Biomedical Sciences — study plan
- 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.