The degree of Bachelor of Basic
Medical Sciences (BBMedSci.) is awarded on the basis of a programme
of studies comprising courses in medical science disciplines listed
in the Appendix, together with Foundation courses.
The degree programme offers majors in Anatomy,
Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Physiology. A student must declare
a major at the time of entry into the degree programme. A major
may be changed up to the beginning of the second year of the programme;
no change will be allowed thereafter.
The following types of courses, which may consist
of both theoretical and practical parts, are offered:
• Courses taught by the Faculty of Medical
Sciences;
• Foundation Courses. All core subjects
are compulsory.
• A course in the programme extends over
one semester, but in some cases, may extend over two (2) semesters.
The weighting of a course is expressed in terms of credits.
In order to be eligible for the award of the
degree, candidates must have obtained passes in courses equivalent
to a minimum of ninety (90) credits in one of the major disciplines
and nine (9) credits in the Foundation Courses.
BSc
Physical Therapy
The degree of B.Sc. Physical
Therapy is awarded on the basis of a programme of studies comprising
professional, medical and rehabilitation science courses listed
in the Appendix, together with certain Foundation Courses.
The following types of courses, which may consist
of both theoretical and practical parts, are offered:
Courses taught by the Faculty of Medical
Sciences;
Approved out-of-faculty courses offered
by other faculties;
Foundation Courses which are given throughout
the University to augment the general education of students
Each course normally extends over not more than
one (1) semester, but in some cases may extend over two (2) semesters.
The weighting of a course is expressed in terms of credits.
In order to be eligible for the award of the
degree, candidates must:
have been in satisfactory attendance
equivalent to at least six (6) semesters of full- time study;
and
have obtained passes in courses
equivalent to a minimum of one hundred and ten (110) credits
from Levels I, II and III courses, and Foundation Courses, as
follows
Level
I
33
Level II
36
Level III
32
Foundation Courses
9
Total
110
All courses are compulsory.
On successful completion of Levels I, II and
III, all candidates is required to sit a Professional Qualification
Examination. This examination consists of two (2) parts: theory
and practical. Both components of this examination are graded
by an external examiner.
Objectives
The degree programme aims to upgrade the skills of nurses who
already hold or are potential holders of leadership positions
in the health services of the region; as well as to equip them
with specific competencies which form the basis for continuing
growth and specialization. With this preparation, graduates of
the programme are expected to perform leading roles as:
professional nurses with increased
depth in knowledge and understanding of clinical nursing
interventions and their desired outcomes;
administrators and managers at appropriate levels in the nursing
and health care system -primary, secondary and tertiary Institutions
and agencies- and in Ministries of Health in their countries;
becoming educators at various strata of educational
programmes for the preparation of nursing and other health personnel;
arid
becoming researchers, with particular reference
to nursing and health care situations or problem.
