Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Cavendish University Zambia School of Medicine · Lusaka, Zambia
Qualification and identity
- Exact qualification
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Source: cavendishza.org · verified October 14, 2026
- Qualification purpose
- Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
- Awarding institution
- Cavendish University Zambia
- Faculty / school
- Cavendish University Zambia School of Medicine
- Campus
- Lusaka
- Country
- Zambia
- Entry route
- School-leaver / direct entry Source: cavendishza.org · verified October 14, 2026
Program structure
- Duration
- Minimum 6 years, maximum 8 years (12 semesters nominal), full time; 1,114.9 credits Source: cavendishza.org · verified October 14, 2026
- Intake
- Not verified
- Graduation requirements
- Not verified
Medicine School Foundation (MSFP)
Foundation programme offered by the School of Medicine; the MBChB lists the health-sciences foundation as one entry route
Source: cavendishza.org · verified October 14, 2026MBChB · 12 semesters
Full-time study only
Source: cavendishza.org · verified October 14, 2026
Teaching language
Admissions
Domestic and general requirements
- Required prior qualification · RequiredFive O-level credits or better (English, mathematics, biology and science mandatory) or A-level equivalent; or the health-sciences foundationSource: cavendishza.org · verified October 14, 2026
International admissions: International applicants accepted — Separate international fee structure; study permit required Source: cavendishza.org · verified October 14, 2026
Deadlines
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis | Year / stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZMW 16,649 (semesters 1-3) and 17,719 (semesters 4-6) as listedLocal fees (2026 schedule) | ZMW 16,649–ZMW 17,719 | per semester | 2026Source: cavendishza.org · verified October 14, 2026 |
- Zambian study permit fee (renewal K12,120) — ZMW 9,090 basis not stated · MandatorySource: cavendishza.org · verified October 14, 2026
Living costs, travel, insurance and clinical-stage charges are separate from tuition. Comparing costs across countries.
Clinical training
Recognition and accreditation
National authorization or recognition
Permission from the national education or health authority to run the program or award the degree.
Not verified yet
Institutional accreditation
Accreditation of the university or institution as a whole.
Not verified yet
Medical-program accreditation
Accreditation of the medical degree program by a medical-education accreditor.
Not verified yet
Directory listing
An entry in a directory such as WDOMS. A listing is not accreditation or endorsement.
No directory reference recorded
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ECFMG Sponsor Notes
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Sources and verification
- https://www.cavendishza.org/faculties-schools/school-of-medicine/ · Official program page · verified October 14, 2026
- https://www.cavendishza.org/international-students-admission-requirements/ · Official fees page · verified October 14, 2026
- https://www.cavendishza.org/tuition-fee-schedule/ · Official admissions page · verified October 14, 2026