branches of study


 The Faculty of Medicine offers a wide range of branches across both clinical and basic medical sciences.

 

?? Basic Medical Sciences

These foundational disciplines are essential for understanding the human body and disease mechanisms:

  • Anatomy

  • Physiology

  • Biochemistry

  • Histology

  • Pathology

  • Pharmacology

  • Medical Microbiology and Immunology

  • Parasitology

 

?? Clinical Specializations

These focus on diagnosing and treating patients across various medical fields:

  • Internal Medicine

  • General Surgery

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Pediatrics

  • Cardiology

  • Neurology

  • Orthopedics

  • Dermatology and Venereology

  • Psychiatry

  • Ophthalmology

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)

  • Urology

  • Radiology

  • Anesthesia

  • Critical Care

  • Oncology

  • Rheumatology and Rehabilitation

  • Tropical Medicine

  • Family Medicine

  • Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Plastic Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

  • Pediatric Surgery

  • Clinical and Chemical Pathology

  • Speech Diseases

  • Hearing and Deaf Disorders

 

?? Public Health & Community Medicine

These branches focus on population-level health and preventive care:

  • Public Health

  • Community Medicine

  • Occupational Health

 

These branches are typically offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with degrees such as Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh), Diplomas, Master’s, and PhDs depending on the specialization