Overview

The Family Medicine and Community Practice graduate from Makerere University will manage most emergencies and rare but important conditions; recognize, stabilize and refer appropriately all those cases that need more complex investigations and treatment; manage resources for health; promote health; prevent disease and provide palliation in an expert, person-centred and family-oriented continuum of care while providing leadership to health care teams.

Learning outcomes

This doctor will adopt the practice of life-long learning, life-long teaching and professional conduct while practicing Family Medicine and Community- Oriented Primary Health Care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles Of Family Medicine And Community Practice
Family And Community Practice
Health Systems Management
Principles Of Paediatrics And Child Health
Clinical Practice In Paediatrics And Child Health
Health Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-28 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Health Administration Health Informatics

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A good first degree in medicine or its equivalent and applicants must have completed the two two year probation period and must have a good record and working experience preferably from an upcountry hospital.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

8000000 UGX/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8000000 UGX per year during 24 months.
National

5000000 UGX/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000000 UGX per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Kampala

1463786 - 1961574 UGX /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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