Diploma in Mortuary Science

Dignity in Death. Professionalism in Practice.

The Diploma in Mortuary Science at CMTC is a specialized program designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to work professionally in mortuary, funeral, and forensic service settings. The program prepares learners to handle deceased individuals with respect, follow health and legal protocols, and offer support services to grieving families.

Students receive hands-on training in body preservation, embalming, pathology assistance, and mortuary operations, ensuring they graduate with both technical competence and emotional maturity.

Program Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

Program Duration

  • KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain)
  • C in Biology or Chemistry is an added advantage

What You Will Learn

  • Human Anatomy and Postmortem Changes

  • Embalming Techniques and Preservation

  • Grief Psychology and Family Support

  • Forensic Pathology and Autopsy Assistance

  • Infection Control and Hazardous Waste Management

  • Mortuary Ethics, Law, and Recordkeeping

  • Funeral Planning and Body Transportation

  • Practical Attachment in Hospital or Private Mortuaries

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as:

  • Mortuary Technologists or Assistants

  • Embalmers and Preservation Specialists

  • Forensic Support Personnel

  • Funeral Home Managers or Consultants

  • Pathology Department Assistants

Where You Can Work

  • Public and private mortuaries
  • Funeral homes and cremation centers
  • Teaching and referral hospitals
  • Forensic and pathology laboratories
  • Government health and investigation departments

Diploma & Certificate Courses

Short Courses

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