Primary medical qualification (physician entry)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Umanand Prasad School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Fiji · Lautoka, Fiji

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Qualification and identity

Exact qualification: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Source: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 13, 2026
Qualification purpose: Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
Awarding institution: The University of Fiji
Faculty / school: Umanand Prasad School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Fiji
Campus: Lautoka
Country: Fiji
Entry route: School-leaver / direct entry Source: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026

Program structure

Duration: 6 years, 720 credit points (120 per year) Source: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026
Intake: Not verified
Graduation requirements: All listed courses; OSCE in year 6 Source: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026

Years 1-2 · Years 1-2
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, ethics; then pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, basic professional skills
Source: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026
Years 3-6 · Years 3-6
Specialty blocks (internal medicine, surgery, O&G, paediatrics, community health, psychiatry, forensic medicine)
Source: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026

Teaching language

Classroom, clinical and patient-interaction languages are recorded separately when the school states them.

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

Admissions

Requirements are shown as the school publishes them, per applicant category. Examination requirements are never assumed from the country.

Domestic and general requirements

Required prior qualification · Required · Domestic applicantsFiji Year 13 or equivalent: at least 320 marks in 4 subjects (English, Biology, Mathematics compulsory plus Chemistry/Physics/Computer Science), minimum 60% in EnglishSource: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026
Grade requirements · OptionalFoundation science route: GPA 3.5+ and at least B+ in EnglishSource: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026
University-credit requirement · OptionalDegree-level entry: at least year 1 of a BSc or science/medical degree with GPA 3.5+; BMHS graduates with GPA 3.5+ enter year 2Source: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026
Age requirement · OptionalMature entry: age over 21 and up to 40, relevant bachelor's degree, approval letter from the Ministry of HealthSource: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026

International and non-EU applicants

Language requirement · Required · International applicantsEvidence of English proficiencySource: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026
Health / immunisation requirement · Required · International applicantsRecent medical report (within 3 months)Source: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026

International admissions: International applicants accepted — International candidates are decided case by case and must provide a recent medical report and evidence of English proficiency Source: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026

Deadlines

Deadlines belong to a stated intake year and are never rolled forward. A past date is shown as passed.

Deadlines not verified.

Tuition and fees

Amounts are shown in the original currency, with their basis (per year, semester or whole program) and the student category they apply to. Different bases are never added together or compared.

Tuition not verified.

Year 1 MBBS: 17380.00 (Fiji and Pacific Islands Forum citizens), 34760.00 (other citizens); currency and basis not printed basis not stated · MandatorySource: unifiji.ac.fj · verified October 14, 2026

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Clinical training

Clinical-training arrangements not verified.

Recognition and accreditation

National authorization or recognition

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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

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No directory reference recorded

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ECFMG Sponsor Notes

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Sources and verification

Last verified October 13, 2026.

https://www.unifiji.ac.fj/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-2026-Handbook-and-Calendar-3.pdf · Official program page · verified October 13, 2026

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