The Commission for University Education (CUE) and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KPDC) recognize several universities in Kenya as accredited institutions for medical training.
Students who want to pursue the programs and meet the qualifications can apply directly through the KUUCPS portal once open and can also contact the schools directly for admission enquiries.
These schools offer programs such as
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- Nursing
- Clinical Medicine
- Public Health
Approved Medicine and Surgery Schools in Kenya
| University (Approved Medical School) | Estimated Annual Tuition Fees (KES) |
| University of Nairobi | Ksh 636,000 |
| Moi University | Ksh 612,000 |
| Kenyatta University | Ksh 612,000 |
| Egerton University | Ksh 612,000 |
| Kenya Methodist University | Ksh 750,000 |
| Maseno University | Ksh 612,000 |
| Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) | Ksh 612,000 |
| Mount Kenya University (MKU) | Ksh 510,000 |
| Uzima University | Ksh 592,000 |
| Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST) | Ksh 306,000 |
| Kisii University | Ksh 461,210 |
| The Aga Khan University | Ksh 1,290,000 |
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Approved Dental Schools in Kenya
Kenya has dental schools that offer the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree approved by KMPDC, which include:
| University | Annual Tuition Fees (KES) |
| University of Nairobi | 610,000 |
| Moi University | 612,000 |
These institutions have also received reciprocal recognition from East African Community (EAC) partner states, allowing graduates to practice in other member countries, subject to local licensing requirements.
Approved Clinical Medicine Schools in Kenya
| University / Institution | Annual Tuition Fees (KES) | Course |
| Egerton University | 307,340 | Public university Clinical Medicine degree |
| Great Lakes University of Kisumu | 222,000 | Private institution; Clinical Medicine & Community Health |
| Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) | 330,480 | Full-time Clinical Medicine degree |
| Kabarak University | 310,950 | Private Christian university Clinical Medicine |
| Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU) | 275,400 | Public Clinical Medicine & Community Health |
| Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) | 239,500 | Private Clinical Medicine degree |
| Kirinyaga University | 275,400 | Public university Clinical Medicine & Community Health |
| Kisii University | 316,710 | Public Clinical Medicine & Community Health |
| Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST) | 275,400 | Public Clinical Medicine & Community Health |
| Meru University of Science & Technology (MUST) | 324,000 | Public Clinical Medicine & Community Health |
| Mount Kenya University (MKU) | 160,000 | Private Clinical Medicine & Community Health |
| University of Kabianga | 550,800 | Public university Clinical Medicine |
| Uzima University | 367,100 | Private Clinical Medicine |
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Admission Requirements for Medicine and Dental Courses
Admission into medicine and dental programs in Kenya is competitive and requires candidates to meet specific academic criteria:
For KCSE Holders:
- Minimum university admission requirement: C+ (plus)
- Average of B (plain) in cluster subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics, English, or Kiswahili
For Diploma Holders in Medical Sciences:
- Minimum “O” level Division II pass or C+ mean grade in KCSE
- Credit pass (C+) in cluster subjects
- Completion of a three-year diploma from a recognized medical training institution in fields such as dental technology, dental hygiene, nursing, clinical medicine, or laboratory technology.
For Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) Holders:
- Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry
- Subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Physics
For International Baccalaureate (IB) Students:
- Minimum grade 5 or above in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics, and English or Kiswahili
Additional Requirements:
- English language proficiency for international students
- Degree holders in Biological Sciences may require a Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Students meeting KCSE cluster requirements can directly enter MBChB or BDS programs. Diploma holders in medical sciences can advance their practical training to progress to degree-level programs
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