Study Plan: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)

Academic Year: 2023–2024

First Year

First Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD101 Introduction to Cytology and Histology 2 0 2 3
2 BUST02 English Language (1) 0 0 4 2
3 BMD201 Introduction to Community Medicine and Environmental Health 2 0 2 3
4 BMD102 Introduction to Anatomy 2 0 2 3
5 BMD103 Introduction to Biochemistry 2 0 2 3
6 BMD113 Medical English 2 0 0 2
7 BMD104 Introduction to Physiology 1.5 1 0 2
Total 11.5 1 12 18

Second Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BUST06 English Language (2) 0 0 4 2
2 BUST05 Islamic Culture 2 0 0 2
3 BUST08 National Culture 2 0 0 2
4 BMD105 Genetics and Molecular Medicine 1.5 1 0 2
5 BMD106 Introduction to Embryology 1.5 1 0 2
6 BMD202 Psycho-Social Sciences 1 0 0 1
7 BMD107 Introduction to Microbiology and Immunology 4 2 2 6
8 BMD108 Metabolism 2 1 1 3
Total 14 5 7 20

Second Year

First Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD109 Introduction to Pharmacology 2 0 2 3
2 BMD110 Musculoskeletal System 5 2 4 8 BMD101, BMD102, BMD104, BMD107
3 BMD203 Principles of Epidemiology 2 2 0 3
4 BMD112 Introduction to Pathology 2.5 1 2 4
5 BUST10 The Arab-Israeli Conflict 2 0 0 2
6 BUST01 Skills of Holy Quran Recitation and Tajweed 0 0 2 1
7 BUST03 Arabic Language (1) 2 0 0 2
Total 15.5 5 10 23

Second Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD114 Cardiovascular System 6 1 3 8 BMD101, BMD102, BMD104, BMD107, BMD112
2 BUST09 Computer Skills 0 0 4 2
3 BMD115 Blood and Lymphatic System 3 0 2 4
4 BMD116 Endocrine System 3.5 1 2 5 BMD101, BMD102, BMD104, BMD107, BMD112
Total 12.5 2 11 19

Third Year

First Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD117 Respiratory System 4 1 3 6 BMD101, BMD102, BMD104, BMD107, BMD112
2 BMD118 Nervous System 7 1 3 9 BMD101, BMD102, BMD104, BMD107, BMD112
3 BMD204 Global and Public Health 2.5 1 0 3
4 BUST07 Arabic Language (2) 2 0 0 2
Total 15.5 3 6 20

Second Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD119 Gastrointestinal System 6 0 4 8 BMD101, BMD102, BMD104, BMD107, BMD112
2 BMD120 Urogenital System 5.5 1 4 8 BMD101, BMD102, BMD104, BMD107, BMD112
3 BMD205 Evidence-Based Medicine 1 0 2 2
4 BMD206 Medical Ethics and Professionalism 2 0 0 2
5 BMD207 Environmental & Occupational Health 2 2 0 3
Total 16.5 3 10 23

Fourth Year

First Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD301 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2 0 10* 6
2 BMD208 Biostatistics 1.5 1 0 2
3 BMD310 Medicine (1) 5 2 18* 12 BMD110, BMD114, BMD116, BMD117, BMD118, BMD119, BMD120
4 BMD307 Dermatology 2 0 3* 3
5 BUST04 Life Skills 1 0 2 2
Total 11.5 3 33 25

Second Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD309 Surgery 1 5 2 18* 12 BMD110, BMD114, BMD116, BMD117, BMD118, BMD119, BMD120
2 BMD111 Learning Skills 1 2 0 2
3 BMD306 Ophthalmology 2 0 3* 3
4 BMD209 Community Field Training 0 2 6* 3
5 BMD303 Otolaryngology 2 0 3* 3
Total 10 6 30 23

Fifth Year

First Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD317 Anesthesia and Intensive Care 1 0 3* 2
2 BMD304 Pediatrics (1) 5 2 12* 10 BMD110, BMD114, BMD116, BMD117, BMD118, BMD119, BMD120
3 BMD212 Nutrition 1.5 1 0 2
4 BMD211 Health Research Methodology 1.5 1 0 2
5 BMD210 Medical Communication Skills 2 0 0 2
6 BMD213 Primary Health Care and Family Medicine 3 0 3* 4
Total 14 4 18 22

Second Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD318 Forensic Medicine 2 0 2 3
2 BMD305 Gynecology and Obstetrics (1) 5 2 12* 10 BMD106, BMD114, BMD116, BMD117, BMD118, BMD119, BMD120
3 BMD311 Diagnostic Radiology & Medical Imaging 2 0 2 3
4 BMD302 Orthopedics & Traumatology 1 0 3* 2
5 BMD319 Neurology 1 0 3* 2
6 BMD320 Neurosurgery 1 0 3* 2
Total 12 2 25 22

Sixth Year

First Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD314 Medicine (2) 2 2 15* 8 BMD310
2 BMD315 Pediatrics (2) 1 2 9* 5 BMD304
3 BMD316 Emergency Medicine 1 0 3* 2
4 BMD308 Psychiatry 2 0 3* 3
5 BMD215 Patient Safety 2 0 0 2
6 BMD214 Health Management and Economics 2 0 0 2
Total 10 4 30 22

Second Semester

No. Code Course Name Actual Contact Hours Pre-requisite
L T P C
1 BMD312 Surgery 2 3 2 12* 8 BMD309
2 BMD313 Obstetrics & Gynecology (2) 1 2 9* 5 BMD305
3 BMD216 Graduation Project 1 0 9* 4 BMD211
4 BMDL XX Elective 1 0 12* 5
Total 6 4 42 22
Notes:
  • For clinical courses and community field training, 3 actual practical/clinical hours are credited as 1 Credit Hour (*).
  • For Introduction to Clinical Medicine: 2 practical + 2 clinical credit hours = 4 actual practical + 6 actual clinical hours.