Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MD) — study plan

Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine & Health Sciences

Credit hours: 220
Levels: 8
Courses: 54
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MD) study plan at Sultan Qaboos University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 220 credit hours across 54 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Phase I - Semester 1 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB1060	Arabic Language	2
SOCY1005	Oman State & People	2
LANC2033	Academic English for Medicine	3
CHEM2110	Chemistry for Medicine	4
MEDI2100	Medical Informatics I	2
SQU-UE1	University Elective Elective	2
SQU-UE2	University Elective Elective	2

Phase I - Semester 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HIST1010	Oman and Islamic Civilization	2
MEDI2106	Introduction to Human Anatomy	4
MEDI2107	Introduction to Human Physiology	4
MEDI2108	Enzymology and Metabolism	3
MEDI2109	Cellular Communications	2
SQU-UE3	University Elective Elective	2

Phase II - Semester 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI3101	Molecular Biology and Principles of Genetics	3
MEDI3102	Structure-Function Relationship	5
MEDI3103	Growth and Development	1
MEDI3104	Response to Infection and Pathobiology	5
MEDI3105	Hospital and Community Attachment	4

Phase II - Semester 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI4201	The Integrated Module I	3
MEDI4202	Research Methodology	2
MEDI3100	Medical Informatics II	2
MEDI4204	Cardiovascular System	4
MEDI4205	Respiratory System	3
MEDI4206	Hematopoietic and Immune Systems	3

Phase II - Semester 3 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI4301	The Integrated Module II	3
MEDI4511	Student Project 1	2
MEDI4303	Alimentary System	5
MEDI4304	Uro-Reproductive System	4
MEDI4305	Clinical Nutrition	2

Phase II - Semester 4 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI4502	The Integrated Module III	3
MEDI4521	Student Project II	3
MEDI4403	Locomotor System	3
MEDI4404	Human Nervous System	6
MEDI4405	Endocrine System	3

Phase III - Junior Clerkship 51 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CLIN5000	Pre-clerkship	9
CLIN5011	Medicine (Junior Clerkship)	7
CLIN5012	Child Health	6
CLIN5013	Clinical Genetics and Counseling	2
CLIN5021	Surgery	6
CLIN5022	Orthopaedics	4
CLIN5023	Ophthalmology	3
CLIN5031	Behavioural Medicine	7
CLIN5032	Family Medicine and Public Health	5
CLIN5033	Dermatology	2

Phase III - Senior Clerkship 43 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CLIN6011	Medicine	7
CLIN6021	Emergency Medicine	4
CLIN6022	Surgery	3
CLIN6023	Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)	2
CLIN6024	Radiology	2
CLIN6031	Obstetrics and Gynecology	8
CLIN6032	Child Health	3
CLIN6040	Elective Rotation Elective	8
CLIN6061	Pre-Internship: Medicine	3
CLIN6064	Pre-Internship: Surgery	3

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 & Surgery (MD)

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MD) at Sultan Qaboos University?

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MD) at Sultan Qaboos University requires completing 220 credit hours to graduate, spread across 54 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MD) at Sultan Qaboos University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MD) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MD) award?

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MD) at Sultan Qaboos University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 220 credit hours.