Gretsa University School Of Health Sciences

The School’s Vision

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

DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum
requirements:

1. 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

2. 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.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)
Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000
Self Sponsored Students: Distance Learning Diploma (SSSDL): Ksh 22,000

Diploma in Community Health

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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:

1. 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:
2. 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)
TOTAL     23,500