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Welcome Message from the Executive Dean

Congratulations on being selected to study at The Premier Innovative University of Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Region. This University provides a quality academic environment for learning, friendship, sporting, religious, and other activities. In return the University requires self-discipline, and commitment to achieve success in your studies.

The School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is a large School which is responsible for the training of Doctors, Dentists, Medical Laboratory

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SMHS Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements for MBBS, BOH/BDS and the Other Health Science Degree Programs, Diploma in Dental Technology (DDT) and Diploma in Anaesthetic Science (DAS)

For applicants completing SFY or its Equivalent.

To get into the school of Medicine & Health Sciences, you must first complete the UPNG Science Foundation Year or its equivalent with good passes and obtain a minimum GPA of 3.50 for MBBS, BOH/BDS, Pharmacy, BMLS & BMIS. We do consider students who also complete the SFY program

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Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

The School offers the following programs

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B

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Postgraduate Programs

The School offers the following programs

Higher Postgraduate Diploma in Laboratory and Clinical Subspecialties;
Master of Dental

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About Us

The training of Papua New Guineans as health workers goes back to the early 1930s when the country was under Australian administration. The first twelve Papuans were sent, in 1933, to Sydney to learn about the structure of the human body. In 1960

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School of Medicine & Health Sciences

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The School of Medicine and Health Sciences is mandated to train general and specialist medical officers and other health professionals including dentists, pharmacists, medical laboratory technologists, medical imaging technologists, and

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Postgraduate Studies Prospectus

Download Prospectus 2026

Call for Applications for Postgraduate Programmes – 2026

Information about eligibility for Admission to Postgraduate Programs

Potential candidates who are interested in taking up our Postgraduate Program, are encouraged to see information about eligibility for admission before applying. Separate Application Form must be submitted for each program.

  • Application Form for Postgraduate Re-enrollment
  • Application Form for Postgraduate Studies New Intake

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