Lusaka Apex Medical University is a private university in Zambia. It was established in 2008 and has continued to provide the most modern way of learning medicine in the country.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2008 |
| Vice Chancellor | Prof. Lupando Munkonge |
| Location | , 15°28'37.0"S, 28°19'50.0"E |
| Campus | Seba Village |
| Website | Homepage |
Location
editThe main campus of the university is located along the Lusaka-Kasama road, approximately 13.1 kilometres (8 mi), by road, south of the central business district of the city of Lusaka, Zambia's capital and largest city.[1] The geographical coordinates of the main university campus are:15°28'37.0"S, 28°19'50.0"E (Latitude:-15.476944; Longitude:28.330556).[2]
The University maintains other campuses, including (a) the Foxdale Campus, along Zambezi Road (b) the Mutandwa Campus, along Mutandwa Road and (c) the TICK Campus, along Kasama Road, all in Lusaka Province.[3]
Overview
editLusaka Apex Medical University is a leading private Medical University In Zambia. The University will contribute to the global supply of highly qualified health professionals with emphasis on Zambia and Southern Africa. Apex Medical University is a Centre of Excellence in Medical, Nursing and Health Sciences Education, Research and Specialised Clinical Care. The university was established by 8 Zambian professionals, and was incorporated in 2008, with the objective of complementing the government of Zambia in training competent, skilled medical and healthcare personnel to serve the people of Zambia and Southern Africa.[4]
Academics
editAs of December 2017[update], the university offers the following courses:[4]
- Undergraduate courses
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery[5]
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
- Postgraduate courses
The following postgraduate courses are available:[6]
- Diploma programmes
- Pre-Medical Foundation Programme
A programme that covers Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics at A-Level education standards.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ GFC (15 December 2017). "Distance between Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia and Apex University, Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "Location of the Main Campus of Lusaka Apex Medical University" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ LAMU (15 December 2017). "Lusaka Apex Medical University: Our Campuses". Lusaka: Lusaka Apex Medical University (LAMU). Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ a b Bwstats Zambia (15 December 2017). "Education in Zambia and Beyond: The Lusaka Apex Medical University". Lusaka: Bwstats Zambia. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ Tumfweko (13 January 2015). "Lusaka Medical Apex University Now Offering Bachelor of Dental Surgery". Lusaka: Tumfweko.com (Tumfweko). Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ LAMU (15 December 2017). "Lusaka Apex Medical University: Programmes Offered". Lusaka: Lusaka Apex Medical University (LAMU). Retrieved 15 December 2017.