KMTC Calls for Application for Pharmacy Course, Explains Why It’s the Most Marketable
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With the March 2025 intake still open, KMTC is encouraging interested students to submit their applications.
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has issued a call for prospective students to apply for the Pharmacy course, promoting it as one of the most marketable and rewarding careers available.
In a statement released on Thursday, April 24, KMTC underscored the variety of 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 one of the most marketable and rewarding careers today, offering diverse local and international opportunities.
“Graduates work in top pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research institutions, regulatory bodies, and even NGOs,” the institution remarked.
KMTC further emphasized the crucial role pharmacy technicians have within the healthcare system, encompassing the dispensing of medication, patient guidance, and the management of administrative responsibilities.
“Pharmacy technicians play a key role in dispensing medication, offering patient guidance, and handling administrative tasks in pharmaceutical practice.
“Pharmacists also contribute to public health programs, clinical trials, health policy, insurance, and academic research, making it a dynamic and future-proof profession,” the institution added.
With the March 2025 intake still open, KMTC is encouraging interested students to submit their applications.
Detailed application information is accessible 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 experiencing an increase in demand for its graduates in international markets, particularly in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK).
He remarked that courses such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Medicine, and Medical Laboratory Sciences are currently the most in demand, with Nutrition and Dietetics also gaining popularity.
“While nursing has traditionally dominated recruitment requests, we now observe a growing interest in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Medicine, and Medical Laboratory Sciences. Other disciplines like Nutrition and Dietetics, among others, are also beginning to attract attention,” he articulated.
Oluoch attributed this demand to the escalating global need for healthcare professionals, spurred by aging populations, an increase in non-communicable diseases, and workforce shortages.
He pointed out that bilateral labor agreements between Kenya and key global partners, such as the UK and Germany, have established structured pathways for Kenyan health professionals seeking employment abroad.
“We have assigned additional staff to expedite job verification requests, ensuring that our graduates secure opportunities in a timely manner,” Oluoch concluded.