MMed in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tuition fee: Local TZS 6,470,000 | International $ 6020 | Offered At: KCMC University

Directorate of Postgraduate Studies.

Overview

Is a specialized program designed to provide advanced training in the management of women’s health, with a focus on reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical techniques in obstetrics and gynecology. It prepares graduates to become proficient in managing common and complex obstetric and gynecological conditions, and to contribute to research and advancements in women’s health care. The program equips healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care and assume leadership roles in clinical practice, education, and research.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MMed Obstetrics and Gynaecology program, graduates will be equipped with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise essential for specialized obstetric and gynecological care. In alignment with the general MMed program goals, graduates will be able to:

Implement all legal and ethical requirements regarding the contemporary practice of urology.
Manage all aspects of patient care, including adverse outcomes, as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the principles of health service management and be capable of incorporating these into clinical practice.
Formulate research hypotheses, design experimental studies, and conduct research in a scientific and ethical manner.
Critically evaluate the role of molecular and cellular biology in the aetiology of urological diseases [translational medicine strand].
Appraise the role and potential importance of molecular techniques/approaches in the diagnosis and therapy of urological diseases [translational medicine strand].
Discuss the role of the doctor in the primary and secondary prevention of urological diseases at the population level.
Critically appraise research data and write research reports.
Evaluate the key concepts of global health and examine the major challenges affecting urological health systems and health outcomes globally [population health and health implementation strand].

MMEDOBGY

Language: English

Duration: 4 Years

StudyType: Postgraduate

Level: Masters

Mode: Full Time

Intake: October

What you will study

Year One

Semester 1

K8ANA1101 – Anatomy
KMBE 1104 – Bioethics
EBR 110 – Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research Methodology
MI – Microbiology and Immunology
BSPAT 1108 – Pathology
BSPHY 1109 – Physiology
GN – Principle of Genetics

Semester 2

ESAT 1 – End of Semester Assessment Test 1

Year Two

Semester 1

ESAT 2 – End of Semester Assessment Test 2

Semester 2

ESAT 3 – End of Semester Assessment Test 3

Year Three

Semester 1

ESAT 4 – End of Semester Assessment Test 4

Semester 2

KMDI 2217 – Dissertation
ESAT 5 – End of Semester Assessment Test 5

Year Four

Semester 1

ESAT 6 – End of Semester Assessment Test 6

Semester 2

FUE 4244 – Final University Exam

Admission Requirements:

All courses in the programme are conducted in English. Therefore, proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is essential for all students.

Applicants with Foreign Qualifications
All applicants holding foreign academic certificates must ensure that their qualifications are validated and equated by the appropriate regulatory bodies in Tanzania before submitting their admission applications. The required validations are as follows:

The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) – for Certificates of Secondary Education.
The National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) – for NTA Level 6 qualifications.
The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) – for academic degrees.

Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a relevant academic first degree (MD, MBBS, MBChB), UQF Level 8 or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 2.7 or a B grade average.

Please note: DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree holders are not eligible for MMed degree programmes.

Careers:

Graduates of the MMed Obstetrics and Gynaecology program offered at KCMC University will be highly skilled professionals, capable of adapting to evolving medical technologies and embracing a comprehensive approach to reproductive health care and research. They will have the opportunity to thrive in various fields, including:

Serving as Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultants in both private and public healthcare settings.
Assuming leadership roles in healthcare institutions, such as:
- Medical Superintendents
- Divisional Heads
- Health Chief Executive Officers
- Heads of Reproductive Health Units
- Ministers and Principal Secretaries in the healthcare sector.

In addition, graduates can pursue careers in reproductive health and broader health research, contributing to advancements in women’s health.

Teaching and academia, with opportunities to become lecturers, associate professors, or full professors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Further specialization in areas such as:
- Critical Care in Obstetrics
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Gynaecologic Oncology
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Adolescent and Reproductive Health
- Population Dynamics and Epidemiology

Tuition Fee Structure

MMED IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

DIRECT UNIVERSITY COSTS

Direct Costs	Year 1 (Local)	Year 1 (International)	Year 2 (Local)	Year 2 (International)	Year 3 (Local)	Year 3 (International)	Year 4 (Local)	Year 4 (International)
Registration Fee	100,000	50	-	-	-	-	-	-
Identity Card	10,000	10	-	-	-	-	-	-
Caution Money	50,000	50	-	-	-	-	-	-
Student Union Fee	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20
Tuition Fee	4,900,000	4,500	4,900,000	4,500	4,900,000	4,500	4,900,000	4,500
Examination Fee	400,000	400	400,000	400	400,000	400	400,000	400
ICT Facilitation	50,000	50	50,000	50	50,000	50	50,000	50
Facility Sustainability Fee	50,000	50	-	-	-	-	-	-
Institutional Special Faculty Requirements	500,000	500	500,000	500	500,000	500	500,000	500
Teaching Materials	300,000	300	300,000	300	300,000	300	300,000	300
Research Supervision	-	-	-	-	300,000	300	-	-
Workshops and Local Conferences Fee	50,000	50	50,000	50	50,000	50	50,000	50
Graduation Fee	-	-	-	-	-	-	100,000	100
TCU Quality Assurance Fee	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20	20,000	20
Total Payable to the University	6,470,000	6,020	6,260,000	5,860	6,560,000	6,160	6,360,000	5,960

DIRECT COST TO STUDENT

Direct Costs to Student Master of Medicine	Year 1 (Local)	Year 1 (International)	Year 2 (Local)	Year 2 (International)	Year 3 (Local)	Year 3 (International)	Year 4 (Local)	Year 4 (International)
Accommodation	1,200,000	1,200	1,200,000	1,200	1,200,000	1,200	1,200,000	1,200
Meals	2,250,000	2,250	2,250,000	2,250	2,250,000	2,250	2,250,000	2,250
Medical Council of Tanganyika License Fee	-	250	250,000	250	250,000	250	250,000	250
TCU Verification Fees	-	100	-	-	-	-	-	-
Health Insurance	-	350	350,000	350	-	350	-	350
Immigration Permit	-	250	-	250	-	250	-	250
Book Allowance	500,000	500	500,000	500	500,000	500	500,000	500
Stationery	300,000	300	300,000	300	300,000	300	300,000	300
Special Faculty Requirements	600,000	600	600,000	600	600,000	600	600,000	600
Research	-	-	3,000,000	3,000	-	-	-	-
Dissertation/Thesis Production/Publication	-	-	-	-	500,000	500	-	-
Laptop	1,500,000	1,200	-	-	-	-	-	-
Total Cost Payable to Students	5,150,000	5,800	7,250,000	7,500	4,400,000	5,000	3,900,000	4,500

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Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Overview

Learning Outcomes

MMEDOBGY

Language: English

Duration: 4 Years

StudyType: Postgraduate

Level: Masters

Mode: Full Time

Intake: October

What you will study

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Admission Requirements:

Careers:

Tuition Fee Structure

MMED IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

DIRECT UNIVERSITY COSTS

DIRECT COST TO STUDENT

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