Can I Do Medicine With B- (B minus) in KCSE?
Probably not at degree level. The lowest latest cut-off for Medicine degrees is 34.643, while B- in every subject gives about 32 cluster points. There are other routes into this field below.
This is a guide, not a promise. Your real cluster points depend on your best subjects, and every programme has its own minimum subject requirements. Confirm on the official KUCCPS portal.
Check your exact Medicine options
Enter your own subject grades and see only the courses you qualify for.
Common subject requirements for Medicine
- Subject 1: Biology, minimum C+
- Subject 2: Chemistry, minimum C+
- Subject 3: Mathematics A / Physics, minimum C+
Medicine at KMTC level with B-
43 programmes in 1 institution accept a mean grade of B-. Subject requirements for each course still apply.
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery1 college
Common questions
Can I do Medicine with B- in KCSE?
Probably not at degree level. The lowest latest cut-off for Medicine degrees is 34.643, while B- in every subject gives about 32 cluster points. There are other routes into this field below.
What are the subject requirements for Medicine?
The most common minimum subject requirements for Medicine degree programmes are: Subject 1: Biology, minimum C+; Subject 2: Chemistry, minimum C+; Subject 3: Mathematics A / Physics, minimum C+. Requirements differ between programmes, so check the course page for the exact ones.
What is the KUCCPS cut-off for Medicine courses?
Across 3 Medicine degree courses in 16 universities, the latest cut-offs on record run from 34.643 to 42.949. Cut-offs change every year.
How do I check my exact Medicine options?
Enter your KCSE grades into the CourseChecker tools. They check your mean grade, subject grades and cluster points against every programme and show only the Medicine courses you qualify for.
Medicine with other grades
Other courses with B-
CourseChecker is an independent helper, not KUCCPS. You apply and get placed on the official KUCCPS portal. Entry grades and cut-offs come from previous placements and can change every year.