University of Medicine, Taunggyi


The University of Medicine, Taunggyi located in Taunggyi, Shan State is one of universities of medicine in Myanmar. The university offers an M.B.,B.S. degree program. The university was established in 2015.
The university started its first enrollment in December 2015 and accepted 200 students from Shan State and Kayah State.

Campus

The campus includes 22 buildings across 46 acres in the southern part of Shan State. In terms of acreage, it is a relatively small campus. The campus is approximately 2.1 miles southeast of the city center. The campus is on the outskirts of Taunggyi and bordered by mountains in the east. The main building is home to the depertments for 1st year M.B., B.S. subjects. The main building is also home to the Department of Admin, Department of Finance & Account, Depertment of Students Affairs, Department of Foreign Relations, Department of Examination, Department of Library, Department of Sports, Department of Computer and Department of Campus. The campus includes gardens, fountains and a mix of architectural styles.

Undergraduate curriculum

The M.B., B.S. course work extend over seven years.
YearDuration
First M.B.,B.S.1 year
Second M.B.,B.S.1½year
Third M.B.,B.S.1 year
Final M.B.,B.S. Part I1 year
Final M.B.,B.S. Part II1½year
House Surgeon1 year
Total7 years

First Year M.B.,B.S.

  1. Burmese
  2. English
  3. Mathematics & statistics
  4. Physics
  5. Chemistry
  6. Botany
  7. Zoology
And effective practical experiments are carried out in latter 4 subjects.

Second Year M.B.,B.S.

  1. Anatomy
  2. Physiology
  3. Biochemistry
And effective practical experiments are carried out in all subjects.

Third Year M.B.,B.S.

  1. General Pathology
  2. Microbiology
  3. Pharmacology

    Final year (Part 1)

  4. Forensic Medicine
  5. Preventive and Social Medicine
  6. Systemic Pathology and haematology

    Final year (Part 2)

  7. Child Health
  8. Medicine
  9. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  10. Surgery

    Depertment heads

  1. Sao San Tun General Hospital, Taunggyi
  2. Women and Children Hospital, Taunggyi