Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Pediatrics – Lincoln University

Doctor of Medicine (M.D) in Pediatrics

Lincoln University's Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Pediatrics programme is a four-year course that will equip and train students as health care professionals in medicine. This is to meet the needs and improve the health care delivery system for the people they serve, by striving for professional excellence throughout their career in this constantly changing world...

5 Years

Intakes: September

Overview

Lincoln University in Lesotho offers Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Pediatrics, a 4-year postgraduate degree in the field of medicine, focusing on medical conditions affecting babies, children, and young people. The course will be focusing on the study, diagnosis and cure of infants, children and adolescents. The program will be a great choice for the candidates with a keen interest in studying, analysing and diagnosing a child's psychology and physical health. Our specialized and well-equipped infrastructure and laboratories will make it convenient for students to pursue their independent research work. The candidates will be offered constant guidance and support by our highly qualified and experienced academic staff. This course is thus intended for students who wish to advance their studies in this relevant discipline of study.

Program Aim

The dominant aim of this program is to produce competent pediatricians who will be able to recognize the health needs of neonates, infants, children and adolescents and carries out professional obligations ethically. The professionals will be acquiring skills in communicating with the child, family and the community, and oriented to the principles of research methodology, and recent advances in the domain of Pediatrics. The aspirants will also acquire a broader perspective of Pediatrics as well as its integral aspects. This learning will thus help the students to plan a career as far as the Pediatrics is concerned.

Career Opportunities

Pediatric Surgeon
Neonatologist
Developmental-behavioral Pediatricians
Pediatric Cardiologists
Pediatric Endocrinologists
Pediatric Orthopedists

Medical doctors can work in hospitals, clinics, state departments and tertiary institutions such as universities as a lecturer/professor. Other career options include, research centres, sports centres/sports organizations and laboratories.

Subject Highlights

Subject Table of this Programme:

Entry Requirements

Intake :
1. September

Entry Requirements :

1. High School Certificate: BBA Grade, ABC, or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.

Biology, and
Chemistry, and
Physics or Mathematics

2. General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) level: Grade BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e.

Biology, and
Chemistry, and
Physics or Mathematics

3. Matriculation Or Foundation in Science Or Pre-Medical course CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e.

Biology, and
Chemistry, and
Physics or Mathematics And Provided that the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution And The minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in
Biology, and
Chemistry, and
Physics, and
Mathematics or Additional
Mathematics; and
Another subject
B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.

4. International Baccalaureate (IB):

a. Diploma Level
30 points with a minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level
And Attained a minimum score of 4 each in

Biology, and
Chemistry, and
Physics or Mathematics

5. Diploma in Health Sciences
Or b. bachelor’s degree level
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) And
Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2½ years in the same accredited institution
And
The minimum entry qualification is 2 Bs each in

At School Certificate level or its equivalent

6. Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) 5- year medical program
7. Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) 4- year graduate entry medical program
8. Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) 5- year medical program
9. Degree in the Arts or Humanities: CGPA 3.75 (out of 4.0) 4- year graduate entry medical program