Department of Medicine and Surgery

Frantz Fanon University – Hargeisa, Somaliland

Program Details

School: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science

Degree Offered: MBBS

Duration: 6 Years (12 Semesters + Internship)

Language: English

Accreditation: NHPC & SLNHEC

Vision & Mission

Vision: To become a center of excellence in East Africa.

Mission: Educating ethical and skilled doctors for global standards.

Program Overview

The MBBS program trains competent, compassionate, and ethical doctors aligned with international standards and local health needs. It integrates medical sciences, clinical practice, and professional ethics, ending in a year-long internship.

Curriculum Structure

Years 1–2: Pre-Clinical Sciences

Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Medical Physics
Ethics & Communication
Intro to Clinical Skills

Years 3–4: Para-Clinical Sciences

Pathology
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Immunology
Community Medicine
Behavioral Science

Years 5–6: Clinical Rotations

Internal Medicine
Surgery
Pediatrics
OBGYN
Psychiatry
Dermatology
ENT

Final Year: Internship

Supervised internship
Rotations in key departments
Hands-on patient care

Facilities & Resources

Anatomy & Physiology Labs
Clinical Skills Labs
Teaching Hospitals
Digital Library
E-learning Platforms
Health Research Center

Learning Outcomes

Medical knowledge and clinical skill
Effective treatment and diagnosis
Emergency & basic procedures
Ethical care and communication

Career Pathways

General Practice (GP)
Medical Specialization
Public Health & NGOs
Academic & Research Fields

Admission Requirements

Secondary school (science stream)
Pass FFU Medical Exam & Interview
National ID/passport and photos

Faculty & Teaching

Professors & licensed clinicians
Problem-based & case learning
Hands-on clinical rounds

Contact Information

www.ffu.edu.so

directorofmedicine@ffu.edu.so

+252 63 4448067

Frantz Fanon University, Hargeisa, Somaliland