This is
a list of all courses offered at Amref International University and their fee
structure as of 2021. The institution was established in 2017 as a premier Pan
African University of health sciences. It is owned by Amref Health Africa; a
leading health development organization headquartered in Nairobi. The
university’s main campus is located along Lang’ata Road, opposite Wilson
Airport.
a) Amref International
University Undergraduate Courses
1. BSc Midwifery and
Reproductive Health (in-service) upgrading
Entry
Requirements
- An
aggregate of grade C in KCSE or Division II in the KCE or equivalent
with a C in Biology or Biological Studies
- Diploma
in Nursing KRN, KRM or KRCHN or it’s equivalent from a recognized
institution and a minimum of two (2) years post-diploma working experience
Duration:
3 years
Total
Fees: Ksh 460,000
2. BSc Midwifery and
Reproductive Health (Fresh or direct entry)
Entry
Requirements
- KCSE
aggregate of a grade of C+ or equivalent with English or Kiswahili
C+, Mathematics or Physics/Physical sciences C+, Chemistry C+,
Biology/Biological sciences C+
Duration:
4 years
Total
Fees: Ks 710,000
3. BSc Nursing (fresh or direct
entry)
Entry
Requirements
- KCSE
aggregate of a grade of C+ or equivalent with English or Kiswahili C+,
Mathematics or Physics/Physical sciences C+, Chemistry C+,
Biology/Biological sciences C+
Duration:
4 years; three trimesters per year.
First Year Fees
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 88,200
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 106, 700
- 3rd
Trimester – Ksh 106, 700
4. BSc Nursing Upgrading
(in-service)
Entry
Requirements
- All
cadres of diploma nurses i.e. nurses who are either KRN, KRCHN, KRM or
KRPN from a recognized institution
- A
valid Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) License
- A
Minimum of 2 years working experience in a relevant setting
- A
mean grade of C plain or Division II in O-levels with
- A
pass or C plain in English or Kiswahili.
Duration:
3 years; three trimesters per year.
First Year Fees
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 66,200
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 63, 700
- 3rd
Trimester – Ksh 60, 700
5. BSc Physiotherapy
Entry
Requirements
- KCSE
aggregate of the grade of C+ or equivalent with English or Kiswahili
C+, Mathematics or Physics/Physical sciences C+, Chemistry C+,
Biology/Biological sciences C+
- Upgrading:
diploma or higher diploma in physiotherapy from an accredited institution.
Duration:
4 years for entry-level and 2-3 years (6-9) trimesters) for post-diploma
physiotherapy students. The course has three trimesters per year.
First Year Fees
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 88,700
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 88,700
- 3rd
Trimester – Ksh 88,700
6. BSc in Community Health
Practice
Entry
Requirements
- KCSE (or equivalent) Certificate with a minimum aggregate of
C+, minimum of C in Biology and Chemistry, minimum C in English/Kiswahili and
Mathematics/Physics.
- KACE
with a minimum of two principal passes, including Biology and subsidiary
passes in Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics.
- Diploma
(with a mean grade of C) in Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical
Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition;
- The
equivalent or higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Health,
Environmental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human
Nutrition or the equivalent of any of these qualifications from an
institution recognised by the University Senate.
Duration:
4 years
First Fees for Full-time
students
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 86,200
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 80,700
First Fees for Part-time
students
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 65,200
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 59,700
- 3rd
Trimester – Ksh 59,700
7. BSc in Health Systems
Management and Development
Entry
Requirements
- KCSE (or equivalent) Certificate with a minimum aggregate of
C+, minimum of C in Biology and Chemistry,
Minimum of C in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics (or equivalent) certificate with C+ for Biology and Chemistry; - KACE
with a minimum of two principal passes including Biology and subsidiary
passes in Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics;
- Diploma
(with a mean grade C) in Public Administration, Business
Administration/Management, Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical
Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition or the equivalent;
- Higher
National Diploma (HND) in Public Administration, Business
Administration/Management, Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical
Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition, or the equivalent
of any of these qualifications from an Institution recognised by the
University Senate plus a KCSE mean grade C.
Duration: 4
years
First Fees for Full-time
students
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 86,200
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 80,700
First Fees for Part-time
students
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 65,200
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 59,700
- 3rd
Trimester – Ksh 59,700
b) Postgraduate Courses
1. MSc in Health Professions
Education
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in medical/ health-related first-degree course – Upper second class
or lower second with 2-year post-degree
Duration: 24
months
First Year Fees
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 111,700
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 107,200
Second Year Fees
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 108,000
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 106,000
2. Masters in Public Health
Entry
Requirements
- A basic degree relevant to the applicant’s area of
specialization, including Biological, Social and Health Sciences or other
closely allied disciplines
- Upper
Second class honours and above in relevant discipline or its equivalent
from a university recognised by Amref International University Senate
- At
least one-year working experience
Duration:
2 years
Fees
First Year Fees
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 141,700
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 137,200
Second Year Fees
- 1st
Trimester – Ksh 143,000
- 2nd
Trimester – Ksh 136,000
c) Diploma Courses
1. Advanced Diploma in Applied
Mental Health Practice
This is Programme is
offered in Partnership with Chiromo Mental Health Hospital.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, psychiatry,
psychiatric nursing, or any other related degree from an accredited
university.
Duration: 1 year
Course Fees: Ksh 207,600
2. Higher Diploma Critical Care
Nursing
Entry Requirements
- A
Registered nurse (BScN/, BN/, KRN, KRN/M, KRCHN, KRN-Mental Health)
with two years of clinical work experience and in possession of a
valid nursing practice license
Duration: 1 year
Course Fees: Ksh 225,600
3. Higher Diploma in Community
Health
Entry Requirements
- Diploma in Community Health recognised by AMIU with at least
one-year working experience or
- Health-related
Diploma or equivalent qualifications recognised by AMIU with at least
one-year working experience or
- Bachelor’s
degree from a recognised university
Duration:
1 year
Course
Fees: Ksh 189,000
4. Higher Diploma in
Comprehensive Reproductive Health
Entry
Requirements
- Be
health worker: nurse, midwife or clinical officer
Duration:
1 year
Course
Fees: Ksh 156,600
5. Diploma in Nursing –
upgrading Enrolled Nurse midwives (EN/M) to KRCHN
Entry
Requirements
- Be a Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse (KECHN)
- Be
an Enrolled Nurse/Midwife (EN/M)
Duration:
2 ½ years
Fees for the first year
Module
1: Ksh 55,200
Module
2: Ksh 50,700
6. Diploma in Nursing:
Pre-service KRCHN Programme (Fresh entry)
Entry
Requirements
- C (plain) aggregate in KCSE or K.C.E Division II
- C
(plain) or credit in English or Kiswahili
- C
(plain) or credit in Biology or Biological Sciences
- C-
(Minus) or pass in any of the following: Physics, Physical Sciences, Chemistry,
Mathematics
Duration:
3 ½ years
Fees for the first year
Module
1: Ksh 88,200
Module
2: Ksh 83,700
7. Diploma in Nursing:
upgrading Enrolled Community Health Nurses (ECHN) to KRCHN
Entry
Requirements
- Be a Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse (KECHN)
- Be
an Enrolled Nurse/Midwife (EN/M)
Duration:
2 years
Fees for the first year
Module
1: 50,200
Module
2: 45,700
8. Diploma in Community Health
Practice (Basic)
Entry Requirements
- KCSE Mean Grade: Minimum C Minus (or its equivalent) with a
minimum grade of C minus in English/ Kiswahili and a minimum grade of C
minus in one (1) of the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology,
Chemistry, Agriculture and Home ScienceOR
- Certificate
Pass in Community/ Public/ Community/ Environmental health/ Development or
health-related courses from institutions approved by AMIU Senate
OR
- Equivalent
qualifications approved by the University
Duration:
3 years
Fees for the first year
1st
Trimester: 62, 200
2nd
Trimester: 57, 700
3rd
Trimester: 57,700
d) Amref University Short Courses
1. Physiotherapy Clinical
Instructors Credentialed Course
Entry
Requirements
- Trained
physiotherapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and
others who have practising certificates.
Duration:
1 Week
Course
Fees: Ksh 30,000
2. School Leaver’s Career
Guidance & Campus Life Preparation Training
This
course prepares school leavers aspiring to join post-secondary and various
training institutions to be knowledgeable, competent and ethical in their
career development and future choices.
Duration:
2 Weeks
Course
Fees: Ksh 20,000.00
3. Household Air Quality
Management (To Improve Health & Protect the Environment)
This course targets health workers such as Community Health Extension
Workers (CHEWs),
Public Health Officers/Environmental Health Officers, (EHOs), Health Promotion Officers and other professionals
who are working in the Energy and Environment sectors such as Architects,
Engineers and Energy officers involved in green projects within
the African region.
Duration:
1 Week
Course
Fees: USD 700
4. Human Resource for Health
Preparation for Global Opportunities
This
course is designed to equip health workers with knowledge, skills and attitudes
necessary to provide quality health care locally, regionally as well as
globally. Participants will gain competencies in managing health
patients/clients including conditions and issues affecting the aged persons,
those with terminal illnesses and special dietary needs. Participants will be
thoroughly prepared on immigration requirements and coached for professional
entry examinations.
Duration:
4 weeks
Course
Fees: USD 1400
5. Health Communication and
Journalism
The aim
of the course is to enhance knowledge, build skills and nurture competencies of
journalists, Public Relations Officers and health managers on all aspects
related to health reporting.
Duration: 4
Weeks (7 days Face to Face and 21 days Fieldwork)
Course
Fees: US$ 800 Exclusive of accommodation and travel
6. Regional Smart Survey
Manager Level Training
This
training is intended for staff or persons involved in nutrition and mortality
surveys in their agencies.
Duration:
7 days
Fees:
$1, 600
7. Sexual Reproductive Health
Participant
of this course get an orientation to a holistic approach to sexual and
reproductive health as part of the general health of people and development
Duration:
5 days
Fees: Ksh 52,000 / USD
520
8. Electronic Document and
Record Management
This course equips
information services personnel with the requisite skills and knowledge to
effectively manage information using modern ICT tools, techniques and
applications.
Duration: 10 days
Fees: Ksh 70,000
9. Child Health
The course aims to
provide health workers with the competencies they need to provide promotive,
preventive and curative health services to children.
Duration: 2-3 months
Fees: Ksh 25,000
10. Community Health
The course is designed to
enable learners to acquire knowledge and skills pertaining to community health
and apply it to address community health issues and needs. It is aimed at
developing competencies in health promotion, prevention and rehabilitation of
individuals, families and the community, using the available resources.
Duration: 2-3 months
Fees: Ksh 20,500
11. Communicable Diseases
This
course deals with the diagnosis, management, prevention and control of common
communicable on tropical diseases.
Duration: 2-3 months
Fees: Ksh 20,500
12. Integrated HIV/AIDS
Prevention, Care and Management
The objective of this
course is to develop your knowledge, skills and attitudes with respect to the
provision of comprehensive care to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and
their families.
Duration: 1 month
Fees: Ksh 15,000
13. Non Communicable Diseases
The
course has 17-modules covering non-communicable diseases in adults.
Duration:
2-3 months
Fees:
Ksh 20,500
14. Malaria
This is
a 12 module course which addresses the management, prevention and control of
malaria.
Duration:
2-3 months
Fees:
Ksh 15, 500
15. Nutrition
This
course aims to provide health workers with knowledge and skills on how to
promote good nutrition especially breastfeeding in the community; manage and
prevent malnutrition in the community.
Duration:
2-3 months
Fees:
Ksh 14,250
16. Medicine Management
The
main objectives of the course are to prepare health managers who have
competencies in medicines management in health facilities at different levels.
Duration:
2-3 months
Fees:
Ksh 10, 500
17. Drug and Substance Abuse
This
course is designed for health workers who are involved in curative and
rehabilitative services at all levels of health care.
Duration:
2-3 months
Fees:
Ksh 10, 500
18. Maternal & Neonatal
Health
Duration:
2-3 months
Fees:
Ksh 10, 500
19. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This is
a 10 module course which looks at the female Reproductive system and
specifically discusses issues related to pregnancy and delivery and associated
medical problems.
Duration:
2-3 months
Fees:
Ksh 13,000
20. Monitoring and Evaluation
This
course equips participants with competencies in monitoring and evaluation of
development interventions at project, programme and organisational level.
Duration:
3-6 months
Fees:
Ksh 70,000
21. Fundraising and Resource
Mobilization
This
course aims at developing knowledge and skills for effective mobilization of
human and other resources for enhancing the organization’s capacity to
implement the program.
Duration:
5 days
Fees:
Ksh 52,000
22. Practical Project
Management and Sustainability
This
course aims at building the competencies of senior and middle-level managers in
prudent of scarce resources to effectively and efficiently deliver on their
mandate.
Duration:
10 days
Fees:
Ksh 70,000
23. Hospital Administration and
Management
The
course instils in-depth knowledge and skills on how to manage hospitals in a
resource-limited environment.
Duration:
2 weeks
Fees:
Ksh 70,000
24. Health Systems
Strengthening
This
course provides training in good governance, leadership and management in the
health sector and are tasked to promote the same in their respective
surroundings.
Duration:
10 days
Fees:
Ksh 70,000
25. Strategic Management and
Leadership (Result Based Management)
It provides knowledge and practical skills to enhance individual and team
productivity.
Duration:
2 weeks
Fees:
Ksh 70,000
26. Logistics, Commodity and
Supply Chain Management
This
course provides participants with the competencies they need to maintain
effective and efficient commodity supply systems.
Duration:
10 days
Fees:
Ksh 70,000
27. Leadership and Management
in Community Development
The
course gives participants a clear understanding of the process of initiating
sustainable intervention projects, planning, management and implementation.
Duration:
10 days
Fees:
Ksh 70,000
28. Disaster and Trauma
Counseling Management
The
course equips the learners with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and
competencies in identifying and responding to different types of disasters and
make recovery.
Duration:
10 days
Fees:
Ksh 70,000
29. Training of Facilitators
(TOF)
This course applies a
hands-on approach to participatory teaching methods and skills and ensures that
trainees acquire the knowledge and skills to deliver training in a stimulating
atmosphere.
Duration:
10 days
Fees:
Ksh 70,000
30. Behaviour Change and
Communication
The
course aims at equipping learners with knowledge, skills, attitude and
competencies to effect behaviour changes within their organizations and
individuals.
Duration:
5 days
Fees:
Ksh 52,000
31. Customer Service Management
This
course enables trainees to acquire skills on interpersonal skills,
communication and administrative functions.
Duration:
3 days
Fees:
Ksh 52,000
32. Supportive Supervision
Mentorship and Coaching
The
purpose of this course is to develop relevant facilitative supervision
competencies among participants.
Duration:
1 week
Fees:
Ksh 52,000
33. Finance Management for
Non-Finance Managers
This
course will enhance the capacity of non-finance professionals in management
positions to effectively play their financial over-sight roles in ensuring
prudence in financial matters.
Duration:
5 days
Fees:
Ksh 52,000
34. Research
Methods-Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis
This
course aims at building the competencies of participants on qualitative and
quantitative data analysis.
Duration:
5 days
Fees:
Ksh 52,000
35. Advocacy Skills
The
course seeks to empower the participants with advocacy and lobbying skills in
order to advocate for community issues, health and health-related issues.
Duration:
1 week
Fees:
Ksh 52,000
36. Statistical Data Analysis
using SPSS – Level 1
The
course will give you practical skills on the appropriate application of univariate
and bivariate statistical methods in data analysis and drawing insights.
Duration:
4 days
Fees:
Ksh 25,000
37. Statistical Data Analysis
using SPSS – Level 2
The
course will strengthen your knowledge in determining appropriate multivariate
techniques in data analysis and interpretation of results.
Duration:
4 days
Fees:
Ksh 25,000
Amref Kenya Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Minimum Requirements
- Download application forms from www.amref.ac.ke OR collect forms from the Admissions Office, at AMIU along Langata Road, Nairobi.
- Send applications to: enquiry@amref.ac.ke
- Submit a completed application form and ensure that you attach:
- Copies of your academic and school leaving testimonials
- National Identity Card (or Birth Certificate)
- Reliable postal address, email, and telephone contact.
For any inquiries you can contact Amref International University on:
Please
note that the fees are subject to change. Contact the school using the avenues
below for fee policies and payments.
Amref International University
Contacts
Location:
Lang’ata Road, opposite Wilson Airport
Contacts: +254 020 699 3000, +254 741 743 871