Doctor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBS) — study plan

Credit hours: 260
Levels: 9
Courses: 55
Degree: bachelor

The Doctor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBS) study plan at University of Ha'il is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 260 credit hours across 55 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - First Semester 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
-	English 1	2
-	English 2	2
-	Biology	4
-	Computer Skills	2
-	Communication Skills	2
-	Physics	2

Year 1 - Second Semester 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
-	English 3	2
-	English 4	2
-	Biochemistry	4
-	Foundation of Health Colleges	2
-	Arabic	3
-	Introduction to Islamic Culture	2

Year 2 - Third Semester 23 credits

Code	Course	Credits
-	Early Clinical Experience & Communication Skills (I) & (II)	2
-	General Anatomy	4
-	Cells and Tissues	2
-	Embryology	1
-	Pathology	5
-	Biochemical Basis of Medicine	4
-	Islamic Studies (II)	2
-	English	3

Year 2 - Fourth Semester 24 credits

Code	Course	Credits
-	Musculoskeletal System	5
-	Cardiovascular System	4
-	Respiratory System	4
-	Immune, Blood & Lymphatic System	4
-	Basic Emergency Care	1
-	Medical Microbiology	4
-	Islamic Studies	2

Year 3 - Fifth Semester 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
-	Renal & Urinary System	5
-	Medical Pharmacology	2
-	Medical Genetics	2
-	Arabic (II)	3
-	Islamic Studies (III)	2
-	Nutrition & Metabolism	4

Year 3 - Sixth Semester 23 credits

Code	Course	Credits
-	Gastrointestinal System	5
-	Endocrine System	5
-	Reproductive System	5
-	Nervous System & Special Senses	6
-	Islamic Studies (IV) & Medical Ethics	2

Year 4 45 credits

Code	Course	Credits
-	Clinical Skills Module	20
-	Student Study Module & Professionalism	2
-	Special Study Module & Elective (I)	2
-	Community Medicine	7
-	Laboratory Medicine	3
-	Otorhinolaryngology	3
-	Ophthalmology	3
-	Forensic Medicine	2
-	Basic Imaging	3

Year 5 49 credits

Code	Course	Credits
-	Psychiatry	6
-	Elective (II)	2
-	Pediatrics	16
-	Obstetrics & Gynecology	16
-	Anesthesia/ICU	2
-	Family Medicine	7

Year 6 48 credits

Code	Course	Credits
-	Medicine + All Sub-Specialities + Patient Safety	24
-	Surgery + All Sub-Specialities	24

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 and General Surgery (MBBS)

How many credit hours is Doctor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBS) at University of Ha'il?

Doctor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBS) at University of Ha'il requires completing 260 credit hours to graduate, spread across 55 courses.

How many years is Doctor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBS) at University of Ha'il?

The study plan for Doctor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBS) spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Doctor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBS) award?

Doctor of Medicine and General Surgery (MBBS) at University of Ha'il awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 260 credit hours.