The Aga Khan University (AKU) has officially launched two new undergraduate degree programmes, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Direct Entry (BSCN).
These programmes are expected to kick off in September 2023, attesting to AKU’s programmatic growth as it seeks to create leaders in professions and communities.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Kenya has a ratio of 13.8 healthcare professionals per 10,000 people, which falls short of the World Health Organization’s recommendation of 44.5 doctors, nurses and midwives per 10,000 people.
AKU’s Medical College in East Africa will offer the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), a six-year degree programme designed to prepare medical doctors who are well-grounded with knowledge, competencies and skills in humanities, social sciences and medical sciences.
AKU’s School of Nursing and Midwifery in East Africa will offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Direct Entry, a four-year direct-entry programme which aims to equip nursing students with the skills and competencies needed to function in areas such as patient-centred care, evidence-
These programmes will be offered simultaneously in a unique setting that brings student doctors and nurses together to gain interprofessional education.
The Medical College, East Africa offers nine residency programmes through its Postgraduate Medical Education and nine fellowship programmes in Nairobi, and over 60% of its graduates are currently working in public and private sector hospitals.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery, East Africa prides itself in transforming its students from learners into leaders and has so far graduated more than 3,000 nurses and midwives across the region.
Admissions for the two programmes are currently ongoing and will close on May 12, 2023.
