Medical school · Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Sciences
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School facts
- Official name
- University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Sciences Source: upng.ac.pg · verified October 13, 2026
- Parent institution
- University of Papua New Guinea
- Institution type
- Medical school
- Ownership
- Not verified
- Location
- Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New GuineaAll schools in Papua New Guinea Source: upng.ac.pg · verified October 13, 2026
- Operational status
- OperatingChecked October 13, 2026 Source: upng.ac.pg · verified October 13, 2026
- Official website
- www.upng.ac.pg/smhs-home
Taurama campus per the school's history page; the address given is the university's (National Capital District, Port Moresby).
The University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Sciences runs a problem-based, community-oriented MBBS. Entry follows the UPNG Science Foundation Year (or equivalent) with a GPA of at least 3.5, or a science degree for non-school leavers, with a published quota of places by source.
Medical programs
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
- Entry route:
- Combined / integrated route
- Duration:
- Not verified
- Teaching language:
- Not verified
- Record:
- Basic record
Teaching languages
Domestic and international admissions
- International applicants
- Restricted eligibilityQuota of 5 places for Pacific Island universities (e.g. USP); separate fees for South Pacific and other international students. Source: upng.ac.pg · verified October 14, 2026
- Entry routes
- Combined / integrated route
Accepting international applicants is not the same as teaching in English. Admission requirements by program are on each program page.
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
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No directory reference recorded
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ECFMG Sponsor Notes
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Contact
- Official contact page
- www.upng.ac.pg/smhs-home
Sources and verification
- https://www.upng.ac.pg/smhs-home · School or university website · verified October 13, 2026
- https://www.upng.ac.pg/smhs-programs-courses/smhs-undergraduate-programs · Official program page · verified October 13, 2026
- https://www.upng.ac.pg/smhs-programs-courses/smhs-undergraduate-programs?view=article&id=399&catid=17 · Official program page · verified October 14, 2026
- https://www.upng.ac.pg/smhs-programs-courses/smhs-undergraduate-programs/bachelor-of-medicine-bachelor-of-surgery-mbbs · Official admissions page · verified October 14, 2026
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