The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) study plan at Dhofar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 255 credit hours across 74 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 115 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ENGL 101
Basic Academic English
3
ARAB 101
Academic Writing in Arabic
3
ENTR 200
Entrepreneurship: Innovation and Creativity
3
SOCS 102
Omani Society
3
MEDI 101
English for Medicine
3
Year 1 - Semester 218 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDI 121
Cell Biology
2
MEDI 122
Human Body Structure I
4
MEDI 123
Human Physiology I
4
MEDI 124
Biochemical Basis of Body Functions
3
MEDI 125
Behavioral & Social Sciences
3
MEDI 126
Medical Informatics
2
Year 2 - Semester 116 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDI 211
Human Physiology II
3
MEDI 212
Basics of Medical Genetics
2
MEDI 213
Principles of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
3
MEDI 214
Introduction to Pharmacology
2
MEDI 215
Human Body Structure II
4
MEDI 216
General Pathology
2
Year 2 - Semester 218 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDI 221
Hematopoietic & Immune System
3
MEDI 222
Community and Global Health
2
MEDI 223
Research in Health and Biostatistics
3
MEDI 224
Respiratory System
3
MEDI 225
Cardiovascular System
3
MEDI 217
Early Clinical Exposure and Body Systems Integration I
4
Year 3 - Semester 116 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDI 311
Locomotor System
3
MEDI 312
Clinical Nutrition
2
MEDI 313
Alimentary System
4
MEDI 314
Urogenital System
3
MEDI 315
Research Project I
2
MEDI 316
Emerging Medical Technologies
2
Year 3 - Semester 218 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MEDI 321
Endocrine System
3
MEDI 322
Human Nervous System
4
MEDI 323
Special Senses
2
MEDI 324
Research Project II
3
MEDI 317
Early Clinical Exposure and Body Systems Integration II
6
Year 4 - Semester 116 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CLIN 411
Medical Ethics and Professionalism
2
CLIN 412
Patient Support and Safety
2
CLIN 413
Medical Imaging and Radiology
2
CLIN 414
Evidence Based Medicine
2
CLIN 415
Interpretation of Laboratory Data
3
CLIN 416
Clinical Psychology
3
CLIN 417
Communication Skills
2
Year 4 - Semester 230 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CLIN 421
Child Health Skills and Procedures
6
CLIN 422
Surgical Skills and Procedures
6
CLIN 423
Medical Skills and Procedures
6
CLIN 424
Obs/Gyn Skills and Procedures
6
CLIN 425
Mental Health I
6
Year 548 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CLIN 501
Medicine I
7
CLIN 502
Child Health I
7
CLIN 503
Surgery I
7
CLIN 504
Obs/Gyn I
4
CLIN 505
Community and Primary Care I
4
CLIN 506
Anesthesia
2
CLIN 507
Radiology
2
CLIN 508
ENT
2
CLIN 509
Dermatology
2
CLIN 510
Oral Health
2
CLIN 511
Community and Primary Care II
2
CLIN 512
Emergency Medicine
4
CLIN 513
Clinical Selective
2
CLIN 514
SLT (Forensic Medicine, Social Encounters with NGOs)
1
Year 644 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CLIN 601
Medicine II
7
CLIN 602
Clinical Elective
7
CLIN 603
Child Health II
4
CLIN 604
Hematology
2
CLIN 605
Community and Primary Care III
4
CLIN 606
Mental Health II
4
CLIN 607
Surgery II
4
CLIN 608
Orthopedic
4
CLIN 609
Obs/Gyn II
4
CLIN 610
Ophthalmology
4
Pre-Internship16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CLIN 621
Medicine
4
CLIN 622
Surgery
4
CLIN 623
Child Health
4
CLIN 624
Obs/Gyn and Primary Care
4
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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Frequently asked questions about Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
How many credit hours is Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at Dhofar University?
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at Dhofar University requires completing 255 credit hours to graduate, spread across 74 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at Dhofar University?
The study plan for Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) award?
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at Dhofar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 255 credit hours.
Is Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) offered at other universities?
Yes, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) is offered at at least 5 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.