The Doctor of Medicine (MD) study plan at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 224 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Phase 1 - Semester 115 credits
Code
Course
Credits
LANG1121
English for Health Sciences
2
MEDC1144
Limbs and Spine: Structure and Function
4
MEDC1143
Foundation Concepts in Medical Sciences
4
MEDC1114
Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
1
MEDC1115
History of Medicine (online)
2
ITHS1116
Innovation and Technology in Health Sciences
2
Phase 1 - Semester 218 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDC1241
Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum: Structure & Function
4
MEDC1212
Fundamentals of Epidemiology & Biostatistics 2
1
MEDC1223
Head & Neck: Structure & Function
2
MEDC1233
Thorax: Structure & Function
3
MEDC1242
Enzymes and Metabolism
4
MEDC1128
Foundations of Clinical Medicine I
2
ETHC1118
Principles of Bioethics
2
Phase 2 - Semester 318 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDC2331
General Microbiology
3
MEDC2332
General Pathology
3
MEDC2333
Foundations of Clinical Medicine II
3
MEDC2345
Hematopoietic and Immune System
4
MEDC2336
Genetics and Molecular Biology
3
MEDC2325
Research Methods I
2
Phase 2 - Semester 414 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDC2441
Cardiovascular System
4
MEDC2433
Principles of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
3
MEDC2425
Research Methods II
2
MEDC2435
Respiratory System
3
MEDC2426
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
2
Phase 2 - Semester 517 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDC3541
Digestion and Nutrition
4
MEDC3542
Endocrine System
4
MEDC3534
Renal and Urinary System
3
MEDC3524
Research Project
3
MEDC3535
Integrated Medicine I
3
Phase 2 - Semester 618 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDC3623
Integrated Medicine II
2
MEDC3632
Human Reproduction
3
MEDC3544
Foundations of Clinical Medicine III
4
MEDC3624
Mind and Behavior
2
MEDC3635
Musculoskeletal System
3
MEDC3646
Neurosciences
4
Phase 3 - Year 440 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDC4083
Internal Medicine I
8
MEDC4085
Surgery I
8
MEDC4084
Pediatrics I
8
MEDC4081
Behavioral Medicine
8
MEDC4082
Family Medicine
8
Phase 3 - Year 538 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDC5082
Medicine II (Incl. Sub-Specialties)
8
MEDC5085
Surgery II (Incl. Sub-Specialties)
8
MEDC5044
Pediatrics II
4
MEDC5083
Obstetrics and Gynecology (Incl. Feto-Maternal Medicine)
8
MEDC5046
Emergency Medicine
4
MEDC5061
Electives
Elective
6
Phase 3 - Year 646 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDC6001
Medicine III (Incl. ICU)
12
MEDC6003
Pediatrics III
4
MEDC6004
Family Medicine/Psychiatry
4
MEDC6005
Surgery III (Incl. Acute)
12
MEDC6006
Obstetrics and Gynecology
4
MEDC6007
Selectives and Electives
Elective
10
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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Frequently asked questions about Doctor of Medicine (MD)
How many credit hours is Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences?
Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences requires completing 224 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences?
The study plan for Doctor of Medicine (MD) spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Medicine (MD) award?
Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 224 credit hours.