Multi-specialty · Post-MMed Super-specialty Programme

MSc Super-specialty in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences·Dar es Salaam

Programme overview

Post-MMed cardiothoracic super-specialty training covering acquired and congenital cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, trauma, operative cardiothoracic surgery and clinical audit.

InstitutionMuhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

LocationDar es Salaam, Tanzania

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusCardiothoracic Surgery

Programme typePost-MMed Super-specialty Programme

Duration3 years in the current prospectus; the programme directory states 2 years

ParticipationSupervised clinical and operative postgraduate training

International applicantsApplicants with an MMed in Surgery or a recognised equivalent may be considered; foreign admissions and registration requirements still apply

RegistrationMUHAS admission, Tanzania professional registration and institutional appointment requirements apply

AccreditationMUHAS MSc Super-specialty degree programme MHM143

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakePublished through the MUHAS postgraduate admissions cycle

DeadlineUse the current MUHAS postgraduate admissions window

FundingNot publicly listed

LanguageEnglish; any clinical-language requirements should be confirmed

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityOfficial university prospectus and programme directory verified 27 Aug 2026; conflicting duration retained

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityApplicants with an MMed in Surgery or a recognised equivalent may be considered; foreign admissions and registration requirements still apply

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureSupervised clinical and operative postgraduate training

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendNot publicly listed

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial institution

International applicant check

Applicants with an MMed in Surgery or a recognised equivalent may be considered; foreign admissions and registration requirements still apply

Clinical participationSupervised clinical and operative postgraduate training

RegistrationMUHAS admission, Tanzania professional registration and institutional appointment requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageEnglish; any clinical-language requirements should be confirmed

This is a source summary, not an eligibility decision. Confirm licensing, immigration, funding and clinical privileges with the responsible institution.

Application route

How to proceed

Apply through the official MUHAS postgraduate application system when the relevant window is open.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The 2025 postgraduate prospectus describes a six-semester, three-year programme. The current MUHAS programme directory separately states two years, so the duration conflict is retained visibly rather than resolved by inference.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked27 Aug 2026