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What is the total duration of the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree program?
How many credit hours are required for the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree?
Which phase includes two and a half years of clinical training in the fields of Medicine and Surgery?
Which body system block requires the prerequisite of PATH216?
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During which semester is the course 'Biostatistics' taken?
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How many credit hours is the internship worth in the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery program?
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What is the total contact hours for courses in Year 2, Semester 2?
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Which of the following courses does NOT have any prerequisites?
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How many courses are offered in Year 3, Semester 1?
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Which course is part of the Musculoskeletal System block?
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What is the total credit hour requirement for the courses listed in Year 4 - Semester 1?
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Which course requires completion of RSCH410 as a prerequisite?
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What is a prerequisite for beginning clinical rotations in the fourth year?
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Which of the following courses has the highest credit hour requirement?
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How many total courses are listed for Year 4 - Semester 1?
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Study Notes
Degree Requirements
- The MBBS degree requires seven years of study, including a one-year internship.
- The total credit hour requirement is 222.
- The curriculum is divided into four phases: pre-medical, integrated basic science, clinical phase, and internship.
Phase 1: Pre-Medical Program
- This phase is common across Al-Maarefa College disciplines.
- It covers topics like biostatistics, computer essentials, Islamic culture, Arabic language, general physics, and general English.
Phase 2: Integrated Basic Science
- Year 2: This phase introduces the "body system blocks," where related disciplines are integrated.
- The body system blocks include anatomy, histology, embryology, physiology, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, and clinical cases.
- Three foundation blocks are prerequisites: pre-requisite to all system blocks.
- Year 3: Covers topics like community health, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, computer skills for health sciences, contemporary Islamic issues, and introduction to health research.
- Year 4: Focuses on the endocrine and metabolism, urinary system, reproductive system, field health research, medical genetics, professional communication skills, gastrointestinal system, and the central nervous system, special senses, and behavior.
Phase 3: Clinical Phase
- This phase takes place throughout half of the fourth year and fifth and sixth years.
- Students must successfully complete phase two and have a pre-requisite to start clinical rotations.
- This phase includes rotations in different medical and surgical fields, including:
- Otolaryngology
- Family Medicine
- Dermatology
- Ophthalmology
- Psychiatry
- Anesthesia
- Forensic Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Phase 4: Internship
- This final year is mandatory for graduation.
Examinations and Marks
- Exam structure includes:
- Continuous assessment (60%):
- Two exams with MCQ and SAQ formats.
- Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE)
- Final exam (40%):
- Written exams with multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and Extended Matching Items (EMIs)
- Continuous assessment (60%):
Final Exam Eligibility
- Students must have an absence rate of less than 25%, including valid excuses like medical leave.
- Failure to meet the attendance requirement results in ineligibility for the final exam and a failing grade in the course.
Absence from Exams
- Students missing a continuous assessment exam must provide a valid excuse within one week of the exam date.
- The Department Board must approve the excuse for a remedial exam.
- Approved remedial exams consist solely of Short Answer Questions (SAQs).
Substitute (Remedial) Exam
- Mid-Block Absence: A remedial exam is only allowed if the chairperson or academic committee approves the excuse.
- End-Block Absence: A remedial exam is only allowed if the College Board approves the excuse.
- Both remedial exams include short notes essay questions.
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Explore the detailed requirements and curriculum structure for the MBBS degree, which spans seven years and includes a one-year internship. The program is broken down into four distinct phases including pre-medical studies, integrated basic science, clinical training, and internship, each covering essential topics in healthcare education.
