Background: The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at the University Of Botswana (UB) offers both under-graduate (MBBS) and post-graduate (MMed) degrees. The Faculty prides itself in following the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) standards and a problem-based learning approach, working with local health centres (clinics and hospitals) as well as health professional bodies. 

This announcement invites applications for the undergraduate training programme, the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), for the August 2026 enrollment. The MBBS programme is fully accredited with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA). For more information about UB programmes please visit the following UB websites: (www.ub.bw) and (www.ubotho.net).

All who successfully complete this programme will be awarded an MBBS degree from the University of Botswana and will qualify for registration with the Botswana Health Professions Council as medical practitioners. 

Entry Requirements: 

1. Applicants may be admitted upon successful completion of Level 100 of any one of the Bachelor of Science programmes from University of Botswana or equivalent qualifications from other institutions with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.5.  Applicants should have passed Chemistry and two additional science courses from Mathematics, Biology and Physics. 
2. Holders of A’ level as well as IB Diploma qualifications with a minimum grade point of 3.0 in Chemistry and two additional science courses from Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry Physics will be considered for direct entry into the MBBS programme. 
3. Holders of a bachelor’s degree qualification with a minimum of Second-Class Upper Division (2(i)) and had at least two sciences in the first year of the qualification are also eligible to apply.

Please note that re-applications will also be considered, though their Level 100 grades in CHEMISTRY and TWO additional subjects (Biology, Mathematics & Physics) will be used. First applicants who are currently beyond level 100 will be considered as well, and their level 100 grades in CHEMISTRY and two additional subjects (Biology, Mathematics & Physics) will be considered.

Prospective applicants are expected to scan and save separately, preferably in pdf format, all the required documents in readiness for uploading during application:

• receipt for a fully paid Application Fee (for external applicants only)
• certified copy of the Omang for citizens or Passport (for other nationalities)
• certified copy of transcript(s)
• certified copy of post-school qualification (where applicable), 

Closing date:  Applications will close on 21st June 2026 for both local and international applicants. 

Applicants who fulfil criteria for selection will be shortlisted and will undergo a further selection process. Those who are successful will be notified by mid-July 2026 and must be available to begin training at the beginning of August 2026.

To Apply go to Study Link

For enquiries on the application process contact the admissions section of the Department of Academic Administration Services at (+267) 355 2912 / 4625 / 5437 or email: admissions@ub.ac.bw. For the program specific questions contact the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at fmhsenquiries@ub.ac.bw or +267 355 4189/2784.