I completed my high school class but I wanted to study medicine I got the following pass marks

Answer:

Thank you for sharing openly. I understand your concern, and I’ll give you clear advice based on your situation.

1. About Studying Medicine

Medicine is one of the most competitive fields. To qualify, universities usually require strong grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. With your current results (Physics E, Biology D, Chemistry D), it will be very difficult to gain direct admission into Medicine abroad or even locally.

But this doesn’t mean the end of your dream to work in health or help people. There are other health-related courses you can consider that have lower entry requirements and still lead to respected careers.

2. Alternative Courses You Can Consider

Since your interest is in Medicine, here are related programs you could qualify for:

• Nursing – A practical and highly employable career. Many countries have scholarships for nursing.
• Midwifery – Focused on maternal and child health.
• Community Health / Public Health – Helps in promoting healthcare at community level.
• Medical Laboratory Sciences – Work in diagnostic labs to support doctors.
• Pharmacy Technician / Pharmaceutical Sciences – Work with medicines and patients.
• Nutrition and Dietetics – Growing field in Africa and abroad.

These courses often accept students with average science results, and scholarships are more accessible.

3. Steps to Improve Your Chances for a Scholarship

Because your grades are not strong, here’s what you can do:

1. Upgrade your grades (optional but powerful)

   • If possible, re-sit Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to get better marks. Many students in Tanzania do this.
   • With improved grades, your chances for Medicine or full scholarships become much higher.

2. Focus on diplomas first

   • You can apply for a Diploma in Nursing, Community Health, or Laboratory Sciences in Tanzania or another African country.
   • After completing the diploma with good grades, you can then apply for scholarships abroad for a Bachelor’s degree.

3. Target scholarships that accept students from poor backgrounds

   • Many scholarships consider financial need as much as academic merit. Since you come from a difficult economic background, emphasize this in your applications.

4. Look at countries that give scholarships to Tanzanians

   • China, Turkey, Russia, India, and some European countries offer fully funded opportunities.
   • Some NGOs also sponsor African students in health fields.

4. How to Prepare for Scholarship Applications

• Write a strong personal statement showing your passion for health and helping others.
• Collect recommendation letters from teachers or community leaders.
• Show proof of your financial need.
• Apply to many scholarships, not just one.

5. My Advice for You Personally

• If your dream is truly Medicine, try to resit exams and improve your science grades. That is the only way to get a chance in Medicine.
• If you are open to related fields, start with Nursing or Community Health. They are respected, have good scholarship opportunities, and can allow you to later specialize in areas like Pediatrics, Public Health, or even Medicine after upgrading.

✨ Remember: Many doctors and health professionals started in nursing or community health, then upgraded step by step. What matters is starting the journey.

Would you like me to prepare a list of scholarships in Nursing, Public Health, and related fields for Tanzanian students that you can apply for in 2025/2026?