The six-year, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree programme is designed to prepare medical doctors who are well grounded with knowledge, competencies and skills in humanities, social sciences and medical sciences. The MBChB curriculum provides a general professional education and fosters students' ability to learn through problem-based learning and self-directed, independent study. It is based on the principles of adult learning and incorporates concepts of best evidence in medical education.
The graduates of the programme will be capable of managing health problems and related issues at different levels of health systems through collaborative, innovative and strategic approaches that advance the well-being of individuals and communities.
The programme offers need-based financial assistance.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders: Minimum university admission requirement is C+. Additionally, applicants should possess an aggregate grade of B plain in the following cluster of subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; and English or Kiswahili. OR
Advanced level certificate holders: Minimum entry requirements include Principal passes of B in Biology, Chemistry and either Mathematics or Physics. OR
International Baccalaureate (IB): Grade 7 and above in the cluster subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics. OR
Diploma in Medical Sciences: A minimum “O” level division II Pass or C+ (plus) mean grade and credit pass C+ in the cluster subjects (English or Kiswahili, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Biology) in KCSE in addition to a three-year diploma with a minimum of a credit pass from a medical training institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. OR
Undergraduate degree: Holders of a Biological undergraduate degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
Note:
1. Applicants may apply for a position using predicted grades, provided they meet the minimum requirements of a score of 7 in the International Baccalaureate (IB) or a grade B in Advanced Level in the cluster subjects of Mathematics or Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. However, an official admission letter will only be issued upon submission of final results, which must be received no later than Friday, August 8, 2025.
2. For international grades, it is mandatory to obtain equivalence from the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) for proper assessment and recognition in the admission process.
