Makerere University School of Medicine

By | August 6, 2019

Makerere University School of Medicine


The School of Medicine is one of the four Schools that constitute Makerere University College of Health Sciences. The School started as Faculty of Medicine in 1924 and was transformed to the School of Medicine in 2009 with 13 academic departments. The teaching staff are both from Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) and the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Makerere University School of Medicine Courses Offered

Our Programmes

Diploma Programs
Diploma in Palliative Medicine.

Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of   Surgery (MBChB.)
Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography(BMR).
Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language    Therapy (BSLT).
Bachelor of Science in Palliative Medicine.

Graduate Programs
MSc. Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
MSc. Health Professions Education 
M.Med. Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
M.Med. Ear, Nose and Throat
M.Med. Family Medicine 
M.Med. Internal Medicine
M.Med. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
M.Med. Ophthalmology
M.Med. Orthopaedic Surgery 
M.Med. Paediatrics and Child Health
M.Med. Psychiatry
M.Med. Radiology
M.Med. Surgery

Future Proposed Programs
M.Med. Neuro Surgery
M.Med. Emergency Medicine
MSc. Applied Clinical Research and Evidence Based Medicine (Msc. ACREM): Distance Education Masters’  Programme
M.Med. Radiation Oncology
Diploma in Implementation Science

Other Professional Medical Courses
PhD by coursework and thesis; including sandwich programs under two universities and PhD by research 

Below is a list Of Courses Offered by Makerere University Medical School

Bachelor Of Medicine And Bachelor Of Surgery

Undergraduate Level Program
Duration of Program : 5 years

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery program will qualify students to pursue these specialties, and many others, after graduation. The progression of medical knowledge depends upon research, and the University of Adelaide can assist students whose interests lie in becoming a clinical researcher.This program is designed to teach the art and craft of medicine to help students achieve their specific goals.

Makerere University School of Medicine Professional Medical Courses

PhD by coursework and / or thesis sis

Additional Courses

The School of Medicine is planning a number of new courses to cater for the growing need of skills to manage new and existing conditions.

M.Med. Neuro Surgery, 4 years
M.Med. Emergency Medicine, 3 years
Msc. Applied Clinical Research and Evidence Based Medicine (Msc. ACREM): Distance Education Masters Programme, 2 years
M.Med. Radiation Oncology, 4 years

Makerere University School of Medicine Diploma Programs

Diploma in Palliative Care, 2 years.

Makerere University School of Medicine Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), 5 years.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography (BMR), 3 years.
Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy (BSLT), 3 years.
Bachelor of Science in Palliative Care, 3 years.

Makerere University School of Medicine Graduate Programs

M.Med, Paediatrics and Child Health, 3 years
M.Med. Ear, Nose and Throat, 3 years
M.Med. Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 3 years
M.Med. Psychiatry, 3 years
M.Med. Family Medicine and Community Practice, 3 years
M.Med. Internal Medicine, 3 years
M.Med. Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, 3 years
M.Med. Orthopaedic Surgery, 4 years
M.Med. Radiology, 3 years

M.Med. Surgery, 3 years
M.Med. Ophthalmology, 3 years
Msc. in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2 years

Makerere University School of Medicine Admission/Entry Requirement

Undergraduate: Essential subjects for Bachelors Degree are Chemistry and Biology.

Post Graduate: Relevant Under graduate course.

(a)        A candidate shall be deemed eligible for consideration for admission to a first degree programme at the University if the candidate has obtained:

(i) The Ugandan Certificate of Education with a minimum of 5 Passes or an equivalent qualification, and

(ii) At least two Advanced Level Passes in approved subjects at the same sitting of the Uganda Advance Level Certificate of Education Examination (A’Level) or an equivalent qualification.

For purposes of this regulation, except where otherwise provided for, all subjects offered by the Uganda National Examinations Board at O’Level and A’Level are regarded as approved subjects.

(b)        College/School requirements.

Within the framework of the General Direct Entry Requirements, there may be special College/School requirements which candidates must fulfil to gain admission to a programme in a specific academic unit.

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE  REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Normally a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognised University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for. Each programme has its Admission requirements stipulated under the Faculty/School/Institute Website.

Fees Structure of Makerere University Medical School

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