Medicine and Surgery — study plan

Fahad Bin Sultan University College of Medicine

Credit hours: 250
Levels: 17
Courses: 61
Degree: bachelor

The Medicine and Surgery study plan at Fahad Bin Sultan University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 9 years (17 academic levels), requiring 250 credit hours across 61 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 115	English for Medicine I	4
ENGL 116	English for Health Care Professions I	3
CSC 131	Computer Skills for Medical Students	3
MED 101	Biostatistics	3
MED 102	Contemporary Medical Topics	1
SOCS 151	An Introduction to the Islamic Culture	3
PHED 152	Health and Physical Education	1

Year 1 - Semester 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 291	Medical Physics	3
ENGL 117	English for Medicine II	3
ENGL 118	English for Health Care Professions II	3
MED 173	Medical Terminology	2
BIO 103	Biology	3
BIO 107	Biology Lab	1
CHEM 103	Chemistry	3

Year 1 - Summer Semester 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
LRSK 142	Communication Skills	3
CHEM 107	Organic Chemistry	3
SOCS 152	Faith and Ethics	3

Year 2 - Semester 1 19 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 114	Cell Biology and Tissues	3
MED 115	Anatomy and Embryology	7
MED 132	Physiology	3
MED 202	Biochemistry	3
MED 284	Health Administration Informatics, Economics and Population Care	3

Year 2 - Semester 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 222	Medical Genetics	3
SOCS 351	The Economic, Political and Social System of Islam	3
MED 231	Pathology	3
MED 232	Immunology	3
MED 251	Pharmacology	3
MED 265	Microbiology	3

Year 2 - Summer Semester 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 282	Neurosciences	6
	Elective Humanity Course	3

Year 3 - Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 305	Haemopoietic and Lymphatic System	6
MED 310	Musculo-Skeletal System	6
MED 311	Gastro-Intestinal System	6

Year 3 - Semester 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 321	Endocrine System	4
MED 352	Urinary and Reproductive Systems	8
MED 353	Respiratory System	6

Year 3 - Summer Semester 8 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 364	Cardio-Vascular System	6
MED 370	Professionalism, Ethics and Legal Medicine	2

Year 4 - Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 411	Medical Communication and Clinical Skills	5
MED 415	Clinical Psychology	3
MED 416	Forensic Medicine	2
MED 417	Dermatology	2
MED 418	Anesthesia and ICU	4
MED 419	Diagnostic Radiology	2

Year 4 - Semester 2 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 420	General Surgery I	8
MED 422	Internal Medicine I	8

Year 4 - Summer Semester 8 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 430	Community Medicine and Research Project	8

Year 5 - Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 507	Pediatrics I	8
MED 510	Obstetrics and Gynecology I	8

Year 5 - Semester 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 530	Family Medicine	4
MED 540	Psychiatry	4
MED 550	Ear, Nose and Throat	2
MED 553	Orthopedics	2
MED 555	Neurology and Neurosurgery	3
MED 560	Ophthalmology	2

Year 5 - Summer Semester 8 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 610	General Surgery II	8

Year 6 - Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 620	Internal Medicine II	8
MED 630	Pediatrics II	8

Year 6 - Semester 2 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED 640	Obstetrics and Gynecology II	8
MED 650	Emergency Medicine	4
MED 6XX	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 Medicine and Surgery

How many credit hours is Medicine and Surgery at Fahad Bin Sultan University?

Medicine and Surgery at Fahad Bin Sultan University requires completing 250 credit hours to graduate, spread across 61 courses.

How many years is Medicine and Surgery at Fahad Bin Sultan University?

The study plan for Medicine and Surgery spans about 9 years (17 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Medicine and Surgery award?

Medicine and Surgery at Fahad Bin Sultan University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 250 credit hours.

Is Medicine and Surgery offered at other universities?

Yes, Medicine and Surgery 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.