Biomedical Sciences — study plan

Qatar University College of Health Sciences

Credit hours: 135
Levels: 8
Courses: 43
Degree: bachelor

The Biomedical Sciences study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 135 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 202	English Language I - Core Requirement	3
MEDI 102	Health Professions Education	3
CHEM 101	General Chemistry I	3
CHEM 103	Experimental General Chemistry I	1
PUBH 151	Biostatistics for Health Sciences	3
MEDI 101	Human Structure and Function I	3

Semester 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 203	English Language II - Core Requirement	3
MEDI 103	Human Structures and Function II	3
BIOM 212	Human Histology	3
CHEM 209	Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Courses Elective	6

Semester 3 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CORE	Core Curriculum Courses Elective	9
BIOM 217	Human Genetics	3
CMPS 101	Introduction to Computer Science	3
BIOL 241	Microbiology	3

Semester 4 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CORE	Core Curriculum Courses Elective	9
BIOM 320	Medical Molecular Biology	3
CHEM 351	Basic Biochemistry	3
CHEM 352	Experimental Biochemistry	1
BIOM 243	Introduction to Pathology	2

Semester 5 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOM 324	Medical Virology	2
BIOM 346	Clinical Chemistry	4
BIOM 426	Clinical Immunology	3
BIOM 402	Special Topics	2
BIOM 463	Endocrinology	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3

Semester 6 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOM 418	Pharmacology & Toxicology	2
BIOM 446	Urine Analysis & Body Fluids	2
BIOM 322	Medical Microbiology	4
BIOM 451	Hematology & Hemostasis	4
BIOM 323	Medical Parasitology	3

Semester 7 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOM 301	Laboratory Management	3
BIOM 444	Histopathology	2
BIOM 422	Diagnostic Microbiology	2
BIOM 452	Immunohematology & Blood Bank	3
BIOM 497	Research Project	3
BIOM 411	Major Elective (Forensic Science) Elective	2

Semester 8 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOM 491	Clinical Practice in Chemistry	3
BIOM 492	Clinical Practice in Hematology	3
BIOM 493	Clinical Practice in Immunology	3
BIOM 494	Clinical Practice in Microbiology	3
BIOM 495	Clinical Practice in Immunohematology	3
BIOM 496	Professional Development	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 Biomedical Sciences

How many credit hours is Biomedical Sciences at Qatar University?

Biomedical Sciences at Qatar University requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.

How many years is Biomedical Sciences at Qatar University?

The study plan for Biomedical Sciences spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Biomedical Sciences award?

Biomedical Sciences at Qatar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.