At the heart of the Great Lakes Region, Uzima University stands as a beacon of excellence in medical education and research, dedicated to training erudite, morally upright, and innovative healthcare professionals.
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Uzima University, founded by Most Rev. Zacchaeus Okoth, it is a Catholic-based medical institution committed to training ethical, community-focused healthcare professionals.
It addresses regional health challenges through holistic education, interdisciplinary research, and a mission to promote the dignity and fullness of life across Africa.
Uzima University is Kenya’s only institution dedicated exclusively to Health Sciences, offering specialized programs that prepare students for impactful careers in healthcare. Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and key professional bodies, Uzima maintains high academic and professional standards in medical and biomedical sciences.
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc. N)
- Bachelor of Clinical Medicine (BCM)
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (BSc. M)
- Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management
Diploma Programs
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine (DCM)
- Diploma in Community Health (DCH)
- Diploma in Mortuary Science and Practice
- Diploma in Health Records Management (DHR)
Schools
- School of Medicine
Dean: Prof. Bonface Ganda
Established in 2012 under the Faculty of Health Sciences, the School of Medicine addresses the shortage of medical practitioners by providing comprehensive medical training rooted in Christian values. The school has graduated four cohorts of medical students and maintains a strong partnership with Jaramogi Oginga Odinga National Teaching, Research, and Referral Hospital. - School of Nursing
- School of Clinical Medicine
Accrediting Bodies
- Commission for University Education (CUE)
- Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
- Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
- Clinical Officers Council (COC)
