Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
University of The Gambia School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences · Banjul, Gambia
Qualification and identity
- Exact qualification
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Source: utg.edu.gm · verified October 13, 2026
- Qualification purpose
- Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
- Awarding institution
- University of The Gambia
- Faculty / school
- University of The Gambia School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences
- Campus
- Banjul
- Country
- Gambia
- Entry route
- School-leaver / direct entry Source: utg.edu.gm · verified October 14, 2026
Program structure
- Duration
- Not verified
- Intake
- Not verified
- Graduation requirements
- Not verified
Teaching language
Admissions
Domestic and general requirements
- Required prior qualification · RequiredFive WASSCE credits in English, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology; higher grades improve chancesSource: utg.edu.gm · verified October 14, 2026
- Bachelor's degree requirement · OptionalGood first degree may allow direct entry to 200 levelSource: utg.edu.gm · verified October 13, 2026
- Other requirement · OptionalTransfer applications accepted for MBChB with a formal request letter to the RegistrarSource: utg.edu.gm · verified October 14, 2026
- Application route · RequiredApply through the admission portal with WASSCE results and identity documentsSource: utg.edu.gm · verified October 14, 2026
International admissions: International applicants accepted — Separate international tuition fee published Source: utg.edu.gm · verified October 14, 2026
Deadlines
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis | Year / stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition fee (school of medicine and allied health sciences programmes); payable upfront or per semesterGambian students | GMD 40,000 | per academic year | —Source: utg.edu.gm · verified October 14, 2026 |
| Annual tuition fee; payable upfront or per semesterInternational students | $4,950 | per academic year | —Source: utg.edu.gm · verified October 14, 2026 |
- At least 40% of the semester fee must be paid before course registration (20,000 / $2,475) per semester · MandatorySource: utg.edu.gm · verified October 14, 2026
Living costs, travel, insurance and clinical-stage charges are separate from tuition. Comparing costs across countries.
Clinical training
Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital — Teaching hospital
Banjul
Placements arranged by the school
The school is located within the hospital
Source: utg.edu.gm · verified October 14, 2026- A published hospital affiliation is not a guarantee that every student is placed there.
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.utg.edu.gm/schools-faculties/medicine-allied-health-sciences/ · Official program page · verified October 13, 2026