MBChB · Health Sciences
MBChB Medicine and Surgery
- Qualification
- MBChB
- Duration
- 6 years
- Region
- Central
Overview
MBChB Medicine and Surgery prepares you to become a medical professional who can prevent disease, diagnose conditions, and manage patients across different stages of life. The programme is worth pursuing if you want a challenging healthcare career with opportunities to serve coastal communities and the wider Ghanaian population.
What you will study
Your studies include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, public health, and behavioural sciences. Clinical training covers medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, emergency care, and community health practice.
Career prospects
After professional registration and internship, you can work as a medical officer in hospitals, clinics, district health services, or private practices, then pursue specialist training. You may also enter medical research, health administration, academia, NGOs, or international organisations such as WHO and Médecins Sans Frontières.
Who this programme may suit
You do well if you are caring, observant, resilient, and comfortable solving complex problems. A strong interest in science, excellent communication, and the ability to remain calm in demanding situations will support your success.