College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)
The College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) of Puntland University of Science and Technology is the first medical school in the Puntland State of Somalia. It was first opened in 2003 to respond to the challenge of developing world-class healthcare in Puntland, Somalia, and the region. It strives to deliver first-rate education to provide opportunities for a diversified and competitive knowledge-based economy. You will study topics across the spectrum of medical- and health-related disciplines, which will open up a wide range. The College provides five-degree programs on clinical and health-related subjects such as Medicine and Surgery, Clinical Nursing, Nutrition, Medical Lab, and Laboratory. We teach and train 100 students and have around 20 academic, professional, and support staff in the College.
165
Current students enrolled
141
Female students enrolled
24
Male students enrolled
Our undergraduate program offers concentrations in:
Bachelor Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor in Clinical Nursing (BCLN)
Bachelor Degree in Nutrition (BNTR)
Diploma in Medical Laboratory (DML)
Diploma in Midwifery (DMW)
Diploma in Clinical Nursing (DCLN)
Diploma in Nutrition (DNTR)
Diploma in Public Health (DPH)
Concentrations
Course Outline
Our Medical and Health Sciences program provides future medical and healthcare professionals with a world-class, student-centred education based on knowledge, informed by research and with an awareness of societal needs. These interdisciplinary and innovative courses produce graduates who are passionate about human health and medicine and are equipped to embark on careers in the medical or healthcare sector. Furthermore, the Medical and Health Sciences programs offered at PUST have a strong focus on research and are taught by research-active academics in a wide range of disciplines spanning the biological and health sciences. We aim to deliver up-to-date current knowledge in the field of clinical and public health sciences and encourage students to foster their analytical study skills and critical thinking, enabling them to research.
Course
Students take core modules in Years 1, 2, 3 and 4, providing a solid grounding in the medical and health sciences. Additionally, each student can choose from a broad range of specialized modules in the final year, allowing them to design the individual components of their degree.
Course Practicalities
Teaching is delivered from Monday to Friday, with a combination of scheduled lectures, tutorials, and laboratory/practical sessions each week.
Assessment
Students are assessed using a variety of formats to meet different learning styles. Assessments include essays, written reports, in-class tests, online exercises, practical demonstrations, laboratory skills, oral presentations, and written examinations. Written examinations take place on a date specified in the course curriculum.
Who teaches this course?
In the College of Medical and Health Sciences, courses are taught by experienced academic staff in the College of Medicine and Health. Core instruction and research project supervision will be provided by research-active faculty in the Schools of Medicine, School of Medical Laboratory, School of Clinical Nursing and Midwifery, and School of Nutrition.
Why choose CMHS?
The College of Medical and Health Sciences at PUST offers multidisciplinary, research-based programs. You will study topics from across the spectrum of medical- and health-related disciplines, which will open up a wide range of career opportunities on graduation in the medical, government, NGO and healthcare sectors. In addition, these programs will open up many career opportunities, in Somalia and further afield, in the medical and health sciences arena.
Requirements
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:
Minimum six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade 3.5 GPA in five subjects. English is a requirement for all programs.
Lab Science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Agricultural Science.
Applicants will need to meet all the entry requirements.
Fees and Costs
Course fees include a tuition fee, student contribution fee, and lab and computer lab fee. The tuition fee is due before the start of every semester.
Available Scholarships
At PUST we support our student community by offering scholarships to prospective and current students. Please see the Scholarships page for more information.
More Information
For more details about PUST, possible career paths, and our diploma concentrations, please check out our Undergraduate Diploma Programs below or contact us and speak to of our concentration advisors.