Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College (KCMCO) Entry requirements

What are KCMC entry requirements?

KCMC Entry requirements are formal criteria you must meet in order to be considered for a degree course you’re applying to at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College (KCMC).

These criteria are set by the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College, to determine whether you’re capable of meeting its objectives. This is based on relevant or similar skills, knowledge and ability you’ve demonstrated in previous qualifications, exams and assessments – see below the full list of entry requirements you might need to meet, for a given course at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College (KCMC).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

General: – All courses are taught in English. Therefore it is imperative that students are proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. It is upon the candidate to satisfy oneself that he/she meets this important requirement and provides evidence thereof (e.g. TOEFL Test of English as Foreign Language) with a score of 65 and above or equivalent) registering for any course at this college.

Holdders with foreign certificates

All applicants holding foreign qualifications must have their qualifications validated and equated by the respective regulatory bodies before submitting their applications for admission as follows

• The National Examination Council of Tanzania in respect of certificates secondary education and teaching education; and
• The National Council for Technical Education in respect to NTA level 6 qualification\

TRANSFER FROM ONE PROGRAMME TO ANOTHER 

Students who are recommended to repeat the first year of study may, subject to the approval of the College Academic Board and the Senate be allowed to transfer to a programme of their choice provided they meet the entry requirements of the programme.

TRANSFER STUDENTS FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSITY

Students transferring from another University, which has a similar curriculum, will be considered for exemption by the Academic Board from taking corresponding courses and as per Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) guidelines of transferring students. Transfer will be accepted if the student will have more than 50% of the remaining training time in our University

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

DIPLOMA IN HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENCES

Direct Entry:

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Exaination (CSEE) with minimum passes of “C” credits in Chemistry, Biology; and “D” passes in, Physics, Mathematics and English Language.

Equivalent Entry:

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with credits in and two passes in chemistry and physics/
• A certificate in Medical Laboratory Assistant trained through knowledge based Curriculum and successful passed bridging program (NTA level 5 semester 1 module
• Technician Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent with a score of b and above and working experience as Assistant Technologist for at least two

DIPLOMA IN HIV AND AIDS CARE

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three credits or five passes in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics.
• A Diploma/Advance Diploma in nursing, clinical medicine, social work, counselling, and teaching from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or
• A professional development profile or comprehensive professional and personal curriculum
• Employed in the field of HIV & AIDS with a minimum of one year
• Successful completion of pre-programme writing skills workshop.

DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Direct Entrants

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) from recognized institutions with credit passes (minimum grade of C) in Biology and two credit passes (minimum grade of C) in any of the following subjects, Chemistry, Physics,    Physical    Science,    Economic,

Mathematics or Geography or

• Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate (A level) as an added advantage and must have obtained at list ONE principle pass in any of the following subjects, biology, chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economics and

Equivalent Entry

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate (O- level) with at least two passes (minimum grade of D) in any of the following subjects; Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Geography, Economics and
• A certificate in Allied Health Science professions such as in Physiotherapy, Orthopedic technologist, wheelchair technologist, special needs teachers, speech therapist or Nutritionist, Community Health may be considered to te
• At least three years working experience

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

BSc HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENCES

Direct Entry

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three credits or five passes in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics.
• Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate with at three principal passes in Physics, Biology and chemistry with minimum entry of 6 points where one must have at least C grade in Chemistry and at least D grade in Biology and E grade in Physics

Equivalent Entry

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with at least Five (5) passes including two (2) credit passes in Biology and Chemistry and a D grade physics PLUS appropriate Diploma with an average of “B+.” or GPA of 3.5
• Relevant Advanced level Secondary Education School Certificate is an added

BSc NURSING

Direct Entry qualifications

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three credits or five passes in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics. AND
• Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate with three principals with “C” in Chemistry “D” in Biology and “E” in Physics/Mathematics/Nutrition and a minimum point aggregate of For those with CBN must have a credit in Physics & Mathematics in O-Level.

Equivalent Entry qualifications

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three principals with a “C” in Biology and Chemistry and “D” in Physics/Mathematics or four passes in biology, chemistry, physics and
• A Diploma in Nursing certificate with with an average of “B+.” or GPA of 3.5 from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or NACTE in anatomy, physiology, pathology, physiotherapy / therapeutic skills, and clinical practice during the period of diploma study OR
• BSc (Lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Zoology.
• Relevant Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate is an added
• The applicant must have at least 3 years work experience.

BSc PHYSIOTHERAPY

Direct Entry

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three credits or five passes in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics. AND
• Advanced level     Secondary    School    Education certificate with three principals with a “C” in Chemistry “D” in Biology and “E” in Physics/Mathematics and a minimum point aggregate of 6.

Equivalent Entry

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three principals with a “C” in Biology and Chemistry and “D” in Physics/Mathematics or four passes in biology, chemistry, physics and
• A Diploma in Physiotherapy certificate with with an average of “B+.” or GPA of 3.5 from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or NACTE in anatomy, physiology, pathology, physiotherapy / therapeutic skills, and clinical practice during the period of diploma study OR
• BSc (Lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Zoology.
• Relevant Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate is an added
• At least two years of working experience in a respective field

BSc PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS

 Direct Entry:

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three credits or Five (5) passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics AND
• Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate with three principals with a “C” in Chemistry “D” in Biology and “E” in Physics/Mathematics and a minimum point aggregate of 6

Equivalent Entry

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three principals with a “C” in Biology and Chemistry and “D” in Physics/Mathematics or four passes in biology, chemistry, physics and
• A Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology Certificate from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or NACTE with an overall average of grade B+ pass or above in mathematics, mechanics, biomechanics, pathology, prosthetics and orthotics during the period of diploma study or a GPA of 3.5 OR
• BSc (Lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Zoology.
• Relevant Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate is an added
• At least two years of working experience in a respective field

BSC OPTOMETRY

Direct Entry

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three credits or five passes in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics AND

• Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate with three principals with a “C” in Physics “D” in Biology and “E” in Chemistry/Mathematics and a minimum point aggregate of 6

Equivalent Qualification

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three principals with a “C” in Biology and Chemistry and “D” in Physics/Mathematics or four passes in biology, chemistry, physics and
• Diploma in Optometry from approved and recognized Institutions and average of B+ grade in Diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, Visual Science, Physiological Optics and Visual Perception, Dispensing theory and Material Knowledge, Ophthalmic Dispensing Theory, Clinical Optometry and Ophthalmic dispensing Practical or a GPA of 3.5 OR
• BSc (Lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Zoology.
• Relevant Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate is an added
• At least two years of working experience in a respective field

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD)

Direct Entry:

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three credits or five passes in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics
• Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate with three principals with a “C” in Chemistry and Biology and at least “D” in Physics and a minimum point aggregate of 8 points.

Equivalent Qualifications

• Ordinary Level Secondary Education Certificate with three principals with a “C” in Biology and Chemistry and “D” in Physics/Mathematics or four passes in biology, chemistry, physics and
• A Diploma in Clinical Medicine passed at B+-level or above or a GPA of 3.5 from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or NACTE or holders of first degree or its equivalents majoring in Biology, Zoology or Chemistry from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or NACTE OR.
• BSc (Lower second) majoring in Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Zoology.
• At least two years continuous working experience intern experience
• Relevant Advanced level Secondary School Education certificate is an added

MASTER PROGRAMMES

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Minimum Entry requirements

• An MD or DDS Degree from a recognised University with two year of field experience, including internship. (A “B” grade and above in Research or Community/Public health related subjects is required)
• A first degree with at least a lower second class (GPA > 3.0 or B+ for unclassified degree) in health related fields from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or NACTE and at least 1 years work experience in a health related, health delivery or health intervention

MSc CLINICAL RESEARCH

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or equivalent or
• Bachelor of Science (BSc GPA >3.0 or a minimum of B+ grade in unclassified degrees) in Biology, Zoology, Microbiology, Environmental Health or other biomedical sciences or
• An equivalent degree in the health related sciences (BSc GPA >3.0 or a minimum of B grade in unclassified degrees).

MSc EPIDEMIOLOGY AND APPLIED BIOSTATISTICS

Minimum Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in medicine, dentsist, statistics, demography or biological sciences with a Minimum GPA  >3.0 classified degrees or a minimum of B+ grade for unclassified degrees
• Applicant with bachelor in biological sciences, MUST in addition have studied basic or advanced mathematics in high school and have passed with a
• Applicant with a bachelor degree in statistics or demography MUST in addition have studied biology subject during ordinary or advanced level of secondary school and passed with credit
• Applicant with a bachelor degree in Medicine and dentist MUST in addition have studied Epidemiology & Biostatistics subjects and passed with a B credit
• All applicants should have at least one year of work experience after completion of their undergraduate
• All certificates must be from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or NACTE

MSc MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY WITH MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences such as, Medicine, Veterinary medicine, Microbiology, Biology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology and Biotechnology, with GPA of 3.0 or more for classified degrees or a minimum of B+ grade for unclassified degrees; or equivalent
• All certificates must be from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or NACTE

MSc MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent or
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology, Zoology, Microbiology, Environmental Health or Animal Science with a GPA > 2.7 or a minimum of B+ grade for unclassified degrees)
• All certificates must be from an approved and recognized institution by TCU or NACTE

MSc IN UROLOGY

Minimum Entry Requirements

• An MD Degree from a recognised University with a minimum pass of B grade
• An M.Med degree in General Surgery or equivalent
• Confidential report from the employer on your performance in the field after internship

MSc MIDWIFERY

Minimum entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a GPA of 2.7 or above for classified degree or a minimum of B+ Grade for unclassified degree
• The candidate must be a qualified nurse midwife and registered with Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council (TNMC)
• Have a valid midwifery license to practice
• Have a minimum of two years working experience in nursing and/or midwifery

MSc ANATOMY AND NEURO SCIENCE

 Minimum entry Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent with a minimum pass of B grade
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology, Zoology or Veternary Medicine with a GPA> 2.7 or a minimum of B+ grade for unclassified degrees)

MASTER OF MEDICINE PROGRAMMES

Minimum Entry Requirements

• An MD Degree from a recognised University and a score of B on the subject of specialization
• At least two years post-degree experience (which includes one year internship)
• Certificate of internship in an approved hospital
• Confidential report from the employer on your performance
• Medical fitness as specied by the specific programme

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Hold a relevant Master degree (after has attained the first degree), either MMed, MSc, MPH or a relevant Master degree of equivalent from another approved University, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or minimum pass of B+ grade
• Applicants with a minimum pass of B may be considered if they have a strong research background with track record of publications
• A preliminary PhD research proposal of maximally 15 pages must be submitted

For more details about KCMC entry requirements read TCU admission guidebook 2021/2022