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PhD in Medical Sciences — study plan

Qatar University College of Medicine

Credit hours
60
Levels
9
Courses
19
Degree
phd

The PhD in Medical Sciences study plan at Qatar University is an accredited phd programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 60 credit hours across 19 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester I 6 credits

Code Course Credits
BIOM 740 Advanced Research Methods 3
BIOM 750 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease 3

Year 1 - Semester II 6 credits

Code Course Credits
MEDI 855 Clinical Translational Research 3
Elective Elective 3

Year 2 - Semester I 6 credits

Code Course Credits
MEDI 860 Seminar in Clinical Investigation I 1
MEDI 890 Dissertation Research I 5

Year 2 - Semester II 6 credits

Code Course Credits
MEDI 861 Seminar in Clinical Investigation II 1
MEDI 891 Dissertation Research II 5
MEDI 777 Qualifying Exam 0

Year 3 - Semester I 7 credits

Code Course Credits
MEDI 862 Seminar in Clinical Investigation III 1
MEDI 892 Dissertation Research III 6

Year 3 - Semester II 7 credits

Code Course Credits
MEDI 863 Seminar in Clinical Investigation IV 1
MEDI 893 Dissertation Research IV 6

Year 4 - Semester I 10 credits

Code Course Credits
MEDI 894 Dissertation Research V 10

Year 4 - Semester II 10 credits

Code Course Credits
MEDI 895 Dissertation Research VI 10
MEDI 899 Dissertation Defense 0

Elective Courses Pool 9 credits

Code Course Credits
MEDI 830 Designing Clinical Research Studies Elective 3
MEDI 840 Ethical Issues in Clinical Research and Research Involving Human Subjects Elective 3
MEDI 870 Special Topics in Clinical and Translational Research Elective 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 PhD in Medical Sciences

How many credit hours is PhD in Medical Sciences at Qatar University?

PhD in Medical Sciences at Qatar University requires completing 60 credit hours to graduate, spread across 19 courses.

How many years is PhD in Medical Sciences at Qatar University?

The study plan for PhD in Medical Sciences spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does PhD in Medical Sciences award?

PhD in Medical Sciences at Qatar University awards a PhD degree after completing 60 credit hours.

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