KUCCPS Opens Applications for KMTC Courses

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for students who want to join Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) programmes.

The application period runs from October 1 to October 14, 2025.

Available Courses

You can apply for certificate or diploma courses.

Certificate Courses

Some of the certificate courses you can apply for:

• Medical Engineering
• Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
• Health Records and Information Technology
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Public Health
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Community Health Assistant
• Health Insurance Management

Diploma Courses

Some diploma courses include:

• Mortuary Science
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Physiotherapy
• Community Health
• Radiography and Imaging
• Public Health
• Medical Social Work
• Nutrition & Dietetics
• Occupational Therapy
• Health Counselling
• Pharmacy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Health Promotion

Other options also include upgrading courses if you already have a certificate or diploma.

Entry Requirements

Here are the requirements for applying:

For certificate courses: you need at least a C- grade in KCSE, along with specific grades in cluster subjects.

• For diploma courses: you need at least a C grade in KCSE, with cluster subject requirements.
• If you are applying to upgrade (from certificate to diploma, or from diploma to degree), you must already hold a certificate or diploma in the relevant field.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Go to the KUCCPS student portal at students.kuccps.net.
2. Click Login and enter your KCSE index number, year, and password.
3. After login, click KMTC Programmes to see all available courses and their entry requirements.
4. Choose courses you qualify for, and note down their programme codes.
5. Go to KMTC Application tab and click Apply Now.
6. Enter your preferred programme codes in order of priority (1 to 4).
7. Once codes are filled, wait for the system to fetch programme details, then click Submit.
8. After you submit, you must pay KSh 1,500. The portal will give instructions for payment.

What You Should Do Now

• Check whether you meet entry requirements.
• Prepare your KCSE index, year, and login details.
• Look at the programme codes and pick your four preferred courses.
• Make sure you apply between October 1 and 14, 2025.
• Have the KSh 1,500 fee ready for payment.