Welcome to our School of Health Sciences. We are located at Kenya Highlands University (formerly Kenya Highlands Evangelical University) Main Campus, 3 km from Kericho Town, along Kisumu Road in Kericho County.
Kenya Highlands University is a fully-fledged (Chartered) institution of higher learning sponsored by Africa Gospel Church.
The School of Health Sciences is one of the six schools within the University, among them:
The School of Health Sciences and Nursing Department
The School of Health Sciences launched in February 2021, houses Nursing Department which is currently training Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) using a Competency-Based Curriculum, a curriculum which is designed to accommodate the changing context in which the BSN nurse will be required to practice. The Curriculum has taken into consideration the context of the learner, the setting and the knowledge and skills required of a professional nurse practitioner within the legal framework, that aims at producing graduate professional nurses who can transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of health care contexts found within Kenya and beyond. The intention of this curriculum is to serve as a tool that will enhance the realization of Universal Health Care as envisioned in Kenya’s Constitution and Vision 2030. This competency-based curriculum is particularly integrated with respect to theory and practice and is specifically set to produce graduate nurses who can think critically, reflect on practice and possess lifelong learning skills.
As a way forward, the School of Health Sciences has developed an Upgrade Bachelor of Science Nursing programme and is ready to enroll the first batch of students in March 2024. The Curriculum covers the following FOUR key Thematic Areas, i.e. General Nursing, Midwifery, Community Health Nursing and Nursing Education, Leadership, Management and Research.
Nursing Department being the youngest department in Kenya Highlands University (KHU) draws its inspiration from the University whose vision is to have a transformed society through Christian Professionals, and mission to provide higher education that integrates Christian faith with scholarship. In this, KHU seeks every opportunity to improve the scope and variety of its programmes in order to adequately prepare grandaunts who will meet the expectation to become leaders that can confidently face the challenges of today and tomorrow.
The Vision of Kenya Highlands University School of Health Sciences Nursing Department is to transform the global society through Christian nursing Professionals, with a Mission to provide higher education to nurses that integrates Christian faith with scholarship, while embracing the core values of respect and honor, Accountability, Ethical standards, Integrity, Innovation, Relationships and Collaboration, Recognition and celebration, and excellence. The philosophy of the programme is in tandem with the University’s Mission and Vision that supports the concepts of nursing competence, excellence in education, holistic care, professionalism, evidence-based practice, and lifelong learning in the field of nursing. The philosophy is built on incorporating the conceptual framework of quality nursing training and providing learning experiences to achieve program outcomes. This conceptual framework revolves around the construct of holistic Nursing; which identifies, mobilizes, and develops strengths of the client through acquired skills, professionalism, knowledge, and competence supported by evidence-based practice.
Admission Requirements for Pre-Service Program
Candidates wishing to study for the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Pre-service shall have met the minimum University entry requirements of KCSE aggregate of a minimum of C+ (plus) with C+ (plus) in each of the following cluster subjects:
Admission Requirements for Upgrade Program
For one to be admitted to pursue the BScN Upgrade Program, the following minimum criteria are mandatory:
Kenyan Citizens
International Students
