List of Medical Schools in Botswana

List of Medical Schools in Botswana

What is Medical Schools?

A medical school is a tertiary educational institution, or part of such an institution, that teaches medicine, and awards a professional degree for physicians. Such medical degrees include the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS, MBChB, MBBCh, BMBS), Master of Medicine (MM, MMed), Doctor of Medicine (MD), or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Many medical schools offer additional degrees, such as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), master’s degree (MSc) or other post-secondary education.

List of Medical Schools in Botswana

University of Botswana School of Medicine

DDT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

School of Medicine

University of Botswana

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I study Medicine in Botswana?

Faculty of Medicine | University of Botswana

How long is med school in Botswana?

The undergraduate programme is five years in length and divided into two parts.

How long is Medicine in Botswana?

The undergraduate (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) is 5 years long. The Faculty also provides Master of Medicine (residency) training in the following areas; Anatomical Pathology.

Can foreign doctors work in Botswana?

Eligibility[edit] Certified Foreign Doctors that wishes to work in Botswana temporary are eligible to apply.

Can Med School be done in 2 years?

Accelerated medical studies take around 3 to 4 years to complete, depending on the school. This often allows students to save a year of tuition, housing and other fees.

Can you become a doctor in 2 years?

Doctors must complete a four-year undergraduate program, along with four years in medical school and three to seven years in a residency program to learn the specialty they chose to pursue. In other words, it takes between 10 to 14 years to become a fully licensed doctor.

What is the easiest field of medicine to get into?

Phlebotomy is the easiest medical field to get into and to practice. Part of your training can come online, and with an accelerated program, you can be ready for your state licensure exam in under a year. Phlebotomists draw blood and transport it for lab testing.

Is Botswana healthcare good?

Botswana offers universal healthcare to all its citizens. A nominal fee may be charged for some services in the public sector, but sexual reproductive health services and antiretroviral therapy services are free. Healthcare professionals working in public hospitals are generally well trained.

Does Botswana hire foreigners?

Botswana has one work visa, also known as a work permit, for all foreign employees working in the country under the Employment of the Non-Citizens Act. Employers cannot engage an employee unless they hold a valid Botswana work permit or a certificate of exemption.