MBChB · Health Sciences
MBChB Medicine and Surgery
- Qualification
- MBChB
- Duration
- 6 years
- Region
- Northern
Overview
MBChB Medicine and Surgery equips you to diagnose illness, provide treatment, and support healthier communities through evidence-based medical practice. The six-year programme is especially meaningful if you want to serve patients in northern Ghana and other areas where skilled healthcare professionals are needed.
What you will study
You study foundational sciences such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, and microbiology before progressing to clinical medicine and surgery. Hospital and community-based training develops your skills in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prevention, emergency care, and professional communication.
Career prospects
You can become a medical officer and later specialise in areas such as surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatry, or public health after completing the required registration and postgraduate training. Employers include Ghana Health Service hospitals, teaching hospitals, private clinics, NGOs, research organisations, and international agencies working in health development.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive when you combine empathy with scientific curiosity, emotional resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility. You should be prepared to learn continuously, work in teams, and serve patients from diverse backgrounds.