The College of Health and Allied Sciences (CoHAS), University of Cape Coast, officially ushered in a new chapter of leadership on 1st August 2026 with the formal handing-over ceremony from the outgoing Provost, Professor Martins Ekor, to the incoming Provost, Professor Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah.
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The School of Medical Sciences is one of the school established under the College of Allied Health.The School only run two undergraduate degree programme which is the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MbChB.), Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and a post graduate programme which is Mphil. in Infection and Immunity. Our first batch, forty-two (42) medical doctors graduated from SMS-UCC in the year August, 2013 and were sworn in by the Medical and Dental Council, Ghana.
Our Mission is to Provide undergraduate professional, and post graduate educational programmes to the highest quality and relevance in order to attract outstanding faculty and develop top students.
Our vision is to be a School of Medical Sciences that is well positioned with a world wide acclaim.
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SMS Provides you with the enabling enviroment that would nurture you to make a difference and be the best you can be wherever you find yourself. With our Community Based Experience and Services and Problem Based Learning approach intergrated in our curriculum, we produce excellent Medical Doctors that meet international standards
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The 14th batch of medical students at the University of Cape Coast School of Medical Sciences (UCCSMS), who have successfully completed their pre-clinical training in the basic sciences, have begun the clinical phase of their training.
The 141 students, decorated with spotless white coats and stethoscopes, swore an oath to provide the highest standard of ethical care for their patients as they undergo another three-year practical training in the hospital wards under the supervision of medical consultants and other healthcare professionals.