In this article, we’ll look at all courses offered at the Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences and their current fee structure so stay tuned. Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences (TSMHS) is one of the leading institutions for medical and technical training in the country. The school is a registered private training institution under the Ministry of Education and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority.
Courses Offered at Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences
TSMHS offers a range of certificate and diploma courses in various medical and health fields. The institute has recently incorporated other programs in the business and IT domain. Besides the course list, you will find information about the requirements of each course, the fee structure, and how to apply.
TSMHS Craft and Certificate Courses
- Craft Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (KNEC)
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Craft Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics (KNEC)
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Craft Certificate in Social Work (KNEC)
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management (KNEC)
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Certificate in Community Development and Social Work
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Certificate in Project Management
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Certificate in Health Records and ICT
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Certificate in Counseling Psychology
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Certificate in HIV Counseling and Testing
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D+
- Computer Packages
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE
TSMHS Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Requirements: Mean grade of C at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent. English or Kiswahili – C Plain, Biology – C Plain, Chemistry – C minus, Mathematics or Physics – C minus
- Diploma in Radiography and Sonography
Requirements: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C plain and in addition a minimum grade of C plain in each of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Physical Sciences, or Biology
- Diploma in Environmental Sciences
Requirements: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C plain and in addition a minimum grade of C plain in each of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Physical Sciences, or Biology.
- Diploma in Community Health & Development
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE C-
- Diploma in Community Health & HIV Management
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE C-
- Diploma in Physiotherapy
Requirements: Mean grade of C at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent. English or Kiswahili – C Plain, Biology – C Plain, Chemistry – C minus, Mathematics or Physics – C minus
- Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Requirements: Mean grade of C- at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Requirements: Mean grade of C at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Applied Biology
Requirements: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C- and in addition a minimum grade of C- in each of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology or Biology Science, Chemistry or physical sciences, Passed a relevant craft course
- Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies
Requirements: Mean grade of C- at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Health Records and ICT
Requirements: Mean grade of C at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Medical Engineering
Requirements: KCSE with an average grade of C- and above, and Must have done Biology in addition to Mathematics and/or Physics\or Passed a relevant craft course
- Diploma in Project Management
Requirements: Mean grade of C- at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Medical Statistics
Requirements: Mean grade of C- at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Disaster Management
Requirements: Mean grade of C- at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Business Management
Requirements: Mean grade of C- at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
Requirements: Mean grade of C- at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Community Development and Social Work
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE C-
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE C-
- Diploma in Counseling Psychology
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE C-
- Diploma in Applied Biology (KNEC)
Requirements: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C- and in addition a minimum grade of C- in each of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology or Biology Science, Chemistry or physical sciences
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (KNEC)
Requirements: Mean grade of C at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Nutrition and dietetics (KNEC)
Requirements: C-(MINUS) in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent
- Diploma in Science laboratory technology (KNEC)
Requirements: Mean grade of C- at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) level or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Social Work and community development (KNEC
Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE C-
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Fees Structure (Ksh)
Course | Tuition Fee Per Term | Terms |
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery | 75,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing | 54,000 | 9 |
Diploma in Radiography | 54,000 | 9 |
Diploma in Physiotherapy | 47,000 | 9 |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences | 35,500 | 9 |
Diploma in Perioperative Theatre Technology | 32,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Applied Biology | 32,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology | 32,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Human Nutrition & Dietetics | 32,000 | 9 |
Diploma in Health Records & Information Technology | 30,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Medical Engineering | 30,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Information Communication Technology | 30,000 | 6 |
Diploma Community Health & Development | 30,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Community Health & HIV/AIDS Management | 30,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Community Development & Social Work | 30,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Counseling Psychology | 30,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Environmental Sciences | 30,000 | 6 |
Diploma in Public Health | 30,000 | 6 |
Certificate in Health Records &Information Technology | 24,000 | 6 |
Certificate in Human Nutrition & Dietetics | 24,000 | 6 |
Certificate in Perioperative Theatre Technology | 24,000 | 3 |
Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology | 24,000 | 3 |
Certificate in Health Service Support | 24,000 | 3 |
Certificate in Community Health & Development | 24,000 | 3 |
Certificate in Community Development & Social Work | 24,000 | 3 |
Certificate in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Management | 24,000 | 3 |
Certificate in Counseling Psychology | 24,000 | 3 |
Certificate in Information Technology | 22,000 | 3 |
Certificate in Hiv Testing Services | 24,000 | 3wks |
Certificate in Safe Phlebotomy | 20,000 | 4wks |
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | 15,000 | 72hrs |
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | 15,000 | 72hrs |
Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) | 7,000 | 48hrs |
First Aid | 3,000 | 15hrs |
Computer Application Packages | 6,000 | 3wks |
IELTS | 34,600 | 3wks |
Other Charges
Admin Charges for Male students: Ksh 24,400
Admin Charges for Female students: Ksh 22,850
Hostel Fees per Month Inclusive of Meal Compulsory for All first Term : Ksh 8,850
Hostel Fees per Term Inclusive of Meal Compulsory for All first Term: Ksh 26,550
How to Apply
To join the institution, please follow the complete application process outlined below, ensuring you meet the requirements:
Application Requirements:
- 1,000 registration fee
- Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary, College & University Certificates (Original copies)
- National Identity Card and Birth Certificate (Copy)
- Four recent passport-size photographs, with your name written at the back of each photograph
- Ensure you meet the minimum grade requirements for the course you wish to pursue. Please refer to our course-specific guidelines to determine the necessary grades for admission.
Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Contact Information
Physical Location: Thika Medical building, opposite Tuskys supermarket, near Wells Fargo office, Thika, Kiambu County.
Phone Number: 0708241019,
Email Address: info@tsmhs.ac.ke