Program Overview
The Medicine at The Aga Khan University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kenya and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomic Pathology
- Clinical Pathology
- Family Medicine
- General Surgery
- Imaging and Diagnostic Radiology
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Paediatrics and Child Health
- Family Medicine
- General Surgery
- Internal Medicine
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for the programmes must hold the MBChB degree or equivalent medical qualification that is acceptable to the Aga Khan University and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDB) or the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT). They must be registered or be eligible for registration with the KMPDB or MCT and must have completed one year of internship
Applicants for Residency MUST first complete an online application form. A summary generated once all the required information has been provided should be printed out and sent to the university by mail or courier, alongside the following mandatory documents:
Letter of application supporting intention to enter a specific programme
Detailed curriculum vitae
Two colour passport size photographs (name on the back and firmly attached to letter of application)
Certified copies of medical school transcripts and degrees held
Certificate of internship or letter from medical superintendent of internship station
License or temporary license where applicable of your local medical regulatory board/council
Annual Retention Certificate (practicing doctors) or receipt as proof of payment of retention fees in roll of doctors
The original bank slip as proof of payment of a non-refundable application fee to the account indicated in the advertisement.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About The Aga Khan University
The Aga Khan University
Karachi, Pakistan
Aga Khan University is a private research university based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is a non-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. It was founded in 1983 as...
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
