How to Study Medicine and Surgery in Ghana
In this guide, we will be showing you how to study medicine and surgery in Ghana. This guide contains everything you need to become a successful medical doctor in Ghana.
It is a known fact that one of the most competitive courses in Ghana Universities is Medicine and Surgery. Medicine and surgery always have the highest number of admission applications each year. But unfortunately, not all these applications are considered, and we are going to show you how to gain admission into Medicine and Surgery in Ghana.
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UNIVERSITIES OFFERING MEDICINE AND SURGERY IN GHANA
There are several 7 Medical Schools in Ghana. These consist of both private and public universities. The public universities are made up of both state and federal universities.
- The University of Ghana Medical School, Accra
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Medical School, Kumasi
- University for Development Studies School of Medicine, Tamale
- University of Cape Coast Medical School
- University of Allied Health Sciences
- Family Health Medical School
- Accra College of Medicine
REQUIREMENTS TO STUDY MEDICINE IN GHANA
The first step of becoming a doctor is to be in a suitable class, i.e., you must have the right subject combination before being considered for admission into medicine and surgery.
You must offer natural science subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English Langauge. Not only must you offer these subjects, but you must also perform exceedingly well to stand a chance of gaining admission.
Admission into medicine and surgery requires a minimum of credit pass in Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English Langauge. Candidates must also pass the entrance examination and/or interview conducted by the school.
DURATION OF MBBS IN GHANA
The School of Medicine in Ghana runs a standard six (6) year programme leading to the award of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
