From its inception, the program was modeled after the Medicine and Surgery program at the University of Gezira in Sudan. The adopted educational strategies and curricula are based on the SPICES model, developed by Harden in 1980. This model represents an innovative approach that goes beyond traditional teaching methods and encompasses student-centered learning, problem-based learning, an integrated curriculum, community-oriented education, elective courses, and a systematic and structured learning approach.
The program has undergone regular and systematic development processes. The first phase of development was implemented in 2007, with a total of 300 credit hours, followed by a second phase in 2014, comprising 281 credit hours. The third phase was completed in 2023, reducing the total to 259 credit hours. This update was carried out in alignment with national and international academic accreditation standards.
The MBBS program at the University adopts both horizontal and vertical integration. Horizontal integration involves organizing all basic medical sciences around a unified theme representing a specific body system, such as the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system, or the cardiovascular system. Vertical integration is achieved by introducing clinical sciences in the early academic years to enhance students’ analytical thinking skills and their application to health issues most relevant to their future professional practice.
The program is delivered through a diverse range of teaching methods, including interactive lectures, tutorials, scientific seminars, small-group discussion sessions, and the analysis and discussion of clinical case scenarios.
The bachelor’s degree is awarded upon fulfillment of the following requirements: successful completion of all required courses according to the approved study plan, with a total of 259 credit hours; completion of the minimum required duration for obtaining the degree without exceeding the maximum period stipulated in the applicable academic regulations; and, for transfer students, successful completion of no less than 50% of the total credit hours required for graduation, in accordance with the approved study plan in effect at the time of admission.
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