Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 249
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 44
- Degree
- bachelor
The Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 249 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Semester 1 (Year 1) - Phase I 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1488-181 | English 181 | 5 |
| 1440-140 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3 |
| 1400-141 | Biophysics | 3 |
| ELEC-1 | Elective Elective | 3 |
| 1410-101 | Introduction to Computers in Medicine | 1 |
Semester 2 (Year 1) - Phase I 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1488-182 | English 182 | 5 |
| 1420-143 | Biology for Health Sciences | 4 |
| 1410-144 | Biostatistics and Basic Epidemiology | 3 |
| ELEC-2 | Elective Elective | 3 |
Phase II Curriculum (Years 2-4) 99 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0588-183 | English 183 | 5 |
| 0550-303 | Foundation Block I | 11 |
| 0550-304 | Foundation Block II | 11 |
| 0550-306 | Infection and Immunology | 5 |
| 0570-402 | Blood | 5 |
| 0580-309 | Musculoskeletal System | 8 |
| 0580-308 | Endocrinology System | 8 |
| 0580-306 | Cardiovascular System | 8 |
| 0580-307 | Respiratory System | 8 |
| 0530-312 | Nervous System | 8 |
| 0580-404 | Renal Module | 6 |
| 0500-406 | Elective Elective | 2 |
| 0575-311 | Digestive System | 8 |
| 0580-403 | Reproduction & Breast | 6 |
First Clinical Year (Year 5) - Phase III 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0580-504 | Medicine | 7 |
| 0580-505 | Medicine | 7 |
| 0575-504 | Surgery | 7 |
| 0575-505 | Surgery | 7 |
| 0510-504 | Community Medicine | 3 |
| 0510-505 | Community Medicine | 3 |
| 0500-502 | Elective Elective | 2 |
Second Clinical Year (Year 6) - Phase III 40 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0580-604 | Medicine | 3 |
| 0580-605 | Medicine | 3 |
| 0575-604 | Surgery | 3 |
| 0575-605 | Surgery | 3 |
| 0585-604 | Pediatrics | 7 |
| 0585-605 | Pediatrics | 7 |
| 0590-604 | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 7 |
| 0590-605 | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 7 |
Third Clinical Year (Year 7) - Phase III 44 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0580-708 | Psychiatry | 4 |
| 0580-709 | Psychiatry | 4 |
| 0580-706 | Medicine | 9 |
| 0580-707 | Medicine | 9 |
| 0575-706 | Surgery | 9 |
| 0575-707 | Surgery | 9 |
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 (MBBS)
How many credit hours is Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at Kuwait University?
Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at Kuwait University requires completing 249 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.
How many years is Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at Kuwait University?
The study plan for Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) award?
Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 249 credit hours.
Is Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) offered at other universities?
Yes, Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) is offered at at least 8 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.