This two and a half-year program​​​me prepares midwives to provide safe, competent, culturally responsive and quality care at all lev​​els​ of the healthcare system. This is a work and learn programme that allows nurses and midwives to continue working while studying in order to achiev​e higher-level qualification.

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Admissions are open for 2023 ​admission cycle. The last date for submission of applications is April 14​.

Candidates are required to apply online. For ​​assistance in completing the online application, applicants are advised to go through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or Understand the Online Process.

Only in situations where the online application is not accessible, candidates are advised to call, email or visit the campus for any support that they need to complete the online application. 

Eligibility Criteria​​​​

  • The applicant must have attained a mean Grade of C plain at KCSE or Division II at KCE/EACE 

  • Must be a holder of Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN) and Kenya Registered Midwife (KRM) - (KRN and KRM) from a recognized training institution

  • Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and hold a current practice license 

  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of practice experience

​​​​​For further information you can ​​reach us at:​

Office of the Registrar
Aga Khan University
School of Nursing and Midwifery
3rd Parklands off Limuru Road​
​​P.O. Box 39340 - 00623
Nairobi, Kenya​
Tel: +254 203 747 483
Email: regoff.ke.sonam@aku.edu​​​​​​​​

Trained to Care

Alumna Muchiri reflects on her academic journey at AKU’s School of Nursing and Midwifery, and how financial assistance from the University helped her progress in her career.

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