The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has reopened applications for medical training courses at the Kenya Medical Training College, offering aspiring healthcare professionals another opportunity to secure admission for the 2026 intake.
In a notice issued on Sunday, March 29, the placement agency announced a revision window covering 21 specific KMTC courses, giving applicants who missed out during the earlier placement phase a fresh chance to apply.
The move forms part of ongoing efforts to widen access to medical training programs across Kenya, particularly for students who were unable to secure slots during the initial application period.
Second Chance for Medical Course Applicants
The reopening specifically targets applicants who did not complete or secure placements during the earlier round of applications.
This development follows a similar initiative launched on March 3, when KUCCPS opened 31 KMTC programs to students who earned C and D grades in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
That application window closed on March 13 after the January placement cycle concluded.
With the latest revision window, the placement body has expanded eligibility even further. KUCCPS now allows Form Four leavers from 2000 to 2025 to apply, creating opportunities for both recent school graduates and candidates who completed secondary school years ago.
The agency urged interested applicants to submit their course selections through the KUCCPS student portal before April 3, 2026.
List of KMTC Diploma Courses Available
Several diploma-level medical courses have reopened for applications. These programs train students for critical roles within Kenya’s healthcare system.
The available diploma programs include:
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Health Records and Information Technology
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Radiography and Imaging
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Medical Laboratory Sciences
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Occupational Therapy
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Optometry
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Orthopaedic Technology
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Physiotherapy
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Medical Engineering
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Medical Social Work
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Clinical Medicine and Surgery
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Community Health
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Mortuary Science
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Health Promotion
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Orthopedic Trauma Medicine
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Emergency Medical Technician
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Health Insurance Management
These courses prepare students for specialized careers in hospitals, laboratories, rehabilitation centers, and public health institutions.
Certificate Courses Also Open for Applications
KUCCPS has also reopened several certificate-level medical training programs at KMTC.
The certificate courses include:
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Medical Engineering
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Nutrition and Dietetics
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Health Records and Information Technology
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Public Health
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Community Health Assistant
These programs provide foundational skills that allow graduates to support healthcare delivery across clinics, community health initiatives, and technical medical services.
How to Apply Through the KUCCPS Portal
Applicants interested in securing a KMTC placement must complete the process through the official KUCCPS student portal. The application procedure involves the following steps:
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Visit the KUCCPS website at www.kuccps.ac.ke.
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Select the Student’s Portal from the main menu.
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Log in using your KCSE index number and password.
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Browse the available KMTC programmes listed on the portal.
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Click the Application tab and complete the process as directed.
Applicants should ensure they submit their course choices before the April 3, 2026 deadline to be considered for placement.
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