Overview

Key facts

Our unique curriculum focuses on core courses, ensuring that students acquire essential knowledge without any elective distractions. The program begins with four semesters dedicated to foundational sciences, clinical medicine, and hands-on fieldwork. The following six semesters provide practical training through junior and senior clerkships, as well as community health initiatives.

Our esteemed faculty and top-notch facilities support students throughout their transformative journey, empowering them to become skilled, compassionate, and sought-after physicians. Join us on this exhilarating expedition and unlock the gateway to a fulfilling medical career. Through our rigorous and holistic program, students gain a deep understanding of medical sciences and develop vital skills in patient care. By the end of the program, graduates are equipped to make a meaningful impact in the lives of their patients. Enroll today and take the first step towards a rewarding future in medicine.

Focus of the Programme:

The Doctor of Medicine bachelor programme from Mwanza University focuses on training students to become proficient physicians by providing a strong foundation in medical sciences, clinical skills, and patient care.

Specializations:

While the program begins with a general medical education, students can specialize in fields such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and more.

Career Prospects:

M.D. graduates have diverse career opportunities as licensed physicians in hospitals, clinics, and private practice. They can specialize further, conduct research, or become medical educators, offering job stability and a chance to impact healthcare.

Programme Structure

The first four semesters are largely devoted to basic sciences and introduction to clinical medicine, but also fieldwork and community training. The next six semesters are mainly practical and comprise junior and senior clerkship as well as community health training.Modules included:

Anatomy/Histology & Embrvoloqv
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ICT & Communication skills
Physiology
Gross Anatomy
Behavioral Science
Professionalism and Ethics in Research
Health Systems Research and Development
Microbiology & Immunology
Pathology
Parasitology & Medical Entomology
Professionalism and Ethics in Medical Practice
Therapeutic Counselling
Community Health Practice
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Management and Entrepreneurship
Clinical Pharmacology
Psychopathology
Research Proposal Development
Anesthesiology and critical care medicine
Otorhinolaryngology
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ophthalmology
Pediatrics & Child Health
Psychiatry & Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-04 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

739 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mwanza, Tanzania

Disciplines

Medicine

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

i). Applicants with A- Level Qualifications (Direct Entry Scheme)

Applicants must have completed Form 6 or its equivalent having three principal passes with at least a D grade in Chemistry, Biology and Physics with a minimum of 6 points or equivalent.

ii). Applicants with a diploma or Equivalent Qualifications

a) Diploma in Clinical Medicine with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of a “D” grade in any five (5) non-religious subjects at O-Level. OR Foundation Programme of the OUT with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

b) Holders of BSc Degree (Lower Second or above) who have majored in physics/mathematics, chemistry, and biology/zoology may apply.

Equivalent Applications

Clinical medicine
Pharmacy
Medical Laboratory

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

3850 USD / year

≈ 3850 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2534 USD / year

≈ 2534 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 6,680,000 TZS

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