MBBS Degree Requirements Overview

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Which disciplines are integrated in the body system blocks?

Embryology, pharmacology, and environmental science

Clinical cases, biochemistry, and physics

Anatomy, microbiology, and engineering

Pathology, physiology, and histology (correct)

What is a prerequisite for all system blocks in Phase 2?

Bioethics

Clinical placements

Interdisciplinary studies

Three foundation blocks (correct)

In Year 2, which course focuses on the Haemopoietic & Immune Systems?

HMIM224 (correct)

COMM201

PHSL215

ANAT214

Which course in Year 3 Semester 1 has Community Health as a prerequisite?

RESP312 Signup and view all the answers

How many hours does the Musculoskeletal System course require?

6 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which course serves as a prerequisite for all three foundation blocks in Semester 1 of Year 2?

CHEM 101 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of credit hours for the courses offered in Year 2 - Semester 1?

19 Signup and view all the answers

Which course does not require any prerequisites?

MEDU222 Signup and view all the answers

How many weeks do the three foundation blocks run for?

Five weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following courses includes Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology in its title?

PHSL215 Signup and view all the answers

Which course requires RSCH410 as a prerequisite?

Field Health Research Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of hours for the Medical laboratory skills course?

70 hours Signup and view all the answers

Which course must be completed before enrolling in the CNS, Special Senses and Behavior course?

PHSL215 Signup and view all the answers

How many hours are dedicated to the Gastrointestinal System course?

6 hours Signup and view all the answers

Successful completion of which phase is required before starting clinical rotations?

Phase 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which course has the highest credit hours in the clinical phase?

Therapeutics Signup and view all the answers

Which course requires completion of Anatomy and Physiology as prerequisites?

Clinical Professional Skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of credit hours for courses listed in Year 5 - Semester 1?

20 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following courses does NOT have a prerequisite requirement?

Ethics and Law for Health Professions Signup and view all the answers

In which course is Clinical Professional Skills listed as a prerequisite?

Introduction to Clinical Medicine Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Degree Requirements

The degree offered is a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS).
The program takes seven years to complete.
A total of 222 credit hours are required.
This includes a one-year internship (2 credit hours).

Phase 1: Pre-Medical Program

Courses in this phase are shared across all disciplines at Al-Maarefa College.
There is a preparatory year.
Year 1, Semester 1 courses include Biostatistics, Computer Essentials, Islamic Culture, Arabic Language I, General Physics, and General English II. The total credit hours for this semester are 18.
Year 1, Semester 2 courses include General Biology, Arabic Language II, General Chemistry, English for Health Sciences, and General English III. The total credit hours for this semester are 18.
Pre-requisites for these courses need to be met prior to taking the course. Pre-requisites are shown in the tables from each phase (for example English 102)

Phase 2: Body System Blocks

The first semester of the second year introduces foundational basic sciences (Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Community Medicine) in integrated blocks.
Each block covers a five-week period.
Pre-requisites exist for the blocks in the first semester of year two.
Year 2, Semester 1 courses include Principles of Learning and History of Medicine, Principles of Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology, Principles of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology, Principles of Pathology, Microbiology, and Community Medicine, and Introduction to Psychology. The total credit hours for this semester are 19.
Year 2, Semester 2 courses include Communication Skills, Haemopoietic and Immune Systems, Musculoskeletal System, and Economic System in Islam. The total credit hours for this semester are 16.
Year 3, Semester 1 courses include Community Health, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Medical laboratory skills, Contemporary Islamic Issues. The total credit hours for this semester are 18.
Year 3, Semester 2 courses include Introduction to Health Research, Computer for Health Sciences, Endocrine and Metabolism, Urinary System, Reproductive System. The total credit hours for this semester are 20
Year 4, Semester 1 courses include Field Health Research, Medical Genetics and Advanced Topics in Medicine, Professional Skills- Communication with Patients, Gastrointestinal System, CNS, Special Senses and Behavior. The total credit hours for this semester are 20.

Phase 3: Clinical Phase

Clinical rotations in various medical and surgical disciplines take place during the fourth, fifth, and sixth years.
Successfully completing phase two is a pre-requisite for starting clinical rotations.
Specific courses associated with the phase are detailed in the tables.

Phase 4: Internship

The internship is one year long (220 credit hours)
This phase is broken in two sections, Internship I (Med701) and Internship II (Med702)

Examinations and Marks

Continuous assessment accounts for 60% of the final grade.
This includes exams (EXAM 1 and EXAM 2, MCQs and SAQs), Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE).
Written exams covering different subject matters account for 40% of the final grade.
There is no re-sit exam.

Final Exam Eligibility

Absence rate should not exceed 25% for final exam eligibility. Valid excused absences are accepted.
Students with an absence rate of 25% or more cannot attend the final exam and fail the course.

Absence from Exams (Substitutes)

To have a substitute (remedial exam), a student needs a valid excuse that is approved by the department board within one week from the exam date.
Remedial exams will follow a different format, with all questions in a short answer format.
If a student is absent from mid-block, the remedy will be by taking short essay questions. If a student is absent from an end-block the remedy exam also will be comprised of short essay questions.

Grades and Points

Points are determined by the number of credit hours multiplied by a multiplication factor (corresponding to a grade).
Grades and the corresponding points are given in tables.

Semester/Overall Cumulative Index

The overall cumulative index of each semester is calculated by dividing the earned points by the total number of credit hours. (e.g. 28 points from 13 credit hours = 2.15 (out of 4).)
For the entire program, add points earned in each semester and divide by the total of credit hours registered to get the overall cumulative index.
Students with a cumulative index below 1.75 lose their scholarship and may be issued a warning from the college. A cumulative index below 1.00 may result in expulsion from the college.

Supplementary Instructions

Students are advised to prepare by reading the subjects, discussing with colleagues and faculty, and studying from books.
Lecture slides are not sufficient for optimal performance.

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This quiz covers the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) program, including a seven-year timeline and necessary credit hours. It also highlights the pre-medical program courses and important prerequisites for students. Prepare to test your knowledge on the structure and expectations of this medical degree!