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Bachelor 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.
 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 and
global 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 Phase)
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 areas such as:
 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.

Entry Requirements

Ghanaian applicants:
The admissions policy is based on the approved Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) Entry
Requirements for tertiary education institutions in Ghana. The details are as follows:
i. 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
 English
 Integrated Science

ii. 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

iii. In addition, there will be a selection interview for admission into the programme
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.