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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
University of Zambia · Lusaka
About this programme
A seven-year medical degree at UNZA's School of Medicine, incorporating pre-clinical sciences, clinical rotations at University Teaching Hospital, and community health placements, training doctors to address Zambia's critical shortage of medical professionals.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: 6 points or better. In Zambia a lower total is stronger, so a total at or below 6 meets this requirement.
Programme facts
| Qualification | MBChB |
| Institution | University of Zambia |
| Faculty / school | School of Medicine |
| Duration | 7 years |
| Location | Lusaka |
| Maximum points (lower is better) | 6 |
| Accreditation | HEA Accredited — HEA Official Gazette No. 664 of 2026 |
| Funding / sponsorship | HELSB Loan/Bursary Eligible — public institution; apply via helsb.gov.zm |
Careers this programme leads to
Medical Doctor (General Practitioner) Surgeon (post-specialisation) Physician Paediatrician Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Psychiatrist Public Health Officer District Medical Officer Clinical Researcher Medical Registrar
Source
Published by https://www.unza.zm/academics/undergraduate/.
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