Requirements In Uganda Medical Schools

Requirements In Uganda Medical Schools

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Requirements In Uganda Medical Schools

 Universities in Uganda offer medical schools.

Admission to medical school requires the candidate to have attained a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) as well as proficiency in Biology or Zoology, Chemistry and Physics at A-level standards. Training leading to the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) lasts five years. Major examinations are conducted after the first, second and fifth year, with additional evaluations after each clinical rotation.

After successful completion of the fifth year, candidates complete a year of internship under the supervision of specialists.

Postgraduate training is available at Makerere University School of Medicine in a number of medical and surgical disciplines.

The training takes three years and leads to the Master of Medicine (MMed) degree.

Medical schools
As of October 2018 there are eleven recognized medical schools in Uganda.[1]

Public universities

Makerere University College of Health Sciences: Mulago, Kampala: Founded in 1924

Mbarara University School of Medicine: Mbarara: Founded in 1989

Busitema University School of Medicine: Mbale: Founded in 2013[2]

Gulu University School of Medicine – Gulu – Founded in 2004

Kabale University School of Medicine: Kabale: Founded in 2015[3]

Soroti University School of Medicine: Soroti: Founded in 2019 (Expected).[4]

Private universities

Kampala International University School of Health Sciences: Ishaka, Bushenyi: Founded in 2004[5]

Habib Medical School – Kibuli, Kampala – Founded in 2014[6]

St. Augustine International University College of Health, Medical & Life Sciences: Mulago, Kampala: Founded in 2012

Clarke International University School of Medicine: Namuwongo, Kampala: Founded In 2008

Uganda Martyrs University School of Medicine: Nsambya, Kampala: Founded in 2010

Uganda Christian University School of Medicine: Mengo, Kampala: Founded in 2018.

Admission

Admission to medical school in Uganda requires the candidate to have attained the pre-requisite minimum score on the A-level national examinations leading to the award of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or UACE, administered by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). Proficiency in Biology or Zoology, Chemistry and Physics at A-level standards are requirements for entry into Ugandan medical schools.

How much does it cost to study Medicine in Uganda?

Tuition Fee: UGX 1,344,000 – 2,240,000The Makerere University School of Medicine, also known as the Makerere University School of Medicine, is the medical school of Makerere University, the largest and oldest public university in Uganda, as well as, one of the best medical schools in Uganda.

How long is Medicine at Makerere University?

five-year