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Physiotherapist

Help people recover movement after injury or illness. Get people back on their feet. Literally.

HelperDoer
Years of study
4 + 1
degree + internship
Starting pay
KES 50–90k
per month
Demand
Growing
more jobs every year
Typical entry
B
KCSE mean grade

A day in the life

  • 08:00Help a stroke patient take their first steps.
  • 10:30Sports injury clinic: rehab exercises.
  • 14:00Ward visits after surgery.
  • 16:00Plan home exercises with families.

Is it for you?

  • Best for Helpers

    Hands-on, active work where you see people improve week by week.

  • With a Doer side

    You'll spend your days making and fixing things you can see and touch.

  • Worth knowing

    Growing demand in sports clubs and private clinics.

Your path to becoming a Physiotherapist

Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.

  1. 1 Now · Form 2–4

    Focus on these subjects

    BiologyChemistryPhysicsEnglish
  2. 2 KCSE

    Aim for B overall

    C+ or better in Biology and Physics. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.

  3. 3 Study · 4 + 1 years

    BSc Physiotherapy

    Offered at Moi, Kenyatta, KMTC (diploma) and more.

  4. 4 After · 1 year

    Internship & licence

    Register with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya.

Pay and entry grades are indicative and change yearly. Confirm on the KUCCPS portal and with your school's career teacher.

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