Kenya Coast Polytechnic Admission Requirements 2023/2024
Kenya Coast Polytechnic Undergraduate Entry Requirements 2023/2024, Basic Requirements for Admission at the Kenya Coast Polytechnic , Kenya Coast Polytechnic admission requirement for all the courses at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate level has been released for the 2023/2024 academic session.
The management of Kenya Coast Polytechnic has released the Application Requirement/Registration Requirement for the Student Studying in the institution.
Kenya Coast Polytechnic Admission Requirements
| COURSES /DEPARTMENTS | QUALIFICATION | DURATION | INTAKE | EXAM BODY |
| HOSPITALITY DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Catering and Accommodation | C- | 3 Years | SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Food & Beverage | C- | 3 Years | JAN | KNEC |
| Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment Making | C- | 3 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Tourism Management | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage | D | 2 Years | MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Tour Guiding and Travel Operation | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft in Fashion Design &Garment making Technology | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Leisure and Recreation Operation | KCSE D and above | 9 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Proficiency in Leisure and Recreation Operation | KCPE and above | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Customer Care | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Housekeeping Technique | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Event Planning Management | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Bread Making Technique | KCSE D and above | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Food Production level I, II, III | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Cake Making & Decoration | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Pastry Chefs | Open | 2 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Professional Waiters | Open | 1 Month | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Dress Making | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Proficiency in Front Office | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Artisan in Food and Beverage | KCPE and above | 1 Year | SEPT | NITA |
| Artisan in Beauty Therapy and Hair Dressing | Open | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Shampooing & Conditioning | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Chemical & Hair Relaxing | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Hair Colouring | Open | 3 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Hair Cutting & Barbering | Open | 4 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Weaving & Braiding | Open | 4 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Salon Management | Open | 4 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Manicure & Pedicure | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Make Up | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Massage | Open | 3 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Hair Removal, Threading and Tweezing | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Artisan in Dress Making and Tailoring | Open | 1 Year | SEPT | NITA |
| Diploma Hair Dressing | D | 8 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | CITY & GUILDS |
| Diploma Beauty Therapy | D | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | CITY & GUILDS |
| Certificate in Styling | Open | 2 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Certificate in Advanced Hair Cutting | Open | 2 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Craft in Front Office | D | 1 Year | JAN/SEPT | KCNP |
| Events Decor | Open | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Household Managers | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Laundry Practice | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Nail Technology | Open | 2Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Reflexology | Open | 4 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| BUSINESS DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Business Management (Administration) | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Social Work and Community Development | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Supplies Chain Management | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Sales & Marketing | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Accountancy | C- | 3 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Banking and Finance | C- | 3 Years | SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies | C- | 2Years | JAN/SEPT | ICM |
| Diploma in Credit Management (Level I) | C+( C+ Math and English)/ATD | 6 Months | SEPT | KASNEB |
| Certified Investment & Financial Analysis | C+( C+ Math andEnglish)/ATD | 6 Months | SEPT | KASNEB |
| Certified Credit Professionals | C+( C+ Math and English)/ATD | 6 Months | SEPT | KASNEB |
| Craft Certificate in Journalism & Media | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | ICM |
| Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Business Management | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Social Work | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Artisan Certificate in Storekeeping | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Certified Public Accounting Part I, II & III (CPA) | ATD III/C+ (C+ Math& English)
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6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KASNEB |
| Accounting Technician Diploma Part I & II III (ATD) | C- | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KASNEB |
| Foundations in Accountancy | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | ACCA |
| Disaster Management | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Film Editing / Photography | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Graphic Design /Branding | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Life Skills | Open | 4 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Associate in Procurement and supply | Open | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KASNEB |
| HIV & AIDS Counseling | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| SECRETARIAL AND LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Secretarial Studies | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Clerical Operations | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Secretarial Studies (Single and Group) | D- | 2 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Keyboarding and Document Processing | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Environmental Science | C | 3 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Diploma in Applied Biology | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Food Science Technology | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft in Science Laboratory Technology | D | 2 Years | MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft in Food Science Technology | D | 2 Years | MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Sauces, Jams, Jellies & Spreads Production | Open | 6 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | C- or Craft | 3 Years | SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering | C- or Craft | 3 Years | SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Production | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Craft in Marine Engineering | D | 2 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Artisan Certificate in Seafarers | KCPE and above | 1 Year | SEPT | KNEC |
| Plumbing Grade III,II,I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Welding & Fabrication Grade III,II,I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Refrigeration and Air Condition Grade III, II, I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Motor Vehicle Mechanics: Grade III, II, I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Carpentry and joinery | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Turner Grade III, II, I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| General Fitter | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Motor Vehicle Electric | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Masonry Grade III,II,I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Painting | Open | 2 Weeks | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Artisan in Refrigeration | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Panel Beater | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Spray Painter | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| TIG Welding | KCPE and above | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| MIG Welding | KCPE and above | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| BUILDING & CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Civil Engineering | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Diploma in Building Technology | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Building Technology | D | 1 Years | JAN/MAY | KNEC |
| Masonry Grade III, II, I | KCPE and above | 1 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Carpentry & Joinery | KCPE and above | 1 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering | C- | 3 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Electrical Engineering | C- | 3 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft in Electrical Installation | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Craft in Telecommunication Engineering | D | 2 Years | JAN/SEPT | KNEC |
| Electrical Installation (Wireman) Grade III, II, I | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Electrical Fitter | KCPE and above | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | NITA |
| Solar Installation Technology | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Programmable Logic Controllers | Open | 1 Month | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma Information Communication Technology | C- | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Information Communication Tech (KASNEB) | C- | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KASNEB |
| Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology | D | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | D | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | CISCO |
| Computer Maintenance & Networking | D | 6 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Certificate in Mobile Application Programming | D | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Computer Applications / Packages | Open | 2 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KCNP |
| Computer Applications (ICDL) | Open | 3 Months | JAN/MAY/SEPT | ICDL |
| MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical TechnologyApproved by Phar-macy and Poisons Board Registration NO: PB/COL/014/07
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C with C in Math or Physics, Biology/ Biological Science, Chemistry/Physical Science/English or Kiswahili | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Approved by KMLTTB | C with C in Math or Physics, Biology/ Biological Science, Chemistry/Physical Science, English or Kiswahili or Pass in Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | KNEC |
| Computerized Inventory Management System for Medical and Laboratory Professionals (Proficiency) | Open | 3 Weeks | SEPT/MAY | KCNP |
| MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY COURSES IN MEDICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT | ||||
| Diploma in Community Health & Development | C- with C- Biology, Chemistry, English/Kiswahili & D+ Math/Physics | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Certificate in Community Health & Development | D+ without E in Math, Biology, Chemistry & | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| English/Kiswahili | ||||
| Diploma in Optometry and Vision Science | C with C Math, Biology, Chemistry & English/Kiswahili | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Diploma in Human Nutrition & Dietetics Management | C with(C Math or Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English or Certificate in Dietetic or Diploma in Food and Beverage) | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Certificate in Human Nutrition & Dietetics Management | C- with(C- Math or Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/KCNP |
| Diploma in Medical Biotechnology | C with C- Biology, Chemistry, English/Kiswahili & D+ in Math/ Physics | 3 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Certificate in Medical Biotechnology | D + with D Math, Biology, Chemistry & English/Kiswahili | 2 Years | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Certificate in Exercise Therapy | D+ with D Math, Biology Chemistry & English | 1 Year | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/ KCNP |
| Bridging Courses in two subjects for Community health & Biotechnology Courses | KCSE Mean D+ (Bridging for a maximum of two subjects in any of the following Math, Biology, Chemistry & English) | 1 team | JAN/MAY/SEPT | MMUST/KCNP |
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