Doctor of Medicine (MD) — study plan
National University of Science and Technology College of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Credit hours
- 258
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 53
- Degree
- bachelor
The Doctor of Medicine (MD) study plan at National University of Science and Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 258 credit hours across 53 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Premedical Year(MD1) (39 Credit Hours) 39 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Skills | 3 | |
| Academic English | 3 | |
| Cell Biology | 3 | |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development | 2 | |
| Orientation to Medical Physics | 2 | |
| Chemistry for Medicine | 5 | |
| Special Topics in English for Medicine | 4 | |
| Biology for Medicine | 4 | |
| Bioorganic Chemistry | 4 | |
| Oman History and Islamic Culture | 3 | |
| Molecular Biology | 3 | |
| Technical Writing | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship Seminar | 1 |
I-Preclinical Year (MD2) (46 Credit Hours) 46 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy I | 4 | |
| Anatomy II | 11 | |
| Anatomy III | 3 | |
| Human Physiology | 10 | |
| Biochemistry and Genetics | 8 | |
| Neurobiology | 8 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 2 |
II-Preclinical Year (MD3) (43 Credit Hours) 43 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Science in Medicine | 4 | |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 12 | |
| Pathology | 12 | |
| Medical Pharmacology | 10 | |
| Orientation to Health Care Systems | 2 | |
| Organizational Behavior and Management | 3 |
III-Preclinical Year (MD4) (37 Credit Hours) 37 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Research Methodology and Project | 4 | |
| Epidemiology, Public Health & Biostatistics | 7 | |
| Health Care Ethics | 2 | |
| Ethics in Work Place | 2 | |
| Forensic Medicine | 2 | |
| Clinical Genetics and Counselling | 2 | |
| Lab Medicine | 2 | |
| Preclerkship | 16 |
I-Clinical Year (MD5) (51 Credit Hours) 51 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Clerkship | 6 | |
| Geriatrics Clerkship | 1 | |
| Medicine Clerkship | 7 | |
| Obst & Gyn Clerkship | 7 | |
| Pediatrics Clerkship | 7 | |
| Surgery Clerkship | 7 | |
| Orthopedics Clerkship | 2 | |
| ENT Clerkship | 2 | |
| Ophthalmology Clerkship | 2 | |
| Accident & Emergency Clerkship | 2 | |
| Dermatology Clerkship | 2 | |
| Anesthesiology Clerkship | 2 | |
| Electives Elective | 4 |
II-Clinical Year (MD6) (42 Credit Hours) 42 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry Clerkship | 7 | |
| Family Medicine Sub-internship | 7 | |
| Medicine Sub-internship | 7 | |
| Obst & Gyn Sub-internship | 7 | |
| Pediatrics Sub-internship | 7 | |
| Surgery Sub-internship | 7 |
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 Doctor of Medicine (MD)
How many credit hours is Doctor of Medicine (MD) at National University of Science and Technology?
Doctor of Medicine (MD) at National University of Science and Technology requires completing 258 credit hours to graduate, spread across 53 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Medicine (MD) at National University of Science and Technology?
The study plan for Doctor of Medicine (MD) spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Medicine (MD) award?
Doctor of Medicine (MD) at National University of Science and Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 258 credit hours.
Is Doctor of Medicine (MD) offered at other universities?
Yes, Doctor of Medicine (MD) is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.