A. MASTER OF MEDICINE (MMed).

The School of Medicine has a four year postgraduate programme leading to the degree of Master of Medicine in the disciplines of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Child Health, Surgery, Orthopaedics.

 Outline of the programme of study for the degree of Masters of Medicine (MMED)

The programme is a part-time, four to seven year programme because of the candidates necessary clinical duties. The programme is divided into two parts.

Part I consist of a one-year curriculum in the basic sciences which includes lectures tutorials in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Immunology, Microbiology Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Psychology. This part is followed by written and oral examinations. This part also covers material essential for all fields of training. Part II of the MMed programme consists of clinical work, a research project and the preparation of a dissertation based on the research project. The Part II examination is by written papers, practical clinical examination and a viva.

Admission Requirements
1. MBChB from the University of Zambia or equivalent degree from another institution acceptable to the University of Zambia. 2. Applicants must have been fully registered for at least one year by the Medical Council of Zambia or any other medical Council recognised by the University of Zambia. Demonstrated potential to pursue postgraduate studies.

B. MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMME

Programme for Physicians On successful completion of training, the graduate will have demonstrable competence in Public Health as relevant for the Republic of Zambia; she/he will be able to implement the National Health Policy and Strategies, to adopt them as it might be necessary for local circumstances and future development. She/he will be able to actively contribute to further developments of National, Regional and District Health Policies. The graduate especially shall be able to play a crucial role in the District Health Boards and shall be able to collaborate in the elaboration and implementation of District Health Plans. According to her/his competence, she/he will play a major role as a Regional Health Advisor, and possibly of the Ministry of Health.

She/he thus will be able to recognise major community health problems, understand their origins in the local context, and devise and assist in control measures in addition to being able to play a pivotal role in the organisation and management of health services especially of the district health system and support the promotion of health in Zambia according to the National Health Policies and Strategies basing her/his activities on scientific methods with appropriate surveillance and monitoring.

Programme for Non-Physicians - The Master of Public Health programme for health- related personnel other than physicians focuses on planning and management activities within the context of the District Health system.

On successful completion of training the graduate will have to demonstrate competence in Primary Health Care management as required by the National Health Policy and Strategies of the Republic of Zambia: She/he will be able to actively contribute to further developments of National, Regional and District Health Policies.

The graduate especially will be able to play a crucial role in the District Health Boards and collaborate in the elaboration and implementation of District Health Plans.

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