Renowned Medical schools in Cameroon

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé (FMBS)

For Medicine

1 in Cameroon

66 in Africa

1606 in the World

Courses	Degree	Duration	Specialty	Specialty
Health technicians			Nursing
General Practitioner	Graduate PhD	3 years 4 years	General Medicine
Pharmaceutical Sciences	Graduate PhD	3 years 4 years	Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy Pharmacy	Dispensary Industry Clinical biology
Oral medicine / Dentistry	Graduate PhD	3 years 4 years	Biomedical sciences Oral medicine
			Anesthesia/resuscitation Pathology Clinical biology Cardiology General surgery Heart surgery Pediatric surgery Orthopedic surgery Urological surgery Endocrinology Hepato-gastroenterology Gynecology/obstetrics Internal Medicine Nephrology Neurosurgery Neurology Ophthalmology Medical oncology O.R.L Pediatrics Pulmonology Psychiatry Oncology radiotherapy Radiology Public health
	Diploma		Emergency medicine HIV care Endoscopic surgery Human reproduction
	Graduate	3 years	Nursing Radiology and medical imaging Biological sciences
	Masters		Biomedical and Medico-sanitary	Nursing Pediatrics Internal medicine and medical specialties Surgery and specialties Intensive care Ophthalmology Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT) Radiology and Medical Imaging Public health
	Masters		Biomedical Sciences	Bacteriology – Medical Virology Parasitology – Medical Mycology Medical Biochemistry Medical Hematology Medical Immunology Infectious diseases Medical pharmacognosy
	Masters		Field epidemiology and laboratory management
	PhD		Biomedical techniques Medical-sanitary techniques Nursing Sanitary engineering
	Master2, Doctoral school		Doctorate in Safety and health at work Emergency and Disaster Medicine Molecular biology Public health Cosmetology

Faculty of Health sciences Buea( University of Buea)

For Medicine

2 in Cameroon

70 in Africa

1645 in the World

The Faculty of Health Sciences Buea offers the following programs:

Department of Nursing

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Masters in Nursing Education

Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences

• Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• MSc in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
• MSc in Chemical Pathology

Department of Public Health and Hygiene

• BSc. Food Science and Nutrition
• Master’s in Public Health

Doctor of Medicine

Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Dschang.

For Medicine

3 in Cameroon

97 in Africa

2089 in the World

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Douala

For Medicine

4 in Cameroon

126 in Africa

2715 in the World

Department of Health Sciences and Biomedical Sciences (University of Ngaoundere in Garoua)

For Medicine

5 in Cameroon

147 in Africa

3120 in the World

Faculty of Health Sciences (University of Bamenda)

For Medicine

6 in Cameroon

194 in Africa

3906 in the World

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers the following programs:

• Biomedical Science
• Clinical Science
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Nursing/Midwifery
• Public Health
• Medical and BioMedical Sciences

7 Years Medicine program
4 years degree program in nursing/midwifery
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLS)

Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université des Montagnes, Bangangté

For Medicine

7 in Cameroon

225 in Africa

4289 in the World

The institution offers these programs:

• Human Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Dental Surgery
• Health Sciences
• Medical Biology
• Physiotherapy
• Medical Imaging
• Reproductive health
• Nursing, etc.

University of Maroua

For Medicine

8 in Cameroon

251 in Africa

4641 in the World

Institut Supérieur de Technologie Médicale de Nkolondom (ISTM)

The institution offers the following programs:

• Professions Médicales
• Médico-Sanitaires et Pharmaceutiques
• Etudes Médicales
• Techniques de Laboratoire Médical
• Kinésithérapie
• Techniques de Santé Publique
• Techniques Pharmaceutiques
• Soins Infirmiers.
• Biomédecine
• Santé publique
• Médicament
• Dermatologie
• Cardiologie
• Orthopédie
• Neurologie
• Pédiatrie
• Gynécologie et obstétrique
• Anatomie
• Technologie médicale
• Chirurgie

Address:

Région : Centre
Département : Mfoundi
Arrondissement : Yaoundé
Site de localisation : Nkolondom
Adresse postale :
B.P. : 188
Téléphone : 675 549 589
Email :
Site web : http://www.istmcameroun.org
Adresse dans les réseaux sociaux :

Institut Supérieure de Technologie Médicale, Yaoundé.

The higher institute offers the following programs:

• Anatomy
• Biomedicine
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology
• Gynecology
• Public Health Medicine
• Medicine
• Medical Technology
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Pneumology
• Surgery
• Urology etc.

Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC) Kumbo.

Other Approved Medical schools in Cameroon

Medical schools in the Centre Region

• Institut Supérieur de Technologie Médicale
• Institut Supérieur Azimut de Commerce, de Technologie et de Santé
• Institut Supérieur des Professions de Santé (ISPS)
• Institut Supérieur des Sciences et Technologies de la Santé (ISSTS)
• Institut Supérieur des Sciences Biologiques et Appliquées (ISSBA)
• Institut Supérieur du Personnel Médico- Sanitaire (ISPM)

Medical schools in the Littoral Region

• Institut Superieur des Science appliquees a la sante (ISSAS) Douala
• Ecole Privee de Formation Des Personnels Sanitaires (EFPSA) Douala
• Alpha Higher Institute of Biomedical and Technological Sciences
• Higher Institute for Nursing and Technico-Sanitary Personals (HINTP)
• Saint Louis Higher Institute of Health and Biomedical Sciences

Medical schools in the North West Region

• Bamenda University Institute of Science and Technology (BUIST)
• Capitol Higher Institute of Health Sciences and Beauty Therapy
• Catholic School of Health Sciences Shisong
• Catholic University Institute of Bamenda
• Florence Nightingale Higher Institute of Health and Biomedical Sciences
• Saint Louis Higher Institute of Health and Biomedical Sciences
• ST Jude’s Higher Institute of Nursing and Biomedical

Medical schools in the West Region

• Institut Supérieur des Sciences et de Technologie de Bangangté (ISST)
• Institut Supérieur des Sciences Appliquées à la Santé (INSSAS)
• Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Santé de Bangangté (ISSS)

Medical schools in the South Region

• Institut Privé des Sciences de la Santé de Sangmelima (IPSSSA)

Medical schools in the South West Region

• Biaka University Institute of Buea (BUIB)
• ISEC Higher Institute of Health and Human Services
• Maflekumen Higher Institute of Health Sciences Buea
• Rapha Higher Institute of Health and Biomedical Sciences Kumba (RAPHIHK)
• Ejed Higher Institute of Management and Biomedical Sciences (EHIMBS)
• Higher Institute of Applied Medical Sciences Buea
• Redemption Higher Institute of Biomedical and Management Sciences
• ST Joan of Arc Higher Institute of Medical and Management Sciences

FAQ

How many years does it take to become a doctor in Cameroon?

After Cameroon adopted the LMD system, you get:

• A first degree in medicine in a total of 3 years
• A masters degree in a total of 5 years
• A Ph.D. in a total of 7 years.
• Post Doctorate specialisation will vary.

How can I study medicine in Cameroon?

Enrollment into most medical schools in Cameroon is done only after you succeed in a competitive examination. Prior to this, you will need to:

• Get the Correct Combination of Subjects at the GCE Examination.
• Get enrolled and study at an approved Medical School or University in Cameroon.
• Do some Residential Training.
• Acquire a medical license to practice in Cameroon.
• Join the Cameroon Medical Council (CMC)

What is the salary of a doctor in Cameroon?

• State-employed and privately employed doctors can expect to earn from about 250,000 FCFA to 600,000 FCFA monthly depending on their experience.
• Private doctors with specialty training can expect to start earning from 500,000 FCFA to above 1,000,000 FCFA monthly.

How much are nurses paid in Cameroon?

• State-employed nurses may expect to earn from 150,000 FCFA to 500,000 FCFA monthly depending on their experience.
• Privately employed nurses should expect from 100,000 FCFA to about 300,000 FCFA monthly.

How much does a midwife earn in Cameroon?

• State-employed midwives may expect to earn from 150,000 FCFA to 500,000 FCFA monthly depending on their experience.
• Privately employed midwives should expect from 100,000 FCFA to about 300,000 FCFA monthly.

OTHER MEDICAL TRAINING SCHOOLS IN CAMEROON

Specialty Training	Training Schools	Language
Health Technicians	Nursing and Sanitary Technicians School, Yaounde	French
Laboratory Technicians	Training School for Laboratory Technicians, Yaounde	French
	Training School for Laboratory Technicians, Bamenda	English
	Catholic Private Nursing School, Yaounde French
	Specialised Medical Analysis centre (CESTAM), Yaounde	French
	Catholic Private Nursing School, Shisong	English
	International School for Nurses and Health Technicians, Douala French	French
	Private Centre for the Training of Health Personnel, Yaounde	French
	Private Health Personnel Training School (EFPSA), Douala French
	Private Training School for Health Personnel “La Rosière”, Yaounde	French
	Maflekumen School of Health Sciences, Tiko	English
	Higher Institute of Applied Technology and Management (ISTAG), Yaounde.	French
	Institute for Health Scienccs, Bafoussam	French
	Virginia Henderson Private School, Yaounde	French
	Private Training School “Lumière des Justes”, Douala	French
	Private Training Complex for Health Personnel, Mbouo	French
	Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Yaounde	French
Dentistry	St. Louis Higher Institute of Health & Biomedical Sciences, Bamenda	English
	Private School for Dental Technicians, Yaounde	French
	Millennium Private Training School for Health Personnel, Yaoundé	French
Physiotherapy	St. Louis Higher Institute of Health & Biomedical Sciences, Bamenda	English
	Private Training School “institute Florida”, Yaounde	French
	Private Training School “CFPP” Ekounou, Yaounde	French
	Institute for Applied Health Sciences Yaoundé	French
Pharmacy	1 St. Louis Higher Institute of Health & Biomedical Sciences, Bamenda 2 Private Training School “CFPP” Ekounou, Yaounde 3 Institute for Applied Health Sciences Yaoundé	English French French
Medical Imagery	1 Private Training School “CFPP” Ekounou, Yaounde 2 Private School for the Training of Health Personnel (IPAF-PM), Yaounde 3 Private Health Personnel Training School (EFPSA), Douala 4 Private School for the Training of Radiology Technicians, “DORCAS”, Yaounde 5 Higher Institute of Applied Technology and Management (ISTAG), Yaounde	French French French French French
Psychomotor and Relaxation Therapy	Panafrican Institute of Psychomotor and Relaxation Therapy, Douala	French
Optometry/Refraction	Training School for Specialised Health Personnel, Yaounde	French
Mental Health	Training School for Specialised Health Personnel, Yaounde	French
Anesthesiology and Reanimation	Training School for Specialised Health Personnel, Yaounde	French
Ophthalmology	Training School for Specialised Health Personnel, Yaounde	French
Gerontology	Private School St. AMOUR, Douala	French
Midwifery	1 Training School for Specialised Health Personnel, Yaounde French 2 Midwifery School, Bamenda English 3 Nursing and Midwifery School «Laquintinie», Douala French 4 Nursing and Midwifery School, Maroua French 5 Nursing and Midwifery School, Bertoua 6 Catholic Private School, Shisong English 7 Catholic Private School, Yaounde French 8 Private School for Health Personnel, Garoua French 9 Private Health Personnel Training School (EFPSA), Douala. 10 St. Francis School of Nursing and Midwifery, Buea	French English French French French English French French French English
State Registered Nurses	Public schools 1 State Registered Nurses School, Yaounde 2 State Registered Nurses School, Douala 3 State Registered Nurses School, Bamenda 4 State Registered Nurses School, Bafoussam 5 State Registered Nurses School, Garoua 6 State Registered Nurses School, Ebolowa 7 State Registered Nurses School, Limbe. 8 State Registered Nurses School, Sangmelima 9 State Registered Nurses School, Sa’a 10 State Registered Nurses School, Bertoua 11 State Registered Nurses School, Ngaoundere 12 State Registered Nurses School, Maroua 13 State Registered Nurses School, Nkongsamba 14 State Registered Nurses School, Ayos 15 State Registered Nurses School, Foumban. Private school 1 Catholic Private Nursing School (EPICY), Yaounde 2 Private Health Personnel Training School (EFPSA), Douala 3 International Nurses and Health Technicians School, Douala 4 Private Nursing School (EPIG), Garoua. 5 Private Nursing School (EPI), Enongal, Ebolowa 6 Catholic Private Nursing School (EPIC), Shisong 7 Private Nursing School «TCHUENTE Foundation), Bafoussam 8 Private Training School for Health Personnel “La Rosière”, Yaounde 9 St. Francis School of Nursing and Midwifery, Buea 10 Private Training School «Nursing Academy», Yaounde 11 Private Nursing School « Fondation Virginia Henderson», Yaounde 12 Private Training School « FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (HIHBS) », Bamenda 13 Private «Full Gospel Training School for Health Personnel» Bamenda 14 Private Training School «Fondation TSOPJIO ET TAKOUDJOU», Dschang French 15 Private Nursing School «SWEPHTS», Mamfe English 16 Maflekumen School of Health Sciences, Tiko English 17 National Polytechnic, Bambui English 18 Redemption Medical Foundation of Muyuka English 19 Private Training Complex for Health personnel, Mbouda 20 Hamani Foundation School of Santa 21 Mfou Private Nursing School 22 Bertoua Private Nursing School «Fondation Docteur YELE» 23 Privale Training School “CFPP” Ekounou, Yaounde 24 Private Nursing School “FondationI NSOLAFRICA” Kribi	French French English French French French English French French French French French French French French French French French French French English French French English French French English English French English English English English French English French French French French
Nursing Assistants	Public school 1 Nursing Assistants School, Abong-Mbang French 2 Nursing Assistants School, Ayos French 3 Nursing Assistants School, Bafia French 4 Nursing Assistants School, Ngovayang French 5 Nursing Assistants School, Mbalmayo French 6 Nursing Assistants School, Ebolowa French 7 Nursing Assistants School, Bafoussam French 8 Nursing Assistants School, Bamenda English 9 Nursing Assistants School, Maroua French 10 Nursing Assistants School, Batouri French 11 Nursing Assistants School, Bertoua French 12 Nursing Assistants School, Foumban French 13 Nursing Assistants School, Garoua French 14 Nursing Assistants School, Limbe English 15 Nursing Assistants School, Ndekwaï-Mamfe English 16 Nursing Assistants School, Monatele French 17 Nursing Assistants School, Ngaoundere French 18 Nursing Assistants School, Douala French Private school 1 Private Nursing Assistants School, Enongal (Ebolowa) French 2 Private Nursing Assistants School (EFPSA), Douala French 3 Private Nursing Assistants School «Lumière des Justes», Douala French 4 Catholic Private Nursing Assistants School (EPICY), Yaounde French 5 Private Nursing Assistants School «Emilie Saker» Ndoungue French 6 Private Nursing Assistants School (SWEPHTS), Mamfe English 7 Catholic Private Nursing Assistants School, Shisong – Bamenda English 8 Private Nursing School «TCHUENTE Foundation» Bafoussam French 9 St. Francis School of Nursing and Midwifery, Buea English 10 Banso Baptist Nursing Assistants School, Banso – Bamenda English 11 Private Nursing School (EPIG), Garoua French 12 Private Training School for Health Personnel “LaRosière”, Yaounde French 13 Private School (IPAF-PM), Yaoundé French 14 Private Nursing School «Fondation Virginia Hendrson », Yaounde French 15 Private Training School « Nursing Academy » Yaounde. French 16 Private Training School « FLORENCE NIGHTINGAL (HIHBS) », Bamenda. English 17 Private Training School “Redemption Medical Foundation”, Muyuka English 18 Private Training School for Health Personnel, Banka Bafang French 19 Private Training School « Fondation Docteur YELE », Bertoua French 20 Private Nursing School, Sangmelima French 21 Private Training School for Nursing Assistants, Okola. French
Community Health Assistants	Public school 1 Community Health Training School, Mbalmayo French 2 Community Health Assistants Training School, Bamenda English Private school 1 Africa’s Professional Training Center, Douala French
Assistant Laboratory Health Technicians	Public school 1 Assistant Laboratory Health Technicians School, Limbe English 2 Assistant Laboratory Health Technicians School, Bamenda English 3 Assistant Laboratory Health Technicians School, Maroua French 4 Assistant Laboratory Health Technicians School, Bertoua French 5 Assistant Laboratory Health Technicians School, Yaoundé. French Private school 1 Private Nursing Assistants School (EFPSA), Douala French 2 Specialised Medical Analysis centre (CESTAM), Yaounde French 3 Private Training School for Health Personnel, Foumbot French 4 Private Training School for Health Personnel “LaRosière”, Yaounde French 5 Private Training School “CFPP” Ekounou, Yaounde French 6 Private School (IPAF-PM), Yaoundé French 7 Private Training School « Nursing Academy », Yaounde French 8 Private Nursing Assistants School « Lumière des Justs », Douala French 9 Private Training School « Fondation TSOPJIO ET TAKOUDJOU », Dschang French 10 Private Nursing School (EPIG) Garoua French 11 Private Health School « Santé Sans Frontière de la Sanaga Maritime», Edéa French 12 Private Nursing School, Sangmelima French 13 Rapha Higher Institute of Health of Kumba English 14 Hamani Foundation School of Santa English
Assistant Mortuary Technicians	Assistant Mortuary Attendant Sohool, Yaounde	French