This article dwells on courses offered at KMTC Kilifi campus and their fee structure. KMTC Kilifi is located in Kilifi Town, adjacent to the Kilifi County Referral and Teaching Hospital. The school was established in 1987 through a collaboration between the Government of Kenya, the Ministry of Health, and the Swedish International Development Authority (SIDA). It started with a two-year Certificate Course in Medical Engineering. In 2006, the Nursing Department was established, and in 2019, the campus added other courses.
Courses Offered at KMTC Kilifi Campus
Currently, KMTC Kilifi offers 6 diploma and certificate courses. Here is the list including their requirements and the time each course takes to complete.
- Certificate in Medical Engineering
- Diploma in Medical Engineering (Upgrading)
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
- Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing (KRCCN)
- Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing (KECHN)
- Certificate in Medical Engineering
Requirements: Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili, D in Mathematics, and D- in Physics/Physical Sciences. D in any one of the following: Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing
Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Medical Engineering (Upgrading)
Requirements: Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Mathematics and Physics/Physical Sciences. C- in any one of the following: – Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Electricity, Metal Work, Technical Drawing
Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Requirements: Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, and C in Biology/ Biological Sciences, C- in Chemistry/Physical Sciences C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences
Duration: 3 years
- Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
Requirements: Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry/ Physics/ Physical Science or Mathematics
Duration: 3 years
- Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing (KRCCN)
Requirements: Diploma in Nursing or in Community, Health Nursing(KRN/KRCHN). Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRM) and one-year Post Graduation experience
Duration: 24 months
- Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing (KECHN)
Requirements: Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry/ Physics/ Physical Science or Mathematics
Duration: 3 years
For clinical experience, the proximity of Kilifi County Referral Hospital allows students to engage in direct patient contact and develop their professional skills. students can also be assigned to various hospitals and rural health facilities across the country. Regular assessments and supervision contribute to the student’s final scores.
KMTC Kilifi Campus Fee Structure
KMTC has recently released the Fees Structure for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. The structure is available for both self-sponsored students and government-sponsored students. Below are the details.
Self-Sponsored Students Fees Structure
| Fee Item | Amount |
| Registration Fee | 2,000.00 |
| Activity Fee | 7,000.00 |
| Examination Fee | 10,000.00 |
| Library and ICT services | 3,000.00 |
| Tuition Fee | 70,000.00 |
| Research and Development Fee | 10,000.00 |
| Transport Levy | 9,000.00 |
| Maintenance Levy | 9,000.00 |
| Student Identity Card | 700.00 |
| Total | 120,700.00 |
Government-Sponsored Students Fees Structure
| Fee Item | Amount |
| Registration Fee | 2,000.00 |
| Activity Fee | 7,000.00 |
| Examination Fee | 10,000.00 |
| Library and ICT services | 3,000.00 |
| Tuition Fee | 30,000.00 |
| Research and Development Fee | 10,000.00 |
| Transport Levy | 9,000.00 |
| Maintenance Levy | 9,000.00 |
| Student Identity Card | 700.00 |
| Total KSHS. | 80,700.00 |
Ensure that all payments for tuition fees and other charges (items 1 to 9 listed above) are made to the following account details:
Account Number: 01003086514000
Account Name: Central Collection
Bank: National Bank of Kenya
Branch: Hospital Branch, Nairobi
Deposits can be made at any branch of the bank nationwide. Also, note that the college does not accept direct cash payments on campus.
Meals and accommodation charges shall be paid directly at the college at the current rates. The bank account details for the respective college will be provided upon admission for this specific purpose.
It is important to note that these fees are subject to change, and students should refer to the official KMTC website or contact the college directly for the most accurate and updated information.
KMTC Kilifi provides a diverse array of facilities that aim to enrich the learning experience and foster a vibrant student life. They include a well-stocked library, workshops equipped for Medical Engineering students, a skills laboratory with modern teaching aids for nursing students, spacious classrooms, an ICT laboratory with internet access, transportation services, hostel accommodation, dining facilities, and a common entertainment room.
The campus also encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities such as football, volleyball, netball, basketball, athletics, handball, and indoor games. They also participate in the KMTC National Sports Championships. Religious groups include Christian Union (C.U.), Young Christian Students (YCS), Seventh Day Adventist (SDA), and Muslim Students Association.
KMTC Kilifi Campus Contacts
Phone Number: 0722-315556
Email Address: kilifi@kmtc.ac.ke
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