Doctor of Medicine (MD) — study plan

Credit hours: 190
Levels: 12
Courses: 39
Degree: bachelor

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 190 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Fall 16 credits

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

Year 1 - Spring 24 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 103	Human Structure and Function II	3
BIOM 201	Medical Biochemistry	4
ENGL 203	English Post-Foundation II	3
MEDI 104	Molecular Biology and Genetics	2
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3
CORE	Core Curriculum Course Elective	3

Year 2 - Fall 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 201	Induction to Problem Based Learning	0
MEDI 202	Genes to Community	7
MEDI 203	Body Defense	7

Year 2 - Spring 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 204	Cardiovascular System	5
MEDI 205	Blood	4
MEDI 206	Respiratory System	5
ELEC	Elective Elective	3

Year 3 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 301	Gastrointestinal System/Metabolism	6
MEDI 302	Renal System	5
MEDI 303	Endocrine System	4

Year 3 - Spring 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 304	Reproductive System	5
MEDI 305	Musculoskeletal System & Neuroscience I	9

Year 4 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 401	Neuroscience II & Mental Health I	10
MEDI 402	Multi-System	5

Year 4 - Spring 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 403	Medicine I	7
MEDI 404	Surgery I	7

Year 5 - Fall 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 501	Surgery II	7
MEDI 502	Medicine II	7

Year 5 - Spring 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 503	Obstetrics & Gynecology	7
MEDI 504	Pediatrics	7
ELEC	Elective Elective	3

Year 6 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 601	Emergency Medicine	8
MEDI 602	Selected Clinical Clerkships	7

Year 6 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 603	Family Medicine	8
MEDI 604	Mental Health II and Psychiatry	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 Qatar University?

Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Qatar University requires completing 190 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.

How many years is Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Qatar University?

The study plan for Doctor of Medicine (MD) spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Doctor of Medicine (MD) award?

Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Qatar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 190 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.