Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology At Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology At Mbarara University of Science and Technology

This study programme trains you to become a specialist medical practitioner with adequate knowledge and skills to provide high-quality patient care in your specific discipline.

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology At Mbarara University of Science and Technology Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

  1. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes
  2. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.
  3. An Honors degree from an accredited degree awarding institution
  4. Candidates who have a Pass degree should have at least a Postgraduate Diploma with at least a credit from an accredited degree awarding institution.

Additionally, for international applicants:

  1. Applicants whose first language or medium of instruction is not English, must provide evidence from a recognized English language training institution that they have sufficient command of English language.
  2. Applicants should have their documents verified by NCHE.
  3. Applicants should have their degree certificate and transcript translated and converted into an equivalent of Ugandan Universities’ CGPA

For applicants to clinical programmes;

  1. Have documentary evidence of Internship Training indicating disciplines and dates.
  2. Be registered or eligible for registration with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.
  3. A current certificate of good standing with the Medical Practitioners’ Council of the country of origin.

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Specific Requirements

An honors degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology At Mbarara University of Science and Technology Duration

3 Years

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology At Mbarara University of Science and Technology Job Prospects

CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The graduates from this programme will be able to work as independent consultant ophthalmologists in the government, NGO, and private sector in Uganda and the region.

They can also progress to enroll in further post-graduate training such as the Master course in Public Health for Eye Care at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the online Masters in Ophthalmology at the University of Edinburgh, and a doctorate research fellowships.