Academic programme
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) / Master of Public Health (Biodiversity and Public Health) [from 2023-2024]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- A Master’s Degree in an appropriate field of study Plus Unofficial transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required to complete the admission process) Plus A 2-page statement of intent which details who they are, what they have accomplished so far, why they want to pursue graduate research education and their potential area of research interest Plus Three (3) References (2 Academic and 1 Professional) Plus A list of all academic publications and conference proceedings if applicable.
- Must complete the first year of their degree programme with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
- Must complete the first year of their degree programme with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
- Must complete the first year of their degree programme with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
- Must complete the first year of their degree programme with a minimum GPA of 3.4, with no “F” grades. Plus - Completed application form, Current curriculum vitae, Official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Two letters of recommendation, one from academic source and one from a professional source.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MED1102 | Biochemistry I | 4 | — |
| MED1101 | Descriptive Anatomy I | 4 | — |
| MED1104 | Embryology | 4 | — |
| MED1103 | Histology I | 4 | — |
| MED1105 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine I | 3 | — |
| MED1106 | Physiology I | 5 | — |
Semester 2
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MED1201 | Descriptive Anatomy II | 4 | — |
| MED1203 | Histology II | 4 | — |
| MED1209 | Human Nutrition | 4 | — |
| MED1214 | Integrated Case Seminars 1 | 2 | — |
| MED1208 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine II | 3 | — |
| MED1207 | Molecular Medicine & Clinical Biochemistry & Medical Genetics I | 4 | — |
| MED1206 | Physiology II | 5 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
9 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH6106 | Foundation Epidemiology | 4 | — |
| MPH6104 | Health Behaviour | 3 | — |
| MED2114 | Integrated Case Seminars 11 | 2 | — |
| MED2108 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine 3 | 2 | — |
| MED2112 | Microbiology Parasitology Immunology 1 | 2 | — |
| MED2111 | Molecular Medicine & Clinical Biochemistry & Medical Genetics 2 | 2 | — |
| MED2110 | Pathology I | 4 | — |
| MED2109 | Pharmacotherapeutics I | 4 | — |
| MED2101 | Regional and Applied Anatomy | 4 | — |
Semester 2
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MED2211 | Chemical Pathology/ Basic Haematology | 4 | — |
| MED2213 | Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | 2 | — |
| MED2214 | Integrated Case Seminars 111 | 2 | — |
| MED2208 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine 4 | 2 | — |
| MED2212 | Parasitology/ Microbiology Immunology 2 | 4 | — |
| MED2210 | Pathology 2 /Pathophysiology | 4 | — |
| MED2209 | Pharmaco-therapeutics 2 | 4 | — |
| MCS5205 | Strategic Communication: MR, PR, and CSR | 3 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MED3111 | Emergency Medicine | 4 | — |
| MED3110 | Family Medicine | 4 | — |
| MPH6107 | Foundation Biostatistics | 4 | — |
| MPH6108 | Health Systems | 4 | — |
| MED3108 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine 5 | 2 | — |
| MED3109 | Psychiatry I | 4 | — |
| MED3113 | Rehabilitation and Cancer Care | 1 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MED5004 | General Surgery | 28 | — |
| MED5003 | Internal Medicine | 28 | — |
| MED3209 | Psychiatry II | 2 | — |
| MPH6205 | Research Methodology | 4 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH6204 | Environmental Health | 3 | — |
| MPH6212 | Introduction to Traditional Medicine from Natural Products | 3 | — |
| MPH6211 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MED5002 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 28 | — |
| MED5001 | Paediatrics | 28 | — |
| MED5007 | Rehabilitation Medicine/Cancer Care | 3 | — |
Fifth Year
Semester 1
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH7108 | Climate Change, Biodiversity and Health | 3 | — |
Semester 2
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH6206 | Dissertation Seminars | 0 | — |
Annual Attachment
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MED5101 | Community Field Assignment III | 14 | — |
| MED5006 | Elective | 0 | — |
| MED5004 | General Surgery | 28 | — |
| MED5201 | Integrated Case Seminars IV | 5 | — |
| MED5003 | Internal Medicine | 28 | — |
| MED5002 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 28 | — |
| MED5001 | Paediatrics | 28 | — |
Attachment
Semester 1
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH7105 | Culminating Experience project | 4 | — |
| MPH7106 | Dissertation Seminars | 0 | — |
Semester 2
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH7206 | Dissertation Seminars | 0 | — |
| MPH7204 | Practicum | 5 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWW6101 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Choose an elective after consultation with your Head of Department. |