KMTC Calls for Applications for Pharmacy Course, Explains Why It’s the Most Marketable
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With the March 2025 intake still available, KMTC is encouraging prospective students to forward their applications.
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has invited potential students to apply for the Pharmacy course, promoting it as one of the most marketable and satisfying professions.
In a statement released on Thursday, April 24, KMTC highlighted the various opportunities that await graduates of the program.
The institution pointed out that pharmacy graduates can obtain positions in leading pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and even non-governmental organizations.
“Pharmacy is among the most marketable and rewarding professions today, providing diverse opportunities both locally and internationally. ”
“Graduates find employment in top pharmaceutical firms, hospitals, research institutions, regulatory bodies, and even NGOs,” the institution mentioned.
KMTC also emphasized the crucial role pharmacy technicians play within the healthcare system, which includes dispensing medications, advising patients, and managing administrative duties.
“Pharmacy technicians have a significant role in dispensing medications, providing patient advice, and managing administrative responsibilities in pharmaceutical practice. ”
“Pharmacists also play a part in public health initiatives, clinical trials, health policy, insurance, and academic research, making it a vibrant and future-proof career,” the institution added.
With the March 2025 intake still available, KMTC is encouraging interested students to forward their applications.
Comprehensive application details can be found on the KUCCPS student portal at https://students. kuccps. net/programmes/search-kmtc/.
This announcement follows approximately two months after KMTC CEO Kelly Oluoch indicated that the institution is seeing an increase in demand for its graduates in international markets, especially in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK).
He remarked that programs like Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Medicine, and Medical Laboratory Sciences are presently the most in demand, with Nutrition and Dietetics also gaining popularity.
“While nursing has historically led in recruitment demands, we are now observing a growing interest in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Medicine, and Medical Laboratory Sciences. Other fields like Nutrition and Dietetics, among others, are also starting to receive interest,” he commented.
Oluoch attributed the demand to the increasing global need for healthcare practitioners, influenced by aging populations, a rise in non-communicable diseases, and workforce shortages.
He pointed out that bilateral labor agreements between Kenya and significant global partners, such as the UK and Germany, have established structured pathways for Kenyan health professionals to work abroad.
“We have assigned additional staff to expedite job verification requests, ensuring our graduates secure positions promptly,” Oluoch added.