Students who missed the September 2026 Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) application window have received another opportunity to secure places after KUCCPS reopened applications for 22 Diploma and Certificate programmes.
The fresh window gives prospective healthcare trainees another chance to pursue courses across KMTC campuses, subject to available vacancies.
The reopening could benefit students who were unable to apply during the initial placement period and those still seeking a pathway into Kenya’s growing healthcare sector.
Applicants have been urged to act quickly, review available programmes and complete their applications through the KUCCPS Student’s Portal.
KUCCPS Opens Fresh KMTC Application Window
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened applications for 22 Diploma and Certificate programmes offered at Kenya Medical Training Colleges across the country.
The opportunity targets prospective students who missed the previous application window for the September 2026 intake.
KMTC said the available vacancies cover selected programmes and encouraged eligible applicants to take advantage of the reopening.
The programmes provide training opportunities in areas including community health, public health, medical laboratory services, nutrition, physiotherapy and other specialised healthcare fields.
For students looking to enter the medical and health sector, the reopening offers another opportunity to secure placement without waiting for a future intake.
The available programmes include:
Certificate Programmes Available
- Certificate in Community Health Assistant
- Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician
- Certificate in Health Insurance Management
- Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
- Certificate in Mortuary Science
- Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Certificate in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
- Certificate in Public Health
Diploma Programmes Available
- Diploma in Community Health
- Diploma in Health Counselling
- Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
- Diploma in Medical Engineering
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Diploma in Medical Social Work
- Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Diploma in Optometry
- Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology
- Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Diploma in Public Health
- Diploma in Radiography & Imaging
- Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
The range of courses gives applicants several options depending on their academic qualifications, career interests and available vacancies.
Some programmes focus on direct patient care, while others prepare students for technical, administrative, laboratory and community-based healthcare roles.
How Students Can Apply Through KUCCPS
Applicants seeking the reopened KMTC opportunities are required to submit their applications through the KUCCPS Student’s Portal.
The process is conducted online, allowing prospective students to review available KMTC programmes and submit their choices without visiting KUCCPS or KMTC offices physically.
Applicants should first visit the KUCCPS website and select the Student’s Portal from the menu.
After logging into their accounts, they can access the available KMTC programmes and proceed to the application section.
The basic application process is as follows:
- Visit the KUCCPS website.
- Click Student’s Portal on the menu.
- Log in to the Student’s Portal.
- View the available KMTC programmes.
- Click the Application tab.
- Follow the instructions provided on the portal to complete the application.
Students should carefully review the available programmes before submitting their choices because placement will depend on available vacancies and applicable admission requirements.
Reopening Gives Students Another Chance
The latest announcement comes as students who applied during the initial September intake window continue to await placement.
For those who missed the earlier opportunity, the reopening provides another chance to pursue medical training and potentially begin their studies during the September 2026 intake.
However, the availability of a particular course or campus is not guaranteed.
Applicants should therefore check the portal for the programmes currently available to them before making their selections.
The reopening also comes at a time when demand for healthcare training remains strong, with students seeking qualifications that can lead to careers in hospitals, laboratories, community health programmes and other healthcare institutions.
Applicants are consequently encouraged to complete their applications promptly rather than waiting until the final stages of the application period.
KUCCPS and KMTC have made the digital application process the primary route for accessing the reopened opportunities.
