Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — study plan
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Medicine
- Credit hours
- 228
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 41
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) study plan at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 228 credit hours across 41 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Preparatory Year 1 (College of Science & Health Professions) 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Courses | 0 | |
| Arabic Language Courses | 0 | |
| Islamic Culture | 0 | |
| Biology | 0 | |
| Chemistry | 0 | |
| Physics | 0 | |
| Computer Sciences & Medical Informatics | 0 |
Preparatory Year 2 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Terminology | 0 | |
| Medical Ethics & Patient Safety | 0 | |
| Health Professions Education | 0 | |
| Biostatistics & Introduction to EBM | 0 | |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 0 | |
| Histology & Human Development | 0 | |
| Basic Pharmacology | 0 | |
| Principles of Disease | 0 | |
| Computer Sciences & Medical Informatics | 0 | |
| Advanced English Language Program | 0 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 0 | |
| Biochemistry | 0 | |
| Elective | 0 |
Year 3 — Phase II 49 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FNDS-301 | Foundation Studies | 10 |
| MSKL-311 | Musculoskeletal Sciences & Substance Abuse | 10 |
| RESP-314 | Respiratory Sciences | 9 |
| HEMA-312 | Hematology | 6 |
| CARD-313 | Cardiovascular Sciences | 7 |
| MRES-302 | Medical Research 1 (longitudinal over Phase II) | 4 |
| ELEC-303 | Medical Elective (Summer Semester) | 3 |
Year 4 — Phase II 39 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NEUR-411 | Neurosciences, Vision & Behavior | 12 |
| ENRH-413 | Endocrine, Nutrition & Reproductive Health | 9 |
| UROR-412 | Urology & Renal | 5 |
| GANU-415 | Gastroenterology & Nutrition | 7 |
| ONCL-414 | Oncology & Palliative Care | 6 |
Year 5 — Phase III (Clinical) 35 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEDN-512 | Medicine 1 | 8 |
| MEDN-513 | Medicine 2 | 8 |
| SURG-514 | Surgery 1 | 8 |
| SURG-515 | Surgery 2 | 8 |
| Medical Research 2 (longitudinal over Phase III) | 3 |
Year 6 — Phase III (Clinical) 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FCMD-613 | Family & Community Medicine | 8 |
| PEDA-611 | Pediatrics | 8 |
| OBGN-612 | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 8 |
| SSMH-614 | Special Senses & Mental Health | 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 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences?
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences requires completing 228 credit hours to graduate, spread across 41 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences?
The study plan for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) award?
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 228 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.