Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program at Divine Word
University is a five-year, full-time undergraduate degree designed to produce
clinically competent, ethically grounded, and socially responsive doctors equipped
to serve the healthcare needs of Papua New Guinea and beyond.
Through an integrated and innovative curriculum, students gain a strong
foundation in biomedical sciences, clinical skills, and population health. The
program emphasizes professional accountability, evidence-based practice, and
lifelong learning. Graduates are nurtured to uphold the highest standards of ethical
conduct and professionalism while developing a global perspective on health and
healthcare systems
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Career opportunities and pathways for graduates.
Graduates of the program are well-prepared for diverse roles across the national
health system, including hospitals, rural health centres, and public health
institutions. They are eligible to pursue postgraduate medical education in various
clinical specialties and sub-specialties.
With training in research methodology,
graduates can contribute to evidence generation in universities, research
institutes, or global health organizations. The DWU MBBS program is continuously
benchmarked against international standards, ensuring graduates are competitive
for further training and employment opportunities both locally and globally
Entry Requirements
- School Leavers with at least three "A"s and two "B" grades in English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology and/or Physics taken at Grade 12 level. All school leavers are obliged to take and send the results of the Aptitude test.
- Non-school leavers will be subject to sit for the entry exam as part of the selection for the program. The selection is based on the results of the entry exam, including the 5 subjects: Language and Literature (20%), Advanced Mathematics (15%), Biology (25%). The exam will be organized in the following DWU Centres:
Madang (Main Campus)
POM Campus
Rabaul St Mary School of Nursing
Mt Hagen Holy Trinity Teachers College
Applicants who can provide a valid, signed contract to work in rural hospital after the residency training will receive bonus points. For Non-school leavers, the MBBS Application Form must be accompanied by a K400 fee (K100 Administration fee and K300 Exam fee). Candidates will be responsible for their own logistical arrangements to sit for the entry exam. The exam dates will be announced later once the application process is closed.
We also welcome international students
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