Medical Social Work, Bsc

Entry Requirements:
a)    Meet minimum University entry requirements and obtained a mean grade of at least C+ at K.S.C.E. or its equivalent and passed with at least a “C “in the subject clusters indicated.
(i)    Alternative A: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, English or Kiswahili
(ii)    Alternative B: Biology Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, English or Kiswahili
b)    Candidates with prior learning in Medical Social Work, Social Work, Sociology or Psychology from a recognized Institution or its equivalent as recognized by JKUAT will upon admission and request in writing for evaluation of accumulated credit for transfer upon submission of official relevant documents as per the JKUAT University CATS Policy.

In addition, the candidate/s MUST be registered with Kenya Medical Social Workers Association (KEMSWA). Foreign trained Medical Social Workers must be registered with their respective Medical Social Workers bodies in their respective country of training. They must also be compliant with all the Medical Social Workers requirements in Kenya before registration.

How to Apply
Application Requirements for qualified students:
– A dully filled registration form – to be obtained from the offices/website upon payment of non-refundable fee.
– Two passport size photos.
– Copies of relevant certificates

Application Procedure
Applications for the courses are on official application forms.
1. click to download JKUAT IT Department application form. or obtain a hand-copy from the office.
2. Pay a non-refundable application fee as follows:
– Certificates: Kshs500
– Diplomas: 1000
– Degrees: Kshs1,500
– Masters: 1,500

Graduates are needed at all levels of health systems – Hospitals (Sub County, County and National Referral Hospitals), Health centers, Dispensaries and Community units, UN (WHO); NGOs, Research, Teaching; rehabilitation and psychiatric hospitals.
Other major employers include offices and clinics, school systems, home health agencies, nursing homes, community mental health centers, adult daycare programs, job training service programs and residential care facilities.

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Tuition Fees for Kenyan Students = Kshs127,000
Tuition Fees for International Students = Kshs152,400
**EAC (East African Community) Students pay the same amount as Kenyan students. Countries in the East African Community include; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
NOTE: The tuition fees charged, may vary from programme to programme and from time to time, with foreign students paying 20% more that the Kenyan students.