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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences Full Time

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

at Mbarara University of Science and Technology · Uganda

Duration

3 Years

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology is a postgraduate specialty training program for medical doctors in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Students study the medical and surgical care of the eye and visual system, and the program leads to certification as an Ophthalmologist.

The program has a duration of 3 years and is delivered full time. It is a specialized training pathway for medical doctors, focused on preparing students for ophthalmology certification.

Entry requirements

An honors degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

Career outcomes

  • Certification as an Ophthalmologist—a physician and surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical care of the eye and visual system.

How this course compares

  • Mbarara University of Science and Technology is #2 in Uganda on research impact (238,557 citations).
  • It lists 39 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 31 of them at master's level.
  • 3 universities in Uganda teach master's Medicine & Health Sciences; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Uganda take 3 Years; this one does too.

The same course elsewhere in Uganda

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Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Uganda offer master's Medicine & Health Sciences?

Gulu University (#4 in Uganda), Mountains of the Moon University (#8 in Uganda) are among the 3 that do.

How long is the Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology at Mbarara University of Science and Technology?

It takes 3 Years, studied Full Time.

Is Mbarara University of Science and Technology a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

Mbarara University of Science and Technology is #2 in Uganda on research impact (238,557 citations).

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