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Programme NameDoctor of Medicine - Neurosurgery [from 2023] (0073)
DepartmentSchool of Medicine
FacultyCollege of Medical Sciences
Admission CriteriaBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBBS) or its equivalent from a recognized medical school accepted by the Medical Council of Guyana AND full registration from the Medical Council of Guyana and hold a current license to practice AND a minimum of two years’ post internship experience preferably with at least one year of General Surgery and/or one year of Accident & Emergency Medicine. Previous neurosurgical experience would constitute an advantage but is not mandatory AND good standing with their hospital of employment AND two letters of recommendation. At least one from a hospital clinical Head of Department.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fifth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DMN1101 General Surgery 1 Not Specified 10
DMN1102 Orthopaedics Not Specified 10
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DMN1201 ENT/maxillary-facial surgery Not Specified 10
DMN1202 Paediatric Neurosurgery 1 Not Specified 10

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DMN2101 Intensive Care Unit Not Specified 10
DMN2102 Neurology/Internal Medicine Not Specified 10
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DMN2201 General Neurosurgery 2 Not Specified 10
DMN2202 General Neurosurgery 3 Not Specified 10

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DMN3101 Spinal Neurosurgery 1 Not Specified 10
DMN3102 Spinal Neurosurgery 2 Not Specified 10
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DMN3201 General Neurosurgery 4 Not Specified 10
DMN3202 General Neurosurgery 5 Not Specified 10

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DMN4101 Pediatric Neurosurgery 2 Not Specified 10
DMN4102 Pediatric Neurosurgery 3 Not Specified 10
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DMN4201 General Neurosurgery 6 Not Specified 10
DMN4202 General Neurosurgery 7 Not Specified 10

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fifth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DMN5101 General Neurosurgery 8 Not Specified 10
DMN5102 International elective Not Specified 10
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
DMN5201 Vascular Neurosurgery Not Specified 10
DMN5202 Oncological Neurosurgery Not Specified 10
DMN5203 Endoscopic Neurosurgery Not Specified 10

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711