This is a list of all courses offered at Amref International University and their fees structure as of 2021. The institution was established in 2017 as a premier Pan African University of health sciences. It is owned by Amref Health Africa; a leading health development organisation headquartered in Nairobi. The university’s main campus is located along Lang’ata Road, opposite Wilson Airport.
a) Amref International University Undergraduate Courses
1. BSc Midwifery and Reproductive Health (in-service) upgrading
Entry Requirements
- An aggregate of grade C in KCSE or Division II in the KCE or equivalent with a C in Biology or Biological Studies
- Diploma in Nursing KRN, KRM or KRCHN or it’s equivalent from a recognized institution and a minimum of two (2) years post-diploma working experience
Duration: 3 years
Total Fees: Ksh 460,000
2. BSc Midwifery and Reproductive Health (Fresh or direct entry)
Entry Requirements
- KCSE aggregate of a 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
Total Fees: Ks 710,000
3. BSc Nursing (fresh or direct entry)
Entry Requirements
- KCSE aggregate of a 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; three trimesters per year.
First Year Fees
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 88,200
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 106, 700
- 3rd Trimester – Ksh 106, 700
4. BSc Nursing Upgrading (in-service)
Entry 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; three trimesters per year.
First Year Fees
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 66,200
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 63, 700
- 3rd Trimester – Ksh 60, 700
5. BSc Physiotherapy
Entry Requirements
- KCSE aggregate of the grade of C+ or equivalent with English or Kiswahili C+, Mathematics or Physics/Physical sciences C+, Chemistry C+, Biology/Biological sciences C+
- Upgrading: diploma or higher diploma in physiotherapy from an accredited institution.
Duration: 4 years for entry-level and 2-3 years (6-9) trimesters) for post-diploma physiotherapy students. The course has three trimesters per year.
First Year Fees
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 88,700
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 88,700
- 3rd Trimester – Ksh 88,700
6. BSc in Community Health Practice
Entry Requirements
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KCSE (or equivalent) Certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+, minimum of C in Biology and Chemistry, minimum C in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics.
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Duration: 4 years
First Fees for Full-time students
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 86,200
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 80,700
First Fees for Part-time students
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 65,200
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 59,700
- 3rd Trimester – Ksh 59,700
7. BSc in Health Systems Management and Development
Entry Requirements
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KCSE (or equivalent) Certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+, minimum of C in Biology and Chemistry,
Minimum of C in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics (or equivalent) certificate with C+ for Biology and Chemistry; -
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Duration: 4 years
First Fees for Full-time students
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 86,200
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 80,700
First Fees for Part-time students
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 65,200
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 59,700
- 3rd Trimester – Ksh 59,700
b) Postgraduate Courses
1. MSc in Health Professions Education
- Bachelor’s degree in medical/ health-related first-degree course – Upper second class or lower second with 2-year post-degree
Duration: 24 months
First Year Fees
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 111,700
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 107,200
Second Year Fees
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 108,000
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 106,000
2. Masters in Public Health
Entry Requirements
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A basic degree relevant to the applicant’s area of specialization, including Biological, Social and Health Sciences or other closely allied disciplines
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Duration: 2 years
Fees
First Year Fees
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 141,700
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 137,200
Second Year Fees
- 1st Trimester – Ksh 143,000
- 2nd Trimester – Ksh 136,000
c) Diploma Courses
1. Advanced Diploma in Applied Mental Health Practice
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, or any other related degree from an accredited university.
- A Registered nurse (BScN/, BN/, KRN, KRN/M, KRCHN, KRN-Mental Health) with two years of clinical work experience and in possession of a valid nursing practice license
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Diploma in Community Health recognised by AMIU with at least one-year working experience or
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Duration: 1 year
Course Fees: Ksh 189,000
4. Higher Diploma in Comprehensive Reproductive Health
Entry Requirements
- Be health worker: nurse, midwife or clinical officer
Duration: 1 year
Course Fees: Ksh 156,600
5. Diploma in Nursing – upgrading Enrolled Nurse midwives (EN/M) to KRCHN
Entry Requirements
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Be a Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse (KECHN)
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Duration: 2 ½ years
Fees for the first year
Module 1: Ksh 55,200
Module 2: Ksh 50,700
6. Diploma in Nursing: Pre-service KRCHN Programme (Fresh entry)
Entry Requirements
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C (plain) aggregate in KCSE or K.C.E Division II
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Duration: 3 ½ years
Fees for the first year
Module 1: Ksh 88,200
Module 2: Ksh 83,700
7. Diploma in Nursing: upgrading Enrolled Community Health Nurses (ECHN) to KRCHN
Entry Requirements
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Be a Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse (KECHN)
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Be an Enrolled Nurse/Midwife (EN/M)
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KCSE Mean Grade: Minimum C Minus (or its equivalent) with a minimum grade of C minus in English/ Kiswahili and a minimum grade of C minus in one (1) of the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture and Home ScienceOR
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Duration: 3 years
Fees for the first year
1st Trimester: 62, 200
2nd Trimester: 57, 700
3rd Trimester: 57,700
d) Amref University Short Courses
1. Physiotherapy Clinical Instructors Credentialed Course
Entry Requirements
- Trained physiotherapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and others who have practising certificates.
Duration: 1 Week
Course Fees: Ksh 30,000
2. School Leaver’s Career Guidance & Campus Life Preparation Training
This course prepares school leavers aspiring to join post-secondary and various training institutions to be knowledgeable, competent and ethical in their career development and future choices.
Duration: 2 Weeks
Course Fees: Ksh 20,000.00
3. Household Air Quality Management (To Improve Health & Protect the Environment)
This course targets health workers such as Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), Public Health Officers/Environmental Health Officers, (EHOs), Health Promotion Officers and other professionals who are working in the Energy and Environment sectors such as Architects, Engineers and Energy officers involved in green projects within the African region.
Duration: 1 Week
Course Fees: USD 700
4. Human Resource for Health Preparation for Global Opportunities
This course is designed to equip health workers with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to provide quality health care locally, regionally as well as globally. Participants will gain competencies in managing health patients/clients including conditions and issues affecting the aged persons, those with terminal illnesses and special dietary needs. Participants will be thoroughly prepared on immigration requirements and coached for professional entry examinations.
Duration: 4 weeks
Course Fees: USD 1400
5. Health Communication and Journalism
The aim of the course is to enhance knowledge, build skills and nurture competencies of journalists, Public Relations Officers and health managers on all aspects related to health reporting.
Duration: 4 Weeks (7 days Face to Face and 21 days Fieldwork)
Course Fees: US$ 800 Exclusive of accommodation and travel
6. Regional Smart Survey Manager Level Training
This training is intended for staff or persons involved in nutrition and mortality surveys in their agencies.
Duration: 7 days
Fees: $1, 600
7. Sexual Reproductive Health
Participant of this course get an orientation to a holistic approach to sexual and reproductive health as part of the general health of people and development
Duration: 5 days
This course deals with the diagnosis, management, prevention and control of common communicable on tropical diseases.
The course has 17-modules covering non-communicable diseases in adults.
Duration: 2-3 months
Fees: Ksh 20,500
14. Malaria
This is a 12 module course which addresses the management, prevention and control of malaria.
Duration: 2-3 months
Fees: Ksh 15, 500
15. Nutrition
This course aims to provide health workers with knowledge and skills on how to promote good nutrition especially breastfeeding in the community; manage and prevent malnutrition in the community.
Duration: 2-3 months
Fees: Ksh 14,250
16. Medicine Management
The main objectives of the course are to prepare health managers who have competencies in medicines management in health facilities at different levels.
Duration: 2-3 months
Fees: Ksh 10, 500
17. Drug and Substance Abuse
This course is designed for health workers who are involved in curative and rehabilitative services at all levels of health care.
Duration: 2-3 months
Fees: Ksh 10, 500
18. Maternal & Neonatal Health
Duration: 2-3 months
Fees: Ksh 10, 500
19. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This is a 10 module course which looks at the female Reproductive system and specifically discusses issues related to pregnancy and delivery and associated medical problems.
Duration: 2-3 months
Fees: Ksh 13,000
20. Monitoring and Evaluation
This course equips participants with competencies in monitoring and evaluation of development interventions at project, programme and organisational level.
Duration: 3-6 months
Fees: Ksh 70,000
21. Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
This course aims at developing knowledge and skills for effective mobilization of human and other resources for enhancing the organization’s capacity to implement the program.
Duration: 5 days
Fees: Ksh 52,000
22. Practical Project Management and Sustainability
This course aims at building the competencies of senior and middle-level managers in prudent of scarce resources to effectively and efficiently deliver on their mandate.
Duration: 10 days
Fees: Ksh 70,000
23. Hospital Administration and Management
25. Strategic Management and Leadership (Result Based Management)
It provides knowledge and practical skills to enhance individual and team productivity.
Duration: 2 weeks
Fees: Ksh 70,000
26. Logistics, Commodity and Supply Chain Management
This course provides participants with the competencies they need to maintain effective and efficient commodity supply systems.
27. Leadership and Management in Community Development
The course gives participants a clear understanding of the process of initiating sustainable intervention projects, planning, management and implementation.
Duration: 10 days
Fees: Ksh 70,000
28. Disaster and Trauma Counseling Management
The course equips the learners with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and competencies in identifying and responding to different types of disasters and make recovery.
Duration: 10 days
Fees: Ksh 70,000
29. Training of Facilitators (TOF)
Duration: 10 days
Fees: Ksh 70,000
30. Behaviour Change and Communication
The course aims at equipping learners with knowledge, skills, attitude and competencies to effect behaviour changes within their organizations and individuals.
Duration: 5 days
Fees: Ksh 52,000
31. Customer Service Management
This course enables trainees to acquire skills on interpersonal skills, communication and administrative functions.
Duration: 3 days
Fees: Ksh 52,000
32. Supportive Supervision Mentorship and Coaching
The purpose of this course is to develop relevant facilitative supervision competencies among participants.
Duration: 1 week
Fees: Ksh 52,000
33. Finance Management for Non-Finance Managers
This course will enhance the capacity of non-finance professionals in management positions to effectively play their financial over-sight roles in ensuring prudence in financial matters.
Duration: 5 days
Fees: Ksh 52,000
34. Research Methods-Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis
This course aims at building the competencies of participants on qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Duration: 5 days
Fees: Ksh 52,000
35. Advocacy Skills
The course seeks to empower the participants with advocacy and lobbying skills in order to advocate for community issues, health and health-related issues.
Duration: 1 week
Fees: Ksh 52,000
36. Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS – Level 1
The course will give you practical skills on the appropriate application of univariate and bivariate statistical methods in data analysis and drawing insights.
Duration: 4 days
Fees: Ksh 25,000
37. Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS – Level 2
The course will strengthen your knowledge in determining appropriate multivariate techniques in data analysis and interpretation of results.
Duration: 4 days
Fees: Ksh 25,000
Please note that the fees are subject to change. Contact the school using the avenues below for fee policies and payments.
Amref International University Contacts
Location: Lang’ata Road, opposite Wilson Airport
Contacts: +254 020 699 3000, +254 741 743 871
