Requirements For Clinical Medicine In Uganda

What is Clinical Medicine?

Clinical medicine covers an exhaustive study of highly technical medical subjects and a practical experience in medicine. 

Requirements For Clinical Medicine In Uganda

Applicants applying for this program should be in possession of the Uganda Advanced level Certificate of Education (UACE)

with at least a principal pass in Biology and a subsidiary pass in any of the following subjects: Chemistry. Physics. Mathematics.

Does Makerere University offer clinical medicine?

The pre-clinical disciplines of the medical school are integrated with the Makerere University School of Biomedical Sciences.

The clinical teaching disciplines are integrated with the Mulago Hospital Complex and the Makerere University School of Public Health, all of which are also located on Mulago Hill.

How long does a clinical medicine course take in Uganda?

The training for the clinical officers is three years post-secondary school (after completing the

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent as deemed appropriate by regulatory bodies) and is comprised of clinical training at tertiary institutions.

Is there a degree in clinical medicine in Uganda?

Candidates wishing to study for the Bachelor of Clinical Medicine and Community Health degree

program shall have met the minimum University entry requirements as stipulated in the KIU Statutes and as per the minimum admission requirements by NCHE (statutory instrument No 63 of 2007).

Which universities offer diplomas in clinical medicine in Uganda?

Makerere University.

Kyambogo University.

Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

Gulu University.