Doctor of Medicine (MD) — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Credit hours
- 233
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 50
- Degree
- bachelor
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 233 credit hours across 50 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Phase 1: Foundations of Medicine (Year 1-2) 42 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| MEED108 | English for Medicine | 3 |
| MEED110 | Artificial Intelligence for Medicine | 3 |
| MEED109 | Sustainability for Medicine | 3 |
| MEED103 | Molecular Basis of Life | 3 |
| MEED101 | Foundation of Biomedical Sciences | 7 |
| MEED102 | Cellular Basis of Life | 5 |
| MEED104 | Circulation and Blood | 4 |
| MEED105 | Breathing and Gas Exchange | 4 |
| MEED106 | Digestion and Metabolism | 4 |
| MEED107 | Competencies for Medicine 1 | 3 |
Phase 2: Pre-Clerkship (Year 3-4) 75 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEED201 | Fluid and Electrolytes | 4 |
| MEED202 | Hormonal Coordination and Reproduction | 5 |
| MEED203 | Neural Basis of Behavior | 6 |
| MEED204 | Body and Movement | 4 |
| MEED205 | Infection, Inflammation and Immunity | 5 |
| MEED206 | Diseases and Therapeutics | 6 |
| MEED207 | Competencies for Medicine 2 | 6 |
| MEED301 | Cardiovascular System | 5 |
| MEED302 | Respiratory System | 5 |
| MEED303 | Hematology and Oncology | 5 |
| MEED304 | Gastrointestinal | 5 |
| MEED305 | Endocrine and Metabolism | 5 |
| MEED306 | Musculoskeletal System | 5 |
| MEED307 | Competencies for Medicine 3 | 6 |
| MEED403 | Behavioral Science and Mental Health | 3 |
Phase 3: Clerkship (Year 5-6) 116 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEED401 | Renal and Reproductive Health | 5 |
| MEED402 | Neuroscience | 6 |
| MEED407 | Competencies for Medicine 4 | 6 |
| MEED411 | Integrated Clinical Attachment 1 - Public Health & Medical Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MEED412 | Integrated Clinical Attachment 2 (Medical Surgical) | 4 |
| MEED413 | Integrated Clinical Attachment 3 (Maternal and Child Health) | 4 |
| MEED414 | Integrated Clinical Attachment 4 (Family Medicine and Psychiatry) | 4 |
| MEED501 | Internal Medicine I | 8 |
| MEED502 | Surgery I | 8 |
| MEED503 | Pediatrics I | 8 |
| MEED504 | Obstetrics and Gynecology | 8 |
| MEED505 | Psychiatry | 4 |
| MEED506 | Internal Elective Elective | 4 |
| MEED507 | Readiness for Practice 1 | 4 |
| MEED510 | External Selective Clerkship Elective | 4 |
| MEED511 | Internal Medicine II | 4 |
| MEED512 | Surgery II | 4 |
| MEED513 | Pediatrics II | 4 |
| MEED514 | Family Medicine | 4 |
| MEED515 | Emergency Medicine | 4 |
| MEED517 | Readiness for Practice 2 | 4 |
| MEED521 | Internal Selective 1 (Medicine or other specialties) Elective | 4 |
| MEED522 | Internal Selective 2 (Surgery or other specialties) Elective | 4 |
| MEED523 | Internal Selective 3 (Multiple Specialties) Elective | 4 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Doctor of Medicine (MD)
How many credit hours is Doctor of Medicine (MD) at United Arab Emirates University?
Doctor of Medicine (MD) at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 233 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Medicine (MD) at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Doctor of Medicine (MD) spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Medicine (MD) award?
Doctor of Medicine (MD) at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 233 credit hours.
Is Doctor of Medicine (MD) offered at other universities?
Yes, Doctor of Medicine (MD) is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.