The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) offers a variety of medical courses for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) students who scored a C plain or below.

These programs provide alternative pathways for students passionate about the healthcare field, enabling them to contribute to the country’s health system through hands-on and theoretical training.

KUCCPS-Approved Diploma Medical-Related Courses

Community Health & Development

• Diploma in Community Health
• Diploma in Community and Public Health
• Community Health Level 6 (CBET)

Institutions offering these programs include Kisii National Polytechnic, Northeastern National Polytechnic, Siaya Institute of Technology, Bondo Technical Training Institute, and Kitale National Polytechnic.

Health Records & Information

• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
• Health Records and Information Technology Level 6
• Records and Archive Management Level 6

Medical Laboratory & Sciences

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Laboratory Technology Level 6
• Science Laboratory Technician Level 6
• Science Laboratory Technologist Level 6

Pharmaceutical & Nutrition

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Diploma in Dietetic Management
• Diploma in Nutrition & Diet Management
• Nutrition & Dietetics Level 6

Medical & Biomedical Engineering

• Medical Engineering Level 6
• Biomedical Engineering Technology Level 6

Public Health & Environmental Sciences

• Public Health Diploma
• Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
• Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology

Orthopaedic & Occupational Therapy

• Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology
• Diploma in Orthopedic & Trauma Medicine
• Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Social Work & Counselling

• Diploma in Medical Social Work
• Diploma in Health Counselling
• Social Work and Community Development Level 6
• Counselling Psychology Level 6

Health Management

• Diploma in Health Insurance Management

KUCCPS-Approved Certificate Medical-Related Courses

Certificate Courses in Health Sciences & Related Fields

• Certificate in Health Records and IT
• Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
• Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics
• Certificate in Medical Engineering
• Certificate in Orthopedic Trauma Medicine
• Certificate in Public Health
• Certificate in Community Health Assistant
• Certificate in Medical Emergency Technician
• Health Records Level 5
• Science Laboratory Technology Level 5
• Social Work & Community Development Level 5
• Nutrition & Dietetics Level 5
• Community Health Level 5
• Counselling Psychology Level 5
• Home Care Management Level 5

These courses ensure that students who did not meet the minimum university entry requirements still have access to quality education and practical training in the medical field, opening doors to fulfilling careers in healthcare.