Uganda Martyrs University School of Medicine Entry Requirements

Potential candidates

Minimum admission criteria

Direct entrants from Senior Six

Two principal passes obtained at the same sitting in any two of the following

should fulfil any one of these

science subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, and Mathematics

conditions as a minimum

OR Two principal passes in arts subjects but with good O-level (UCE)

credits of C4 and above in in any four of the following subjects: Biology,

Mathematics, Commerce, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Health Science,

Home economics or other relevant subject.

Non-Ugandan applicants must have studied the science subjects described in

(a) above at the equivalent of A-level (UACE) in their country and possess

equivalent levels of passes as determined by UNEB. Condition (b) above is

not applicable to non-Ugandans. Such candidates should also demonstrate

proficiency in the English language before the commencement of the course.

Diploma holders in health-related

A good Diploma (credit and above) in any health-related field obtained from

fields should fulfil all of

a recognised institution and with good O-level credits of C4 and above in any

conditions (a to d) or (c to e) for

four of the following subjects: Biology, Mathematics, Commerce, Chemistry,

non-Ugandans, as a minimum

Physics, Agriculture, Health Science, Home Economics or other relevant

subject.

Have worked for a minimum of two years in the health sector.

Demonstrate ability to express him/herself in both written and spoken

English

Sits and passes a mature entry test set by the FHS

Non-Ugandan applicants must have a good Diploma (credit and above) and

possess equivalent levels of passes at the O-Level equivalent in their country

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Potential candidates

Minimum admission criteria

as determined by UNEB.

Other applicants working in but

A good Diploma (credit and above) in any field obtained from a recognised

not qualified in health-related

institution and with good O-level credits of C4 and above in any four of the

fields should fulfil all of these

following subjects: Biology, Mathematics, Commerce, Chemistry, Physics,

conditions as a minimum

Agriculture, Health Science, Home Economics.

Having worked for a period of not less than 3 years in any health-related

field.

Demonstrates ability to express him/herself in both written and spoken

English

Sits and passes a mature entry test set by the FHS