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KMTC stated that the vacancies are available for the September 2026 intake and invited eligible students to apply. 


The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced a short application window for students seeking to pursue medical and healthcare courses.

In a statement issued on Monday, August 31, the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) confirmed that KUCCPS had reopened applications for select courses at the institution.

KMTC stated that the vacancies are available for the September 2026 intake and invited eligible students to apply. 

"KUCCPS has reopened applications for selected KMTC courses with available vacancies for the September 2026 intake.

"If you missed the earlier application window, this is another opportunity to begin your journey towards a healthcare career," the statement read in part.

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A file photo of KUCCPS CEO Dr Mercy Wahome

Interested applicants have been asked to check for the available courses on the KUCCPS students' portal. KMTC also announced that applications for Higher Diploma Courses were also open.

Some of the available programmes include The programmes include Certificate in Community Health Assistant, Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician, Certificate in Health Insurance Management, and Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology.

Other Certificate Courses are in Medical Engineering, Nutrition and Dietetics, Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine, and Public Health.

Applicants can also apply to take Diploma Courses in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Community Health, Community Oral Health, Dental Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Health Counselling, Health Insurance Management, and Health Promotion.

KMTC is also offering a Diploma in Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine, a Diploma in Pharmacy, a Diploma in Physiotherapy, a Diploma in Public Health, a Diploma in Radiography and Imaging and a Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.

Other courses are Diplomas in Records and Information Technology, Medical Engineering, Laboratory Sciences, Medical Social Work, Mortuary Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Optometry and Orthopaedic Technology.

To apply, students should log into their KUCCPS portal and follow the step-by-step procedure. Applicants are also advised to ensure that they have filled out the forms with all the required information.