To be a world class academic and professional center of excellence in the provision of practical and research – based Health Sciences training.
The School’s Mission
To train competent Health Professionals who will approach health issues with a holistic perspective and critically analyze problems with a view of integrating theory and practice in the assessment and provision of diagnostic, curative, preventive and pro-motive health care services so as to meet the dynamic health needs of the community.
Our Academic Programmes
Academic Programmes
Admission Requirements
Course Duration
Fees payable
DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum
requirements:
KCSE mean Grade of C – (Minus ) or its equivalent as ascertained by the Ministry of Education and any other requirements as set by the Kenya Nutritionists and
Dieticians Instititute (KNDI). The Mandatory subjects shall
be:
C -(Minus ) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological
sciences., C-(Minus) in Chemistry or Physical Sciences.
D+ (Plus) in any of the following: Mathematics ,Physics,
Home science, Agriculture, General Sciences
A certificate in Community Nutrition and Dietetics from
Gretsa University or any other institution recognised by
Gretsa University Senate and KNDI
Bridging: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C -(Minus ) but lacking the Mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University to qualify for entry.
The duration of the programme will be 8 semesters.
KCSE mean Grade of C (Plain) or equivalent as ascertained by the ministry of Education in addition to the following mandatory subjects:
C – (Minus) in English /Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences.
C – (Minus) in Biology and Chemistry /Physical Sciences.
D+ (Plus) in any of the following : Mathematics, Physics, Home Science, Agriculture or General Sciences.
2. A certificate in Community Health or any other Health related course from Gretsa or any other recognized institution.
Bridging: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C-(Minus) but lacking the Mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University to qualify for an entry.
The duration of the programme will be 7 semesters (6 Semester course work and one semester for attachment).
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Diploma in Environmental Health
KCSE mean Grade of C (Plain) or equivalent as ascertained by the ministry of Education in addition to the following mandatory subjects:
C (Plain) in English /Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences.
C – (Minus) Mathematics.
C- (Minus) in any of the following : Physics, Chemistryor physical Sciences, Building and construction/Technical drawing.
2. A certificate in Environmental Health from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution by Gretsa University and PHOTC.
Bridging Courses: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C (Plain) but lacking the mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University or any other university to qualify for entry.
The duration of the programme will be 8 semesters. (7 Semester course work and one semester for attachment).
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
.
Diploma In Health Records and Information Technology
KCSE mean Grade of C (Plain) or equivalent as ascertained by the ministry of Education in addition to the following mandatory subjects:
C (Plain) in Mathematics and English /Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences.
C- (Minus) in any of the following : Biology, Chemistry or physical Sciences.
2. A certificate in Health Records from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution by Gretsa University Senate.
Bridging Courses: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C (Plain) but lacking the mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University or any other university to qualify for entry.
The duration of the programme will be 8 semesters. (7 Semester course work and one semester for attachment).
Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Certificate in Community Health
KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or equivalent as ascertained by the ministry of Education in addition to the following mandatory subjects:
C- (Minus) in any of the following : Biology, Chemistry or physical Sciences.
D+ (Plus) in any of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Home Science, Agriculture or general Sciences.
2. A certificate in Health or any other Health related course from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution by Gretsa University Senate.
Bridging Courses: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C (Plain) but lacking the mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University or any other university to qualify for entry.
The duration of the programme will be 5 semesters. (4 Semester course work and one semester for attachment).
Total Fees Per Month in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)
TOTAL 23,500
CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
KCSE mean Grade of D + (Plus ) or its equivalent as ascertained by the Ministry of Education and any other requirements as set by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Instititute (KNDI).The Mandatory Cluster subjects shall be:
D+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences and D+ (Plus) in any
of the following: Mathematics ,Physics, Home science, Agriculture, OR General Sciences
Bridging: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of D+( Plus ) but lacking the Mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University to qualify for entry
The duration of the programme will be 6 semesters ( 5 semesters’ course work and one semester for Field attachment ).
Total Fees Per Month in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)
TOTAL Ksh 25,000
Bridging Certificate In Biology
A candidate MUST satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
KCSE certificate or any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent
REQUIRED mean grade for admission to a Diploma or Certificate Programme but lacking
Required grade in biology for the MANDATORY cluster subjects.
The programme will be covered in 75 academic hours in a duration of 1 month.
Total Fees Per Month in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)
TOTAL 23,500
BRIDGING CERTIFICATE IN CHEMISTRY
To be admitted in the programme a candidate must satisfy the following Minimum requirements:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) of D+ and minimum of D (plain) in chemistry
Required mean grade for admission to programme of choice but lacking the required grade in chemistry for the Mandatory cluster
The programme will be covered in a duration of 75 academic hours covered in one month.
Total Fees Per Month in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)
