MMed in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Tuition fee: Local TZS 6,470,000 | International $ 6020 | Offered At: KCMC University
Directorate of Postgraduate Studies.
Overview
Is a postgraduate clinical training course designed to equip medical doctors with advanced knowledge and skills in anaesthesia and perioperative care. The programme focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects, preparing graduates to provide safe and effective anaesthetic services, manage critical care, and contribute to research and healthcare leadership in anaesthesiology.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the MMed Anaesthesia program, graduates will be equipped with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise essential for specialized anaesthetic 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 medicine.
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 disease [translational medicine strand].
Appraise the role and potential importance of molecular techniques/approaches in the diagnosis and therapy of disease [translational medicine strand].
Discuss the role of the doctor in the primary and secondary prevention of disease 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 health systems and health outcomes globally [population health and health implementation strand].
MMEDANA
Language: English
Duration: 4 Years
StudyType: Postgraduate
Level: Masters
Mode: Full Time
Intake: October
What you will study
Year One
Semester 1
- KMBE 1104 – Bioethics
CR614 – Clinical Pharmacology
EBR 110 – Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Research Methodology
MI – Microbiology and Immunology
BSPAT 1108 – Pathology
BSPHY 1109 – Physiology
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 Assesment Test 3
Year Three
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year Four
Semester 1
Semester 2
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 Anaesthesiology programme pursue successful careers in the private sector, public healthcare systems, and academia. The programme also provides a solid foundation for further sub-specialization in various fields of anaesthesia.