Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Course requirements

Entry requirements, course structure and syllabus for the Diploma in Community Health Nursing.

Admissions

Entry requirements

Minimum entry age — 17 years on the last birthday.

The eligible candidate shall have attained the following minimum academic qualifications:

C (Plain) aggregate in KCSE, or Division II in KCE

Mandatory subjects

C (Plain) or Credit in English or Kiswahili, and
C (Plain) or Credit in Biology or Biological Sciences

Additional subjects

C- (minus) or Pass in any one of the following:

Physics
Physical Science
Chemistry
Mathematics

Other requirements

Requirements relating to physical fitness, medical examination and criminal record, as prescribed by the Nursing Council of Kenya
Candidates who have undergone a different system of learning must provide evidence of academic clearance from the relevant equating bodies

Interview: all eligible candidates undergo an entry interview. On meeting the set criteria, the candidate is admitted to the training.

The programme

Course structure

Duration: three-year diploma course
Mode of delivery: physical
Composition: theoretical learning, clinical placements and projects

What you study

Syllabus and outline

The syllabus is organised around the following thematic areas:

General Nursing
Midwifery
Community Health Nursing
Paediatric Nursing
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
Leadership and Management
Nursing Research

Fees

The fee structure is provided upon successful application and selection into the programme. For admission and fee enquiries, please contact the College.

Ready to take the next step?

Entry requirements and fees are confirmed by the admissions team before you apply.