Karuri KMTC Campus Location, Admission, Courses, Fees Structure, Contact Details

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The following are the updated details concerning the intakes, admissions process, courses, programs, fee structure, student population, and working contact details for Karuri Campus KMTC College.

Karuri Campus KMTC Location

The Karuri Campus Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is one of the over 71 KMTC Colleges in Kenya. The college is located at Karuri Ward, Kiambaa Sub-County of Kiambu County in Kiambu County County. It is headed by Principal Mr. Bernard Gitau.

This college became operational from 1963. The Campus traces its roots to 1963 as a rural training facility offering courses in Nursing, Food Sciences, and Inspection.

Karuri KMTC Campus Location, Admission, Courses, Fees Structure, Contact Details

Karuri Campus KMTC Intake and Admissions Details

In order to join the Kenya Medical Training College, you have to apply online through the KMTC website: https://www.kmtc.ac.ke.

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There are two intakes during an academic year, the March intake and the September intake.

Upon successful application, the candidate will join the college either in March or September.

Karuri Campus KMTC Details at a Glance.

CAMPUS OFFICIAL NAME	KARURI
KMTC CAMOUS POSTAL ADDRESS	P. O. BOX 765-00219, KARURI
KMTC CAMOUS EMAIL ADDRESS	[email protected]
KMTC CAMOUS OFFICIAL PHONE CONTACTS	0795542643

How to Apply for KMTC March/September Intake with Applications Fee Details

All applications for either March or September intake are done online through the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) website: https://www.kmtc.ac.ke.

The application process is accompanied by an application fee of Kshs. 2022. Pay the amount using Safaricom MPESA pay bill No. 964150.

Call and Email Contacts for Inquiries on KMTC Admissions and Application

For any query or inquiry relating to the KMTC application process, use the following details:

0736993813
0736212060
0723000429
0723004516

Email: [email protected].

Alternatively, walk into Karuri Campus KMTC or any nearest KMTC Campus in Kenya for help with the application process.

Karuri Campus KMTC Student Population

This campus hosts a student population of over 260. However, the number is expected to increase with future intakes.

Karuri Campus KMTC Courses, Programmes, and Duration

Course duration for KMTC Certificate Courses is 2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years. 3 years for the Diploma Courses except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years.

KMTC Karuri Campus offers both Certificate and Diploma Courses.

Here are the courses offered at Karuri Campus

Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences Pre-service

Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
Diploma in Medical Social Work Pre-service
Upgrading Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

More Courses to be offered in the campus in future includes:

Karuri Campus KMTC Minimum Entry Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma Courses

The minimum entry requirement for admissions to pursue a KMTC Certificate Course is a minimum aggregate of C- in KCSE. In addition, specific qualifications in cluster subjects will be looked into.

For Diploma Courses: a minimum mean grade of C plain (or its equivalent) in KCSE is mandatory, in addition, a combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Sciences, matters a lot.

Higher Diploma Courses require a minimum of a basic Diploma in relevant fields, and at least a minimum of two years working experience.

Karuri Campus KMTC Fees Structure and Payment Details

The KMTC fee structure is categorized into two based on the student admissions criteria, i.e, government-sponsored (Regular)or Self Sponsored students (Private).

Karuri KMTC Campus Fees Structure for Government Sponsored Students (Regular Students)

ITEM AMOUNT (KSHS.)

Registration Fee 2,000
Tuition Fee 30,000
Examination Fee 10,000
Activity Fee 7,000
Research and Development Fee 10,000
Maintenance Levy 9,000
Library and ICT services 3,000
Transport Levy 9,000
Student Identity Card 700

TOTAL Fees for KMTC Regular Students KSHS. 80,700.

Kindly note that the above fee structure does not include the student accommodation fees. Accommodation fees shall be paid after successful admission on campus.

Kenya Medical Training College Karuri KMTC Campus Fees Structure for Self-Sponsored Students (Private Students)

ITEM AMOUNT (KSHS.)

Registration Fee 2,000
Tuition Fee 70,000
Examination Fee 10,000
Activity Fee 7,000
Research and Development Fee 10,000
Maintenance Levy 9,000
Library and ICT services 3,000
Transport Levy 9,000
Student Identity Card 700

TOTAL Fees for KMTC Private Students KSHS. 120,700.

Kindly note that the above fee structure does not include the student accommodation fees. Accommodation fees shall be paid after successful admission on campus.

KMTC – Karuri Campus Principal Details

The campus is managed by Mr. Bernard Gitau who is the Principal. The Principal’s office can be reached through phone number(s): 0208018399/0795542643 , or email address [email protected].

Karuri Campus KMTC Phone and Other Contact Details

Use the following official details to contact KMTC Karuri Campus:

Official Postal Address: The Principal, KMTC Karuri Campus, P. O. BOX 765-00219 Karuri.
Working Phone Contacts: 0208018399/0795542643.
Official Email Address: [email protected].

Karuri Campus KMTC Clinical Training Stations/Sites

Other than using the next to the Campus, students also use Rural Health facilities within and outside Kiambu County County for their clinical experience. These clinical areas include:

Our environmental health students go for clinical placement at the Public Health Departments in the Counties across the country while Medical Social worker students are placed in major hospitals in the country for their clinical experience.

In order for our students to gain a hands-on experience and specialized placement, the various County Teaching and Referral Hospitals are also used.

Available Facilities at Karuri Campus KMTC

Karuri Campus has the following facilities for use by both staff and students:

Well-stocked library
Well-equipped computer lab
Well-quipped skills laboratory
Lecture Halls
Hostel block
Sanitation facilities
Reliable supply of water and electricity