Health Sciences
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University of Ghana, Ghana
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- August/September intake
Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at the University of Ghana trains physicians to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. Delivered full-time on the Legon campus in Accra over 6 years by the University of Ghana Medical School (College of Health Sciences), it combines basic medical sciences, clinical clerkships at Korle Bu and affiliated hospitals, and community health postings. Teaching follows Ghana Medical and Dental Council standards, with problem-based learning, skills-lab sessions and supervised ward work.
College: College of Health Sciences | School: University of Ghana Medical School | Duration: 6 years | Location: Legon, Accra (Ghana)
First-year foundations lead into core disciplinary modules, practicals/studio/clinical work, research methods and a final-year project or dissertation. Exact course codes vary by academic year, confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.
Housemanship and medical practice, residency/specialist training, public health, clinical research, hospital administration and health policy. Confirm graduate destinations with the faculty office.
Visit the University of Ghana Medical School page · UG programme catalogue.
Core: Credit passes (A1 to C6 WASSCE / A to D SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies. Electives: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Elective Mathematics, with an overall WASSCE aggregate not exceeding 24 (regular) for the six best relevant subjects. A-Level/IB: Three relevant A-Level subjects (see programme-specific combination) or IB Higher Levels with English and Mathematics at SL, plus five O-Level/IGCSE passes including English and Maths.
Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission, competitive programmes set higher cut-offs each year. Check cut-off points and the programme-specific elective list before applying.
Tuition is published yearly by UG Academic Affairs in the official Schedule of Fees and differs for Ghanaian vs international students, and for regular vs distance/fee-paying routes. Budget additionally for residential facility user charges, practical/clinical levies, field trips and professional exams where applicable.
UG Schedule of Fees · Students Financial Aid Office (need-based scholarships, UG sponsorship, work-study for eligible Ghanaian students).
Main intake: August/September each academic year. Duration: 6 years.
Confirm the live table on admissions.ug.edu.gh/deadlines.
Health Sciences
University of Ghana, Ghana
Health Sciences
University of Ghana, Ghana
Health Sciences
University of Ghana, Ghana
Health Sciences
University of Ghana, Ghana
Health Sciences
University of Ghana, Ghana
Health Sciences
University of Ghana, Ghana
Health Sciences
University of Ghana, Ghana
Health Sciences
University of Ghana, Ghana
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