Entry requirements
KCSE mean grade C (plain) or equivalent
Biology and Chemistry C (plain) or better
English or Kiswahili C (plain)
National ID or passport
Diploma · School of Health Sciences
Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Clinical assessment, diagnosis support, and patient management training for Kenya's primary and secondary care settings.
This diploma programme prepares students for clinical medicine practice with a focus on history taking, physical examination, common disease management, and referral pathways.
Training combines classroom instruction, skills-laboratory simulation, and supervised clinical attachment in hospitals and health centres. Emphasis is placed on ethical practice, accurate documentation, and patient-centred care.
Graduates are prepared for clinical roles in county health facilities and for progression towards professional licensing as required by Kenyan regulatory bodies.
Where this training is used
Clinical officer pathway (subject to licensing)
Primary care facilities
County hospitals and health centres
Further clinical specialisation
Next intake
Primary intakes are in January and September. Additional cohorts may open in May, subject to availability.