Students seeking admission to medical-related degree programs in Kenya must meet specific subject requirements set by KUCCPS.
KUCCPS classifies health-related degree courses into different programmes, each with specific subject requirements.
Every category lists Biology as a core subject, though the minimum grade varies by course. This makes Biology the essential qualifying subject for pursuing any medical or health-related degree under KUCCPS.
For the additional or alternative subjects across the medical-related course categories, KUCCPS generally offers the following options alongside Biology and Chemistry:
- Mathematics or Alternative A
- Physics (in some courses)
- Agriculture (for Veterinary Medicine & Biostatistics)
- English or Kiswahili
These alternatives are accepted depending on the course and category, giving students flexibility to meet the additional subject requirements.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)- KUCCPS
| Programme | Institution | 2023 Cut‑off |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery | Moi University | 44.502 |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery | University of Nairobi | 44.750 |
Also Read: KUCCPS Subject Requirements for Students Who Want to Pursue a Degree in Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy
| Programme | Institution | 2023 Cut‑off |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | JKUAT | 43.872 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Kabarak University | 41.093 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Kenya Methodist University | 39.609 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Kenyatta University | 44.010 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Kisii University | 43.111 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (With IT) | Maseno University | 43.308 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Mount Kenya University | 42.989 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | University of Nairobi | 44.452 |
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)
| Programme | Institution | 2023 Cut-off |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine | University of Nairobi | 37.747 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery | Egerton University | 38.317 |
Also Read: KUCCPS Subject Requirements for Admission to Engineering Degree Programs
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
| Programme | Institution | 2023 Cut-off |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Egerton University | 44.563 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | JKUAT | 45.048 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Kenya Methodist University | 42.636 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,Ch.B.) | Kenyatta University | 45.433 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Kisii University | 44.434 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (With IT) | Maseno University | 44.787 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology | 44.435 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) | Moi University | 45.087 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Mount Kenya University | 44.350 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Pwani University | 44.434 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | University of Nairobi | 45.584 |
| Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,Ch.B.) | Uzima University | 40.547 |
Bachelor of Science (Nursing, With IT)-KUCCPS
| Programme | Institution | 2023 Cut-off |
| Bachelor of Science (Nursing, With IT) | Maseno University |
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I scored a mean grade of C(plain) but I fail on sciences do i qualify for nursing
Kindly check out the requirements on our article.
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Kindly check out the requirements on our article.
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