Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB):
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 to six years, depending on the country and university. Here’s what you shall find in the MBChB program:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medical Ethics and Professionalism: MBChB programs emphasize medical ethics, patient care, and professionalism. Students learn about the ethical principles that guide the medical profession.
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.
Those Holding Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Applying for Admission Under Private
Sponsorship Scheme.
Applicant must have:
i) Sat the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations (or equivalent) and obtained five relevant credits.
ii) Obtained Principal Passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least a Subsidiary Pass in Physics or Mathematics in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) or its equivalent at the same sitting.
Diploma Holders Applying for Admission Under Private Sponsorship Scheme
Applicants must have:
i. A Diploma in a relevant health discipline (Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography, Physiotherapy, naesthesia, Clinical Medicine, Ophthalmic Clinical Medicine, Environmental Health Science, Public Health, Public Health Dentistry, Pharmacy Technicians, Psychiatric Clinical Medicine, Orthopaedic Clinical Medicine, Nursing Midwifery and Comprehensive Nursing).
ii. At least one Principal Pass in Either Biology or Chemistry in UACE or its equivalence.
iii. A working experience of at least two (2) years in a related field
| Code | Title | Program Code | Credit Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Semester 1 | ||||
| LUM1101 | GROSS ANATOMY OF UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM1102 | BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS, GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY AND RENAL PHYSIOLOGY | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM1103 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY I: ORGANIC AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY AND CHEMISTRY OF BIO-MOLECULES | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM1104 | HISTOLOGY AND HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM1105 | INFORMATION AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (ICT) FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM1106 | MEDICAL ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM | LMS | 3 | core |
| Year 1, Semester 2 | ||||
| LUM1207 | GROSS ANATOMY OF THE THORAX, ABDOMEN, PELVIS AND PERINEUM | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM1208 | PHYSIOLOGY OF CVS, GIT AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM1209 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY II: METABOLISM AND METABOLIC PATHWAYS | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM1210 | PSYCHOLOGY | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM1211 | COMMUNICATION, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SKILLS FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS | LMS | 3 | core |
| Year 1, Semester Reccess | ||||
| LUM1312 | MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY I: THEORY, CONCEPTS AND COMMUNITY PRACTICE | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM1313 | BIOSTATISTICS, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM1314 | GENDER AND HEALTH ISSUES | LMS | 3 | core |
| Year 2, Semeseter 1 | ||||
| LUM2115 | GROSS ANATOMY OF HEAD AND NECK | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM2116 | ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM2117 | MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY I: BIOCHEMISTRY OF NUTRITION, IMMUNOLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY IN RELATION TO HEALTH AND DISEASE | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM2118 | GENERAL PATHOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM2119 | GENERAL, ANS AND CNS PHARMACOLOGY | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM2120 | MICROBIOLOGY I: BACTERIOLOGY | LMS | 4 | core |
| Year 2, Semester 2 | ||||
| LUM2221 | NEUROANATOMY | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM2222 | NEUROPHYSIOLOGY | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM2223 | MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY II: BIOCHEMISTRY OF HEMOGLOBIN AND CANCERS; LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF DISEASES. | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM2224 | AUTACOIDS, CHEMOTHERAPY OF INFECTIONS AND MALIGNANCIES | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM2225 | SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY AND MORBID ANATOMY | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM2226 | MICROBIOLOGY II-IMMUNOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY | LMS | 4 | core |
| Year 2, Semester Reccess | ||||
| LUM2328 | MICROBIOLOGY III-VIROLOGY AND MYCOLOGY | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM2329 | HAEMATOLOGY AND GENETICS | LMS | 4 | core |
| Year 3, Semester 1 | ||||
| LUM3130 | SYSTEMIC PHARMACOLOGY | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM3131 | CLINICAL METHODS AND PRINCIPLES OF PEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH PRACTICE | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM3132 | CLINICAL METHODS AND PRINCIPLES OF SURGICAL PRACTICE | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM3133 | CLINICAL METHODS AND THEORY IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM3134 | CLINICAL METHODS AND SKILLS IN MEDICINE | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM3135 | FORENSIC MEDICINE TOXICOLOGY | LMS | 4 | core |
| Year 3, Semester 2 | ||||
| LUM3231 | CLINICAL METHODS AND PRINCIPLES OF PEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH PRACTICE | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM3232 | CLINICAL METHODS AND PRINCIPLES OF SURGICAL PRACTICE | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM3233 | CLINICAL METHODS AND THEORY IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM3234 | CLINICAL METHODS AND SKILLS IN MEDICINE | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM3236 | DISEASE CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM3237 | INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGY | LMS | 4 | core |
| Year 3, Semester Reccess | ||||
| LUM3338 | RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM3339 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHIATRY | LMS | 4 | core |
| Year 4, Semester 1 | ||||
| LUM4142 | MEDICAL SPECIALS | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM4144 | PRINCIPLES OF THERAPEUTICS | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM4145 | COMMUNITY HEALTH II: ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES | LMS | 4 | core |
| Year 4, Semester 2 | ||||
| LUM4140 | COMMUNITY CLERKSHIP AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM4141 | CLINICAL CLERKSHIP IN PSYCHIATRY | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM4250 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM4251 | HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM4252 | OPHTHALMOLOGY | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM4253 | EAR, NOSE AND THROAT | LMS | 3 | core |
| LUM4254 | ANAESTHESIA | LMS | 3 | core |
| Year 4, Semester Reccess | ||||
| LUM4355 | PRINCIPLES OF ONCOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE | LMS | 4 | core |
| LUM4356 | DISSERTATION | LMS | 4 | core |
| Year 5, Semester 1 | ||||
| LUM5157 | ADVANCED CLINICAL METHODS IN PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH PRACTICE | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM5158 | ADVANCED SURGICAL SKILLS | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM5159 | ADVANCED CLINICAL SKILLS AND THEORY IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM5160 | ADVANCED CLINICAL METHODS AND SKILLS IN MEDICINE | LMS | 5 | core |
| Year 5, Semester 2 | ||||
| LUM5257 | ADVANCED CLINICAL METHODS IN PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH PRACTICE | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM5258 | ADVANCED SURGICAL SKILLS | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM5259 | ADVANCED CLINICAL SKILLS AND THEORY IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY | LMS | 5 | core |
| LUM5260 | ADVANCED CLINICAL METHODS AND SKILLS IN MEDICINE | LMS | 5 | core |
Tuition Fees Per Semester
| (UGX for East African Nationals) | (UGX for International Students) |
|---|---|
| 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 |