Copperbelt University School of Medicine Courses

Outline of the Copperbelt University School of Medicine Courses. Find on this page the List of School of Medicine Courses offered at Copperbelt University.

Medicine Science studies all aspects of the School of Medicine, disease and School of Medicine. The field aims to develop knowledge, interventions and technology for use in the School of Medicine to improve the treatment of patients.

The Copperbelt University Academics have well structured School of Medicine Courses, available for interested applicants to apply for in Copperbelt University 2025/2026 Intake.

We entreat all applicants to carefully check the Entry Requirements and Copperbelt University Fees before applying for admission.

Copperbelt University School of Medicine offers a number of various courses. Below are Copperbelt University School of Medicine Course offered

The MCS SoM has three departments, namely: Clinical sciences, Basic sciences and dental sciences; offering four undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine (BSc CM) and postgraduate programs: Master of Science, Master of Medicine and Doctor of Science.

Undergraduate programs

Students to be enrolled into the five-years MBChB and DBS programs and the four-years BSC CM program will be from the BSc Non Quota of the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Students and Copperbelt University after one year; or students with A levels. Students with O levels will have successfully completed year 1 at the MCS SoM to undertake the programs. Direct entry students will be those with BSc in Natural Sciences with Biology and Chemistry majors.

At the end of the MBChB/DBS/BSc CM programs, students will have acquired the following competencies: and be able to work as medical/dental doctors or clinical officers upon successful completion of their programs.

Patient Care. Provide care of patients for the common medical and surgical/dental emergencies as well as most of the common non-emergency conditions.
Clinical Practice. To practice at the level of a junior house officer under the supervision of a consultant in the major medical and surgical fields/dentistry in a third level hospital.
Communication and ITC Skills. Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills as well as show ability to use ITC skills in School of Medicine care provision that result in information exchange and partnering with patients, their familiarize and professional associates.
Practice-based Learning and Improvement. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for continuous self-assessment, using scientific methods and evidence to investigate, evaluate, and improve one’s patient care practice.
Professionalism. Demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to diversity. In addition, to potentially specialize in the fields of clinical medicine/dentistry and related fields.
Systems-Based Practice. Understand how to practice quality School of Medicine care/oral School of Medicine and advocate for patients within the context of the School of Medicine care system.
Community School of Medicine Care and School of Medicine Promotion. The students should understand the community School of Medicine needs, the Zambian School of Medicine system and be able to be involved in School of Medicine promotion and community School of Medicine care schemes.

Post Graduate Programs

The MCS SoM offers two types of Postgraduate training programs. These programs are the following;

Clinical Master degrees
Research Degrees

Clinical Masters Degrees

These are postgraduate Master of Medicine degrees of 4-year duration for Medical Doctors. These training programs are hospital-based and are designed to produce a clinical specialist who will attain the position of a hospital consultant in the School of Medicine system.

The school has currently 3 postgraduate accredited programs by the School of Medicine Profession Council of Zambia and these programs are: