Primary medical qualification (physician entry)

Licentiate in Medicine

Catholic University of Mozambique Faculty of Health Sciences · Beira, Mozambique

Licenciatura em Medicina

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Qualification and identity

Exact qualification: Licentiate in Medicine Source: ucm.ac.mz · verified October 13, 2026
Qualification purpose: Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
Awarding institution: Catholic University of Mozambique
Faculty / school: Catholic University of Mozambique Faculty of Health Sciences
Campus: Beira
Country: Mozambique
Entry route: Not verified

Program structure

Duration: 6 years Source: ucm.ac.mz · verified October 13, 2026
Intake: Not verified
Graduation requirements: Not verified

University clinic (Clínica Universitária) · Years 3-4
Students learn to carry out medical examinations in small groups under supervision of a faculty doctor
Location: Beira
Source: ucm.ac.mz · verified October 14, 2026
Clinical placement (estágio clínico) · Years 5-6
Full days at the Hospital Central da Beira
Location: Hospital Central da Beira
Source: ucm.ac.mz · verified October 14, 2026

Teaching language

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Teaching language not verified. An English-language website does not establish English teaching.

Admissions

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International admissions: International admissions not verified

Deadlines

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Tuition and fees

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Tuition not verified.

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Clinical training

Hospital Central da Beira — Teaching hospital
Beira
Placements arranged by the school
Students spend the whole day at the hospital in years 5 and 6.
Source: ucm.ac.mz · verified October 14, 2026
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Recognition and accreditation

National authorization or recognition

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Institutional accreditation

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Medical-program accreditation

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Not verified yet

Directory listing

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Sources and verification

Last verified October 13, 2026.

https://ucm.ac.mz/cursos-faculdade-de-ciencias-de-saude/ · Official program page · verified October 13, 2026

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