Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)

A Level ENTRY

Four sciences A levels: in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics at credit or better, provided the candidates have English and five other subjects with a full School certificate at O’ level.

Pre-Medical Year at Other Universities

Candidates who have successfully completed the pre-medical year (s) in chemistry, physics and biology at other recognised universities. The candidate must have attained a grade of B or better in all subjects and not have failed or repeated any courses.

Graduate Entry

Science graduates normally need to have graduated with a credit or better for their degree and have high-quality academic track record.

Work Experience in a Health Related Field

Candidates with considerable life experience in a health related field may be considered provided they attain at least three A levels from among the science group (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics etc).

Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT)

All applicants must take the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT). BMAT will be used to assess scientific aptitude and will focus on scientific abilities relevant to the study of medicine. The BMAT is used, along with other information in CUZ medical school application, to help select candidates for interview.

Interviews

The standards of entry for CUZ medical school are exacting. All short-listed applicants will take a medical entry interview.  Applicants called for interview will face searching questions about their motivation, their work at school, hobbies and personal interests, as well as having to produce evidence of their academic achievements. A key question will be their reasons for wanting to become a doctor.

Age limits

Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time they start the medical degree course. There is no upper age limit, however, CUZ medical school will take account of the length of training (approximately 10 years) in relation to the length of service the candidate could provide. The early clinical contact in our programme means that younger students cannot be admitted as they would not be able to fully participate in the course.

Health Requirements

All students offered a place in the Medical School must provide a satisfactory general medical report from a registered medical practitioner (doctor) before they can be admitted. Detailed guidance regarding the health information required for admission will be provided to successful applicants following their interview.

Criminal Records Disclosure

Admission is subject to the Zambian laws regarding child protection and police checks. It is also considered important to ensure that an applicant's attitudes and values are such that he or she can reasonably be admitted to the medical profession.  Applicants will therefore be required to undertake a police check through the provisions of the Data Protection Act and provide CUZ with a police clearance.