Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT)

Course NameBachelor of Science in Nursing
Other Course NameBSc in Nursing
Institution Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
TypePublic University
Offered At
Subject
QualificationBachelor's Degree
Mode of Study Full time
Part time

Course Entry/Admission Requirements for BSc in Nursing at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

Direct Entry

  • A minimum grade of C+ in KCSE with a C+ in Biology/Biological Sciences, English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/ physics and Chemistry

OR

  • Equivalent qualifications as recognized by the University Senate.

Upgrading

  • The applicant must be a Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) OR Kenya Registered Nurse/ Midwife (KRN/KRM/PH). Must be currently registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and posses a valid Nursing Council of Kenya practice license with a minimum of 2 years nursing experience. In addition the candidate must possess Either :
  • A Minimum entry of C ( plain) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
  • Division II in Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE)

Duration of Study

4 years - Direct Entry (Full Time)
2.5 years - Upgrading (Part Time)

How to Apply for Admission

Main Campus Application Procedure

Undergraduate Application

  1. Two copies of this form should be completed and returned to the Registrar Academic Affairs & Research, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Private Bag, Dedan Kimathi-10143, Nyeri.
  2. Attach two colored passport size photographs to the application forms.
  3. This form should be typed or completed in BLOCK LETTERS.
  4. Application fee charges are as follows:
    • KShs 500.00 for Diploma/ Certificate/ Professional Courses
    • KShs 1,000.00 for Degree Courses.
  5. The applicant should deposit the application fee in one of the banks listed below and remember to get from the bank the pay-in slip and attach to the application form before submitting to the University:

i. Standard Chartered Bank (K) LTD, Account Number: 0102045131203, Nyeri Branch (Bank Code:02; Branch Code: 011; Swift Code: SCBLKENX)
ii. Consolidated Bank, Account Number: 0120025172901, Nyeri Branch (Bank Code:23; Branch Code: 007; Swift Code: CONK KENA)
iii. Kenya Commercial Bank, Account Number: 1121318274, Nyeri Branch (Bank Code:01; Branch Code: 112; Swift Code: KCBLKENX) Serial Number Affix a recent photograph here
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iv. Equity Bank, Account Number: 1150297300480, Nyeri Branch (Bank Code:68; Branch Code: 011; Swift Code: EQBLKENA)
v. Family Bank, Account Number: 055000028807, Nyeri Branch (Bank Code:70; Branch Code: 055; Swift Code: FABLKENA)

Postgraduate Application

  1. Four copies of this form should be completed and returned to: The Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and PRIVATE BAG, DEDAN KIMATHI-10143, NYERI.
  2. Attach four colored passport size photographs to the application forms.
  3. This form should be typed or completed in BLOCK LETTERS.
  4. Application fee for Masters Programmes: KShs 1,500. 00
  5. Application fee for Post Graduate Diploma Programmmes: KShs. 1,500.00
  6. Application fee for Doctorate Programmes: KShs. 3,000.00
  7. The applicant should deposit the application fee in one of the banks listed below and remember to get from the bank the pay-in slip and attach to the application form before submitting to the University:

i. Standard Chartered Bank (K) LTD, Account Number: 0102045131203, Nyeri Branch (Bank Code:02; Branch Code: 011; Swift Code: SCBLKENX)
ii. Consolidated Bank, Account Number: 0120025172901, Nyeri Branch (Bank Code:23; Branch Code: 007; Swift Code: CONK KENA)
iii. Kenya Commercial Bank, Account Number: 1121318274, Nyeri Branch (Bank Code:01; Branch Code: 112; Swift Code: KCBLKENX)
iv. Equity Bank, Account Number: 1150297300480, Nyeri Branch (Bank Code:68; Branch Code: 011; Swift Code: EQBLKENA)
v. Family Bank, Account Number: 055000028807, Nyeri Branch (Bank Code:70; Branch Code: 055; Swift Code: FABLKENA)

Click on the following links to download the application forms:

Online Application

To apply, visit the following link. This system handles all online applications for:

  • Diploma & Certificate Programmes
  • Undergraduate Programmes
  • Postgraduate Programmes
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