| Counselling Psychology Level 5 |
| Certificate in Community Health Assistant |
| Certificate in Community Health |
| Health Records and Information Technology Level 5 |
| Community Health Worker Level 5 |
| Community Health Level 5 |
| Home Care Management Level 5 |
| Certificate in Medical Engineering |
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