Medicine (MB BCh BAO) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 297
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 36
- Degree
- bachelor
The Medicine (MB BCh BAO) study plan at RCSI Medical University of Bahrain is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 297 credit hours across 36 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Foundation Year 55 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED-F1 | Fundamentals of Medical Physics | 5 |
| MED-F2 | Fundamentals of Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 5 |
| MED-F3 | Fundamentals of Human Biology | 5 |
| MED-F4 | Disease Diagnostics & Therapeutics | 5 |
| MED-F5 | Musculoskeletal, Nervous & Special Senses Systems | 10 |
| MED-F6 | Cardiovascular, Respiratory & GI Systems | 10 |
| MED-F7 | Professionalism in the Health Sciences | 10 |
| MED-F8 | Biomedical Laboratory Sciences | 5 |
Year 1 45 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED-101 | Foundations for Practice 1 | 5 |
| MED-102 | The Body: Movement & Function | 10 |
| MED-103 | Foundations for Practice 2 | 5 |
| MED-104 | Cardiovascular System | 10 |
| MED-105 | Respiratory System | 10 |
| MED-106 | Student Choice Module Elective | 5 |
Year 2 46 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED-201 | Gastrointestinal & Hepatology | 10 |
| MED-202 | Central Nervous System | 10 |
| MED-203 | Endocrine & Breast | 8 |
| MED-204 | Renal System | 8 |
| MED-205 | Preparation for Clinical Placement | 5 |
| MED-206 | Student Choice Module Elective | 5 |
Year 3 61 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED-301 | Clinical Medicine & Surgery | 20 |
| MED-302 | Evidence-Based Health | 5 |
| MED-303 | Health Psychology | 8 |
| MED-304 | Musculoskeletal & Ocular Disease | 5 |
| MED-305 | Public & International Health | 8 |
| MED-306 | Student Selected Project | 10 |
| MED-307 | Tomorrow's Health Professionals | 5 |
Year 4 44 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED-401 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 8 |
| MED-402 | Medicine & Surgery | 10 |
| MED-403 | Family Medicine | 6 |
| MED-404 | Psychiatry | 6 |
| MED-405 | Paediatrics & Neonatology | 8 |
| MED-406 | Ophthalmology, ENT | 6 |
Year 5 46 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MED-501 | Medicine & Surgery (24 weeks) | 30 |
| MED-502 | Sub-internship | 8 |
| MED-503 | Student-selected Clinical Attachment | 8 |
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 Medicine (MB BCh BAO)
How many credit hours is Medicine (MB BCh BAO) at RCSI Medical University of Bahrain?
Medicine (MB BCh BAO) at RCSI Medical University of Bahrain requires completing 297 credit hours to graduate, spread across 36 courses.
How many years is Medicine (MB BCh BAO) at RCSI Medical University of Bahrain?
The study plan for Medicine (MB BCh BAO) spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Medicine (MB BCh BAO) award?
Medicine (MB BCh BAO) at RCSI Medical University of Bahrain awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 297 credit hours.
Is Medicine (MB BCh BAO) offered at other universities?
Yes, Medicine (MB BCh BAO) is offered at at least 7 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.