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Accredited curricula blending theoretical depth with clinical mastery across three specialisations — all taught at St Theresa Mission Hospital Level 5.

Diploma (Pre-Service) · 3½ Years · KRCHN

Community Health Nursing

Regulated by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Master the art of healing and community wellness through intensive clinical placements in one of Kenya's most active Level 5 teaching hospitals.

📋 Entry Requirements

Minimum age: 17 years at time of admission. KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain)
C (Plain) in Biology & English / Kiswahili
C– in Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics

🏥 Clinical Rotations Include

General medicine, surgery & maternity wards
Paediatrics, ICU & theatre rotations
Community health outreach programmes

🎓 Career Outcomes

Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN)
Public health officer in government facilities
Maternal & child health specialist
NGO and community health programmes

50 Spaces 💰 KSh 85,000 / year Apply Now →

Programme Details

Admissions Information

Everything you need to know about joining the Diploma in Community Health Nursing (Pre-Service) programme at STMTC-K.

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Programme Title

Diploma in Community Health Nursing
(Pre-Service)

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Examination Body

Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

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Intake

March — one intake per year

📋 Admission Requirements

Age: Minimum age of entry is 17 years
KCSE: Mean grade of C (Plain) or its equivalent

Mandatory Subjects

C or its equivalent in English or Kiswahili
C or its equivalent in Biology or Biological Sciences

Additional Subjects

C– (minus) or PASS in any of the following:
Physics, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics

📁 Documents Required

Application Letter (ensure contact details are included)
KCSE Certificate and School Leaving Certificate (Result Slip accepted if certificate not yet issued)
KCPE Certificate and School Leaving Certificate
National Identity Card or Waiting Card
Birth Certificate
2 Coloured passport-size photographs
Baptism Card or Recommendation Letter from Church

💰 Application Fee: KSh 1,000 (non-refundable)

Submit via email or hard copy to our Admissions Office.

How to Apply

Admission Procedure

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Application

Application fee: KSh 1,000 (non-refundable)
Submit a completed application letter and attach all academic documents via email or hard copy to our Admissions Office

Documents Needed for Application:

Application Letter (ensure contact details are captured)
KCSE Certificate and School Leaving Certificate (Result Slip accepted if certificate not yet issued)
KCPE Certificate and School Leaving Certificate
National Identity Card or Waiting Card
Birth Certificate
2 Coloured passport-size photographs
Baptism Card or Recommendation Letter from Church

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Interview

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview at the college

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Notification of Admission

Successful applicants will be notified within two weeks
Waitlisted applicants will also be informed and considered if space becomes available

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Orientation

All admitted students must attend a mandatory orientation one week before classes begin

📅 Intakes Per Year: One intake per year — March

Where Our Graduates Go

Career Outcomes

STMTC-K nursing graduates are sought after across Kenya's healthcare sector — in public hospitals, private facilities, NGOs, research institutions, and community health programmes.

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Nursing Graduates

Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN)
Public hospitals — county & national level
Private clinics and mission hospitals
Maternal & child health specialist roles
NGO community health programmes
International nursing migration pathways

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Community & Public Health

County health department postings
Community health centre management
Dispensary and health post roles
USAID, WHO, UNICEF health programmes
School health and occupational nursing

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Further Studies

Upgrade to BSc Nursing (KU, UoN, MKU)
Specialise — ICU, Theatre, Oncology
Midwifery specialisation
Public health & epidemiology postgraduate
Nursing education & tutorship

At a Glance

Program Fees & Duration

Transparent, affordable fees for nationally recognised qualifications — invest in your future with confidence.

Program	Qualification	Duration	Annual Fees	Regulator	Spaces
Community Health Nursing	KRCHN Diploma	3½ Years	KSh 85,000	NCK / KNEC	50

* Fees are per academic year. Application fee: KSh 1,000 (non-refundable). Additional levies may apply. Contact admissions for the full fee structure.

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