Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Kenya

Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Nursing(Nursing)
Major Subject: Nursing
Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission Requirements.
• Candidates for admission must obtain the prescribed minimum grades in K.C.S.E. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English or Kiswahili, or the following:
• Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Mathematics, English or Kiswahili and one subject from group two of K.C.S.E.
• Alternatively, admission may be granted to outstanding diploma holders from recognized Nursing Colleges. Such candidates must: Hold a diploma with credit or distinction from such Colleges.
• Be supported in their application by a statement from the principal of that college to the effect that their performance in the diploma course was exceptionally good and that their understanding of basic sciences is such that they will be able to benefit from a degree course.
• Any candidates currently employed shall have their application supported by a statement from their employer.
Amref International University, Nairobi
BSc Nursing (fresh or direct entry)

Requirements:

KCSE aggregate of grade of C+ or equivalent with English or Kiswahili C+, Mathematics or Physics/Physical sciences C+,
Chemistry C+, Biology/Biological sciences C+.

Duration: 4 years

BSc Nursing Upgrading (in- service)

Requirements:

-All cadres of diploma nurses i.e. nurses who are either KRN, KRCHN, KRM or KRPN from a recognized institution
-A valid Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) License
-A Minimum of 2 years working experience in a relevant setting
-A mean grade of C plain or Division II in O-levels with
-A pass or C plain in English or Kiswahili.

Duration: 3 years
Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kikuyu
Direct Entry)
Minimum Admission Requirements:

-KCSE mean grade C+ (plus). Cluster subjects: C+ in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English/Kiswahili,
Mathematics/Physics OR

-Kenya Certificate of Education(KCE) / East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) examinations Division II with Credits Pass in
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, English or Kiswahili, Mathematics or Physics/Physical Sciences OR

- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with Principal Pass in Biology and Chemistry and a Subsidiary Pass or
equivalent qualifications

Duration (Years) – 4 Years
Kenya Methodist University, Meru
Duration: 4 years

Minimum entry requirements:
1. Direct Entry:
-Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE ) or its Equivalent with minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and C+ in each of the following subjects;
English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

2. Inservice( Upgrading)
-Kenya Registered Nurse Diploma or equivalent and a mean grade of C or Division II in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
-A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a health care institution following NCK registration.

Mama Ngina University College, Gatundu
Entry Requirements
KCSE Mean grade C + (Plus) or equivalent or (2) Principal passes at A Level or their equivalents with at least C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics Biology and Chemistry.
OR At least a C (Plain) at KCSE and be holders of a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized/accredited Medical Training institution and must be a registered Nurse.

Fee Structure (per academic year)
East Africans: Ksh 210,000
Non-East Africans: Ksh 250,000
Statutory: Ksh 28,000
St. Paul's University, Limuru
Admission Requirements:

A minimum KCSE grade of C+ plus
C+ (plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences
C+ (plus) in English or Kiswahili
C+ (plus) in Chemistry or Physical Science
C+ (plus) in Mathematics or physics
All candidates admitted into this programme will be indexed with the Nursing Council of Kenya as per the provided guidelines.

Duration:
The BScN Programme shall take duration of four (4) academic years which will be divided into trimesters
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Duration: 4 years

Tuition fees:
- 83,750/= 1st trimester
- 73,500/= 2nd trimester
- 73,500/= 3rd trimester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Mean Grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE with C+ (plus) in English, Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics. Or C+ in Biological Sciences, English, Mathematics/ Physical Sciences. Or 2 principal passes in Biology and Chemistry with a subsidiary pass in Physics or Mathematics
University of Embu, Embu
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Mean Grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Nursing or Division II at KCE/EACE with a Diploma in Nursing; OR,
KACE or equivalent one (1) Principal pass and two (2) Subsidiaries at KACE with a Diploma in Nursing. In addition, one must have at least two (2) years working experience after attainment of the Diploma in Nursing.

Karatina University, Karatina
Admission Requirements:

Minimum grade of C+ in at KCSE with at least C+ in English OR Kiswahili; C+ in Mathematics OR Physics, C+ in Chemistry and C+ in Biology Or be a Holders of Higher National Diploma and Ordinary Diploma in Nursing with a Distinction or Credit from Nursing Council of Kenya accredited Training Institutions.
Baraton College, Baraton
Minimum Requirements:
At least KCSE aggregate mean grade of ‘C+’ (plus) with ‘C+’ (plus) in each of the following cluster subjects: English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry/Physical Sciences OR equivalent OR Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution

Duration: 12 semesters
Kabarak University, Kabarak
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing must satisfy the following requirements:
A mean grade of at least C+ ( plus) in K.C.S.E. with a minimum of C+ in the following subjects:

-English OR Kiswahili
-Mathematics OR Physics
-Chemistry
-Biology
Egerton University, Nakuru
Course entry requirements:
(i) Direct admission
-KCSE Mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology and Chemistry

(ii) Indirect admission
-Diploma in Nursing with at least a Credit pass from an institution recognized by Egerton University Senate.
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Course entry requirements:
Have a Minimum of C+ (plus) in K.C.S.E with a minimum of C+ (plus) in each of the following cluster subjects:

Mathematics or Physics, English or Kiswahili, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Science.

Course duration: 12 semesters

Mode of study: Full time
Mount Kenya University, Thika
Duration: 4 years

Minimum entry requirements:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary education(KCSE) or its equivalent with an aggregate of C+(plus) and also C+ (plus) in each of the following requisite subjects:
-English
-Mathematics/ Physics
-Chemistry
-Biology
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri
Duration: 4 years

Minimum entry requirements:
1. A minimum grade of C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biology/Biological Sciences, English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/ physics and Chemistry
OR
2. Equivalent qualifications as recognized by the University Senate.
Daystar University , Athi River
Entry requirements

(i) C+ (plus) and above in KCSE or, 5 Credits in IGCSE;

(ii) Or 2 Principal passes in 'A' level or Division 2 in GCE

(iii) Or 50% from other countries using percentages;

(iv) Or CPA (K) entry to commerce degree.
Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
Admission Requirements:

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological
Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics/Physical Sciences.

Duration:12 Trimesters
Kisii University, Kisii.
Course entry requirements:
C+(Plus) in KCSE with a C+(Plus) in Maths/Physics, English/Kiswahili,Biology and Chemistry

Course duration: 4 years

Mode of study: Full time

Intake: September
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Minimum entry requirements:
1. A minimum Mean Grade of C+ in KCSE with at least a C+ in Mathematics, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry, Biology (C+) OR
2. “A” Level with 2 principal pass and 2 subsidiaries.
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with a Diploma in a relevant field.
Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kisumu
Bachelor of Science(BSN) in Nursing(Direct Entry)

Bachelor of Science(BSN) in Nursing(Upgrading)
Chuka University, Chuka
Duration: Four(4) Years
Maasai Mara University, Narok
Duration: 4 years
Uzima University, Kisumu
Kibabii University, Bungoma
Moi University, Eldoret
Pwani University, Kilifi
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi