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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — study plan

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University College of Medicine

Credit hours
234
Levels
7
Courses
42
Degree
bachelor

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) study plan at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (7 academic levels), requiring 234 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Foundation Year - Level One 14 credits

Code Course Credits
BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3
CHEM 104 General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3
ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3
HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2
MATH 162 Statistics for Health Specialties 3

Foundation Year - Level Two 14 credits

Code Course Credits
BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2
CPP 100 Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3
ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3
MME 110 Health Profession Skills 3
PHYS 105 General Physics for Health Specialties 3

Year One 33 credits

Code Course Credits
FOND 111 Foundation Block 10
RESP 112 Respiratory Block 4
CARD 113 Cardiovascular Block 7
REN 114 Renal Block 4
MUSC 115 Musculoskeletal Block 6
SKLL 101 Learning Skills 2

Year Two 34 credits

Code Course Credits
NERV 222 Nervous System Block 12
GITN 223 Gastrointestinal and Hematology Block 4
REPR 224 Reproduction Block 6
ENDO 225 Endocrine Block 6
SKLL 221 Medical Professionalism 6

Year Three 37 credits

Code Course Credits
MED 341 Internal Medicine 10
SURG 351 General Surgery 8
COMM 311 Community Medicine 4
CMED 304 Medical Research 6
CMED 395 Ethics of Muslim Physician 3
CMI 301 Medical Informatics 2
FORM 321 Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 2
RAD 365 Medical Radiology & Body Imaging 2

Year Four 41 credits

Code Course Credits
SURG 452 Orthopedics 6
ORL 431 Otorhinolaryngology 4
OPT 432 Ophthalmology 4
PSYC 462 Psychiatry 4
CMED 444 Basics of Anesthesia 4
COMM 421 Primary Health Care 6
DEM 493 Dermatology 2
GYN 481 Obstetrics & Gynecology 8
ELC 101 Elective Studies 1 3

Year Five 33 credits

Code Course Credits
MED 541 Internal Medicine Practice 10
PED 573 Pediatrics 10
SURG 551 General Surgery & Anesthesia Practice 10
ELC 102 Elective Studies 2 3

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University?

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University requires completing 234 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) spans about 4 years (7 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) award?

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 234 credit hours.

Is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) offered at other universities?

Yes, Bachelor of Medicine and 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.

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