Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Nursing in Kenya

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Nursing

•  Chuka University, Chuka  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Bachelor’s degree from a related discipline from institutions recognized by the Senate, OR Bachelor of
  Science in Nursing accredited by a nationally recognized nursing regulatory council plus clinical work
  experience by preferably working/worked in relevant specialization area and registered nurse license in
  a country in which the candidate will complete practical experience.
  -International applicants will have their certificates verified by the Commission for University Education and the Nursing Council of Kenya.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Full-time or Part-time/Work-Based Day, Evening or Weekend
  
  Admission timelines are: September, January and May each year for full time students; December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students.
•  Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) Holders of Bachelor of Science Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from MUST or other universities recognized by the Senate.
  (ii) Registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
  (iii) Holders of a valid nurse practice license
  (iv) Must have at least two years’ relevant work experience
  (v) For international students, the academic certificate must be certified by CUE and the nursing practice license be verified by the NCK
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Part time
•  Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya  
  Study options:
  Critical Care Nursing
  Community Health and Primary Clinical Care
  Medical Surgical Nursing
  Nursing Leadership and Management
  Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing
  Nursing Education
  Midwifery Nursing
  Oncology and Palliative Nursing
  
  Course entry requirements:
  -B.Sc. Nursing from an accredited University
  -Valid practising licence
  -Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
  
  Course duration: 6 Trimesters
•  Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega  
  Specialty Areas:
  i. Nursing Education
  ii. Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing
  iii. Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing
  iv. Forensic Nursing
  v. Reproductive Health and Midwifery
  vi. Community health and Primary Health care
  vii. Nursing Leadership, Policy and Management
  viii. Medical Surgical Nursing
  ix. Critical Care Nursing
  x. Pediatric Nursing
  xi. Trauma and Emergency Nursing
•  University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Eldoret  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized higher educational institution with a valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya or eligible for registration as a nurse in Kenya, if trained outside the country. In addition, a minimum of two years of professional experience as a nurse is required.
•  Kabarak University, Kabarak  
  Course entry requirements:
  -Must have a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Kabarak university or any
  other university recognized by CUE.
  -Must have at least 2 years working experience in relevant area.
  Registered by Nursing Council of Kenya or any relevant professional regulatory body.
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Mount Kenya University, Thika  
  
•  Moi University, Eldoret  
  
•  University of Nairobi, Nairobi  
  
•  Tharaka University College, Tharaka Nithi  
  
•  Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kisumu  
  

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