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

Sulaiman Al-Rajhi University (Colleges) College of Medicine

Credit hours: 234
Levels: 6
Courses: 76
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) study plan at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi University (Colleges) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 234 credit hours across 76 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Foundation Year (PYP) 33 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL-101	English Reading (1)	2
ENGL-104	English Grammar (1)	2
ENGL-103	English Writing (1)	2
ENGL-102	English Listening & Speaking (1)	2
CHEM-102	Introduction to Biochemistry	3
BIOS-101	Biostatistics	2
STS-101	Study Skills	2
COM-102	Information Communication Technologies	1
ENGL-114	English Grammar (2)	2
ENGL-111	English Reading (2)	2
ENGL-113	English Writing (2)	2
ENGL-112	English Listening & Speaking (2)	2
ME-101	Medical Terminology	2
COS-101	Communication Skills	2
BIOL-101	Biology	3
PHYS-106	Biophysics	2

First Year 36 credits

Code	Course	Credits
Block 1.1	Growth and Development I	4
Block 1.2	Circulation and Breathing I	4
Block 1.3	Regulation and Integration	2
Block 1.4	Thinking and Doing I	4
Block 1.5	Digestion and Defense I	4
Block 1.6	Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle	2
	Clinical Skills (Longitudinal)	4
	CORE (Longitudinal)	2
	Professional Behavior (Longitudinal)	4
	Portfolio (Longitudinal)	2
	Non-Block Assignment	2
	Progress Test	2

Second Year 36 credits

Code	Course	Credits
Block 2.1	Growth and Development II	4
Block 2.2	Circulation and Breathing II	4
Block 2.3	Elective (Pharmacology, Neurosciences, Exercise Physiology)	2
Block 2.4	Digestion and Defense II	4
Block 2.5	Thinking and Doing II	4
Block 2.6	Elective (Pharmacology, Neurosciences, Exercise Physiology)	2
	Clinical Skills (Longitudinal)	4
	CORE (Longitudinal)	2
	Professional Behavior (Longitudinal)	4
	Portfolio (Longitudinal)	2
	Non-Block Assignment	2
	Progress Test	2

Third Year (Clinical Sciences) 42 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CBS301	Abdomen	10
CBS302	Loco-motor Apparatus	10
CBS303	Circulation and Lungs	3
CBS304	Psycho-medical Problems	3
SCK301	Clinical Skills Training	2
CORE301	Consulting Skills and Reflection Education	2
CAT301	Academic Skills, Critical Appraisal of Topic	2
HLHE301	Cluster-related Work Personal Formularies	2
PB301	Professional Behavior	2
PRT302	Portfolio	1
NBA303	Non-cluster Assignment on Chronicity	1
PT303	Progress Test	0
IC104	Islamic Culture	4

Fourth Year (Clinical Sciences) 38 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MED401	Internal Medicine	10
SURG402	Surgery	10
ER403	Emergency Medicine	3
ORTH404	Orthopedics	3
DERM407	Dermatology	2
RAD408	Radiology	2
PB409	Professional Behavior	2
PRT410	Portfolio	2
PT411	Progress Test	2
HLHE412	Health Law & Health Ethics	1
CAT413	Critical Appraisal of Topic	1

Fifth Year (Clinical Sciences) 42 credits

Code	Course	Credits
OPTH405	Ophthalmology	2
ENT406	ENT	2
PED450	Pediatrics	8
OBGN451	Gynecology and Obstetrics	8
FM452	Family Medicine	5
PSYC453	Psychiatry	4
RES454	Research	4
ELE455	Elective	2
PB456	Professional Behavior	2
PRT457	Portfolio	2
PT458	Progress Test	2
HLHE459	Health Law & Health Ethics	1

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

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi University (Colleges)?

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi University (Colleges) requires completing 234 credit hours to graduate, spread across 76 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi University (Colleges)?

The study plan for Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

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

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi University (Colleges) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 234 credit hours.