List of Medical Colleges in Tanzania – Best medical universities in Tanzania

There has been a surge in the number of medical colleges in Tanzania in recent years. The reasons behind this phenomenon are: Firstly, being a medical practitioner or doctor is considered the noblest profession in the world. After all, doctors can cure diseases and save lives. Second, doctors are highly paid and the profession is extremely lucrative. Third, medicine is the first and most preferred career choice for students after completing schooling.

The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive list of medical colleges in Tanzania. In addition, we provide an overview of the quality of medical education across different regions, so that you can have a better understanding before you take the plunge. Therefore, let’s get digging.

Medical Courses in Tanzania ( kozi za afya Tanzania)

Medical courses in Tanzania are offered under various specializations including medical and biomedical sciences, pharmacy, allied health, nursing, health and fitness. A course in medicine and health sciences requires students to learn and abide by the Hippocratic oath for ethical conduct which says that as a medical practitioner a person needs to practice arts and science of medicine honestly in all aspects i.e. patient care, teaching and research. Students holding a degree in medical and health science can get career opportunities from hospitals, private clinics in the Healthcare sector. A medical and health science graduate can work with research centers, laboratories, and pharmaceuticals industries. Healthcare is one of the largest service sectors comprising hospitals, medical equipment, clinical procedures, telecommunication and IT for the medical field, medical tourism, and health insurance.

To pursue a career in medicine and health science, one must have a degree in medical specialization. The Medical colleges in Tanzania offer multiple undergraduate, postgraduate, doctorate, diploma and certificate courses in the field of Medical and Health Science. Some of the Medical courses are mentioned below:

Undergraduate – Bachelor degree courses

• Doctor of Medicine (MD/MBBS)
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS)
• Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Technology (BSc RTT)
• Bachelor of Science in Prosthetic and Orthotics (BSc PO)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Sciences (BSc EHS)
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences in: Clinical Chemistry
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Hematology and Blood Transfusion
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Histotechnology
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Microbiology and Immunology
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences in Parasitology and Medical Entomology
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences General.
• Bachelor of Sciences in Health Laboratory and Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Science in Optometry
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
• Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

Diploma and certificate Courses:

• Clinical Dentistry
• Clinical Medicine
• Environmental Health Sciences
• Health Information Sciences
• Health Personnel Education
• Health Records and Information Technology
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Optometry
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Physiotherapy

Medicine & Health Sciences Admission Eligibility Criteria ( sifa za kujiunga na vyuo vya afya Tanzania)

Minimum Entry Requirements for Health Related Programmes – Undergraduate – Bachelor degree courses

Minimum Entry Requirements for Health Related Programmes – Diploma and Certificate course (sifa za kujiunga na vyuo vya afya)

Minimum Entry Requirements for Diploma in Health and Allied Sciences (HAS) Courses

For an applicant to be eligible for admission into Diploma in Health and Allied Sciences (HAS), he/she must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of four passes in non-religious subjects in Certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE).  Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least Four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Engineering Sciences. A pass in Basic Mathematics and English Language is an added advantage.

However, there are some programme requirements that are specific to certain programmes. The following information provides minimum admission requirements for Health and Allied Sciences (HAS) related programmes as detailed on NACTE Admission Guidebook

Minimum Entry Requirements for Certificate in Health and Allied Sciences (HAS) Courses

For an applicant to be eligible for admission into Diploma in Health and Allied Sciences (HAS), he/she must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of four passes in non-religious subjects in Certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE).  Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with at least Four (4) passes in non-religious subjects including Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Engineering Sciences. A pass in Basic Mathematics and English Language is an added advantage.

However, there are some programme requirements that are specific to certain programmes. The following information provides minimum admission requirements for Health and Allied Sciences (HAS) related programmes as detailed on NACTE Admission Guidebook

List of Medical colleges in Tanzania (orodha ya vyuo vya afya)

Tanzania has more than 150 medical institutes. These medical colleges offer medical courses at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctorate level. out of these nearly 100 colleges are private, 50 are public.

Following is the list of Medical colleges in Tanzania. All Medical colleges are divided Region wise. To view Medical colleges in a particular Region, click on the link of that state. If you come across any Medical colleges in Tanzania which are not found from our list below, please let us know commenting the Name of the institution on the comment section at the end of this article. Here is the list of all private and public Medical colleges in Tanzania (vyuo vinavyotoa kozi za afya Tanzania):

Public Medical colleges in Tanzania – Government health college in Tanzania – Vyuo vya afya vya serikali – Public health college in Tanzania 

Public Medical colleges in Tanzania – Diploma and certificate

Public Medical colleges in Tanzania – Undergraduate (vyuo vikuu vya afya Tanzania )

• State University of Zanzibar (SUZA)
• University of Dodoma (UDOM), Dodoma
• Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
• University of Dar es Salaam

Private Medical colleges in Tanzania (vyuo vya afya private) – Private health college in Tanzania 

Private health college in Tanzania – Diploma and Certificate

Private health college in Tanzania – Undergradute ( vyuo vikuu vya afya Tanzania)

• Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS)
• St. John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT)
• St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SFUCHAS)
• Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMU College), Kilimanjaro
• Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT)
• Hubert Kairuki Memorial University (HKMU), Dar es Salaam

List of Medical Colleges in Tanzania By Courses and program

List of Medical Colleges in Tanzania By Location – Regional wise

Career Opportunity

After completion of medical course one can get the opportunity in government and private hospitals, Nursing Homes, clinics, health department, medical college/institute as a teacher or researcher etc… at last as a profession he/she can become self-employed.

The employers are government and private hospitals. Earning as a private practice depends upon the popularity, but who work with government hospitals are paid well. The pay differs for those who work for private hospitals. However as per experience they are appraised. Private sector offers higher pay.