There are a number of universities offering Bachelor of Nursing which is one of the most marketable courses in Kenya. Below is a list of those universities and admission requirements:
- Karatina University
Bachelor of Nursing 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.
- University of Nairobi
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING (BSCN) 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 recognised 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.
Fee structure
| Semester 1 | |||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | |
| HNS101 | Human Anatomy | 315.00 | 76,881.36 |
| HNS102 | Medical Physiology | 225.00 | 54,915.25 |
| HNS103 | Biochemistry | 225.00 | 54,915.25 |
| HNS 104 | Nutrition and Health | 90.00 | 21,966.10 |
| HNS105 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 270.00 | 65,898.31 |
| HNS106 | Psychology | 67.50 | 16,474.58 |
| HNS107 | Community Health | 45.00 | 10,983.05 |
| CSO101 | Sociology | 45.00 | 10,983.05 |
| CSO102 | Anthropology | 45.00 | 10,983.05 |
| 1,327.50 | 324,000.00 | ||
| TUITION | 324,000 | ||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | ||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 9,000 | ||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| CAUTION – (ONCE) | 5,000 | ||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | ||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | ||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | ||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | ||
| Semester 1 | 202,000 | ||
| Semester 2 | 162,000 | ||
| Total-Year 1 Nursing Fees | 364,000 | ||
| Bachelor of Science-Nursing-Year 2 | |||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Unit Cost |
| HNS 201 | Reproductive Anatomy and Pysiology | 67.50 | 18,000 |
| HNS202 | Medical Microbiology and Parasitology | 135.00 | 36,000 |
| HNS203 | Clinical Chemistry | 22.50 | 6,000 |
| HNS 204 | Heamatology | 45.00 | 12,000 |
| HNS205 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 450.00 | 120,000 |
| HNS206 | Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics | 180.00 | 48,000 |
| HNS207 | Biostatistics | 45.00 | 12,000 |
| HNS208 | Family Health Nursing | 225.00 | 60,000 |
| HNS209 | Immunology | 45.00 | 12,000 |
| 1,215.00 | 324,000 | ||
| TUITION | 324,000 | ||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | ||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 9,000 | ||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | ||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | ||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | ||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | ||
| Semester 1 | 197,000 | ||
| Semester 2 | 162,000 | ||
| Total-Year 2 Nursing Fees | 359,000 | ||
| Bachelor of Science-Nursing-Year3 | |||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Unit Cost |
| HNS301 | Educational Communication and Technology | 67.50 | 12,461.54 |
| HNS302 | Medical Surgincal Nursing II | 360.00 | 66,461.54 |
| HNS303 | Peadiatric Nursing | 180.00 | 33,230.77 |
| HNS304 | Community Heatlh Nursing | 270.00 | 49,846.15 |
| HNS305 | Mental Health & Psychaitric Nursing | 225.00 | 41,538.46 |
| HNS306 | Obstetric/Midwifery & Gynocological Nursing | 540.00 | 99,692.31 |
| HNS307 | Research Methodology | 45.00 | 8,307.69 |
| HNS 308 | Educational Psychology | 67.50 | 12,461.54 |
| 1,755.00 | 324,000.00 | ||
| TUITION | 324,000 | ||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | ||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000 | ||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | ||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | ||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | ||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | ||
| Semester 1 | 196,000 | ||
| Semester 2 | 162,000 | ||
| Total-Year 3 Nursing Fees | 358,000 | ||
| Bachelor of Science-Nursing-Year4 | |||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | |
| HNS401 | Medical Surgical Nursing III | 540.00 | 129,600 |
| HNS402 | Management and Admin of Nursing Services | 270.00 | 64,800 |
| HNS403 | Curriculum & Instruciton in Nursing | 270.00 | 64,800 |
| HNS 404 | Research Project | 90.00 | 21,600 |
| HNS405 | Community Health Nursing II | 180.00 | 43,200 |
| 1,350.00 | 324,000 | ||
| TUITION | 324,000 | ||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | ||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000 | ||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | ||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | ||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | ||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | ||
| Semester 1 | 193,000 | ||
| Semester 2 | 162,000 | ||
| Total-Year 4 Nursing Fees | 355,000 | ||
| Totals | 1,436,000 |
- JKUAT
Bachelor of Nursing Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Science Nursing
The department currently offers a Bachelor of Science Nursing Programme
Admission Criteria:
Direct Entry:
The minimum entry requirements are mean grade of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent with C+ in each of the following cluster subjects: English/Kiswahili, Biology, Chemistry Mathematics or Physics OR English/Kiswahili, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences and Mathematics
RN to BScN Upgrading
- Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution
- At least 2 years working experience after attainment of the Diploma in Nursing
- Valid Practice License from the Nursing Council of Kenya
Programme duration
1. Direct Entry – Four (4) academic years on a full time basis
2. Upgrading – Eight (8) trimesters on part-time/blended mode
3. Graduates of the programme will undertake a one year internship programme and sit for a licensing examination as prescribed by the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Nursing Admission Requirements
Minimum entry requirements for BScN- Upgrading group
- Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution
- KCSE mean grade C plain or Division 3
- A valid practice license from nursing council of Kenya
- Two years work experience after graduation as a registered nurse
- Kenya Methodist University
Bachelor of Nursing Admission Requirements
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
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.
Programme Duration
The duration of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) shall extend over a
period not less than four academic years ( 12 trimesters)on Full Time mode,
unless the Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Board approves
the exemption. Following graduation, the graduates will be required to
undertake 1 year Internship in NCK approved institutions.
The Inservice ( Upgrading) program shall extend over a minimum period of
2½ years( 8 trimesters) on Part Time mode and minimum of 3 years through
- Chuka University
Bachelor of Nursing Admission Requirements
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
- Kabarak University
Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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
- The Aga Khan University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) admission requirements
You are invited to apply for the programme if the primary mode of instruction in your previous learning institution was in English. We also accept foreign students from institutions in Kenya or overseas who have successfully completed or are completing their secondary school education and meet the eligibility criteria.
To participate in the admissions process, you must meet the minimum academic eligibility requirements applicable to candidates who are directly out of secondary school as well as successfully complete our admission assessments.
Applications are evaluated on the basis of your achievements in the most current academic qualification.
- University of Eastern Africa,Baraton
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) admission requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton must be met.
1. A mean grade of C+ (plus) or better in KCSE, division II or better, or its equivalent, is required for all pre service students.
2. A grade of C+ or credit in cluster subjects; Mathematics/ Physics, Chemistry, (or Physical science), Biology, and English.
3. Foreign students from non-English speaking countries must have their High School certificates/diplomas translated into English with accompanying statement showing how their system equates to the Kenyan System. Foreign trained nurses must assume responsibility to have their certificates or diplomas translated to English and equated. It is strongly advised that they should apply for registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya before admission to the university.
4. Foreign ‘0’ level certificates are sent to the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) for equation to the Kenyan system. This is done before admission.
5. For Registered Nurses, a mean grade of C plain, or Division II, diploma certificate and a current practice license from the Nursing council of Kenya, and 2 years’ experience are required. Lack of 2 years’ experience will warrant a full year internship after graduation.
6. For enrolled nurses, a mean grade of C+ or better in KCSE or Division II in KCE, including a C+ or Credit pass in the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics and English; OR according to provisions that may be made by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Students who are admitted to UEAB with the necessary admission requirements for a BScN degree program are considered as pre-clinical nursing students. Upon attainment of required grades in nursing cognate subjects, students proceed to (clinical) professional nursing courses.
- Meru University of Science and Technology
| Bachelor of Science (Nursing) | 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. |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management | Be a holder of K.C.S.E with an aggregate of C+ (plus) and C (plain) in Biology and both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili OR; Holder of a Diploma in Health Records or Information Systems from K.N.E.C or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Midwifery | Be a holder of K.C.S.E with an aggregate of C+ (plus) and C+ (plus) in each of the following cluster subjects: Cluster A Subjects or Cluster B subjectsMathematics or Physics English or KiswahiliEnglish or Kiswahili Physical SciencesChemistry MathematicsBiology Biology/Biological Sciences |
| Duration: 12 semesters Mode of Study: Full-time Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 50,000 | |
| Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Upgrading Programme | K.C.S.E. aggregate of ‘C’ plain in Nursing from a recognized institution OR KCE/EACE Division II and Diploma in Nursing OR KACE I Principal and 2 subsidiaries plus Diploma in Nursing. At least two (2) years working experience after attainment of the Diploma in Nursing. Registered with Nursing Council of Kenya and must have a valid practice license. |
- University of Embu
Bachelor of Nursing Admission requirements
Mean Grade C+(Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) in Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematics and English or Kiswahili.
- Great Lakes University Kenya
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Direct Entry
To join GLUK’s Bachelor’s program a candidate must have an overall mean of C+ (plus) and above in KCSE or its equivalent.
- Kenyatta University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH) ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS
Entry Requirements
i. Candidates wishing to study for the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Public
ii. Candidates shall have obtained a mean grade of at least C+ at K.C.S.E. and passed the
subject clusters as indicated or their equivalents:
Alternative A
Biology B
Chemistry B
Mathematics or Physics C+
English or Kiswahili B
Alternative B
Biological Sciences B+
Physical Sciences B+
Mathematics C+
English or Kiswahili B
OR
Principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and a subsidiary pass either in physics or
Mathematics
OR
Candidates must be holders of a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical
training institution or its equivalent. The Diploma holders must have been registered as Nurses.
Credit Transfer System
Candidates holding Ordinary Diplomas in Nursing or approved qualifications in designated
Biomedical Sciences may have a credit transfer of up to 18 units.
All clinical units, community health attachments and clinical rotations are not eligible for Credit transfer.
- Amref International University
Bachelor of Nursing Admission 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+
Muranga University of Technology
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) admission requirements
All applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) must satisfy the following requirements:
a) A mean grade of at least C+ (C plus) in K.C.S.E. with a minimum of C+ in each of the following cluster subjects:
Cluster A Subjects or Cluster B Subjects
Mathematics or Physics English or Kiswahili
English or Kiswahili Physical Sciences
Chemistry Mathematics
Biology Biology/Biological Sciences
or
b) A Bachelor’s degree or diploma from a recognized institution in the other health related courses recognized by the University Senate having met the requirements set in (a) above
DURATION OF STUDY
Four (4) Academic Years
- University of Kabianga
Bachelor of Nursing (Upgrading)
Admission Requirements:
- Diploma in nursing from a recognized institution.
- KCSE mean grade OF ‘C’ plain; OR Division two (II) in Kenya.
- Certificate of Education or its equivalent; OR one principal pass in Biology and tow subsidiaries.
- A minimum two (2) years of relevant working experience after attainment of the diploma. Registration and current practice license from Nursing Council of Kenya
- Maseno University
Bachelor of Science (Nursing, with IT)
Mean Grade C+ with a C+(plus) in each of the
following cluster subjects:
C+ in Mathematics /Physics
C+ in Biology/Biological Sciences
C+ in Chemistry
C+ in English or Kiswahili
- Kibabii University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nursing (Direct Entry)
Minimum Entry Requirements
Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and at least C+ in Maths or Physics, C+ in Biology, Chemistry and English or Kiswahili or 2 Principal passes at A-Level in Biology and Chemistry and a Subsidiary Pass in either Physics or Mathematics
- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct entry)
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing at DeKUT is a four year programme. It is structured to enable the students have a wide range of knowledge, attitude and skills in biomedical, behavioral sciences, social sciences, education, research and contemporary issues which will enable them effectively meet the needs of the community, hence play a great role in the prevention of illness, promotion of health and provision of care in illness. The mode of study is full time learning which involves lectures, tutorials, problem based learning, demonstrations and clinical rotations. |
| Course Requirements The entry requirements is a minimum aggregate of C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE),with a C+ in Biology/Biological Sciences, English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/physics, and chemistry |
