Program Overview

University Program Details

The university program provides a comprehensive education in various fields, including English, health sciences communication, information technology, psychology, and Islamic culture.

Course Descriptions

• ENG 103 English - Credits: (3+0=3) Course Prerequisite: None Course Summary: This course covers the basic skills of the English language required for students of Medicine. This course includes the use of professional English in medicine, including medical terminology with the correct pronunciation. It hones the students' English language skills to read, write, listen, and speak effectively in medical contexts.
• HSC103 Health Sciences Communication in English - Credits: (3+0=3) Course Prerequisite: ENG 103 Course Summary: Health Sciences Communication in English covers the soft skills required for a medical professional to interact with patients and their families. At every level, it emphasizes Empathy, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, and problem-solving skills while interacting with patients, their families, as well as their colleagues.
• Information Technology and Innovation - Credits: (3+0=3) Course Prerequisite: None Course Summary: The Computer Skills course is designed to provide students with basic Information Technology (IT) to equip them with the essential skills required as healthcare professionals. This course covers system security, communications, and a variety of computer applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• PSY 103 Psychology and Behavioral Sciences - Credits: (3+0=3) Course Prerequisite: None Course Summary: Psychology is the study of human behavior and consists of various psychological principles and theories that enhance one's understanding of human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This course includes psychological principles such as learning, behavior, emotions, and personality development that will aid in the comprehensive management of patients required of medical professionals.
• ARB 103 Health Sciences Communication in Arabic - Credits: (3+0=3) Course Prerequisite: None Course Summary: This course adopts a variety of language situations to assimilate everyday life issues for students of medical and health sciences. Different issues related to daily life, such as greetings and introductions, are covered through oral dialogues. The course gives priority to pronunciation and correct articulation while speaking in Arabic.
• ICM 103 Islamic Culture and Medicine - Credits: (3+0=3) Course Prerequisite: None Course Summary: Islamic Culture and Medicine course introduces the concept of medicine in Islamic belief. The course covers the pillars of the Islamic faith, the ethical and moral issues, rights and duties, and allowance and forbiddance of certain surgeries and procedures related to medicine under Islamic belief.
• MES 103 Emirates Society - Credits: (3+0=3) Course Prerequisite: None Course Summary: The Emirates society course seeks to consolidate national belonging and identity and appreciate the national achievements of the United Arab Emirates. The course focuses on introducing students to the main social features of the Emirati community and its core values and heritage, as well as the history and geography of the country.
• MRM 112 Research Methodology -1 - Credits: (1+1=2) Course Summary: The research process is the cornerstone for informed and effective decision-making to improve health and the effectiveness of their health systems. The course emphasizes the understanding of the main elements of the scientific research process.
• MIE 202 Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Credits: (0+2=2) Course Summary: Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a two-credit course offered in the second semester of the second year of the Medical program. The goal of the course focuses on assisting the students to acquire a practical approach to how to transform a novel idea into a successful commercial product and application of knowledge to real-life organizational issues faced by those establishing and managing innovation-driven organizations.