Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery

The MBChB program is a professional undergraduate degree that qualifies students to become medical doctors. It is a rigorous and demanding program that typically spans a duration of five years.  This program is a full-time program with only one intake which is an august Intake. Here’s what you shall find in the MBChB program:

  1. Curriculum: MBChB programs usually have a structured curriculum that covers a wide range of medical subjects, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, microbiology, clinical medicine, surgery, and more. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in medical sciences and clinical skills.

  2. Clinical Experience: A significant portion of the program involves clinical rotations and practical training. Students have the opportunity to work in hospitals and healthcare settings, gaining hands-on experience in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment.

  3. Licensing and Certification: After completing the program, graduates are often required to pass licensing exams and fulfill other requirements to become licensed medical practitioners. This process may vary by country.

  4. Specializations: After completing the MBChB program, doctors can choose to specialize in various fields such as surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, etc., by pursuing further education and training.

  5. Medical Ethics and Professionalism: MBChB programs emphasize medical ethics, patient care, and professionalism. Students learn about the ethical principles that guide the medical profession.

  6. Research and Community Engagement: Many programs encourage students to engage in research projects and community service to broaden their perspective and contribute to healthcare improvements.

Entry requirements

Direct Entry

Two principal passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least Subsidiary Pass in either Physics or Mathematics

Diploma Entry

  1. Diploma in any Bio-medical Sciences.
  2. Be registered by the Allied Health Professionals’ Council or the Uganda Nurses and Midwives’ Council
  3. Preference will be given to those with experience of working under primary health care in a rural setting
  4. The candidates who meet the above criteria will be required to sit and pass for an entrance examination in General Paper, Anatomy, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology

Degree Entry
An honors degree in a bio-medical or biological sciences field

Fees Structure

East African Students

Tuition Fees per Semester: UGX 1,344,000

Functional Fees per Year: UGX 550,000

International Students

Tuition Fees per Semester: UGX 2,688,000

Functional Fees per Year: UGX 1,100,000

Year One Semester one

Course Code
Module Title
Credit Unit
Core/Elective
LUM001
BASIC HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY
4
Core
LUM002
ANATOMY OF THE UPPER LIMB
3
Core
LUM003
ANATOMY OF THE LOWER LIMB
3
Core
LUM004
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY
4
Core
LUM005
PHYSIOLOGY OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
3
Core
LUM006
GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
4
Core
LUM007
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
3
Core

Year One Semester Two

Course Code
Module Title
Credit Unit
Core/Elective
LUM121
SYSTEMIC HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY
4
Core
LUM122
ANATOMY OF THE THORAX AND THE ABDOMEN
4
Core
LUM123
ANATOMY OF THE PELVIS AND PERINEUM
2
Core
LUM124
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
3
Core
LUM125
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE GASTRO-INTESTINAL SYSTEM
3
Core
LUM126
PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMISTRY
4
Core
LUM127
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
3
Core

Recess Term

Course Code
Module Title
Credit Unit
Core/Elective
LUM131
BASIC COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER SKILLS
3
Core
LUM132
PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICAL PRACTICE
3
Core
LUM133
COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION AND SERVICES (COBERS) I
3
Core

For Online Application

  • Visit admissions.lirauni.ac.ug Or Click here
  • Click Sign up to create an application account (i.e.: set a username and password)
  • Thereafter, log in and click Apply now
  • Scroll through to choose the relevant Entry Scheme and click Apply now again
  • After filling in the online form, click Submit
  • To pay application fee, click Pay for Form, and choose from: Airtel MoneyMTN Mobile Money, and Bank
  • If one chooses the Bank Option, a thirteen-digit Zeepay Reference Number shall be generated. Present the number to any bank or bank agent and pay 50,000= plus a bank charge.
  • If one chooses to pay by Mobile Money, the applicant shall be requested to indicate the number from which the money can be obtained/deducted and thereafter enter the Mobile Money PIN.

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