Overview

This Paediatrics and Child Health course from Makerere University enables students to understand National and International child health policies, and to discuss the cause, presentation, management and prevention of various diseases and conditions in childhood.

Careers

Our graduates will be prepared to start a career in this field.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cardiology and Child Psychiatry

Internal Medicine

Oncology And Heamatology

Neonatology

Central Nervous System, Endocrine And Metabolic Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kampala, Uganda

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences Clinical Psychology View 9 other Masters in Medicine in Uganda

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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

Applicants must have a good degree or its equivalent and applicants must have completed the two year probation period, have a good record and working experience preferably from an up-country hospital.
The referees must be employers or supervisors who are professionals.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8000000 UGX / year

≈ 8000000 UGX / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5000000 UGX / year

≈ 5000000 UGX / year

Living costs

Kampala

Uganda

1463786 - 1961574 UGX / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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