​This is a two and a half-year programme designed to prov​ide senior registered nurses with an opportunity to upgrade their diploma qualification to degree level.​ ​It provides ​them​ an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide holistic nursing care. ​​​​

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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 applicat​ion 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​​

  • ​Form IV level of education​ with a minimum aggregate score of C plain KCSE or Division II in KCE​

  • Must be a holder of Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN)

  • A current registration and a valid practicing license

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

​​​For furt​her information you can reach us at:

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

Alumni Testimonial

Irene Wanjiru's interest in nursing developed from her high school days. This encouraged her to pursue a career that makes an impact to people in need. The alumna from AKU's School of Nursing and Midwifery now plans to build on her nursing profession.

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