The Uzima University is a specialized medical institution located in Kisumu County, Kenya, along the Kisumu-Kakamega Road in the Kondele area.
It is the only university in Kenya solely dedicated to health sciences, positioning it as a premier institution for medical education and research in the region.
The university was founded through the vision of Rev. Zacchaeus Okoth, Archbishop Emeritus of Kisumu, in response to the urgent need for medical expertise and services across Africa, particularly within the AMECEA (Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa) region.
Uzima University also hosts the Centre for Analysis of African Medicinal Plants (CAAMP), a center of excellence committed to researching, identifying, and promoting the use of African medicinal plants.
Medical Degree Courses Offered & Fees at Uzima University
The following are courses offered at Uzima University;
| Degree Courses | Fees Per Year |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) | Ksh 535,700.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine | Ksh 274,300.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Ksh 274,300.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | Ksh 238,300.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Development | Ksh 198,600.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Upgrading | Ksh 215,800.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine -Upgrading | Ksh 215,800.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Microbiology- Upgrading | Ksh 176300.00 |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Development- Upgrading | Ksh 176,300.00 |
Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
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A mean grade of B (plain) in KCSE, with at least B (plain) in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics, and English or Kiswahili or
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Hold a Diploma in a medical-related course with a minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE and an average of C+ (plus) in the relevant cluster subjects or
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Hold a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, with at least a C+ (plus) in the required cluster subjects.
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Diploma Courses
The following are courses offered at Uzima University;
| Diploma Courses | Fees Per Year |
| Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery | Ksh 94,900.00 |
| Diploma in Nursing – Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) |
Ksh 94,900.00 |
| Diploma in Health Records and Information Management | Ksh 87,900.00 |
| Diploma in Community Health & Development | Ksh 84,900.00 |
| Diploma in Mortuary Science and Practice | Ksh 90,700.00 |
| Diploma in Health Records & Information Management – Upgrading |
Ksh 70,900.00 |
| Diploma in Mortuary Science & Practice – Upgrading | Ksh 77,500.00 |
| Diploma in Community Health & Development- Upgrading | Ksh 70,900.00 |
Requirements
Students applying for the above Diploma courses must have a C plain in KCSE or a Certificate in the above courses.
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Certificate Courses
The following are courses offered at Uzima University;
| Certificate Courses | Fees Per Year |
| Certificate in Health Records and IT | Ksh 67,500.00 |
| Certificate in Community Health & Development | Ksh 65,900.00 |
| Certificate in Morturary Science and Practice | Ksh 72,900.00 |
Requirements
Students applying for the above Diploma courses must have a C Minus in KCSE or D+, D or D- in KCSE
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