Programme
Master of Medicine Degree in Family Medicine (MMed Fam. Med)
Eligibility Criteria
Normal Entry: Applicants must be holders of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Must have completed a General Medical Education (GME) post internship, and have a current registration and practising certificate with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ). This qualification in Family Medicine is intended for doctors in possession of a first degree in medicine to acquire additional knowledge, skills and attitude to provide competent, comprehensive and continuous patient-centred medical care, using the biopsychosocial model, across all facilities in the district and provincial health system, including curative, preventive, promotive, palliative and rehabilitative care. NB: Short-listed applicants may be interviewed as part of the selection process.
Application process
Applications are submitted online via the NUST Admissions Portal: https://admission.nust.ac.zw. Application Fee: US$40 (Zimbabwean applicants) / US$50 (International applicants), payable online via ZimSwitch-enabled card or EcoCash during the application process. Required Documents: certified copies of Birth Certificate, National ID, Educational and Professional Certificates, where applicable. Closing Dates (August Intake): Normal 17 Jul 2026, Late 31 Jul 2026. Enquiries: Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions & Student Records), P.O. Box AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo. Tel: +263 282842 / 288413 / 284237 Ext. 2362. Email: admissions@nust.ac.zw. Online Enquiries: helpdesk@nust.ac.zw. Support Centres: Bulawayo Main Campus (as from 12 January 2026); Harare Offices: Ranche House College, 87-89 Rotten Row or ZIMDEF House, Off Mother Patrick Road.