The faculty of Medicine Health Sciences is one of the pioneer faculties of CUST in the academic year of 2025/2026.

The advancements in the field of medicine and the lack of qualified doctors in Somalia dictated the need for competent doctors and graduates who can fulfill the existing medical needs of Somalia.

The curriculum is oriented towards training students to undertake the responsibilities of a physician of first contact who is capable of looking after preventive, primitive, curative and rehabilitative aspects of medicine.

It aims to ensure that our graduates have a good working understanding of biological psychological and social mechanisms and processes, as well as their impact on health and disease, based on principles of learning drawn from cognitive psychology.

The faculty’s role, in the society, will be, to add to the health and safety of the Somali society. It will also continue to include consultative and research facilities.

Duration of Study in this college is six years including the preparatory year as well as hospital training before graduation which students will undergo for a full academic year.

Programs: Bachelor of Medicine and surgery (7Years)