Baldwin Medical School

Our Mission

To provide a value centered medical educational experience and promote life long learning, to develop and advance medical to be an integral part of the communities we serve.

Our Vision

BMS aspires to become the preferred institution for professional medical education, research initiatives, and clinical excellence, responding to the needs of the communities that we serve and to which we belong.

Core Values

We commit to these core values in our decision-making, the prioritization of resources andfulfillment of our mission

Excellence

  • We are dedicated to excel in what we do and say we will do, and we continually strive toimprove.

Integrity

  • We are trustworthy and honest with ourselves and others.

Leadership

  • We set the example. We embody our values.

Loyalty

  • We are dedicated to a greater purpose. We trust, respect and support each other.

Respect

  • We believe people matter. We value and treat ourselves and others with care,compassion, dignity, civility and fairness.

selfless Service

  • We are part of a global community and purpose that is bigger than ourselves.

Barchelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) Programme

One of the major challenges facing Ghana’s health sector is the inadequate number of medical doctors. The establishment of Baldwin Medical School (BMS) by Baldwin University College seeks to help address this critical shortfall through the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) degree programme.

The six-year MB ChB degree commonly referred to as the medical degree trains physicians and surgeons to diagnose illnesses and to prescribe and administer appropriate treatments for patients suffering from disease or injury.

Physicians examine patients, obtain medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counselling on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare.

Surgeons, on the other hand, specialize in the treatment of injury, disease, and deformity through surgical operations. Using a variety of instruments and techniques, surgeons correct physical deformities, repair tissues and bones after injury, or perform preventive surgeries for patients with debilitating conditions.

While many graduates practice general surgery, others pursue specialization in specific fields such as:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery – treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Neurosurgery – treatment of the brain and nervous system
  • Cardiovascular Surgery – treatment of the heart and blood vessels
  • Otolaryngology (ENT) – treatment of the ear, nose, and throat
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Programme Objectives

The MB ChB programme at the BMS seeks to:

  • Provide students with a sound scientific and clinical foundation for the practice of medicine.
  • Develop competent, ethical, and compassionate physicians who demonstrate professionalism and integrity in patient care.
  • Develop competent, ethical, and compassionate physicians who demonstrate professionalism and integrity in patient care.
  • Equip students with the ability to apply clinical reasoning and evidence-based practices in diagnosing and managing diseases.
  • Foster the capacity for lifelong learning, research, and innovation in medical science and healthcare delivery.
  • Promote community-oriented medical education, emphasizing preventive and primary healthcare.
  • Prepare graduates to work effectively in multidisciplinary healthcare teams within diverse cultural and resource settings.
  • Encourage leadership, empathy, and service to humanity in accordance with national andglobal health needs

Programme Structure

The programme follows an integrated, spiral curriculum and is delivered in two (2) cycles:

Cycle I(Preclinical Phase)

The first three (3) academic years focus on the scientific foundations of medicine, exposing students to basic biomedical sciences and the principles underpinning medical practice.

Cycle II (Clinical)

The final three (3) academic years are devoted to clinical training through a clerkship system at designated accredited affiliate hospitals and within various communities. During this phase, students rotate through key clinical departments, including:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Child Health
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Community Medicine
  • Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT)

In addition, students gain exposure to specialized

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Psychiatry
  • Forensic Pathology

Knowledge and competencies are continuously assessed throughout both cycles and at the end of each phase to determine students’ eligibility for progression and final graduation.

Career Oportunities

Graduates our MB ChB programme can pursue diverse and fulfilling career paths within the health sector and beyond, including:

  • General Medical Practice in public or private healthcare facilities
  • Specialist Medical Training in areas such as surgery, internal medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, and others
  • Medical Research and academia in universities and research institutions
  • Public Health Practice, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, andepidemiology
  • Medical Administration and Policy Development in healthcare institutions and government agencies
  • Medical Education, serving as lecturers or clinical tutors in medical and nursing schools
  • International Health and Humanitarian Work with global organizations (e.g., WHO, UN, NGOs)
  • Occupational and Industrial Medicine, providing health services in corporate or industrial settings.

Graduates will be well-equipped to meet national and global healthcare needs through competent, ethical, and compassionate service to humanity.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE

Entry Requirements

Ghanaian applicants:

The admissions policy is based on the approved Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) EntryRequirements for tertiary education institutions in Ghana. The details are as follows:

  1. Applicants must have obtained three (3) credits (with at least Grade A1-C6 in WASSCE and A-D in SSSCE) in the following core subjects:
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Integrated Science
  2. In addition, applicants must have obtained three (3) credits (A1-C6 in WASSCE and A-D in SSSCE) in any three of the following elective subjects:
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Biology
    • Elective Mathematics
  3. In addition, applicants must have obtained three (3) credits (A1-C6 in WASSCE and A-D in SSSCE) in any three of the following elective subjects:

International applicants and Ghanaians with External Educational Credentials

Foreign students are required to have external qualifications which have equivalence to the WASSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels) requirements. Equivalences to WASSCE/SSSCE in all cases shall be determined by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

Credentials Acceptable for Admission include the following:

  • Senior Secondary School Certificates (WASSCE/SSSCE)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
  • IGCSE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
  • American High School Grade – Grades 12 &13 examinations
  • Other external qualifications which have equivalences to the WASSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels)

General Entry Requirements for other Educational Credentials

  • IGCSE/IB
    • To be admitted to the Program, IGCSE/IB holders must possess at least Grades A*/A-C in English, Mathematics and Biology at the Standard (SL/’O’ Level), in addition to three Higher Level (HL-A to C)/’A’ Level (A to D)/IB2 (A-C) grades in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics.

  • GCE (Cambridge)

    • Applicants from GCE A-level background must have credit passes (A-D) in three subjects including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology and a pass in General paper in addition to credit passes in GCE O-level (grades 1-6) in six subjects including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Additional Mathematics and other related subjects.

  • American High School Grade

    • Grades 12 &13 examinations

Entrance Examination:

  • All eligible applicants must pass an entrance examination and a selection interview.