Follow Us:

Facebook Twitter Youtube Linkedin

Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine

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

 Directorate of Postgraduate Studies.

Overview

The Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine (MMED-EMD) is a postgraduate program designed to equip medical professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in managing acute medical conditions and emergencies. This program prepares graduates to become expert clinicians in emergency medical care, capable of responding effectively to life-threatening situations and trauma. The curriculum covers key areas such as trauma management, advanced life support, emergency procedures, and critical care, with a focus on practical training and real-world application. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in diverse healthcare settings, including emergency departments, critical care units, and pre-hospital environments.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MMed in Emergency Medicine program, graduates will be equipped with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise essential for specialized emergency 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].

MMEDEMD

Language:                             English

Duration:                               4 Years

StudyType:            Postgraduate

Level:                                        Masters

Mode:                                   Full Time

Intake:                                   October

Apply Now
What you will study
Semester 1
  • CL 601 – Clinical Pharmacology and Chemotherapy
    CP 601 – Clinical Physiology
    MI 601 – Microbiology and Immunology
    BSPAT 1108 – Pathology
    GN – Principles of Genetics
Semester 2
  • EM 602 Principles and practice of EM
Semester 1
  •  
  •  
Semester 2
  •  
 
Semester 1
  •  
  •  
Semester 2
  •  
 
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 Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine (MMed-EMD) program are equipped to pursue careers as emergency medicine specialists in various healthcare settings. They can work in hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments, or engage in academia and research. Additionally, MMed-EMD graduates can take on leadership roles in emergency medicine units, contribute to healthcare policy development, or work in disaster and trauma management. The program also opens opportunities for further specialization in subfields such as critical care, trauma surgery, and pre-hospital care.

Tuition Fee Structure

MASTER OF MEDICINE IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE

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