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Kijabe College of Health Sciences, the AIC Kijabe Hospital college, charges KSh 65,000 per semester for its KRCHN nursing and clinical medicine diplomas and KSh 115,000 per semester for higher diplomas. KRCHN needs a KCSE C plain. Apply online with a KSh 3,000 fee and pay fees via Paybill 983867.
Updated 19 October 2026
The Kijabe School of Nursing is now part of the Kijabe College of Health Sciences (KCHS), the training college of AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kiambu County. The nursing school has trained Kenya Registered Community Health Nurses since 1980, and the college now also runs clinical medicine, theatre technology, biomedical engineering and specialist higher diploma courses. This guide lists every programme on the college’s current fee schedule, the tuition per semester, entry requirements and how to apply.
All figures come from the college’s own website (programme pages, the admissions requirements page and the fees and financial aid page), checked on 19 October 2026. The fees are tuition only and are charged per semester of six months.
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Kijabe College of Health Sciences Courses and Fees
The college groups its programmes into three schools: the School of Nursing, the School of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, and Allied Health.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Intake | Tuition per semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) | Diploma | 3 years | March, September | KSh 65,000 |
| Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing (KRCCN) | Higher Diploma | 2 years | March, September | KSh 115,000 |
| Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse Anaesthetist (KRNA) | Higher Diploma | 2 years | March, September | KSh 115,000 |
| Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Perioperative Nursing (KRPON) | Higher Diploma | 2 years | September | KSh 115,000 |
| Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (KCMS) | Diploma | 3 years | September | KSh 65,000 |
| Higher Diploma in Emergency and Critical Care for Clinical Officers (ECCCO) | Higher Diploma | 1.5 years | March | KSh 115,000 |
| Higher Diploma in Family Health for Clinical Officers (FHCO) | Higher Diploma | 1.5 years | March | KSh 115,000 |
| Higher Diploma in Paediatric Emergency and Critical Care for Clinical Officers (PECCCO) | Higher Diploma | 1.5 years | March | KSh 115,000 |
| Diploma in Perioperative Theatre Technology (POTT-D) | Diploma | 2.5 years (programme page says 2 years) | September | KSh 65,000 |
| Diploma in Perioperative Theatre Technology, upgrade | Diploma | 1 year | Not stated | KSh 65,000 |
| Certificate in Perioperative Theatre Technician (POTT-C) | Certificate | 1.5 years | March | KSh 45,000 |
| Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET-D) | Diploma | 2.5 years | 5 October 2026 | KSh 65,000 |
| Higher Diploma in Paediatric Occupational Therapy (POTOT) | Higher Diploma | 1.5 years | September | KSh 115,000 |
A few details differ between pages on the college website. The fees table lists the critical care nursing course as part time and the perioperative nursing course as full time, while the individual programme pages say the opposite. The nurse anaesthetist page also describes an 18-month course but lists the duration as 2 years. Confirm the mode and length with the admissions office before you plan your finances.
School of Nursing
The Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) is the main entry route for school leavers. It runs for three years, full time, with intakes in March and September. At KSh 65,000 per semester and two semesters a year, tuition alone comes to about KSh 390,000 over the full course, before accommodation, uniforms, exams and licensing costs.
The three nursing higher diplomas are for nurses who are already qualified:
- Critical Care Nursing (KRCCN): advanced training in critical care, haemodynamic monitoring and life support. Two years.
- Nurse Anaesthetist (KRNA): running since 2007 and focused on safe anaesthesia in surgical and critical care settings.
- Perioperative Nursing (KRPON): planned for launch in 2026, with a September intake, for operating theatre practice.
Each costs KSh 115,000 per semester. Over two years that is about KSh 460,000 in tuition.
Clinical Medicine and Allied Health
The Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (KCMS) trains clinical officers over three years, with one intake a year in September, at KSh 65,000 per semester. Clinical officers who already hold a diploma or degree can take one of three 18-month higher diplomas in emergency and critical care, family health, or paediatric emergency and critical care, each at KSh 115,000 per semester with a March intake.
Allied Health covers perioperative theatre technology at certificate and diploma level, a one-year diploma upgrade for theatre technicians, the Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology, which trains technologists to maintain and repair hospital equipment, and a higher diploma in paediatric occupational therapy. The biomedical engineering class has an intake on 5 October 2026, according to the college’s homepage.
Entry Requirements
| Programme | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|
| KRCHN nursing diploma | KCSE mean grade C plain, C plain in English and Biology, C minus in Maths, Chemistry or Physics |
| Clinical Medicine and Surgery diploma | KCSE C plain, C in English and Biology, C minus in Chemistry and C minus in Maths or Physics |
| Perioperative Theatre Technology diploma | KCSE C plain |
| Biomedical Engineering Technology diploma | KCSE C minus, with an aptitude for maths and sciences |
| Perioperative Theatre Technician certificate | KCSE C minus |
| Nursing higher diplomas | KRN, KRM, KRCHN or BScN qualification |
| Clinical officer higher diplomas | Diploma or degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery |
| Paediatric occupational therapy | Diploma in Occupational Therapy |
The college says these are minimum interview requirements. Admission depends on a full review of your application and how you perform at the interview.
How to Apply
- Choose a programme and check that you meet the entry requirements.
- Fill in the online application form on the KCHS website and upload your documents. The application fee is KSh 3,000.
- Wait for a response. The college says processing takes two to three weeks, and shortlisted applicants are invited for an interview.
- If admitted, pay your fees and report for orientation.
How to Pay Fees
Fees can be paid in instalments at the start of each semester. The college accepts:
- M-Pesa Paybill 983867, using your admission number or ID number as the account number.
- Bank deposit, with details given in the admission letter. Use the student’s admission number as the reference.
KCHS says it is strictly prohibited to pay any staff member directly. Pay only through the official channels and keep the official receipt.
Financial Aid and Sponsorship
The college offers limited need-based and programme scholarships, and students can apply for HELB loans. Financial aid applications open twice a year, in January and June, after admission. Sponsorship from county governments, churches and other recognised sponsors is accepted, but the sponsorship letter must be addressed to the Principal. Our HELB help guide covers loan applications and upkeep.
Contacts
- Address: P.O. Box 20-00220, Kijabe
- Phone: 0789 338 062 or 0709 728 251
- Email: kchs@kijabehospital.org or kchsinquiries@kijabehospital.org
How Kijabe Compares
To compare Kijabe’s KSh 65,000 per semester for KRCHN with KMTC and university nursing, see our guide to the cost of studying nursing in Kenya and the KMTC 2026/2027 intake. If you are weighing a degree instead, check the nursing cut-off points per university. Qualified nurses looking for work can browse health vacancies on JobinKenya, and our guide on nursing jobs in Saudi Arabia covers one of the main overseas routes.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the KRCHN fee at Kijabe?
Tuition is KSh 65,000 per semester of six months, or about KSh 390,000 for the three-year course. This excludes accommodation and other costs.
What is the Kijabe College of Health Sciences Paybill number?
The M-Pesa Paybill is 983867. Use your admission number or ID number as the account number.
What grade do I need for nursing at Kijabe?
For the KRCHN diploma you need a KCSE mean grade of C plain, C plain in English and Biology, and C minus in Maths, Chemistry or Physics.
When are the Kijabe nursing intakes?
The KRCHN diploma has intakes in March and September.
How much is the Kijabe application fee?
The application fee is KSh 3,000, paid when you apply online.
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