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EMISSASchool of Medicine & Health Science Innovation · Abidjan
Admissions 2027–2028

Join EMISSA.

Entry requirements, online application process, medical fitness criteria and mandatory vaccinations.

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Student, faculty, heads-of-department and application spaces will be activated when the portal is commissioned. Applications for the 2027–2028 intake are not yet open on this public website.

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Entry requirements

A rigorous and fair selection.

CycleRequired diplomaSelectionIntake
Doctoral
Medicine · Dentistry · Pharmacy		Science baccalaureate (C or D) or international equivalentFile + written test (biology, physics-chemistry, maths) + interviewOctober
Professional BachelorBaccalaureate (science tracks preferred)File + interviewOctober
MasterBachelor’s degree in a related fieldFile + interview + career projectOctober
Short CycleDepending on the trade: lower-secondary to baccalaureateInterview + placement testOctober · February
Continuing educationMedical degree or health qualificationFile reviewYear-round sessions
Planned application pathway

Five steps, one login.

The planned process will take place through the EMISSA Connect Application Portal. Prepare your documents now; the school will announce the opening timetable.

Create an account

When EMISSA Connect opens, using an e-mail address and phone number.

Submit your file

Transcripts, diplomas, ID, photo, motivation letter.

Test & interview

Online invitation; written test and interview on campus or remotely.

Medical fitness

Fitness certificate and up-to-date vaccination record.

Final enrolment

Fee payment, charter signature, white coat.

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Fitness & vaccinations

Protect patients, protect yourself.

Because our students enter the hospital from Year 2, a complete medical file is required before the first placement.

  • Hepatitis B — full vaccination and antibody check (anti-HBs).
  • DTP — diphtheria, tetanus, polio up to date.
  • Tuberculosis — BCG or recent tuberculin test.
  • ROR / MMR — measles, mumps, rubella.
  • Yellow fever — international vaccination certificate.
  • Fitness certificate — issued by an approved physician.
The final list is given in the application file and may change in line with Ivorian health authority guidance.
FAQ

Clerkship, internship, admissions.

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AdmissionWhich secondary diploma do I need for the doctoral cycle?
A science-track baccalaureate (series C or D, or international equivalent) is required. Admission is based on the file, a written science test and a motivational interview.
AdmissionCan I join EMISSA after a first year elsewhere?
Yes, parallel admissions are reviewed case by case, after credit validation and possibly a bridging module.
Clerkship & internshipWhat does “PISAM immersion from Year 2” mean?
From the second year, medical students undertake regular placements in PISAM departments, supervised by heads of department and care teams — well before traditional clerkships.
Clerkship & internshipWhat is the difference between clerkship and internship?
Clerkship (years 4–6) consists of supervised hospital rotations with on-call duty. Internship (year 7) gives progressive responsibility for patient care before the thesis defence.
Clerkship & internshipAre placements guaranteed?
The EMISSA × PISAM agreement reserves placements for enrolled students, planned by the joint Clinical Committee. Partner institutions complete the offer.
Clerkship & internshipHow will the clinical logbook work?
The planned system will record each procedure and rotation in the EMISSA Connect digital logbook, for validation by the head of department. This feature will be activated with the portal.
Fitness & vaccinesWhich vaccinations are mandatory?
Hepatitis B (with antibody check), diphtheria-tetanus-polio, BCG or tuberculin test, measles-mumps-rubella and yellow fever. The final list is given in the application file.
Fitness & vaccinesIs a medical fitness certificate required?
Yes. A certificate from an approved physician confirms fitness to study health sciences and work in hospital settings.
Fees & aidWhat are the tuition fees?
Fees vary by cycle. The official schedule is shared at pre-registration; monthly instalments are available.
Fees & aidAre scholarships available?
Excellence scholarships and needs-based aid are planned, along with company and foundation partnerships.
Portal & languagesHow do I access the EMISSA Connect Portal?
The portal is in preparation. The “EMISSA Connect Portal” button presents the future spaces and opening information; logins and application submission are not yet activated.
Portal & languagesIs teaching in French or English?
Teaching is in French, with medical-English modules and resources to prepare for international exchanges.
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2027–2028 intake

Your calling deserves the finest ground.

Prepare your plans and application documents. Applications will be submitted through EMISSA Connect when the 2027–2028 campaign opens.

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