The department currently offers a Bachelor of Science Nursing Programme
Admission Criteria:
Direct Entry:
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English/Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry Mathematics or Physics OR English/Kiswahili, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences and Mathematics
RN to BScN Upgrading
- Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution
- At least 2 years working experience after attainment of the Diploma in Nursing
- Valid Practice License from the Nursing Council of Kenya
Programme duration
1. Direct Entry – Four (4) academic years on a full time basis
2. Upgrading – Eight (8) trimesters on part-time/blended mode
3. Graduates of the programme will undertake a one year internship programme and sit for a licensing examination as prescribed by the Nursing Council of Kenya
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The graduates of the programme are highly marketable locally and across the borders. Job opportunities in the local market include among others:
• Ministry of Health
• Private and Mission Hospitals
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Research Institutions
i would like to persue bachelor of science nursing, have a B- of 57 with Biology B+ ,English B-,Kiswahili B, Maths C- ,Chemistry C+,Geography C , CRE B- and Business B+ .Is it possible?
You do not qualify for BScN because of your grade in mathematics (it must be C+ and above
I have a mean grade of C+ and I want to study bachelor of science Nursing and I attain the following cluster point
Biology B-
Chemistry B-
Eng/kiswahili B-
Can I able to pursue
Waiting for your reply thanks
You must have attained a total of at 41 cluster points
what is the cost for upgrading in nursing?
It is about 86,000 per trimester excluding other costs
Hey my name is Sarah I want to enquire about upgrading from diploma to degree nursing programme
The programme is offered in full time basis (two days per week). You can get in touch with the school of Nursing for more details
I am Caroline,had the same question thanx for answering.would like to know the 2days are weekdays or weekends?
The two days are week days- Thursday, friday
I would like to apply Bcsn distant learn, which is the criteria
Currently we do not offer BScN through DL.
Thanks.
for uprading ,is the 2 years experience a mandatory requirement
Yes, its a mandatory requirement
for uprading ,is the 2 years experience a mandatory requirement
Yes, its a mandatory requirement
am john ,i want to upgrade from diploma to degree in nursing ,when is the intake?
september, 2018
Is ot a must for one to have acquired the 2years working experience after attainment of diploma
Yes
Can I pursue masters in nursing if I have done bachelor of commerce from K.U, I am planning to do nursing diploma at kmtc from next year.
For upgrading how long ? And how much .
I had B- grade Chemistry c+ English C+ Kiswahili c maths D+. I am. KRCHN 4years experience
Hae.
Inquiring about the upgrading program. What is the cost and are the two days a specific day and lastly when is the next class.
Are the cluster points a requirement for the upgrading students?
upgrading- Mean C plain and above. No cluster requirements
Do you do January intake and what are the requirements for an international student?
Classes are commencing in August. For international students, your certificate has to be translated through the nursing council
Hey for a degree in nursing can you guys consider chemistry grades in place of mathematics
Chemistry is considered separately from maths
Hey.I have a mean grade of B plain
Maths C+,EngC+ bio B- Chem B-.do I qualify in this course. And if yes.when is the next intake And how much is the fees per year??
.am looking forward to your reply,thanks.
You qualify. registration going on. Classes commence in August
I Have a B- of 57 points and want to do Nursing at Jkuat,DO I QUALIFY FOR SELF SPONSORED?
Kindly indicate your grades in each subject
Am Winnie.. Would like to know if there is January in take in nursing… 2018 January in take
Classes are commencing in August. Registration on progress
Hi..I’m from north eastern I have mean grade c+ and c- in biology and kis and eng and B in chem through arid and semi arid (Asal) can get degree in nursing..kcse I did it 2017
You dont qualify because of biology
I have a mean grade ofC+: Kiswahili C+, Maths C, Biology D, Chemistry B- what if i bridge maths and biology will i join nursing
You dont qualify because of maths and biology
Hi my name is Venus I obtained a grade of ” B” KCSE 2017 with Eng B-, KIS B, MATB+, BIO C, CHEM B, GEO B+, CRE B, BUS
B- I would like to pursue a degree course in nursing please advise.
Thanks.
You dont qualify because of the Biology
hello…i completed high school in 2009 and i obtained the following grades, Maths B+, Chemistry B, Biology A-, English C+
Is it possible for me to do this degree
You qualify for the programme. Registration in progress. Classes commencing in August
i had a mean grade of B+ of 68 points
What are your grades in the other subjects?
Hey,am faith i attain a mean grade of B- with
Chemistry B
Biology C+
Math C
PHYSICS C
English B-
Will i qualify for the degree programe?
You don’t qualify because of the C plain in physics/maths
Hi my name is Patricia when is your next intake for BSc nursing. I attainted A minis
Kindly indicate your grades in each of the subjects.
Hi. I would like to join the PhD in nursing programme starting this January. I have the qualifications and the concept paper ready. Can I apply or its late?
You can apply for January 2018.
I want to upgrade from a nursing diploma to a degree in either renal,perioperative care nursing or pediatric nursing, having met the requirements above how much is the cost and can I get a vacancy in the next intake of 2018?
We dont offer BScN is specialized areas
Am Liz do you offer Msc Nursing
The school offers MSc in Nursing for various specialties e.g critical care, oncology and palliative, reproductive health, med surg, community health nursing among others
I have a daughter who did kcse 2016 and attained a B plain of 64 points but due to her twin sisters illness she couldn’t join university neither did she request to any adminission in university. kindly advise if she could still apply through help loan for a BSC in nursing she had B Plain in English, Maths, B+ , C+ in Biology, B- In Chem, B plain in Kiswahili, B In Physics A In CRE
She qualifies for the programme. She can apply- Registration on progress. Classes are starting in August
a am humphrey…i scored B- of 57 2017 kcse can i qualify for nursing direct entry at jkuat with
ENG B-
swahili C
Maths B
Biology C+
Chem B
History B+
Business B-
You qualify for the programme. Classes starting in August. Registration on progress
Hallo. I have a diploma in clinical medicine from kmtc but want to do degree in nursing is it possible?
Thank you for showing interest in our program, BSc Nursing.
Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
Hi I’m Debra I did my kcse in 2022 and scored a c- in mathematics .If I take a bridging course in mathematics will I be able to qualify for the course
Thank you for showing interest in our program, BSc Nursing.
Kindly note that bridging results are not allowed in the BSc Nursing Admission Criteria.
My name is Basra Ibrahim and i scored B- of 53 points.Can i qualify for nursing in jkuat with B- in English,B in Kiswahili,D in Maths,B- in Biology,C in Physics,B- in Chemistry,B in Geography and B- in CRE
Thank you for showing interest in our program, BSc Nursing.
Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
I had B- B+ in English C+in math chem and bio do I qualify to do degree in nursing
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Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
hey am Elphine and I would like to enquire if I qualify to take nursing in your institution. Maths C
Chem C-
Biology B-
English C+
Kiswahili B-
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Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
my name is rodgers i attained B- of 58.ENG B- KISB+ MATH C+ BIO C CHEM C+ PHY C+ BUS C+ GEO A.can i qualify for degree in nursing.
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Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
I had a D+ in mathematics
B- in English and kiswahili
B- in physics
B- in biology
B- in chemistry
B- in CRE
B+ in history
Total mean grade is B- of 54 points
Can I qualify to persue nursing
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Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
I had a B- of 55 points and had a B- in maths ,B in English and kiswahili ,B-in biology and business ,a B in cre and aD+in phyc and lastly a C- in chem will I be able to qualify for nursing
Thank you for showing interest in our program, BSc Nursing.
Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
Thank you for showing interest in our program, BSc Nursing.
Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
I am Brian mwendwa and I have attained B of 66 points with c+ in biology ,maths c+ chem B- and physics B-
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Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
Is it true that for Nursing cluster one chooses the best language subject that is either English or Kiswahili? I request to know if it’s just compulsory for English.
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Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English or Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
i scored , , B- of 54points, , , with the following grades, , , maths C+, eng C+, bio C+, chem C, kisw C-, Agr A-, geo ,A-, hist B+ can i make to join nursing
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Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry Mathematics or Physics.
i attained mean grade c+ of 51 with math D,english D+,kiswahili C+,Biology B+,physics B,Chem C,HIS/GEO B, Can i qualify for nursing.
Hello Emmanuel.
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Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry Mathematics or Physics.
Hi
am Lagat , i scored B- of 56 of kcse 2022. can i qualify for nursing direct entry
ENG C+
MATH C+
CHEM C
BIO C+
GEO B
Hello Lagat.
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Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry Mathematics or Physics.
I am mercy and I had a C+ with
Eng – C plain
Kisw – B plain
Maths – C plain
Phy – B-
Biology – C+
Chemistry – C plain
Can I qualify for degree in nursing
Hello Mercy.
Thank you for showing interest in our program, BSc Nursing.
Kindly find our Admission criteria
Direct entry
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry Mathematics or Physics.
Hello
I did Diploma and Bsc clinical medicine after bridging in maths and chem and I want to join BSN. Is it possible.
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Kindly note that bridging results are not allowed in the BSc Nursing Admission Criteria.