Medical Course With KCSE minimum grade D- (minus) , D( plain) and D+( plus)
Still Students who managed to score a D (plain) at KCSE level should not lose hope as they can also join a medical career.This is because many medical colleges recognize this grades.
Below is list of medicine-related courses one can pursue with KCSE Mean grade(D plain)
D (plain ) medical courses.
A) . Certificate in diatetics and nutrition.
-Minimum KCSE requirements. (D plain and above.)
-The grades in the following subjects are needed before one can join this course:
- English – ( D plain )
- Biology – ( D plain)
– Also one needs to attain a minimum of D (plain) in any one of the following subjects :
- Chemistry.
- Mathematics.
- Home Science.
- Physics.
- Agriculture.
- General Sciences.
B) . Certificate in Operation theatre technology.
-For one to enroll in this course has to attain in KCSE a mean grade of D (plain) and above.
This course is offered in:
- Mathari school of nursing (Nyeri county) .
- Nyahururu Kenya medical training college.
C) . Certificate in gerontology and palliative care
For one to enroll in this course has to attain in KCSE a mean grade of D (plain) and above.
This course is offered :
- Mathari hospital school of nursing
D) . Certificate in Counselling Psychology.
-Minimum KCSE requirements mean grade D(plain).
-TVET CDACC – is the examining body.
E) .Certificate in Foundations in Community Health.
-Minimum KCSE entry requirements D(plain).
-This is a course for applicants who would like to be involved in:
- offering basic community health services.
- Offering in Community Health Assistants ( part of UHC) .
-The estimated duration for this course is 6 months with a fee of KSH.32,500.
Medical courses with D-( minus)
Certificate in Health Support Service.
-KCSE minimum requirements D (minus).
-Once one has enrolled in this course gonna be examined by NITA (National Industrial Training Authority)
It is offered in Outspan medical college (Nyeri)
Medical courses with KCSE D+ (plus)
A) .Certificate in CHPD(Health Promotion for the Deaf)
Entry requirements KCSE mean grade D+ (plus)
–The grades in the following subjects are needed before one can join this course
- English/Kenya Sign Language – mean grade D+
- Biology – D plain
-One also has to attain a minimum grade of D (plain) in any one of the following subjects
- Mathematics
- Chemistry,
- Biology,
- Agriculture,
- General Sciences
The course is offered in KMTC precisely for Deaf students.
B). Certificate in Perioperative Theatre Technology(Level 5)
-KCSE minimum requirement D+ (plus) and above.
-NITA is the examining body.
C) .Nutrition & Dietetics Management.
-For one to enroll in this course has to attain in KCSE a mean grade of D+ (plus) and above.
-The course is offered in Mathari Hospital in Nyeri County.
