A minimum of four KCSE subjects are required for any academic course offered at KMTC. You may need to have a minimum mean grade and a certain number of points in each subject, depending on the level of training.
For instance, in order to enrol in a diploma program at KMTC, you must have a mean KCSE grade of C (plain) and pass in English, Kiswahili, biology, biological sciences, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and physical sciences.
However, what happens if you don’t pass one of the subjects? Are bridging courses offered at KMTC?
The KMTC offers five training categories,. The college accepts students who wish to take;
- short courses,
- upgrading courses,
- higher diplomas,
- certificates, and
- diplomas.
To apply for a certificate program, you must have scored a grade of at least C in cluster subjects in your KCSE exam.
Are bridging courses offered at KMTC?
KMTC no longer provides bridging courses. As a result, a student who wants to enroll in bridge courses in medicine will need to transfer to a different university.
Bridging courses available in Kenyan colleges?
Many Kenyan institutions of higher learning offer bridging courses in five subjects, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and English. The programmes apply to students who want to enrol in arts and sciences courses.
Certificate in Bridging Biology
Biology is one of the cluster subjects required to pursue a course in any medical field. It is also one of the most crucial bridging courses for Nursing in Kenya. You need a C- (minus) in Biology at KCSE to pursue a medical certificate programme e.g Community Health Nursing at KMTC. But your overall grade must also be C- at KCSE. You can apply for a Certificate in Bridging Biology at:
- Chuka University
- Bridge College
- University of Kabianga
- University of Eldoret
- Nairobi Aviation College
You require a minimum mean grade of C- at KCSE and at least a D- in Biology to apply for the course. The study duration is six months.
Certificate in Bridging Chemistry
You must pass Chemistry at KCSE to enrol for a Diploma, Higher Diploma, or Degree in Pharmacy. Since it is one of the most critical bridging courses for Pharmacy in Kenya, you must have a higher grade to apply. For example, You can only enrol for a Diploma in Pharmacy at KMTC if you have a mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE and a C (plain) in Chemistry and other cluster subjects. Luckily, students who scored a D (plain) in Chemistry at KCSE can bridge the subject at various institutions, including:
- University of Kabianga
- Bridge College
- Karatina University
- Chuka University
- Nairobi Aviation College
The study duration to bridge Chemistry at any college is between two and six months. Most colleges will allow you to study for the course full-time or part-time.
Certificate in Bridging English
You can only join any university, college, or technical institution in Kenya if you have passed English, even if you have achieved the minimum KCSE grade. English is the primary language used to teach almost all courses in higher institutions.
You will only be lucky if you pass Kiswahili because higher learning institutions substitute it with English. A minimum grade of C- (minus) in English is what you need to apply for any certificate course at KMTC. Also, KMTC requires you to have a minimum grade of C (plain) in English to qualify for any of its Diploma courses.
Only some institutions offer English bridging programmes since most choose Mathematics and Sciences. However, you can apply at the University of Kabianga and Nairobi Aviation College.
Certificate in Bridging Mathematics
Mathematics is a subject required to enrol for most courses at a higher education level. However, Psychology and History are two academic programmes that do not require a student to pass Mathematics.
As a medical college, KMTC has some flexibility regarding the minimum grade a student should have in Mathematics at KCSE. Generally, all faculties at KMTC require KCSE students to have a minimum grade of D (plain) to enrol for any Certificate programme. However, a mean grade of C- (minus) is required to apply for a Diploma programme at KMTC.
You can bridge Mathematics at many institutions in Kenya, including:
- The Eldoret National Polytechnic.
- University of Kabianga.
- Bridge College.
- Karatina University.
- Chuka University.
- University of Eldoret.
- Nairobi Aviation College.
You require a mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE and at least a D- (minus) in Mathematics to enrol for a bridging course in Mathematics. The study duration is between three and six months.
Certificate in Bridging Physics
Physics is a subject that brought forth many current practices and technologies in Medicine. Thus, it is a subject you must have in your KCSE certificate to apply for any medical course at KMTC. Therefore, like Mathematics, KMTC requires students to have at least a D- (minus) in Physics to enrol for a Certificate programme and a C (plain) or C- (minus) in Physics for a Diploma course.
You can bridge Physics in several colleges, including:
- University of Kabianga.
- Bridge College.
- Karatina University.
- Chuka University.
The study duration is between three and six months.
How much does it cost to bridge a subject?
The cost to bridge a subject depends on the institution. For example,
- Chuka University charges students Ksh 15,000 to bridge one subject.
- University of Eldoret charges a tuition fee of Ksh 17,500 to bridge one subject.
- Multi-Media University of Kenya charges Ksh 29,000 to bridge one subject. .
